Step aside Duck Donuts, everyone knows food tastes better off a stick! haha And no, those aren't duplicate photos, we just had to keep coming back for more! The pattern one may notice across my reviews is that my family and I are creatures of habit and when we are in town for our annual family vacation we have some non-negotiable stops. Donutz On A Stick being one of them! While they are tucked into a corner in the Wee Winks Square shopping center, just follow the fresh smell of baked goods :D While they also serve ice cream (I'm sure also good for Summer months especially), you obviously have to get some donuts while you're here. They have a variety of options to choose from (and a cute display window to see what they look like and help you choose, or make the decision harder depending on who you are haha). A small stick is 2 donuts of the same kind and a large stick is 4 donuts total, 2 of 2 flavors (or 4 of the same if you're really committed ;D). You just can't beat the melt-in your mouthness of freshly made donuts. As in, made when you order!! As pictured, we're fans of the rainbow, tuxedo especially, but you really can't go wrong, because the base donuts are solid quality, so the toppings are just whatever suits your fancy in the moment. If you're a coffee person, make sure to get an iced coffee to go with your donuts, they make their own iced coffee cubes so your drink never gets watered down even as it melts! So smooth, so tasty! Cause we come around Thanksgiving, it gets dark early. The shopping center doesn't appear to be well lit at night, so don't let that dissuade you from an evening treat. They're open! And they also update their hours online, so google should usually be accurate as well :) read more

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Quick service -- got our order in under 2 minutes. Really tasty. Would recommend the Cinnamon Roll and the Vanilla Coconut doughnuts!

Not my first time here but definitely the last, expensive, nothing special and no consideration for customer comfort. It gets very busy in the evening and there is absolutely nowhere for customers to eat their treats. The surrounding area is evident that folks have tried anywhere they could to put down their ice cream as moist everywhere is covered with stickiness. Call me picky but many other ice cream joints in the OuterBanks are much cleaner. And $10 for ice cream? No thanks. read more

Hidden in the back left corner of the shopping center and just off the boardwalk is a souvenir shop and ice cream/donut shop. But this is no typical ice cream or donut shop! The delicious food options can easily overwhelm you as they have donut sundaes, donut ice cream sandwiches, milkshakes, and of course donuts and ice cream on their own. I got a donut ice cream sandwich with a maple bacon donut (50cent upcharge) and coconut chocolate almond ice cream. You will definitely need a fork or spoon and I strongly advise getting a stack of napkins. The portions are so large we made this treat our dinner. After 2 donuts and a scoop of ice cream I was full for the night with a smile on my face. One tip: parking for the shopping center is plentiful. You cannot see the shop from the road but follow your GPS to the shopping center, walk to the stairs at the back left corner, and enter at the Hot Donuts sign. read more

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Best donuts in the Outer Banks hands down. Amazing customer service. Highly recommend as a must!!!

A hidden gem in one of the shopping plazas. As the name implies, they have donuts on a stick with some interesting flavors. They also sell some gifts inside, and ice cream. Ultimately I opted for the donut milkshake which has a donut blended into the shake giving it a unique texture. It also comes with a fresh donut on top as seen in the picture. Milkshake was very good, make sure to grab extra napkins depending on the donut you choose! read more

Donutz On A Stick - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

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Great family friendly spot with a great staff and excellent desserts! Fun decor with plenty of souvenirs to take home I highly recommend!

Stopped here on our way up to Corolla for a wild horse tour and loved the ice cream! Wish I tried their donuts too but maybe next time :) My family and I came at around mid-afternoon on a weekend and there was a small line but it moved decently fast. One side of the menu has all the different donut options and the other side has all the different ice cream options -- there's A LOT! We ended up just going with two scoops of ice cream: butter pecan and lil blue panda (which was like a twist on cookies & cream). Both were perfectly rich and creamy and exactly what we were looking for as an afternoon snack. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Donutz On A Stick - Butter pecan + lil blue panda (hidden at the bottom) - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Ordered "lifestyle" vegan donuts and some gluten free (celiac) and vegan donuts. They had our correct order and the donuts were delicious! They took special care to separate the gluten free donuts and all were labeled. Will definitely visit again! Do call ahead because they only have so many gluten free and vegan available each day. read more

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Great little Donut and ice cream shop. We walked in after a nearby dinner to grab some ice cream. Service was friendly and extremely efficient - we were a party of nine - and there were abundant options for hand dipped and soft serve. One got the ice cream on a donut and said it too was great. read more

Crazy idea but so good. It's a treat for sure. Great location too. Super yummy! Service was great too.

