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The Duchess Bakery

4.7 (65 reviews)
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Mel H.

I had high hopes for these baked goods because of the reviews. Not sure if it's because I had other local bakeries before this one but it wasn't my favorite. The cookies were hard and crispy but looked bendable and gooey and I prefer the latter. Definitely wouldn't get those again. Was really excited about the cinnamon glazed twist and it was too cakey for me. Was hoping it had the texture of the glazed donuts. We came mid morning so a lot of items were already sold out. Not sure I'd stop here again but if I did I'd likely just got the standard glazed donut. My husband liked the chocolate one the best but also felt like we would try something else next time.

Can you say YUM!!!
Jim M.

First words of advice... call in an order first thing to guarantee you get the goods, or make sure you get here well before noon as they sell out fast!!! I had to go back the Bill Smith to have a hitch put on so the wife called in the order. We had been here once before but all doughnuts were sold out. As you see the wife went a little bit overboard as there is only 3 in out house hold lol.. so we got to share these with a neighbor that had 5 in their family lol. I will say their jelly doughnuts are done way different as you can see. These were delicious and explains why they sell out fast.. Great local doughnut shop and well worth the drive!!

Great donuts i was looking for some all week and i found this bakery close. the service was quick and the prices were fair. the bakery is also very cool you can see them making the donuts in the back which is very cool. I would recommend for anyone looking for breakfast food.

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Brett L.

A gem in Cullman for baked goods and donuts. Fresh donuts, cupcakes, cakes a selection of coffee drinks. You can run into a line or some days when when it gets busy they'll have a limited selection but that's with any small bakery really. If you want the good stuff get up there early! Also can't believe someone reviewed this place and said it was expensive?!? Really? For the quality and service this place is very very reasonable.

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Brannon B.

My favorite donut place! Just had to stop in and grab some while back visiting my home town. The new owners are carrying on the tradition of the famous recipe. The donuts are the best! Better come early or call in to get them to save you some. They sell out quick!

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Ohhhh what an amazing treat to share that hometown feeling with outsiders. Cinnamon twist are my fav!

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My family have been fans of Duchess for as long as I can remember and I'm 43! Try it, you won't be disappointed!

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9 years ago

Just heard that Birmingham News ranked Duchess the #1 donut shop in Alabama last year. Congratulations! UYD4L

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6 years ago

Best doughnuts to exist in the world. Better than Krispy Kreme. Go in the morning do they're warm! You will not regret eating these.

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9 years ago

Awsome small hometown bakery. Very fresh doughnuts the only bad thing is cash only. I have been going there since i was a kid.

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Best donuts I've had... I'm almost thankful that they are 30 minutes away, because if I get them warm... I'm destined to eat half the bag.

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10 years ago

For up this morning on the way to work and got a dozen!!! Didn't really wanna share!! Great doughnut!!!

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“I was looking for a great doughnut and I'm not from Alabama so when someone had asked if I liked Duchess I told her I never had it.”

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We came for coffee and light breakfast on a Saturday morning on the way from Birmingham to…read moreNashville. The interior is spacious and cozy (with lots of fun couches). It's also very family friendly with kids books and crayons. The coffee itself was delicious (we got the bottomless mug). The breakfast sandwich on a flaky homemade buttermilk biscuit was delightful and tasty. The broccoli and cheddar quiche was a great roadtrip breakfast - not too heavy but just filing enough. The lines do get longer around 10am so the early bird gets the worm! Don't worry the line moves quickly. They share a bathroom with other businesses in the building. The only downside is that there was no changing station in the men's restroom (only women's).

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The Duchess Bakery - bakeries - Updated October 2026

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