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The donuts are ok. They are all cake donuts with toppings on it. If you want some huge over the top add ins them go here If you want a basic donut. This is probably not you you. read more

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These were the best donuts I've ever had. Bacon on a warm maple donut drizzled with salted caramel!!! Whoever invented this idea was a genius. I'm coming back for a dozen next time I'm at the OBX. read more

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Fresh, mouth watering, eye popping, party in your mouth donuts. Not your grandmas donut shop of yore. These donuts are made to order fresh. Starts with a vanilla cake donut, then you get to pick a coating, a topping and a drizzle. So many choices, or be lazy and pick one from menu. Lol. These were addicting and delicious! I especially liked the salted caramel drizzle. Fun to watch the magic happen, more fun to taste the fruits of their labor. read more

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Sam P.

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Great donuts. Loved the flavors. Wish I could have had more. Will definitely visit again. We had strawberry and oreo and original glazed. Would recommend any of their donuts read more

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Adam C.

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Great made to order donuts. You can design your own or choose from some of their favorites. As they're made to order, lines can get long. They're also served warm, so it gets a bit messy. Location lacks seating. read more

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Came to OBX from the Philadelphia area on a vacation. Never realized Duck Donuts originated in Duck, as a Duck Donut opened close to my home back in NJ. I never looked to see they had other locations. Anyhow, the donut base reminds me of a Hostess powdered donut you get from a store (yellow and dense and not typical of a bakery donut I'd get anywhere back home). The toppings are very creative and what make Duck Donut famous. They are pretty good hot off the belt. A little too cakey for me but tasty just the same. Many locations and folks were lined up for them on a Saturday morning read more

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Christy P.

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Wow wow wow is all we can say! So incredibly yummy!! My daughter said they were "life changing" lol Can get pretty crowded around closing time. Order online to just pick up and go! Served warm and fresh. With very good ingredients. You can just tell it's quality. We got these almost every day we were here lol Oh and they take Apple Pay which was helpful! read more

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Very fast service sells a variety of doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches which my husband fell in love with. It is more of an in and carry out place but there was seating outside. All the staff was very friendly will definitely go again if in the area. read more

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Tammy A.

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Lighted sign above register advertised Key Lime and Lemon Lime. When we reached cashier, she said they discontinued those flavors. No menus posted or available until in front of cash register and had only one cashier with a line out the door. People had to wait until in front of cash register to see a menu. Took 30 mins+ to get a dozen donuts. read more

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Luke T.

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It's good for what it is. My kids loved it. Imo, it's mainly the gimmick. Fresh made donuts that you can customize. Which is great, if that's what you're looking for. In fairness, I didn't try the donuts personally, so take this as you will...but I bet you can get much better *quality* donuts other places. read more

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Jen R.

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So unorganized. Waited 20 minutes for a timed online order pickup then they didn't even have the ticket. Made all the coffees wrong too. Way overpriced to be that bad. read more

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So sorry Jen, please see DM, we will make it right if you are still…

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Camille J.

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Big fan of Duck Donuts and was happy to learn this location had opened. Visited 3 times during our stay and 2/3 visits were excellent. Donuts are delicious and the staff overall does a great job making them to order. On our last visit yesterday, we came in at 1:20pm. They'd run out of batter so we waited while they made some more, no problem. As we were handed our box of 4 donuts, some other customers walked in and the teenager waiting on us muttered great, more people. Granted they don't close until 2pm and it was only 1:30pm but I get it- I remember being a teenager with a summer job and wanting to go home too. That didn't bother me, but when we had already left and started our trip home I opened the box of donuts and 1 of them was left plain when I had ordered the Boardwalk. Very disappointed as I was looking forward to that. I guess I'll have to wait until next year to eat that again. read more

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Chris W.

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These are good doughnuts and they have some interesting flavors, but I don't get all the hype. People spoke about these like they were life changing. I would say they are very good, pretty expensive doughnuts. read more

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Jeff S.

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Excellent!!! You can build your own donut and they come out piping hot. Loved the experiance.

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Eric J.

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Donuts are good but grossly overpriced. Went out to one that failed to open because the staff didn't show

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Hi Eric, our apologies for the opening. We had a power outage in the…

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Gina C.

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Oh duck donuts, the final product is wonderful but the process can be difficult. All my admiration for how hard the employees are working but the line inside is not Covid friendly at all. Very congested. The donuts are always wonderful but the line is always awful. I guess that's how you know you're successful? We were more adventurous with our donut choices this time and we were not disappointed. read more

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Paul H.

