Duck Donuts Opens In Gaithersburg

GAITHERSBURG, MD — The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce kicked off the grand opening of Gaithersburg Duck Donuts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 28. The new donut shop is located at 511 Quince Orchard Rd.

"When it comes to donuts, everyone knows that it’s true, there is nothing like a freshly made warm donut or two or three, along with a good piping hot cup of coffee," the website states.

Dessert-lovers can order their donut just the way they like it. Patrons first chose their coating, including bare, cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, strawberry icing, chocolate icing, glazed and more.

Then comes the toppings: sprinkles, chopped peanuts, bacon pieces, shredded coconut, Oreos and more. Finally, patrons can top their donut with a hot fudge, raspberry, blackberry or salted caramel drizzle. Beverages include coffee, tea, hot chocolate and more.

The North Carolina-based Duck Donuts has additional Maryland stores in Rockville and White Marsh. Other U.S. locations include Virginia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and more.

There are already 51 Yelp reviews of the Duck Donuts Gaithersburg locations. Reviewers have said:

• "Donuts here are always hot, fresh, and delicious. Always a 5-star review."
• "I was skeptical of the fresh, made-to-order donut concept. But these donuts were amazing."
• "Consistently, great customer service, but be prepared for a wait. Also, Parking can also be a little tight, but definitely not the worse."
• "Easily some of the best donuts I've ever eaten. The concept is kind of like the Chipotle of donuts. You get your basic cake donut, pick your glaze, your toppings and the drizzle."
• "It makes absolutely no sense for donuts to be this good. I've eaten well over a half dozen of them in the last 24 hours alone and I know I should feel ashamed, but I just...don't. Instead, I'm sitting here trying to figure out when, and how, to get my next donut fix. So much for my new year's resolution...."

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