One word, Spectacular! Not only is this one of the friendliest ice cream shops I have been to, but it is also by far one of the best. No brand name ice cream here, this is homemade and delicious. One can become indecisive trying to pick something from the vast menu, I know I did and if it wasn't for Duck donuts earlier in the morning, I would have tried one of their signature ice cream and donut combinations. Cheers! read more

Donutz On A Stick - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

We wanted to get ice cream for our last sunset at the beach and decided to try donutz on a stick. It did not disappoint! The line was pretty long but it was worth the wait. I got a donut Sunday which included strawberry shortcake donuts and vanilla bean ice cream. My whole family enjoyed theres as well! Also love that it was right on the water so you could easily watch the sunset. Definitely will come back next year! read more

Donutz On A Stick - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Donutz On A Stick was extremely accommodating for the allergies and restrictions my husband has. They went above and beyond to carefully create donuts for him to enjoy. The only feedback I'd give is to "clean up" the store a bit -- lots of clutter piled when we first walked in and to not nickel and dime your customers. It was raining hard out, we had 3 orders to bring home and they charged us for a box to bring them home in... we literally wouldn't have had enough hands to carefully carry the orders home. However, we'd go back and did! read more

Great selection of donuts, ice cream and sundae combinations. We were in town and had heard about the donut place and wanted to give it a try. On a Monday evening the line was almost out the door. They offer a fun selection of ice cream flavors that you can get a scoop, in a cone, made into a sundae, milkshake or donut sundae. Plus they have a selection of donuts that you get on a stick that are made fresh. No indoor eating but you can stand out on the boardwalk overlooking the water for a great view. read more

My family and I love this place! Second time stopping during our week stay. In my opinion, much better than the more popular donuts. Menu is straightforward and customer service is friendly. They have ice cream, coffee, donuts, candy, souvenirs, and probably other things I didn't see. For donuts, you can order two or four on a stick. When you order two, they must be the same flavor. For four on a stick, you can pick two different flavors. They have a variety of flavors to choose from. We were told the best sellers are cinnamon bun, funnel cake, and cookies and cream so we had to try. The donuts are absolutely delicious. Very flavorful. We went twice in one week and prefer it over the well known spot in town. read more

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The original Duck Donut shop was closed. So we came here. We were so glad that this shop was open. Our girls tried Tuxedo and Milk n' Cookies with a small stick. The portion was perfect for small kids. The donuts were freshly made. The chocolate sauce was not too sweet. The service was very friendly. Overall, I really enjoyed it. They sell toys and mug cups. The place is very cluttered. When I entered the shop, I didn't get an inviting vibe. I would recommend this place if you are craving for sweets. read more

Donutz On A Stick - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

The ice cream is a 5/5, no doubt. The menu is well-priced! To save even more $, grab the Tim Buck II coupon book (you can find it in the parking garages and around Tim Buck II plaza), we were able to use 3 coupons (one per purchase) without any issue to get a free donut with any dessert purchase or a free kiddie scoop with purchase of a double scoop! The strawberry ice cream is to die for - rich, creamy, strong strawberry flavor, and strawberry chunks inside. I also had their mocha almond fudge (coffee flavor with almond bits and chocolate), which was also so good. The salty caramel truffle is also a favorite for us. Didn't try the donuts but people in my group did and liked it. Apparently the donut sandwich was amazing (but messy). The only negative was the looooong wait, but that's what happens when a place is good I guess. Also wish they were open later on Saturday! We got there only to find out it closed at 6pm. The store is connected to a boardwalk by the sound which is a plus. Would be nice if there were some high tables and chairs outside. In terms of COVID, I think pretty much no one was wearing masks and there was no social distancing. This was post-vaccine (July 2021) but during delta variant starting to rise. read more

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Like duck doughnuts but better and on a stick. The dough is slightly lighter. Had the maple doughnut with peanuts added. Great folks! read more

Donutz On A Stick - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

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 was gross. It had to have been made from a powder but even so it was bad. We ended up throwing it out. I wouldn't go here again simply because they aren't encouraging social distancing at all. read more

Donutz On A Stick - Marshmallow Donut - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

They have a gluten free option, which is appreciated. Each GF donut is $4. They are also baked unlike the traditional donuts that are fried. read more

Donutz On A Stick - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

You know what goes pretty well on a stick? Donuts! Especially when they are hot and covered in Chocolate and Peanut Butter or cinnamon sugar and icing like a Cinnamon Roll. You don't think those choices sound good? How about Strawberry Shortcake or Maple Bacon. Now I've got your attention. Donutz On A Stick is the better of the Duck, NC donut options. The donuts remind me of something homemade and the toppings turn them into an almost decadent treat. Donuts aren't the only thing they have. Ice cream is served for those of you trying to cool off during a hot summer day and candy covers the shelves. When in Duck get some Donutz on a Stick. They are better than ones that quack. read more

Donutz On A Stick - Fruity Tootie and Maple Bacon - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

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Do it. Fresh fried donuts.... Freaking amazing. We will definitely be going back to try other flavors.