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You can't go to OBX without seeing the original Duck Donuts! Donuts are incredible and each one of individually handmade fresh in front of you! I will say it moves slow and the fact that it's busy doesn't help but it's an experience and the donuts are worth the wait! read more

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Megan C.

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This was my first time getting Duck Donuts and it did NOT DISAPPOINT! So many icing, toppings, and drizzles for everyone! The cakey donut was baked to perfection with the best toppings. I got the banana icing with rainbow sprinkles and graham crackers with blueberry drizzle. read more

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Andrew W.

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My family made a quick coffee and breakfast stop here before heading back from our OBX vacation and I have to say...WOW!! Absolutely delicious, warm, decadent donuts!! Wish we had gone earlier in our trip so I could have more duck donuts in my life. read more

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Sue S.

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Duck Donuts is one of those places where the making of your food is part of the experience. So, they basically have this really cool machine cranking out hot donuts in an constant line of deliciousness. Then you place your order and specify the type of frosting/coating and any toppings you want and they make your donuts to order right there in front of your face. The net result is a box of super hot, delicious donuts. I will say that this is the first donut I encountered where I really truly could not finish two donuts. They are dense, and though they are delicious, they are really sweet. I got a chocolate icing with rainbow sprinkles and a peanut butter iced. The peanut butter was honestly too dense for me... really thick and gloppy. I probably would not order again. The chocolate was better, but by then I was so full that I had trouble finishing it. My husband says the straight powdered donut was awesome and the way to go. At $1.20 per donut, it aint cheap. But it's also not ridiculous and was a fun stop. I could see how stopping here with your kids could be a blast. But be warned that the line can be long (given that each donut is custom ordered and made this should not be surprising). Order a half dozen or dozen and the price comes down accordingly. All in all, a fun stop! read more

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Kear M.

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Not sure Duck Donuts lives up to the hype. Yes, the donuts are tasty and the flavor combos are ambitious, but no fried batter is worth the time commitment these command (demand?) Two recommendations- one for DD ownership; the other, for those of us with a pronounced sweet tooth. For DD, redesign your shops to have more check in/check out lines. The more the merrier. For those seeking a sweet fix, visit any one of the many local bakeries. They are all awesome and can serve you quickly! read more

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OMG I don't like donuts either, but THESE ARE DELICIOUS. Fresh. Hot. Syrup-y sweet. Made to order. (Nothing pre-made) I tried the peanut butter chocolate one (They call it Reese's) and the maple bacon one. The staff are super sweet and friendly and will pretty much make whatever combination you ask, even if it's not on the menu. Plus they have coffee and breakfast sandwiches too if you really don't like donuts (because apparently I just thought I didn't) They have cute duck paraphenalia to boot -- rubber ducks, duck keychains, duck t-shirts, duck towels, etc. oh yeah, AND THEY SHIP. Sign me up, I'm getting some of these bad boys for the holiday season! New Year's resolutions can wait! read more

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Lizzy L.

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After hearing all our friends rave about Duck Donuts, and swarming to the location in Cary, we decided to try it out during our visit to the Outer Banks. We ended up coming here twice in 24 hours. The donuts are warm, hot out of the oven, and it's mesmerizing watching the machine pop out dough into the oil. I love that they hand-dip it in whichever permutation of glaze and topping that you want: strawberry, maple, cinnamon, chocolate, shredded coconut, bacon, peanuts, sprinkles, and the list goes on. The donuts were just the right amount of chewiness/cakiness, and didn't feel too oily/greasy. Definitely coming back for donuts every time we pass through the area! read more

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Was in NC for Spring Break and had to try the infamous Duck Donuts! When you walk in, you're greeted by the smell of freshly baked dough *drooling* making you want to order one of everything. I nearly did, grabbed a couple dozen and my family and I feasted and landed in a sugar coma, following our fierce game of uno. Anywho, back to the donuts! The donuts are not cakey, which was refreshing, we eat a lot of cake donuts where I'm from. The family looooooved the maple bacon! Each one I tried was yummy. They definitely lived up to their hype! read more

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Chrissy C.

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I hate to write this review, first and foremost, I love Duck Donuts, they are always cooked to perfection, the cinnamon sugar is warm and crispy while still soft in the middle with just the right amount topping. I don't think you can go wrong with any topping combination, and there an abundance of options. The bad, good luck getting in and out in less than 45 min. I attempted at length to make an order online, however the app continued to say the store wasn't open, when it clearly during their hours of operation. Finally, I was able to get my order in and placed and off we went eagerly anticipating those nice warm delicious donuts. Imagine the disappointment to walk in and find out that the order was sent to a location about 6 miles away. I called that location only to find that none of the locations answer the phone, they only have an answering machine that explicitly states they do not return the calls. I'd love to say this is a staple stop while in the Outer Banks, however, there are so many other great options in the area that create an easier and faster ordering experience that I will start to take my business to. read more

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Chrissy, thanks for the comments. So sorry to hear about the wait…

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Anita G.

