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1216 Duck Rd
Duck, North Carolina 27949
There is nothing negative to say about this place. The staff are friendly, the donuts freshly made, and beyond delicious. They have several varieties to choose from and remain soft and keep their toppings in place days later. Something Krispy Kreme donuts do not do. We went twice and on the second trip got a dozen and they were hot and ready in minutes. They even gave us a parting smile and to enjoy the donuts. Though this was our second trip, they remembered us from earlier in the week. They value returnin
Staff is super friendly and helpful. Food is so good - as you can tell since we already started on the donuts before we took the picture! Side note - paying in cash is not required, but does get you a discount!
All 8 gluten free donuts pictured were great. I have to say I was most impressed by the maple donut. That was the best in my opinion. Came from upstate NY and pre ordered, well over a week ahead of time and service was great even on the phone. Will be going back before we head back to NY.
We stopped in after seeing a sign for gluten free donuts and I tried the maple glazed one. Unfortunately, it was a letdown. There was way too much glaze for the size of the donut and it ended up being overly sweet. The donut itself was dry and fell apart easily. That can be expected with gluten free baked goods sometimes, but if the flavor is great, it makes up for it? this wasn?t the case. I threw it out after a few bites. Not worth it if you?re going specifically for the gluten free donuts. That said, the
Donuts on stick. LOVE this place. Good shake, creamy ice cream. FUN donuts!!!
Amazing donuts, way better than their local competitors! Smells like fry oil in store?oh well
Absolutely delicious fresh hot donuts with fabulous toppings. The donut is warm so the topping gets a little melty. Oh my gosh, melt in your mouth good. It?s like a donut party in your mouth. Worth the drive to Duck just for these donuts! Friendly service. Great view even from the parking lot. Overall great stop!
Just left. OMG! The service and the donuts are top tier! The staff took a real interest in explaining the offerings and interest in our plans while visiting. They made helpful suggestions and made us feel so welcome. We will return for sure! This is a small business that we can't wait to support again. Angie, Tina and Abby.. Greensboro, NC
Good cake style donuts especially when fresh. They charge $2 for extra trays which is a bit much if you want to share orders. Especially since donuts come in orders of 2-4 on a stick. Gluten free options; may need to order ahead for those.
We decided to make a dessert stop for my husband?s birthday and fell in love with this place! We got 6 donuts, ice cream, and two of the large donuts on sticks (for our large party of guests) and we all loved it! Everyone was so helpful there, too! 10/10 ??????
Today- this place does not disappoint! Very polite and helpful with the donut selection. Maple bacon is my personal favorite. My husband enjoyed the chocolate bacon. Highly recommend this business! Great customer service! Great prices and delicious smell! 3 years ago - This place is amazing! It beats duck donuts hands down. They even have a gluten-free option which is rare for donuts. We tried all kinds of them, the strawberry shortcake has actual strawberries. The coconut vanilla has tons of coconut. I de
The service was great and friendly, even on a busy night! I came to get gf donuts only to discover they needed to be ordered ahead of time. Not a big deal, but I feel that should be more prominently featured, since it's not immediately clear anywhere on their website or social media you need to do that for the gf donuts (I checked both before coming). The ice cream was very good though and there are plenty of gf options! The inside is cramped and hot, which admittedly makes it perfect for a cold treat. Woul
Delicious GF donuts. You have to pre order them but totally worth it. They also have gf ice cream cones!! Not really a sit down place but perfect for boardwalk treats.
Our experience here was absolutely amazing, it is a perfect option for those with allergies. The staff was so incredibly friendly. David, the owner who was at the counter, was so easy to talk to, he even knew our names and orders by the end of the trip. When ordering, he immediately asked about allergies, before taking the order. My friend and I were there every day of our trip because we loved it so much. She ordered normal donuts, and I ordered GF and Vegan, as I have a gluten and dairy allergy. The donut
Delicious doughnuts! Their prices were lower than expected and they gave a cash discount. Doughnuts are made per order and very fresh!
This is one of our favorite places to go when we're in the Outer Banks! If you want the best dessert you've ever had...this is the place. They make fresh donuts TO ORDER to put with the ice cream... it is a magical experience! I have gotten the donut sandwich and the sundae in Cinnamon Roll with Salted Caramel Truffle ice cream. Life changing ??
