I'd heard about "glazed and filled croissants" from a friend and made it a point to check them out. It turns out I've passed by Darel's Bakery every time I go through Whiteville en route to the beach. It's located in a small strip of shops with Hills Grocery, across from the Lowe's Home Improvement Store. They even have a drive-thru window for extra convenience.
Their croissants are light and airy layered confections that are filled when you order. There are 25-30 varieties, ranging from glazed (JUST LIKE A WARM KRISPY KREME DONUT) to ones with fancy fillings and toppings. The ratio of filling to pastry was perfect. The owner was very accommodating when asked about all the combinations of fillings and toppings. There were also brownies, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls, all made on site.
When you're in the area and looking for a treat, keep Darel's in mind. And if you're not in the area, Darel's products are now in several coastal spots, so that makes it even more convenient to try some. Look for them at Heritage Fresh Market, Ludlum's Produce of Holden Beach, Sheffield's of Ocean Isle, and The Island Market of Sunset Beach! read more