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Duck Donuts
2511 N Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22207, United States
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Ka
Review №1

Never had do its that were cooked and made (toppings etc) right in front of you. These donuts were so good we ate em right there and came back for more. The staff was super nice! Excellent!

Me
Review №2

This place is awesome. My donuts still tasted fresh 2 days later. Cant wait to stop by again.

Bo
Review №3

Very disorganized this time and had no glaze for donuts. Kinda essential. Needs some management love and attention.PS: Owner replied promptly, which speaks well of them. Still was a bit chaotic behind the counters in there but took it back up a star.

He
Review №4

Delicious fresh donuts made on the spot. Use app to earn points rewards for free donuts.

Ad
Review №5

Hot Delicious and Fresh! My only complaint is I wanted one of everything! Definitely get you some!

Ja
Review №6

Not a great experience. Within 15 minutes all the toppings melted off the donuts and cooled to the box. It was not possible to remove a donut from the box without using a spatula or shredding them to pieces with your hand. It was a big mess and a terrible experience. I had duck donuts a few years ago in Maryland and I remember them being the best donuts ever. How can you go from the best to the worst? Gas station donuts are 1000x better. Duck Donuts are synonymous with baking soda after taste. Its an acquired taste. Expect to pay $38 for 2 dozen duck donuts. Alternatively, you can get a package of little debbies for a dollar and dip them in the baking soda in the back of your fridge, its pretty much the same thing.

Ta
Review №7

No words.....theyre THAT F-N good! Just go get em!

Ho
Review №8

Donuts are good when they are fresh. The flavors are common. Service is good. But their coffee is below average.

Be
Review №9

We first visited duck donuts at the outer banks about 8 yrs ago. When we heard that they were in Northern Virginia we had to come again! They did not disappoint. The donuts are unique in that they are more cake like and custard like than a traditional donut. They are made fresh to order which means they are nice and warm. They have a taste similar to a funnel cake. I especially liked the cinnamon and sugar one. Highly recommend these!

Ke
Review №10

The donuts are freshly made and they taste really good. Their maple bacon is very popular and is the best.

Sa
Review №11

I would give no stars. They are rude unwilling to take orders eventhough they have a line will completely ignore customers. When asked if they are taking orders sayed they where busy and there where only 3 of them all who were working on making donuts but not helping customers. They just kept bring out toppings. It is a Saturday morning you know you will be busy so maybe you should plan better.

As
Review №12

Aroma: You can get a whiff of these donuts immediately upon pulling up to the shop. You don’t even have to step out if your car.Flavors: OH MY GOSH! They’re always served hot and ready to order. They melt in your mouth - quite literally. The flavors are everything. The Zebra is a MUST TRY.The Vibe: Its a chill spot and too be honest its filled with people who end up finishing their donuts (all 12 dozen) before passing back through the doorway.

Ke
Review №13

Do I really need to say how delicious they are?! How fresh they are?! I wont!! Ill just show you😋

Vi
Review №14

We love this place. Duck Donuts is s hidden gem in Arlington. These are one of the best donuts I’ve had. There is no metro that goes to this location, so you have to drive but the donuts are worth it. The donuts are big and delicious. There are so many options to choose from.

Me
Review №15

Good service. Got there 15 min before closing and was still able to get a good selection.

RA
Review №16

I am visiting from out of state and was told I must go to duck donuts. I was specifically looking for Bavarian cream or cream filled donuts but that is not on their menu. Basically it’s the same donut with 1 million different types of icing which don’t taste too much different from the next. I got a cherry cheesecake doughnut and I couldn’t taste anything cheesecake about it. I actually wish I would’ve gotten the bacon topped one which is the only thing that looks Like it might taste different. But don’t expect anything crazy like cream filled donuts or kolache’s. Or any other breakfast items on the menu. It must be an East Coast thing. Donuts are hot and fresh though

Ja
Review №17

Most donut shops are actually better than Krispy Kream AND Dunkin Donuts but this one might be the best ever!THE DAMN PLAIN DONUT WAS CRAZY YALL!!!

Na
Review №18

Duck Donuts has been around since 2006 and many know the name well. For those who don’t, well let’s just say it’s the Georgetown Cupcakes of Donuts. Since opening its doors in the small town of Duck, NC. Duck Donuts popularity has risen to a level where its name is brought up in most conversations when comparing donut brands. If you’re looking for simple, delicious, but creative donuts, then Duck Donuts won’t disappoint. The hype is real my friends!