This place is amazing and where you want to go for ice cream not big bucks... fresh best tasting Donuts also! Real hot fudge also not the watered down cold hot fudge from big bucks! This is a must try if you love sweet food!
I actually don't enjoy fresh donuts, little too much grease. However the service is top notch and genuine. Great people, also the icecream was delicious!
10/10 recommend! We went here on vacation last week for the first time. You have to wait maybe 10-15 minutes in line but it?s worth it to me! They sell shirts, hoodies, magnets mugs and all sorts of souvenirs for the Outer Banks and Donutz on a stick. The first time we went, I tried the donut sundae with a s?mores donut and vanilla ice cream. SO Good! The ice cream is cold and solid, they put nuts, fudge, whipped cream and a cherry on top. The donut is so hot and fresh from the fryer and the fry on it?. ???
My husband and I have been coming to this spot for years. They have the best ice cream and fresh doughnuts around. The doughnuts are melt in your mouth good, and the ice cream is delicious with so many flavors to choose from. The employees are so kind and friendly. We absolutely love coming here and look forward to it every year when we come down to the OBX.
Best donuts we?ve ever had! If I could give 10 stars I would. We tried the maple bacon, cinnamon roll, s?more, and traditional glaze with sprinkles. All were fantastic! The service was very friendly and the donuts came out very fast. Loved everything about this place!
Ordered a large donut on a stick, total of four donuts and two different flavors. Highly recommend the cookies & milk and the cinnamon bun one. So good! The ice cream is also delicious!
I love donuts on a stick!!! I have come twice on my vacations and just can?t get enough of it! Such a variety of fresh donuts and unique ice cream flavors. I personally love chocolate so I got a chocolate glazed donut with better brownie batter. The person at the cash register taking my order was very patient and kind. Donutz On A Stick is a must for anyone in the outer banks and I will be bringing distant relatives!
Best donuts I?ve ever had hands down. I got a sundae with two funnel cake donuts and vanilla ice cream. The donuts were warm, made to order, and tasted just like a funnel cake.. will definitely be back next time I?m in the area!
No big flashy sign! It's a If you know you know kinda place! And thank God I knew. You walk in and it seems like your run of the mil ice cream shop....Except for the joyus scent of donuts being made fresh for every order exploding through the storefront into your nostrils! The scent alone is worth your time and money! We waited in a generous line that reached the front door from the cash register. A 3 - or 4-man team (hard to tell how many there were they moved so fast) produced donut after donut, frying t
Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream Sandwich was amazing! Guaranteed favorite. The interior is a bit messy and no seating, but food was top-notch.
Wonderful people work there the food is absolutely delicious. There is a really beautiful seating area around back 10 out of 10 will be going again.
When you go out of town, you save your treats for something you can?t get from home. I have been eyeing this place on maps and we finally check it out. It?s small, has some nest puzzles and and candies. But the best is the combination of donuts and Sundaes!!! I decided to pick one off the board. Strawberry shortcake!!!! We got two of those. They come with two HOT donuts on a stick, topped with yummy ice cream sundae!!! It was sooooooo good! We also got a hot fudge Sundae!
Wonderful place with very tasty donuts and ice cream. The staff is very friendly and this place is worth a visit for sure when at the boardwalk. 5 star rating.
Delicious donuts with a ton of selection for flavors and ice creams! The cinnamon donut sandwich is delicious! Definitely recommend trying all their flavors of donuts when in Duck.
Friendly staff, yummy treats! Notably handicap-accessible entrance and ample outdoor benches to sit and enjoy your ice cream or donuts- with beautiful views of the sound. So glad I read the reviews and gave this place a try. I got a peanut butter milkshake and my son got a kiddie size cotton candy scoop. The employees were fantastic. My son dropped a dollop of his ice cream and I ran for napkins. The smiling guy working the counter kindly said, ?If you don?t need those, you?re not doing it right.? We ended
Such a cute little shop with amazing donuts! I was just expecting a donut shop, but they also have ice cream, shirts & sweatshirts and other cute merchandise for tourists! The donuts themselves are exceptional, fun flavors and made to order so they?re very warm. I highly recommend going here if you?re in the area!
