I had heard how Sleeping Bird Cafe had opened this outlet featuring donuts so I stopped in to see if I could by some without preordering. The menu changes every two weeks but the website did not say where they were in that cycle so I was disappointed that the toffee cream filled donut that I saw on the menu the day before was not available on the next open day. I bought one of each of the remaining donuts as some varieties were sold out. The shop advertises that some of the donuts are made with brioche dough. While eggy like a brioche, I found the dough not sweet enough. The Love Me Nots is a good example, composed of donut holes fried together and glazed and topped with jimmies, it tasted like glazed bread. The rocky road donut was a cake donut that was also composed of a not sweet enough and overly dense chocolate donut with a chocolate glaze and barely taste-able marshmallow drizzle. The chocolate raspberry was just ok One of the two donuts we did like were the Neapolitan because it was topped generously with a vanilla cream, a chocolate drizzle and a strawberry glaze. The toppings were prominent enough to sweeten the bite. The best of the was the mint chocolate chip filled donut which was filled fully and satisfied our sweet tooth. Overall, I would rate the at 3.5 as I would come back for their filled donuts read more

Sleeping Bird Doughnuts - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

The shop is so cute and has lots of fun rotating flavors! The employee working was very kind and helpful. I got the Boston cream, coconut cream pie, and lemon poppyseed old fashioned donuts. The coconut cream pie was incredible, so fluffy and had a nice coconut flavor that wasn't too overpowering. The lemon poppyseed old fashioned had a good flavor, though I definitely preferred the texture of the yeast donut. The Boston cream was probably my least favorite, as the filling was a little bit of a weird texture. It was loaded with the filling though which I definitely appreciate! read more

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Delicious gourmet donuts with a plenty full selection, robust flavors, and a $$$ price. I had the bread pudding and it was mediocre. I need to go back and try an actual donut but my indecisiveness got the best of me. I got a doughnut for each of my kids and they loved it! My advice is to get here as close to the opening time as possible (8AM) because they sell out quickly. This is a hidden gem, and once they sell out of their donuts, they close for the day. Just look at their hours! They are doing all the right things. For example, they have an excellent location with ample parking, a wide selection of flavors without having too many, and they've cornered the market so the price is right for the value! Next time I go I'm gonna get a dozen of donuts and I suggest you do the same when you visit. You must visit! read more

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This is a good takeout donut place. I enjoy their old fashioned and fritters. The donuts are on the cakey side. They are innovative with the flavors. So I always check to see if they have something new that I want to try. The menu changes every two weeks. I loved the ice cream sandwiches that they had over the summer. read more

Online order was ready when I arrived. Staff was kind. Cute little shop. Love the changing variety of doughnuts. Was surprised how much we loved the pickle cream cheese with everything bagel seasoning! read more

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Obsessed. Probably the only place in the area we'll ever get donuts from! So fresh and delicious and the flavors are amazing! Absolutely worth the price, which wasn't that expensive for a small shop, wait to come back and try next flavors in 2 weeks! read more

Sleeping Bird Doughnuts - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

There is a constant line but because most people just grab some doughnuts and head out, the line does move very quickly The doughnuts here are excellent but I wouldn't go crazy waiting in line before the doors open I'm really glad to have a doughnut shop focused on doughnuts rather than coffee, for this reason they will always have my support Flavors here will be rotating much like crumbl cookies There is no indoor seating read more

Sleeping Bird Doughnuts - Half dozen - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

By far the best donuts in town. The flavors rotate every two weeks so there is something new to try. Preorder to be sure you get the flavors you want, plus it makes pick up very easy. The people working in the shop are always friendly And quick to answer any questions. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed. read more

I agree with the other posts that highlight that these really are delicious gourmet donuts but at a $$$ price. I really do wish they that SB would still have some of the donuts at their original coffee shop or better coffee options here. I tend go to the coffee shop much much more but long ago realized the donuts were the main draw for other folks to go there. I've tried different flavors, but I can't say I've ever found a single flavor that blew my mind. read more

I got all 9 flavors to try a little of everything. 4 of us ate them and they were all gone within 24 hours. I love how creative the flavors are! There is something for everyone. They do sweets beyond donuts, although I didn't realize that until I walked in. Will definitely have to try some of those next time. The inside is very small and it's an order and take away place. Definitely recommend! read more