Br
Review №19

Love these donuts - we get them delivered to our company ALL the time and can never quite seem to get enough of them! Very delicious and tasty - can’t go wrong with bacon and donuts! Get ‘em fresh and hot, best way to eat them!

Ju
Review №20

Now that Ive eaten a donut fresh off the line I can never go back to the donuts I ate before. #foreverchanged

Qu
Review №21

I love their donuts. I stopped eating Krispy Kreme when I found this place. There needs to be a Duck Donuts location in DC or the borderline of MD & DC. Having to go so far to get them is a hassle but theyre worth it.The only complaint I have is that the servers that were working today didnt allow the donuts to cool enough before putting them in the box. By the time I arrived back home in DC, the donuts were stuck to the bottom of the box. I had to scoop it out with a spatula.

Ma
Review №22

This is probably the fastest review Ive ever done. And thats because I just ordered my donuts 30 min ago, got home, and all but one are gone 😂. Wow. They are SO good. And were still warm when we got home. The staff was great too. She was very patient with me while I made up my mind about each individual donut lol I was overwhelmed! I will definitely be back!

me
Review №23

The lines can get long and the donuts are decent

DH
Review №24

Hot and delicious! I ❤️ these donuts!

Jo
Review №25

Great manager/owner. Good guy. Friendly and courteous. The best Duck Donut place I’ve been to

Da
Review №26

Really good donuts

Pa
Review №27

Best donuts in NOVA

Ha
Review №28

Fast service and delicious donuts! Nothing too fancy about it and you can order online in advance. The amazing quality of donut speaks for itself!

Th
Review №29

If youre looking to try something new and enjoy freshly made donuts this is the place for you. More expensive then your regular donuts but you get more also.

Ke
Review №30

I could get in trouble in this place!

Ch
Review №31

Great donuts!

Si
Review №32

Awesome service and donuts were still warm a hour later.

Ke
Review №33

First experience at a duck donuts. I was very pleased! The donut flavor itself was amazing, even before all the toppings. My favorite was the boardwalk donut or any with the maple frosting!

Ri
Review №34

Donuts were raw inside…disappointing

Sa
Review №35

Love the donuts here. Theyre super hot as theyre freshly made to order.Good flavors to choose from!

Lu
Review №36

Delicious donuts 🤗 I truly recommend it.Nice staff too.

Sh
Review №37

Awesome food. Total different but very unique. With the right favors

Mi
Review №38

Nice Visit

VJ
Review №39

The best doughnuts ever!

Se
Review №40

Good selection.Good service.Great donuts

Sa
Review №41

Delicious cake donuts!!! I could only have one because they are heavy but worth it. Space is limited.

Ti
Review №42

Cant go wrong with custom made to order donuts

Ra
Review №43

Brought donuts into the office, they were a big hit!

Er
Review №44

Excellent variety and extremely fresh. Service was quick and they were helpful and informative. For a first timer the ordering was different and slightly confusing, but easy to figure out with their assistance. Everything is made warm and fresh though right in front of you. Highly recommended. May take more time than you would want so if in a rush probably avoid, but would leave 15 minutes early just to try.

Wi
Review №45

Amazing hot donuts!

Ke
Review №46

Ummmm, they serve freshly made donuts with custom glaze/toppings. This will get five stars every single time. Absolutely delicious!

Ed
Review №47

Great home made donuts

Ik
Review №48

Tasty and Well prepared donuts.

Er
Review №49

An indulgent spot. Consistent good. Drippy warm donuts for indulgent mornings. I have stood in line for rushes on special days as well as pre-snow storm stock piling. Wish the staff had a bit more personality (since coming in is typically for treat purposes and one wants to be a bit playful and have fun), but they are consistent and efficient.

Ri
Review №50

Their donuts are good, but the donuts are all the same just different toppings and the toppings are not that noticable. So the donuts are super boring. Its just a lot of the same thing. Duck Donuts are extremely overrated. District Donuts are better.

Da
Review №51

An hour wait for doughnutsNo thanks

Bi
Review №52

I have only been once (I just very rarely eat donuts). But my donut was a small slice of heaven. Warm and gooey. Made just for me!! But really, its the best donut I have ever had. The only thing that could have made this better is if the coffee were higher quality. Im talking Kona quality. Thats the coffee this donut deserves.

Jo
Review №53

The donuts are amazing the maple bacon donut is the best. You have to wait a little because they are made fresh but they are very delicious! I’m never going to Dunkin’ Donuts or Krispy Kreme again.