My family and I stayed in the area for my son?s 4th birthday, we visited quite a few times during our stay, and I must say this place is delicious! I?ve had nothing but pleasant interactions with all the employees, a great place all around, would recommend 100%!!
Their thing is just my thing! Ice cream is definitely better than other stores around. It was thick and creamy. The donut was also good. Although the oil smell was kinda strong inside the store but worth it since it was warm and fresh. Almost like a hot brownie with ice cream combination. Hot donut with ice cream is equally a top option.
Excellent donut place in the Outer Banks. They make the donuts to order right in front of you so they are hot and fresh. Staff is very friendly. They have Gluten free donuts too, you need to order them days in advance.
First time here. Maple donut with salted caramel ice cream was delicious. Perfect combination. A must when in the area.
Love this place, staff was super friendly and clean. Have been here three days in a row! The cheesecake ice cream was amazing! They were really great with gluten allergies, you do have to order ahead of time which I did not know till I went in but worth the wait. Will be back.
UPDATE: A year later and they are still fantastic! Finally had one of their donut sundaes. It was amazing! I prefer Donutz on a Stick over the other, more famous donut shop. My aunt and daughter went in there this morning. Loved the owners! When my aunt needed water to take her heart meds, the owner was on it to make sure she was in good hands! ?? The girls came home with three dozen donuts and a large moonpie. The donuts were so good!! Devoured in a matter of minutes. When the other party of the family sh
This place is just how it sounds. The donut sundae was pretty good. Ice cream is delicious. Donuts are just mediocre. If your focus is the donut, I would go somewhere else. Prices are decent and the wait was short. Overall filling and tasted good, I just wasn?t a huge fan of the donut.
Never considered to mix donuts and ice cream together until I came here, these guys are pioneers in the field of desert! Prices are great too.
My favorite place in the OBX to go! Best donuts ever and we come every year. The GF and Vegan options are great as well
This was a first for me. Fresh donuts with ice cream...whats not to like? It was a delicious and unique desert we all loved. I had a funnel cake donut with Carmel truffle ice cream, whip cream, crushed peanuts and a cherry on top. So good.
My daughter and I loved this place! Took her down here from Nags Head, it was an easy 30 minute drive from our hotel. Not hard to find. The staff was very friendly and happily informed us on their products. Everything is made to order and even though there were several people ahead of us, they had our order out in less than 5 minutes. The donut ice cream sandwiches were absolutely amazing! Donuts were hot, but the ice cream was not melting as quick as I thought it would. It was such a nice surprise! The onl
Great shop! The donuts and ice cream were delicious, I definitely recommend checking out the best seller list. Such a great desert combination, I wish I lived closer!
this is genuinely my FAVORITE place to go. we stay about 3 minutes from here every year. since we found this place we go every day we are there.!! RECOMMEND BIGGG TIME!!!!
Ice cream donut sandwich was amazing! So much flavor and great consistency. Most ice cream sandwiches are very hard to eat but this one was really easy to handle.
Cannot recommend this place enough. Donuts have the perfect flavor and crispiness on the outside while soft on the inside. Highly recommend the donut sundae. It?s amazing. If you?re in Duck, get your donuts here!
Awesome employees and food. Donut ice cream sandwich was heaven. The next day I had the Donutz Milkshake. It?s two donutz blended together along with ice cream to make a very unique and thick shake. Also there is a surprise that comes on top of the whipped cream. I will leave it as a secret I can?t recommend them enough if you want Donutz but also something unique at the same time. Definitely will be back every year I?m here The only negative of this place is there is no indoor seating or outdoor seating.
This was our favorite donut and coffee place during our trip. My husband loved the taste of the iced black coffee and we like their trick to keep it flavorful and not watered down. We tried other donut places that were good but these were better in our opinion. The donuts were perfectly warm and flavorful. Great friendly, fast service. Plus, the sword/ stick the donuts came on were fun for the kids.