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Duck donuts consistently delivers! It was fun to visit a location in the outer banks! Had wonderful and very helpful interactions with employees! Always fun to customize but sometimes more fun to pick the specialty donuts (I have screenshots of all the options on my phone). Will be back to this location when in the area again! read more

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Angela B.

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We visited during covid time. All were friendly, fast and very efficient. The team seemed to work very well together. The donuts were super warm as they got them out as soon as they were done. The frosting was dripping off but they were delicious donuts. We ordered the spring assortment. read more

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Thanks for the kind words and so glad you enjoyed the donuts...we are…

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Okay let's begin with these Donuts are not very good, they are AWESOME. After having eaten at Federal Donuts in Philadelphia, Back Door Donuts on Martha's Vineyard, Voodoo Donuts in Portland OR, and Allies in RI . I have been to many of the TOP Donut Places in the USA. That being said this little Donut shop in Duck NC belongs in that elite group of fine establishments. Donuts here are made to order served warm and are the perfect blend of salt, sugar, and fluffiness. The Maple Bacon Donut will be in my top ten eating experiences from this day forward. read more

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When I come to the Outer Banks, I crave Duck Donuts. Maybe I'm spoiled now that there is one in Pittsburgh, but this time around they were just okay. I think the problem lies in the fact that if you are eating them hot, that's probably your best bet. But if you are taking them to go, the hot donuts and the closed boxes result in a gooey mess with soggy donuts. For to-go orders, I wish they'd actually cook the donuts in advance and let them cool in advance before coating them. Case in point, it's basically impossible to get a powdered sugar donut as it just melts and basically turns into a glazed donut. read more

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Ken D.

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There okay but doesnt meet the rant I heard about them. Cinnamon donuts are the best!

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Brittany S.

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Had myself an Oreo donut. Very good. Would stop here again to try more donuts. Didn't get a picture.

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Marshall D.

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A must have on our yearly family vacation. Maple Bacon Donuts for DAYZ!! Highly recommended due to great service, positive atmosphere, and amazing donuts!! read more

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Moe B.

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What can you say? Duck Donuts makes the best made to order donuts on the planet. Period. This is the location that started it all.

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Impossible to go wrong with any of their warm delicious donuts. Lots of combinations of drizzle and toppings to get. No excuse to not enjoy!! We have a local Duck Donuts in Virginia but I refuse to go. It's just got to be the ones at the beach you go to instead. Something special about them read more

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1716 N Croatan Hwy
Ste 09C
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
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Hours

What time does Duck Donuts open?

Duck Donuts opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Duck Donuts close?

Duck Donuts closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Duck Donuts take credit cards?

Yes, Duck Donuts takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Duck Donuts have catering options?

No, Duck Donuts does not have catering options.

Does Duck Donuts have a happy hour?

No, Duck Donuts does not have a happy hour.

Does Duck Donuts serve alcohol?

No, Duck Donuts does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Duck Donuts allow dogs?

No, Duck Donuts does not allow dogs.

Does Duck Donuts have TVs?

No, Duck Donuts does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Duck Donuts have bike parking?

Yes, Duck Donuts has bike parking.

Does Duck Donuts have outdoor seating?

No, Duck Donuts does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Duck Donuts have parking?

Yes, Duck Donuts has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Duck Donuts wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Duck Donuts is wheelchair accessible.

Does Duck Donuts have free WiFi?

Yes, Duck Donuts has free WiFi.

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Warm, delicious and made to order, Duck Donuts has something for everyone. Customize your selection today.

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After a hot trip to the Wright Brothers Memorial we went to cool off at the Brewery. Had a short…read morewait considering how busy they were. We were seated near the bar. Found out our waiter was the extremely talented bartender. Not only was he running the bar but taking care of tables and was extremely efficient. Kudos to him! He didn't even write what we wanted and got it all right. The really enjoyed my mocktail and others enjoyed their beers, lemon grass and lager ($2.50 each).The beet salad ($15.99) had both kinds of beets and was very large. Just wish it had more beets that were thicker. They were sliced thin. It was a great start to our vacation! A little loud but being in the back booth made it easier to hear. The fish sandwich ($17.99)was burnt. And 2 had Hot Italian ($16.99 each)

Stopped in tonight for our last dinner before heading home on Saturday. Walked in and found there…read morewas no air conditioning and it was very humid inside...first problem. We decided to stay because the food has always been good. Once we got our meals, the flies started to show up...second problem. Food was good but come on, no air conditioning when it's 90 plus degrees outside. Oh, the flies. There were a lot of them. Hopefully this was an isolated issue with the AC and the flies.

