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Early Bird Donuts

4.6

2816 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (984) 888-0417
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Photo of Melissa Keinan Melissa Keinan
Sep 5, 2023 5

SO YUMMY!!! it’s not called early bird for no reason, if you get there late on the weekends they may have run out of donuts! My kids love that they can choose their filling.

Photo of Emily Franey Emily Franey
Aug 8, 2023 5

I actually tried this spot the DAY I was about to move 30 minutes away from it 😂 I went early (8:30/9) since other people have noted they tend to run out of stuff and they seemed to have plenty of everything. The donuts and cinnamon bun were DELISH. The savory croissants were ok but the sausage one truly just had sausage in it and I think needed some melted cheese or something to be less dry. Also, the savory croissants did take a bit longer to make so if you’re in a rush, I’d suggest sticking to the sweet stuff!

Photo of Tim Donahue Tim Donahue
Jun 24, 2023 3

Great donuts, but more often than not, they are out of their most popular items. Sometimes they have no donuts at all. There are lots of donut places nearby, so I usually opt for a place with a little better inventory management.

Photo of Rebecca Slaughter Rebecca Slaughter
Jun 23, 2023 5

I am funny about donuts because I don’t like overly sweet confections. The cinnamon sugar donut here is the best donut I’ve ever had. Just like biting into a cloud.

Photo of Tim Donahue Tim Donahue
Jun 11, 2023 5

Great donuts. The apple fritter is particularly a treat but it is frequently unavailable. Not sure how, it's their most popular item. The cinnamon roll is also incredible.

Photo of Shareka Hicks Shareka Hicks
May 27, 2023 5

I wanted donuts but didn't want DD or KK. Google lead me to this gem! I had a sausage, egg and cheese croissant and I got a mixed half dozen donuts for my son and me. The croissant was flaky and buttery, the sausage was juicy and cooked perfectly! The breakfast sandwich was huge and filling. The donuts MELT when you take a bite. I'll definitely be back...probably tomorrow!

Photo of Fredrik Otter Fredrik Otter
Apr 4, 2023 5

Great donuts, but their breakfast sandwiches are to die for. Excellent coffee as well. Real value for money and you don't want to go to a DD or Stbucks after this.

Photo of Annika Shi Annika Shi
Nov 27, 2022 5

Best donut I’ve had in the RTP area cuz they were FRESH