I'm thinking James may be over-exaggerating a bit, but their donuts are pretty good. The Bismarks are pretty sinful, and their donut holes are great. Whenever we make a trip to Cullman, we make a point of stopping off at the Duchess. I have to subtract a star for being closed on Mondays, though. I do believe that a business owner has the undeniable right to post their own hours, but that right becomes forfeit if I show up to get me a Bismark and they're closed on a Monday! read more

It's hard to rate Duchess now. When things are stocked it is delicious. There is an issue with availability that must be accounted for when reviewing any business. That is one star. But 5 stars when you score your favorites. I grew up with them. Birthday cakes and every occasion in between. In the last three years I can think of two successful trips because they are consistently sold out of our favorites and they stopped making cakes with the white cake they were known for since the beginning. They try to run the place on their signature glazed donut. Those are terrific if you get them fresh. But man, give us some variety that is stocked. Good luck if you want chocolate donuts or the chocolate bismark. Camp out like Black Friday because if you don't get them early they don't bake more. I've been there at 9 am before and they are sold out. They always say "someone was in here earlier and cleaned us out." Yeah we've done that before too because we may have to go 18 months before we see another chocolate donut. And when you keep getting burned you tend to stop going by. I know we aren't the only ones running into this. I've held the door open numerous times for other customers on their way out empty handed. You'll grow your business if you become reliable. It's like they are allergic to money. We were told to place a special order, but these are treats we want on a whim. And we are more apt to spend more when we are out and about instead of planning ahead for a donut craving. Bring back the white cake. It's not "dry" if it's fresh. When we are told you switched because yellow is more moist it just seems suspect that it's more convenient to carry over another day or more. I really miss the old Duchess. Grateful it's still there, but for those of us who were in it for more than the glazed, it's just a shell of its former self. read more

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

This is an amazing place for special mornings or an on your way to work treat! I enjoy every minute spent with my family and friends! When we have duchess doughnuts it makes our time together even more fun! I cant wait to come back again! read more

Duchess doughnuts are THE BEST you will ever eat! I am a teacher and try to take these to my own children's teachers as often as possible, as I know personally what a sweet surprise it is to start your day with one of these from a student! Get there pretty early. They do sometimes run out. They are THAT GOOD. read more

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!

All I can say is be sure to bring cash because you will be sorely disappointed if you go and can't buy any of the fantastic bakery items. The best chocolate pies , cookies and doughnuts in all of Alabama. We made a pit stop driving through from Nashville and fortunately parked right in front of the bakery while going to another store. We stopped in to get a cookies and found the freshest best tasting sweets we have had in a long time. read more

New ownership has expanded the already stellar menu of donuts and other pastries. If you want the best fresh donuts in Alabama, go ahead and stop in...you won't be disappointed! read more

I love their donuts. SO fresh. Only problem I have is that many are sold out when I get there in the late afternoon.... read more

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

Who doesn't love this place? This iconic bakery is a local favorite throughout north Alabama. The only problem is when I buy a dozen doughnuts I always arrive at home or work with a few missing and a sugar high while licking my lips. read more

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.

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

Great donuts but unfortunately going to close soon so better hurry if you want one

So amazing! Small hole in the wall place but aren't those the best? I worked at the local new station, "Channel 2", one block over through high school and a year after until my husband returned home from deployment. (2006-2011) Dutchess is one block over. At least once a week I would run to grab some VERY FRESH doughnut holes! best breakfast every especially when they are warm first thing in the morning! Great job making my mornings! thank you guys!! read more

Small local bakery in Cullman. All of my co-workers have professed their love for Duchess for years. Working in town last week so I stopped by and grabbed a dozen for my wife and kids to try. My wife and son would fight you for a hot n ready so naturally I assumed they would like these. The dozen was $7.00 even. They're served in a thick waxy feeling sack. Though they were not hot n ready when they arrived I was told they were soft and delicious. The next day they were equally soft and I was told if you zap them in the microwave for 5-10 seconds is as if you got them fresh. They seem to hold up/ last longer with out becoming stale maybe it's the bag. The service inside the bakery was friendly. The bakery has a number of offerings synonymous with a traditional bakery. Im told I will be returning next time I'm in town. The signage is limited, you'll drive right past it if you're not paying close attention. I did. Twice! read more

The Duchess Bakery - a bag of doughnuts - Bakeries Near Me - Cullman, Alabama

I will forever LOVE this bakery. By far the best donuts and sugar cookies in Alabama, hands down.

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.

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

Good donuts and cookies! Love the service, too. Amber was working when I went in and she was very friendly and helped me to choose what was best. I went in about 10:30 am and most everything was gone! From what I've heard, this is THE PLACE to be in the morning, people can't live without their Duchess! read more

Duchess is the Best around. I have been getting donuts and bismarks from there since I was a little girl. The bismarks have two kinds of filling, one is pudding like and the other is heavenly creamy and add a little chocolate icing to the top and anyone would die for their bismarks!!!! Cookies and chocolate surprise cake is also GREAT. read more

Small, old fashioned bakery. Chocolate surprise cake is cheap and to die for!! They only make 4 a day so make sure to go early if you want to assure you get one! All their sweets are delicious and cheap! read more

Duchess Bakery , Really do I need to tell you about the greatest bakery on planet EARTH , I don't know enough great words to describe how much I wish I wasn't a diabetic so I could just go crazy on so much of this great shop of goodies , um uh lol . read more

The best doughnuts I have ever tasted in the town of Cullman! 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. She freaked and said if I want a great doughnut then I need to go to Duchess. Not being from around here I didn't know where it was. Needless to say she brought in 2 bags to work and I feel in love!!! Now its the only place I go for doughnuts! Yum best ever! read more