There isn't a wait any longer and you can put an order in online ahead of time. They do sell out, so be sure to check their social media sites to get the status of whats left. P.S. get the iced coffee read more

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Absolutely loved the glaze and spice (Margarita & Tajin). Definitely had a nice amount of lime zest. However, the donut itself was very dry. I would understand if it was old and I hadn't gone directly to my car to eat it. read more

Sleeping Bird Doughnuts - Margarita & Tajin - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

We wanted fresh donuts so we decided to try out here for the first time and I most certainly will not be back. We got a dozen of donuts and they all taste like they've been sitting for a day or two (we got them at 9:30 am). The icings are decent but the donut itself is not good- dry, hard etc. not to mention they are very expensive for something that is truly mediocre. Go to dunkin or your local grocery store you'll spend alot less and be more satisfied read more

Oldest daughter forced me to give Sleeping Bird Doughnuts a 2nd chance. We had a split decision on our donuts. I think the inside of my donuts were overdone. She likes a crumbly donut so she liked her donuts. $4 for a boston cream. Check their instagram and facebook before going. They will sell out and close much earlier than the hours posted on google maps. read more

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Okay - came here because my daughter has been raving about this place, so this morning I decided to try it out. People were already waiting for the doors to open. The line went quick and the selection was awesome. The smell alone had me in donut heaven. I tried the Mummy - a brioche donut filled with buttercream. Love the crunch of the donut and plenty of cream in every single bite. I have never had a donut this good in my life. Pricey? Yes. However, it is worth it in my opinion. I don't get them on a regular basis, so this was a treat. As they say, you get what you pay for! read more

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It's no secret I'm a fan of sleeping bird. Literally the best coffee shop in Wilmington. So it's no surprise the donut shop is on par with the coffee shop. The donuts are on point. Are they worth the $4 price tag, debatable. I got the blueberry cheesecake and chocolate buttercream and a brioche ring. All flavors were fantastic. I do wish they up their inventory so that items aren't sold out so quick and they are open past the 10/11 mark and eliminate the lines but I understand it's new and they are still trying to figure things out. Needless to say, I'll def be back and I do recommend people in the area try the donuts. read more

I tried this place three different times, because the flavor ideas are innovative and I was hoping it was just a bad day for the execution of those ideas on previous visits. Nope. Each time I picked up my donuts before 9am, and every time they tasted like they were at least a day old, dry and stale. For maybe the first time ever, my family declined to finish these donuts. The flavors also didn't really pop the way I would expect them to at this price point, so after three disappointments, I won't be back. read more

We love Sleeping Bird Doughnuts! Their rotating menu is fun. Highly recommend following their Instagram to stay up to date. I also recommend placing your order in advance online, as they sell out quickly! read more

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I really wanted to enjoy these doughnuts but quite honestly I was taken back by the actual doughnut and not the toppings. I think the innovation is there with the assorted selections. The cake doughnuts were my favorite but honestly Giant makes a better doughnut. Maybe I'll give it another try. read more

Sleeping Bird Doughnuts - Cinnamon toast crunch and PB&J - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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I always go for their BOGO from 1-2pm. The employees are efficient and kind. And the prices are reasonable for BOGO hour. The donuts have been hit or miss sometimes, but overall, I love what I've gotten. And it's very fun because they have a new lineup of flavors every two weeks! read more

Sleeping Bird Doughnuts - Peeps filled donut - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Great doughnuts. Best I've had in Delaware so far! Fresh ingredients, plentiful flavorful fillings. Service was excellent- attentive and competent. Ambience was bright light, clean. Plenty of napkins. Parking lot parking in front of store. read more

Sleeping Bird Doughnuts - Great doughnuts! Fulled! The chocolate cream is my fave! Counter service is friendly and attentive. The line moves quick. - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Quick service, and you can tell they care about the donuts and creativity each week. It's a small shop, but plenty of parking. 1 star reviewer... bright idea, order ahead if you feel uncomfortable read more

Cute place sells out fast! I have liked every doughnut I have ever gotten but if you want the full selection of flavors definitely get there early! read more