Entrance to Outer Banks Brewing Station, Kill Devil Hills

Welcome

1lb peel and eat shrimp

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Kill Devil's Frozen Custard & Beach Fries

This place is absolutely fantastic! I ordered the category 1 Hurricane with vanilla and cookie…read moredough and it was heavenly. I decided to bite the bullet and try the beach fries with added cheese and those were spectacular as well. You can really taste that they were homemade and not frozen. Even though this place was packed they were getting orders out really fast. Workers were very kind and efficient. I'll definitely be back!

The daily custard flavors are so much fun! However our family favorite ate the cheerwine floats.read more

Flavor of the day was cherry! So good!

Jacked Up burger and Oreo Shake

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Swells’a Brewing

Amazing friendly bartender right when I entered. I love how cozy and welcoming this brewery feels…read more I sat at the spacious bar, ordered, and chatted with a couple sitting next to me. I was thrilled to not see an entire list of hazy IPAs. Is this a miracle? I order two two fantastic beers One was an IPA ,but I can't remember the other. Whoops! But such a good selection overall. I love the way they display the draft list. So creative and works well with the beachy area. Stop by if you happen to be visiting the Outer Banks or your local (although you likely already know!).

Cool place, rooftop overlooks beach road & tourists leaving public beach access…read more Beer selection is good, the Jimmy Buffet IPA was the best one! Pac-Man machine was broken, and do not understand why so its so packed with kids, considering no games or food. Good to see a local brewery, great location and nice knowledgable staff.

Rainy view from top floor

Rooftop Patio

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Flight of Beer

Front Porch Cafe

This is for the location in Southern Shores that used to be the McDonald. And surprisingly, it was…read morethe drive-through! I had Been in one other time and sat inside and was impressed by the product and the service. This time I was literally turning around in the parking lot and decided to grab a coffee and see if they had a chocolate croissant. I didn't expect to be cheerfully asked if I wanted the pastry warmed up and anything specific about the coffee... The young lady was such a brand ambassador for your store. And of course, the croissant was perfect, as was the cold brew coffee. Thank you so much.

Decided to skip Starbucks and give a local spot a chance…read more Really don't understand the good reviews. My husband went in for a drip coffee. We don't usually tip for a single drip coffee, but he was feeling generous. Right after the transaction was completed, the girl behind the counter handed him a cup and pointed to a self-serve coffee area. We tipped so she could charge us, take our money, and then we could serve ourselves. To make matters worse, he said the coffee was terrible. ‍

A delicious salty beach latte.

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Counter

American Pie Pizza & Homemade Ice Cream

Tasty pizza , taste yummy. cool staff people. very nice cool place with nice cool people. I get…read morecheeeza pisa and it was yummy.

From Las Vegas, out here on vacation and man this place is definitely a go to!…read more I ordered the shrimp po boy sandwich and my lady got an order of chicken wings, let me just say the food didn't last 10 minutes IT WAS SOO GOOD! The sauce on the shrimp sandwich really brings it all together and the wings were perfectly cooked! I highly recommend American Pie!

Supreme Pizza with all the veggies! Ask about our vegetarian Pizza options!

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Awesome outdoor seating

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Alan F.

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5

6 years ago

Our visit today was our 8th visit to Duck Donuts, most of which were at the Kill Devil Hills location. This was a birthday visit for our 10 year old who loves Duck Donuts. Not the best visit from our perspective. The staff were stressed, rude and very unhelpful. I'm attributing this to the heat, the summer rush and the Covid-19 social distancing restrictions Duck Donuts have enacted. Only allowing 8 people in the store at a time meant a line of 20 people out on the sidewalk in the broiling 96 degree summer sun. No advance menus were handed out, so we were left feeling very rushed when we finally got in the store. It was very difficult trying to read the menu for coffee and donuts when the information was in 3 different places - 1 on the large board for coffee (we still have no idea what cold coffee options were available), 1 for the specials and another for the donuts. The young lady behind the order counter was non-verbal at best, very unhelpful! We just ended up getting a mixed dozen, and didn't order any build-your-own donuts due to feeling discouraged by the unhelpful order-taker. The woman running the door rudely asked our 2 kids to step out unattended while my wife and I fixed our coffees. She allowed a party of 8 (2 adults and 5 kids) in the store while other customers were in there thereby violating the 8 customer rule while we waited in line. The donuts were also put together in what appears to be a haphazard way as they're light on toppings. Suggestions for improvement - Provide shelter for those waiting outside, or at least provide water. Pass out advance order slips so they can fill them out and pass them up, thereby avoiding the interior of the store all together. Discontinue the unsanitary make-your-own coffee bar as that takes time and results in fewer customers in the store over time. Recruit and train staff with customer service in mind. read more

Heather D.