This place is absolutely amazing. We just found it this trip and just came back a second time. It?s a must go for the whole family. We?ve tried the chocolate peanut butter donut and milkshake, the cookies and cream donut with milkshake, the funnel cake donuts and fruitie tuttie donuts with funnel cake donuts, cookies and cream donuts with Lil panda ice cream and tuttie-fruttie donuts with birthday cake ice cream sandwich. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
A hidden gem with a unique twist on two classics; donuts and ice cream. A multitude of flavors to choose from each makes the combinations of donuts, ice cream, donut shakes or donut ice cream sandwiches a long list. I personally had a cinnamon bun donut sandwiched around some brown butter toffee ice cream. The flavors were amazing, the donuts warm (made fresh to order) and the entire ensemble balanced the sweetness very well.
The donuts on a stick are so fresh and tasty definitely worth it if you?re in the area
If you are considering a ?cheat day? from your diet, this is the place to go! The donuts are served hot - fresh out of the fryer. So delicious! Your sweet tooth will be fully satisfied here.
The absolute best! We are always down to have donuts and ice cream but when you can combine them!! The donuts are amazing and when made into an ice cream sandwich...wow! This was the highlight of our day
HEAVEN ON A STICK! We always went to Duck Donuts because they are open early whereas Donut on The stick doesn't open until 10am :( One day we woke up late so decided to try here. OMG the BEST I've ever had!!I Donuts so soft and gooey, even soft the next day, Donut milkshake was awesome, the Coffee Toffee ice cream was fabulous and the customer service was spectacular even though they were really busy. They also offer Vegan and Gluten Free items-which do sell quick. I encourage everyone to give them a try. I
My favorite donuts in obx. Excellent atmosphere, good prices and an excellent ice cream selection. They also sale bottled drinks that are hard to find in obx.
Wow, this place is delicious! Plenty of gluten free options, celiac friendly. The customer service was incredible, really appreciated the amount of knowledge on celiac safety. Loved the cinnamon roll donut!
We tried the cinnamon bun donut with the caramel ice cream and it was so good! Best donut ever! Every time I'm in the area I will have to stop by to get one. The only downside is that there is no seating like anywhere; none inside and nothing outside. Standing cafe tables or a bench or two would be helpful!
All I can say it?s OMG delish! Visiting from NY, wish there was one back home. Staff are so friendly and I had the biggest banana split ever. Donuts hot and fresh. They even gave our pup her own pup cup! Will be back next year when we visit obx.
The staff was so friendly and helpful. The interior is a little dated, but the product is killer! Warm donuts on a stick with ice cream?! Yes, please! And don?t let the idea of a donut milkshake scare you. I was skeptical too, but it was kind of a cookies and cream texture, once the cookie gets soft. Total meal replacement!
Thank goodness for the manager/owner. I?m unsure of his title, but the man taking orders whipped up vegan (cake-like) donuts for me last minute as I had no idea ?specialty orders? needed to be called in ahead of time! Apparently their yeast donuts are all the rave, so I?m a bit sad to have missed out on those, but thankful for walking out with something in hand all things considered. *FYI if you have any dietary restrictions (GF, VEGAN, etc.) - we were told they?re booked out on specialty orders until Augu
Best GF donuts around! Make sure to call a day ahead to reserve your donuts. I have Celiac and got the cinnamon sugar donut. It was warm and delicious! The staff were very knowledgeable about what I could and couldn't eat from their menu. They also had several different flavors to choose from that weren't your typical boring chocolate, vanilla, etc. Loved the family friendly atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.
I had the donut sundae. I highly suggest going for ice cream. Very satisfying. We went at night and there was a bit of a wait for it was worth the wait. They have so many varieties and lots of options for people with food restrictions. I recommend the milk and cookie donuts with cookies and cream ice cream.
First timer here. Absolutely amazing!! Service was quick and friendly. Donuts are made to order, served warm. Definitely going to make a second stop before I leave OBX.
'Kids' heaven' according to my son. The oil that the doughnuts were fried in was stale and I could taste in the doughnuts. The toppings were very good and kids loved their sundaes.
This was an accidental find 2 years ago while my family and I vacationed in OBX as we walked the board walk in Duck. Today, again while on vacation in OBX, our visit there was PURPOSEFUL! If the heavenly aromas of freshly baked donuts aren't enough to draw you in, then make it a point to stop in and meet the extremely kind and hard-working owners who will gladly craft you the most amazing ice cream sundae you'll ever eat! I recommend sitting down before taking a bite to a avoid the knees from buckling and a
Amazing ice cream, amazing and fresh made donuts. Highly recommend! The people are amazing and friendly. Will for sure be coming back! Defunitely try the brown butter bourbon and oatmeal cookie ice cream flavors.