This is a must try when visiting OBX. They are delish!!!! Staff is friendly and it's made to order...fresh. It's also an ice cream shop as well. read more

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Love this treat! Next time will add ice cream. Donuts were nice and hot and soooo good!

Grabbed these amazing donuts after a long day of shopping, no regrets! They really hit the spot. I ordered the chocolate with peanut butter and was not disappointed. The donuts were freshly made and had a cake like consistency. The chocolate and peanut butter on top was still warm when served. They really tasted delicious! They were served on a stick hence the name. They serve them with a fork as they can get messy. The employees were friendly and knowledgeable. Most of the employees there are working for tips to attend college which I will always support. They actually have a tip jar that says "For College" I would definitely recommend giving this place a try if you ever have the opportunity. read more

Donutz On A Stick - Chocolate with peanut butter Donutz - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Very old fashioned shop design. But the best flavors and lots of donuts. They had superman which is super hard to find normally! read more

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Got a cookies and cream donut on a stick! This is a "small" order and comes with 2 hot and fresh donuts for ~$3. I think they're just as good if not better than Duck Donuts and it wasn't crowded when we went so we didn't have to wait long at all! Would recommend if staying in Duck. read more

Donutz On A Stick - Donutz - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

I visited with my mom right before sunset and there was a line almost out the door! We waited about 20 minutes to get to the front to order but I wish they let you sample since I wanted to try out so many of their flavors! I got the oatmeal cookie with broken waffle cone on the top and my mom got the cappuccino crunch and we both loved them! read more

Use cash if possible, get a small discount. Line was long but worth the wait, came around 8:20 (line was out the door) left at 9:30pm and there were a few people still behind us. Ice cream sandwich was super yummy the donuts were hot & fresh! while waiting the music was good!! Kept the 4 kids entertained while we waited! The donuts arent huge theyre def also not tiny. Perfect size! read more

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i got the fruity pebble one and i personally love fruity pebble things but it was amazing. my sister got cinnamon and that was also amazing read more

Donutz On A Stick - fruity pebble - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

I heard about this spot and had to try it! 10/10!!!! Kids had s'mores, cookies and crème, and we got their best seller. We will definitely get more! read more

Donutz On A Stick - Cookies and crème - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Another year and a bust or two to this great small business. Great selection of ice creams and shakes. But known for their variety of donuts on a stick. Greta concept. Tonight had 2 Tuxedo donuts and cookies and cream read more

Donutz On A Stick - Strawberry Shortcake large with 4 donuts and vanilla ice cream. 2 Tuxedo Donuts / 2 Cookies and Cream - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

I love sweets and this is the spot! They make the donuts fresh and made to order. I had the cinnamon bun donuts and my boyfriend had a donut sundae. So great! read more

Amazing doughnut, if in the area definitely going again. I believe you can get up to 4 doughnuts on the stick but we opted for two. Service as very fast and friendly and more importantly have I mentioned the doughnut was amazing. Shared parking lot but plenty of spots open. read more

Donutz On A Stick - Partially eaten two cinnamon sure doughnuts - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Me and my family made a day trip from raleigh and our first stop was here. The donuts are made fresh to order and served on a stick with forks. They are very delicious, light, fresh, and hot. Behind the building is a nice boardwalk on the sound side. read more

Donutz On A Stick - Chocolate peanut butter & cinnamon sugar - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

This was by far the best dessert I had while in OBX. They have an incredible selection of ice cream and donut flavors. What really set this place apart for us was the gluten-free options for my friends with food allergies. Fresh GF donuts were made and didn't appear to be any cross-contamination. The staff were also super knowledgeable and friendly and had a great sense of humor. There may have been a line all the way to the door but it was well worth the wait. read more

Donutz On A Stick - Donut sundae, Ice Cream Sandwich (gluten free) Donutz Homemade Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Amazing donuts!! My husband and I were on vacation and had these donuts three times!! My favorite is the coconut with glaze!! Awesome customer service! read more

Donutz On A Stick - Coconut with glaze and smores - Desserts Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

The service were very nice the employees were very patient. The food was amazing lots of options. The donuts were pretty good and fresh, but they were different so if you are picky I don't recommend. The place looked older but cute. Outside there was only two picnic tables. read more

The doughnuts are sooo yummy and what a perfect size! They are made fresh to order and are nice and warm with that perfect crisp! Headed out and we had to get a few to take back to Va Beach! The maple bacon and funnel cake did not make the photo shoot. They were devoured!! read more

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