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    The Dough Shack

    4.1 (137 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE DOUGH SHACK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Julie W.

    Great customer service. Fresh and fluffy donuts the kids devoured. Will return to try out the pizza. It is on the pricier side ($30/dozen) but supporting local is what it's all about and worth every penny Small shop but plenty of space next to the building with a beautiful sound side view.

    Half pep/half cheese, easy on the sauce.

    My kind of a pie! It was cooked perfectly, just enough cheese, and those tiny pepperonis are always fabulous. The gentleman that waited on me was super nice and the whole place had a great vibe. Recommended!

    The place is a bit expensive, but I get it. It's in OBX and not a chain. Other places are still cheaper though. We got a half pepperoni and half sausage pizza for $30. The lady who took my phone order wasn't friendly. When my wife picked up the pizza with my son, she said the woman was less than pleasant as well. My 5 year old son chimed in and said, "she was not very nice." The pizza was average to above average, but they were very stingy with the toppings as you can see from the picture. Those slices had the most toppings on them, as the ones we ate had even less. I really wanted to like this place, but I won't be going back. My wife got donuts that we will try tomorrow.

    16" Buxton pizza with balsamic drizzle

    The pizza was fantastic! We ordered the Buxton with the balsamic drizzle and it was by far the best pizza I've had in a while. The crust was perfectly crispy with a soft inside. The kids loved the cheesy bread, it was like pizza crust with cheese on it. We also had the cinnamon donut ice cream sandwiches and those were absolutely wonderful. The guys working were friendly and helpful! Definitely our favorite little spot we've found on vacation here.

    Bacon & Sausage Pizza
    Dan M.

    This was an extremely small spot with no seating on the inside with donuts, bagels, and pizza on the menu. The service was very friendly and attentive. A dozen donuts ($14.99?) and a slice of bacon and sausage pizza ($3.50?) were ordered. The donuts were all small and extremely light. Regarding the pizza, it was great. It was a white pizza and both meats were a solid touch. The crust also had a slight crisp, which I preferred. Each type I tried is below. Strawberry Frosted - This was tasty, enough of a strawberry flavor. Glazed - This was good, not overly glazed and far from too sweet. Vanilla Icing with Sprinkles - This was my favorite. I really enjoyed the vanilla flavor with the added touch of the sprinkles. Vanilla Icing with Raspberry Glaze - I enjoyed this, but there was not a heavy taste of the glaze. Chocolate Icing with Sprinkles - This was alright, just was not a huge fan of the chocolate. Vanilla Icing with Chocolate & Caramel Glaze - The vanilla icing, but again, there was not a strong taste of the glaze. Will I go back? Yes.

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    Jaykob A.

    This was an amazing experience! The man working treated us so well with great service and made sure that we did not leave hungry. Excellent service and excellent food!

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    Jimmi M.

    The donuts are SUPER fresh, so soft and really good! There is zero of that "oily" flavor donuts sometimes have. Dare I say, in my opinion, the glazed is better than a KK donut

    Meredith M.

    If you are staying in the Waves/ Rodanthe area, definitely check out the dough shack! Pros: - The wait time was very short (15-20 min) -The prices were very reasonable -The staff was very friendly -They are not stingy on that toppings at all -The crust was soft & perfect -The donuts were delicious - They have an iced latte machine which was surprisingly good -This was such a delicious, easy meal for out last night so we could pack up and not make a mess Cons: -The staff weren't wearing masks (which I found to be common in OBX) -We were there in september and their hours changed to later in the afternoon/ evening i'm sure to lower customer volumes, which is a problem if you want donuts earlier than noon

    My little donuts in a pizza box that smells like pizza.

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    Great place very close to the KOA. Pepperoni and honey pizza was absolutely amazing! I would strongly recommend

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    I had a great time and gave me free donuts! The owner is really nice and told us that they will be building and boardwalk!

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    Don't waste your money on their expensive donuts. Ate one and threw the rest away. Greasy!

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    Ask the Community - The Dough Shack

    Is this place dog friendly?

    They have picnic benches out front to sit at, so I'd say yes.

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    Proof Bakery - Chicken Schnitzel plain. We added our own condiments at home. Excellent!

    Proof Bakery

    4.4(92 reviews)
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    This was hands down some of the best food we had during our vacation in North Carolina. After…read morereading the reviews, we stopped in for lunch with our family--and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We ordered a variety of sandwiches, and every single one was excellent. The standouts were the schnitzel sandwich and the Cuban--both were incredibly fresh, perfectly hot, and packed with flavor. We also grabbed a few baked sweets to enjoy later in the afternoon, which turned out to be the perfect treat after a day out. What truly elevated the experience was the owner--so warm, welcoming, and full of great recommendations. You can tell there's real care behind both the food and the experience here.

    Our son recommended Proof as a good place to go for a breakfast or lunch sandwich served on locally…read morebaked breads, so we made it a lunch stop. We don't need a huge lunch so ordered a Chicken Schnitzel which is served on a challah bun. We ordered it plain since we took it home and cut it in half and add condiments to our individual taste. This was very good and half was all either of us needed. The menu of hot sandwiches is very tempting. There are at least 15 offerings from various versions of the chicken schnitzel to ham and cheese to Cubans to jerk and Cajun. They also offer burger varieties as well as build your own. There are plenty of no-charge condiments plus some like fried egg, bacon, grilled onions or peppers, etc for a charge. Our sandwich was made fresh for us and was still nicely hot when we got home to enjoy it. The two of us had a very good sandwich at a great price. And don't forget to check out the assortment of freshly baked donuts and sweet pastries. They are very tempting.

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    Step aside Duck Donuts, everyone knows food tastes better off a stick! haha And no, those aren't…read moreduplicate 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 :)

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

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