I tried the oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiched between two maple glazed doughnuts. So good! It tasted like maple brown sugar oatmeal for breakfast, great combination! One was large enough for me to share but still small enough for one person. Doughnuts are made to order so they are hot and gooey. Prices are expected for being a tourist town. It was a fun little place with novelty candy items and Outer Banks tourist items like shirts, etc.
Donuts are great but small and expensive. Very helpful and nice staff.
We throughly enjoyed eating our donuts on a stick and ice cream on the Duck boardwalk behind the restaurant. It is so beautiful there and with several wooden benches, is the perfect place to watch the sunset over the sound.
Absolutely loved this place.The owner and his kids are super friendly.Donuts were made to order.Hot and fresh.My peanut butter milkshake was thus far the best I've ever had.The best!!
Friendly service with vegan donut and ice cream options!
10/10 will eat here again. The cold ice cream w the hot donut made for dessert perfection.
The menu wasn't easily accessible until you were at the front of the line, which then made the ordering process feel rushed so you didn't hold up the line. However, the orders were brought out to the floor quickly. Donuts were good, served warm and gooey.
The last 2 gluten free donuts! While visiting Kitty Hawk for a couple days I stumbled upon this little gem. Went in amd asked if they had GF donuts and the girl behind the counter says they usually sell out in the first hour, due to high demand and online orders, BUT she had 2 left. Whoa! I scarfed them down and they were delicious. Super friendly staff and a lot of great donuts yo choose from. See you next time!
First time here. Two of us got soft serve, one got an avalanche, and one got regular ice cream. Fast, friendly service and yummy treats. About $30 for 4 of us. I would like to go back and try their coffee.
Very friendly! Lots to choose from! Smells heavenly! If you get a chance definitely stop in. Milk and Cookies/Cinnamon roll donuts taste amazing!!!
There are so many douche canoes in these reviews. The owner isn?t rude- he?s direct and honest (which is appreciated). I have celiac disease, and am getting donuts from here in the morning, so we figured Ice Cream from here would be a safe bet. HOLY COW. Gluten free cones, they scoop safely, and actually care. It means a lot to have a place like this on vacation. If you walk in with an attitude, expect to get the same treatment. I believe we?re all taught ?treat people the way you want to be treated?. Anyw
Pretty long line but worth it! Chocolate peanut butter ice cream with double fudge brownie ice cream - so on point! Would definitely come back!
Great service and selection. Homemade Donuts and ice cream -- what more do you want.
Donuts and shakes are amazing!
The staff were incredibly nice and helpful, and the donuts were absolutely delicious! Having gluten free was a huge factor for our visit. It is rare to find a donut place that offers gluten free. Highly recommend!
When you hear this name - donutz on a stick - don't you imagine eating a donut right off a stick? Of course you do. But that's not really it. It's more like "donuts on a paper plate (with a stick through em for show and a fork to eat em with)." But that isn't very catchy. When you hold them up, they fall off (I did manage to get half of the donut to stay on the stick for a picture but it took some work). So what, right? The name of your store got us to come and spend our money but you didn't deliver. Just
My family loves this place, and we will drive any distance to visit whenever we are in OBX. The ice cream and donuts are amazing, the owner is cool and personable, and you can sit by the Sound while you have your treats.
It was a chilly afternoon on the Duck Boardwalk. I wanted something warm to drink. Since I didn't want caffeine and I don't like coffee/chocolate, my options were pretty much limited to warm apple cider. We came in here and found it on the menu. I saw a deal for $1 cider if you bought a marshmallow. So I did that. Little did I realize the marshmallow cost more than the cider. Oh well. There was no social distancing happening here. Everyone was on top of each other in line. The apple cider I was given wa
These donuts are delicious! I can?t wait to go back! Y?all have to try this place!
Good ice cream and donuts. Has a big gift shop. Really no where to sit and eat your ice cream inside or outside. It's a great idea shop but could be so much better. Definently go there with your family
The donuts are not greasy and there are lots of types of them. I'd argue that they are better than duck donuts. They are perfect additions to an Ice Cream Sundae.
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