Sh
Review №54

Got to say my first time having warm donuts and they were good!! So many flavors to choose from, be adventurous!

Ma
Review №55

These donuts put the cake in cake donuts. Very tasty but a little heavy. I ate two and could go no further. The variety is in the toppings not the donuts. Not cheap, but worth the price. Well organized and the kids would probably like to see the donut making process.

Ja
Review №56

Great doughnuts

Lu
Review №57

Donuts are not premade so you have to wait some time. Great if you are just getting a handful of donuts for family but go elsewhere if you are in a rush to bring a donuts to the office.

Ka
Review №58

I didnt have any of the donuts, but I got them for my coworkers. This was my first time to a duck donuts. They were served warm and smelled so good. We had a dozen of the Duck Signature donuts. The crowd favorite was the maple bacon, followed by a close second of the blueberry donut. I heard the smores donut came in 3rd, but 3rd place was a bit more contested. Every one loved all of them and enjoyed getting to try them.

Mo
Review №59

The most impressive thing is the speed and accuracy of the staff. The food is great, but knowing youll be able to get it quick and right makes it a great option any time of day.

Ib
Review №60

Duck donuts are well-known for on spot fresh fried donut. look at those bacon bits. never go wrong with that much of bacon. must eat it at the spot, otherwise it can be little too salty and sweet.

Tr
Review №61

Their service is almost as good as their food.

Wa
Review №62

Different donut, thats all

Da
Review №63

It was a different style of doughnut than I have ever had before. But it was excellent. Fresh, soft and warm. Very sweet though. I ordered 2 and that was more than enough sugar. I will go back and try the different types. I am bringing home a dozen for my nieces and nephew.

Ve
Review №64

Cute store with friendly staff. Talliah helped with our order and answered all our questions. Donuts look and smell amazing. Lots of delicious flavors.

Mi
Review №65

Delicious custom made donuts. The cake reminds me of a funnel cake! My only problem is that they are phenomenal fresh, but very lack-luster as take-away. Do yourself a favor and eat them as soon as you receive them!

Re
Review №66

Its fun to watch your donuts get made right in from of you. The price is great, especially for a dozen and the quality you get. Toppings are all the same price so it didnt matter what Donut you get, youll sirens the same amount.Try the maple bacon! Its really great. They get it just right. Strawberry is also fantastic. Friendly people. Free charging stations at the Harris Teeter parking garage!

Aa
Review №67

Love the made-to-order cake donuts! The warm and friendly Asian owner, Johnny, went the extra mile and made a pregnant womans day a bit sweeter!When I called a quarter of 7 to place a pick-up order as I would arrive a few minutes after the shop closed at 7pm, Johnny stated that the shop would be closed and after expressing my disappointment I hung up. Johnny called me back twice and told me that I could place the order and pick it up a few minutes after 7pm. When I arrived at 7pm on the dot, Johnny greeted me with a beaming smile and my donut was was still surprisingly warm!The cakey cinnamon sugar donut drizzled with nutella was tasty! It was a nice simple combination and not overpowered by toppings. While I enjoyed the cinnamon sugar, it was a bit messy to eat and had to shake out the sugar from the strands of my hair and on my sweater! Ill keep it clean and simple with just the nutella drizzle without the cinnamon sugar - next time!

an
Review №68

Fresh, tasty, friendly staff. What more can I say! My fave is lemon glazed with coconut but my grandkids love them all.

Le
Review №69

Great place that serves custom, made-to-order, warm donuts. At $1.75 apiece, its a great place to bring guests or friends for a delicious quick bite.

Ar
Review №70

Ive always said Ill come to this place another day. I finally stopped putting it off and went. They make your doughnuts fresh to order and will customize it however you like. The staff was very pleasant as well.

JH
Review №71

Not a big fan of donuts in general, but Ill make an exception for these. OMG! Fresh, soft, tasty... In our family the lemon glazed (the tartness compliments the fattiness making optimal combo of fat, sweetness and acidity) and the vanilla glazed with coconut always get eaten first. Sinfully delicious! Cant visit too often or else our entire family would be diabetic!

Hi
Review №72

Best Donuts EVER! If youve never been, at least try it once. The donuts are made on the spot when you order them and they are amazing. The staff is nice as well.

Ro
Review №73

Finally caved in and checked it out, totally worth the hype! In and out like a flash in a Sunday. Crew very helpful it being my 1st time. Really great donuts! Bought a bucket for Fathers day.