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11 years ago

Sometimes you come across the perfect specimen of a food group. That happened to us last week when we got the privilege of having Duck donuts for breakfast. These are cake donuts, but not. I hate cake donuts. I'm actually not a huge fan of donuts at all, but hey, this was vacation! This is how it works. You go into the store and basically they make your donuts fresh, to order. You choose an icing (maybe 8 options?) and a topping (6 options maybe?). If you are ordering several you can fill out a form. Then you wait, maybe 3 minutes, 5-10 if they're swamped. They call out your number and your donuts are handed to you, HOT, in a box. I highly recommend the maple with bacon, the lemon with coconut, and the peanut butter with chocolate. I can not say enough about how good these are! This "non-donut lover" went there 2x in four days! read more

Andre M.

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6

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14 years ago

This place is great. However, I have only been able to get food from there twice. I have went there 20 times, I think. The reason for this is because the people who work there are lazy, and close at 12:00pm. I gave up trying to hit this place up due to there lack of appropriate business hours. Makes me think that the owners dont care read more

Casey K.

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10 years ago

We're from the North East, where Dunkin Donuts reigns, but this place tops them all. Warm, made-to-order donuts are hard to beat. Line was out the door early this morning, so get there early. My favorite was the maple glaze, bacon topping and salted caramel drizzle. Stop here at least once during your stay! read more

Ann H.

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10 years ago

Several friends said we needed to stop and get some Duck Donuts. They were so good and so many choices. The kids devoured them all when I got back to the house. Good thing I had one while I was there. We will definitely be back every time we go to the Outer Banks!! read more

Ashley W.

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12 years ago

Wow talk about a guilty pleasure! I would walk 2 miles to get here. I do not mind waiting in line for an hour just to get these amazing donuts. I love that I can watxh the donuts being made and I know they are fresh. read more

Martin F.

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15 years ago

What to say. Great Donuts. The kids loved being able to choose their own toppings. They were so excited about making the donuts that they only ate one. Great For Family with Kids and those who love donuts. read more

Samantha C.

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4

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8 years ago

I have never been a huge fan of donuts but my bf convinced me to try these on our obx vacation. I have to admit they have a huge selection and the few I tried were very tasty. Also, the price is right! read more

Carly D.

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10 years ago

good shit go sHit thats some goodshit rightthere rightthere if i do a so my self i say so thats what im talking about right there right there (chorus: ) mMMMM O0OOOOOOooo Good shit read more

Cindy S.

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10 years ago

Amazing high quality doughnuts! Three words... Better than Brits. Better than Brits. Better than Brits. Guys grab a dozen, or one of each if you are brave enough to split em with friends! read more

Becky N Robbie H.

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3

4

13 years ago

Mu husband would probably give them 5 stars but they close at 3pm now. They really are one of the best next to country style donuts back home. I think its cake batter. Yum read more

Lisa M.

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4

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9 years ago

The best donuts ever!! We get them all the time and all the family can get exactly what they want!! I love that they are warm and we cane eat them on the way home. read more

Dylan H.

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8 years ago

Absolutely love the doughnuts especially the maple bacon and the orange my whole family enjoys them for breakfast and their at an ok price

Patricia P.

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10 years ago

Hot, made to order donuts with lots of topping options. It's hard to make up your mind what to order because they are all delicious!

Sophia D.

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5

9 years ago

Donuts are always fresh here. Would be nice to have a few more seating available to have your donuts there.

Ashley J.

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12 years ago

The Maple Glazed donut is better than SEX!!! I kid you not!!! Will be back again and again!!!!

Missy R.

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10 years ago

delish!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so cool that they make it in front of you!

Marco S.

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15 years ago

Delicious addictive caloric bomshells. Please keep them away from me (or I will eat them ALL)

Zoe D.

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7 years ago

Best donuts ever! Absolutely loved this place! Look forward to having it again!

NC Girl ..

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9

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16 years ago

fresh and delicious. service is friendly. will certainly return again!

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