Just can't stop thinking about how lucky all of the people in the area are to have a hidden gem like Early Bird Donuts! It's a unique concept, I think, where you get to select your donut and the filling. Everything is fresh, homemade and tastes divine! I just wish I hadn't gone alone so I could have tried more flavor combinations. If I'm ever in this part of NC again, I'll be sure to grab a dozen!
Some of the best donuts I have ever had. A new weekend treat!
This place is great! The donuts are fresh and filled to order. The name says it all. If you come too late in the afternoon; you'll miss it. Donuts sell out early.
The donuts are absolutely delicious with lots of variety. I also got the breakfast croissant and it was just, well, too much (sloppy) and not really flavorful. But this could definitely be just a matter of taste/opinion because I saw another customer who seemed to be enjoying theirs very much!✌️ Overall... Go early and get those ridiculously delicious donuts!!
Some of the best donuts in Durham, less expensive than in most other places. For some of them, you can choose your filling. All favors are delicious, and all the colleagues that I fed with donuts on mornings agreed
Finally tried this place this weekend and so enjoyed! A classic old-school donut shop (reminded me of Daylight Donuts in Raleigh). Went at 8:30 on a Saturday morning and there was a line but it moved very quickly. We got an assorted dozen donuts to take to family and all were a hit. I especially loved the customizing of fillings. Big fan of the Apple fritter - it’s enormous! My husband tried a sausage, egg and cheese biscuit and loved it. We always enjoy Monuts and Rise, but Early Bird has a bigger donut selection and slightly better prices - definitely getting added to the regular rotation.P.S. for all the negative reviews about being sold out of donuts in the afternoon, have you never been to a bakery? Every donut shop or bakery I’ve been to in my entire life - including Rise and Monuts here in Durham - sells out of donuts (or pastries, bread, etc.). If you go an hour or two before close, there are going to be slim pickings. Everything is made fresh that morning and they INTEND to sell out before they close to ensure there’s no waste. Ridiculous to leave a bad review because you came to a bakery at the end of the day and expected a full selection.
They don't have a huge selection of donuts, but the ones they have are amazing. I chose a filled Cinnamon Sugar donut. You can choose what filling you want. They had vanilla frosting, lemon, raspberry, and Bavarian Creme. There may have been more. I chose vanilla for mine and they do not skimp on the filling. The donut itself was fresh, soft, and moist. Very happy we chose Early Bird. My wife picked a coconut donut and a Bavarian creme filled chocolate covered donut. My daughter pick a classic glazed donut and a blueberry cake donut. We were all satisfied.
Very disappointing experience. I got there when it opened and only one type of donut was ready. Had to preorder to ensure I got donuts I wanted since customers were piling in. Menu to order from wasn't accurate with some donuts not available and others later brought out not on menu that I would have ordered. Ended up being there 45 minutes then was given someone else's box. My donuts were a hot mess inside with chocolate on outside of box that got on me. Decided to try a cake donut on the way home and thought I was going to be sick because it was so sweet ☹️. Going back to Rise or Monuts next time! Update - they refunded my money without me asking, which I appreciate. The yeast doughnuts were good, though too big I think.
fill your own donut w variety of creams and jellies. raspberry was the best fir me.
They have delectable soft, fluffy donuts! Their donuts also aren't too rich so they're great for a breakfast treat. If you want to choose your donut flavors/types, make sure you show up early because they sell out fast! Also, they have the best apple fritters here!!!