Pe
Review №74

Trying to get fresh Donuts is always hit and miss. Duck Donuts made them right in front of us as we waited. Have the maple glaze with bacon on top it tasted like I was eating pancakes with bacon. Definitely worth a stop if your fan of donuts and really good price compared to other Gourmet donut places around the area.

So
Review №75

Check your prices. I went and got only 4 donuts but somehow it totalled to $15 - only 1 of it was a special donut. My friend got 6 donuts for $12 and she got 2 special donuts...Besides the pricing discrepancy the donuts are good. My grandsons love the strawberry coconut or the m&m donut.

Ma
Review №76

Yummy discovery... never had fresh donuts before but I loved them and I went back for more. Eat them while they’re hot. They taste drastically different when they are cold. So different that I threw them away.Parking can be a problem in that plaza.

Ma
Review №77

I have been eating duck doughnuts for 10 years and Im so happy they are up here.

As
Review №78

Fresh, hot donuts topped to your specifications. All that I tried were great, but the French Toast one was especially unique and good. Yum.

De
Review №79

Hot, fresh and made to order. I always get the bacon maple donut, which is gluttonous and amazing. Small space, so dont plan on hanging out, but, worth a trip to surprise the kids or co-workers.

Ke
Review №80

Best donuts you can buy. Made fresh when you order. The only down side is the place is so popular that the wait time is a little long due to all the orders.

Am
Review №81

FANTASTIC, warm, delicious donuts. Making up your own combinations is fun, but they also have specials like cinnamon bun and Reeces. Give it a try. The only thing is there is a minor wait. If you were hoping to just run in and get a dozen random flavors, think again. Each donut is made on demand. Im sure you can call an order ahead, but nothing beats a warm, fresh piece of fried pastry.

An
Review №82

Purchased for office, large order. Staff was friendly and efficient. Helped me take coffee to car. If youre looking to do something a little extra to show staff or a client your appreciation this is the place.

Be
Review №83

I ate Bacon in the Sun &

Ni
Review №84

No plains donuts but if you love sugar this place is for you. Amazing and various flavors. Less coffee options though.

Jo
Review №85

Chocolate glaze, oreos, chocolate sprinkles and fudge sauce. The best!

Ma
Review №86

Duck Donuts is a fun place to get a coffee and some sweets. Made to order hot donuts are die for.

P
Review №87

Small place, gets very over crowded if there is a lot of people waiting. The prices are great! but, the quality of the actual dough is not very good as many imply it is.

Br
Review №88

Cake type donuts with almost any topping you could wish. Order one to dozens at a time. The donuts are made fresh on the premises. If you are watching your cholesterol ... better drive past this store.

tr
Review №89

Amazing! Donuts are made to order fresh! They come out warm and slightly crispy! Service is fast and donuts are not expensive at all!! I recommend the maple icing with bacon!

be
Review №90

Berta is the nicest person ever! And the donuts are so hot and I can eat a dozen and not even care because they are so good!

Na
Review №91

The donuts are amazing and the service is fast

Jo
Review №92

The Chipotle model of customization - for donuts. You choose the flavor and toppings, they make them fresh in front of you. Hot and tasty, my experience was good - except for the donuts were not cooked through.I went back a second time and the donuts were done perfectly. Definitely worth the trip.Always feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @joerazz

Ga
Review №93

Great service, is quick and taste great! Lots of options too, including some specials that can be customized.

Be
Review №94

Good, but I dont like hot donuts..very rich

As
Review №95

Fresh, made-to-order doughnuts! I wish they had classic style, not just old-fashioned. But the choice of toppings is nice!

Ra
Review №96

Great donuts, could use more seating areas since orders take some time to complete.

MA
Review №97

I tried this doughnut shop for the first time today. I loved their Bavarian filled ones, but I think there are better donut shops in the area. And their variants are limited

Al
Review №98

So good but you gotta eat them fresh!!

in
Review №99

The best Donuts I have ever put in my pie hole. They never fail to impress. If you are not hip, get hip. Trust me.

Ma
Review №100

Great doughnuts, and a great place to take your kid, or grand kid, on a Saturday or Sunday morning. The kids can watch the doughnuts being made, then gobble them up after theyre done!

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4.6 Rating
  • Address:2511 N Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22207, United States
  • Phone:+1 703-300-9174
Categories
  • Donut shop
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–8PM
  • Thursday:7AM–8PM
  • Friday:7AM–8PM
  • Saturday:6AM–7PM
  • Sunday:6AM–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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