Sleeping Bird Doughnuts - Pumpkin pancake and apple pie - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Went on a Sunday around noon so they were pretty much sold out but had a few varieties left. Staff was friendly, and the donuts we did get were amazing. I'll definitely be back and make sure that I get there early that we can try more of these amazing donuts! read more

Worse than Krispy Kreme on a bad day Today I stood in line from 7:35 am to 8:06 am to purchase 6 donuts. I was hoping from the long line the donuts would be hot, fresh, and delicious. The donuts were not hot, fresh, or delicious. The brioche donuts are heavy and bread like as if they don't know to add enough eggs to the batter to get the proper consistency. The maple glaze old fashioned donuts tasted so bad they were inedible. They tasted heavy and like the dough was stored with vegetables and there was an off flavor. The frosting of the brown butter brioche ring tasted ok but the donut part was so bready and heavy instead of light that it wasn't good. The filling in the South of Boston donut tastes goopy and like they've never tasted a filled donut or have an understanding of what that should be like. The cinnamon brown sugar brioche ring had many fewer toppings on it than the advertised picture on Facebook which is pretty chintzy. I found the topping to be overly sweet and again the brioche was heavy and bread like. The s'more brioche was divisive. My Mom liked it and finished it after I took one bite and refused to eat any more. I wanted to like this place because it's local and a small business. Unfortunately I think they don't know how to bake and the donuts certainly weren't fresh. I also don't think much of people who don't provide a public restroom. I will also note the register asks for a tip which is absurd for putting some donuts in a box and ringing them up. This was a one time stop for me. I hope north Wilmington one day gets a decent donut shop and or a bakery. The long lines here are a testament to a culture where people cook and bake from boxes and have no concept of what food can and should taste like. read more

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Because of the hype, have purchased different dozens of doughnuts three different times. We don't understand the hype. They are pricey, and all of us thought they were nothing special, tasted dry, and not fresh. The staff is friendly though. Three strikes and it's out. Won't be returning. read more

Waited inside for them to take my order. The owner and staff would rather Bullsh@T with each other and friends than sell donuts. Wasn't impressed read more

A hostile environment. Atmosphere is so pushy to get a tip out of you it's uncomfortable. What am I even tipping them for? bagging donuts? The donuts are ok but not worth the discomfort read more

The service was great, got in and out without any issues. The donuts were nice, fluffy and airy. It reminded me of a donut I had in San Diego.. read more

Sleeping Bird Doughnuts - Three donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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The doughnuts are amazing! The pumpkin pie and vanilla buttercream are my favorite so far. I just wish the banana flavored icing was thicker. read more

Absolutely delicious donuts with good variety and awesome flavors. Lovely people. They've worked so hard to get this location going and my family is so happy about it!! read more

This place is fantastic! Anyone who gives this shop a negative review either hasn't been there or doesn't understand opening a new business. This is a small owned business, every donut is handmade and they're doing an incredible job. The staff is friendly, the place is clean and inviting. The wait times are pretty standard for something like this, a brand new and very popular shop, and $21 for 6 freshly made donuts with no preservatives? A STEAL. The donuts are light and airy and the flavors are great. I do agree they're maybe a tad on the sweeter side for me, but when I want a sugary treat I will absolutely be back! read more

I waited until the lines were no more! Finally able to try new bakery and was very disappointed. Not much taste in any of the donuts and they were not fresh, I had gone at 8:30AM. Gourmet?? decorations OK .Very heavy on sugar, which was most of the taste. Service was very good, prices are very high! Will not purchase from here again. read more

Doughnuts were tough. Not flavorful. Really does not live up to all the hype. Not sure what others see

Top 5 donut I've had in my life. The s'mores donut tasted just like it was cooked on a campfire.

Good selection of donuts and coffee when we catch them and not sold out so fast (smile).

Donuts are amazing. Staff is always courteous and friendly and takes extra care in everything they do!!

The doughnuts are absolutely amazing. Brioche takes them to another level. The old fashioned ones are also amazing. We also got some iced coffee which was great and not bitter like some other places. The staff are friendly as well. Highly recommend. read more

Great donuts and fun flavors! Kind and helpful staff and owners. Worth waiting in the line!

great doughnuts and great service! we were lucky enough to get in right before what looked like a big rush. happy to see a small woman owned business thriving! we will be back :) read more