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Durham's 3 top spots for affordable doughnuts

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Published on December 03, 2019
Durham's 3 top spots for affordable doughnutsDuck Donuts | Photo: Allison C./Yelp

Got a hankering for doughnuts?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable doughnut spots in Durham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Carolina Glazed Donuts

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Check out Carolina Glazed Donuts, situated at 5400 S. Miami Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 85 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score coffee and tea and doughnuts has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. 

Yelper Ganga S., who reviewed Carolina Glazed Donuts on June 24, wrote, "These doughnuts are so soft with just the right texture, and you feel quite light even after eating the entire doughnut."

2. Early Bird Donuts

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Early Bird Donuts, a cafe and breakfast and brunch spot that offers doughnuts and more, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 96 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2816 Erwin Road, Suite #101, to see for yourself. 

If you're looking for more, we found these details about Early Bird Donuts.

"The sweet smells of delicious donuts, pastries and breakfast sandwiches will embrace you like a warm hug as you enter this restaurant," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Step inside Early Bird Donuts and you are welcomed by the Chea family and wafting sweet and savory aromas from cinnamon and sugar to locally harvested eggs and vegetables from local farmer's markets."

3. Duck Donuts

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Check out this location of the well-known chain Duck Donuts, which has earned four stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score doughnuts and coffee and tea by heading over to 5320 McFarland Drive. 

Yelper David L., who reviewed Duck Donuts on Aug. 25 wrote, "There is plenty of parking because of its location in the mall! What I love about this place is that the doughnuts are made fresh right in front of you."  


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