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Eat Local: Duck Donuts “sprinkles happiness” and offers made-to-order cake donuts in Spring
Amanda Perkins opened the first Duck Donuts in Texas, right here in Spring on Rayford Road near the Grand Parkway on March 29, 2025.
Duck Donuts, a franchise that first opened in 2007 in the beach resort towns of Duck and Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, was created to offer vacationers a warm, delicious, made-to-order donut experience. Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, the company began franchising in 2013 and prides itself on “sprinkling happiness” through its unique in-store experience, exceptional customer service, and a duckzillion donut combinations.
As one of the fastest-growing donut franchise companies, Duck Donuts now has more than 135 locally owned and operated shops across 26 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and international locations in the Bahamas, Canada, Curaçao, Egypt, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, and Thailand.
THE NAME
Duck Donuts got its name from the charming, family-friendly Outer Banks town of Duck, North Carolina. Their fun and lovable donut mascot, Ollie the “duckbassador,” represents the brand’s coastal roots.
“Since the day Duck Donuts was founded, Ollie has watched families enjoy making memories and creating delicious donuts. Ollie is a nod to our beach town roots, which can be found in all our shops around the world.”
THE INSPIRATION
When Amanda Perkins brought Duck Donuts to Spring, she filled a unique niche in the community; there was nothing quite like it before. A resident of Benders Landing for the past five years, Amanda and her daughter Hailey have built strong roots and meaningful connections in the area they proudly call home.
Amanda is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served nearly a decade, with assignments that included overseas tours and roles at the Pentagon, Marine Corps Special Operations Command, and test and evaluation units. After completing her military service in 2017, she shifted her focus to motherhood and the next chapter of her civilian life.
Her professional journey includes roles in HR, information security, and risk management at both startups and Fortune 500 companies. In 2020, Amanda purchased her first home in Benders Landing as a single mom and has remained an active, engaged member of the community. She and Hailey are proud Gold Sponsors of Ann Snyder Elementary and the Conroe Grizzly Dazzlers.
Today, Amanda works in Accessibility Program Management for a major tech company, helping ensure digital platforms are inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities. Her commitment to equity and opportunity extends from the workplace into the heart of Spring, TX.
THE GOODS
Duck Donuts specializes in warm, made-to-order cake donuts. When you walk into the shop, you’re greeted with the mouthwatering aroma of light vanilla cake donuts. Guests can create their donut by choosing from a variety of coatings, toppings, and drizzles from classics like chocolate with sprinkles to adventurous creations like maple icing with bacon.
The family-friendly store includes a viewing area where children and adults alike can watch their donuts being made fresh before their eyes.
THE OWNER’S / CHEF’S FAVORITES
Amanda’s Picks:
- Donuts: Blueberry pancake, blueberry lemonade, and Sunrise
- Drink: Caramel frappe with extra caramel drizzle (no whipped cream) or cookie butter milkshake
- Sandwich: Sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich on an English muffin with maple drizzle inside
WHAT LOCALS ARE ORDERING
Some of the local favorites and bestsellers include:
- Bacon in the Sun: Maple coating, bacon topping, caramel drizzle
- Maple Bacon: Maple coating and bacon topping
- Blueberry Pancake: Blueberry coating, maple drizzle, powdered sugar
- Cookies and Cream: Vanilla icing, crushed Oreos, hot fudge drizzle
- Beach Ball: Vanilla icing, rainbow sprinkles, chocolate drizzle
- Confetti Donuts: Vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate icing with rainbow sprinkles
- Classics: Cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, glazed, or bare
- Breakfast Sandwich: Bacon or sausage, egg, and cheese on a donut topped with maple drizzle and chopped bacon
THE COFFEE (AND LEMONADES)
What are donuts without a great cup of coffee?
Duck Donuts Coffee is known for its rich, flavorful custom roast blend, which is perfect as a cappuccino, latte, or classic drip coffee. Flavor options include caramel, cookie butter, vanilla, hazelnut, and mocha. Sugar-free vanilla and classic drinks like Americanos and café mochas are also available. They even offer cold brew and decaf options, so there’s something for everyone at any time of day.
On the lighter, more refreshing side, their lemonades come in flavors like strawberry, mango citrus, and raspberry dragon fruit. For a playful twist, the blueberry lemonade with popping bubbles is a customer favorite, perfect for warm Texas days.
“At Duck Donuts, we’re committed to quality and creativity, ensuring every cup of coffee and lemonade brings a bit of joy to our customers’ day.”
COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
Duck Donuts partners with local schools, organizations, and nonprofits to give back and support community initiatives. Currently, they are proudly partnering with Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana.
CATERING
Duck Donuts offers catering for events of all types, baby showers, school functions, weddings, parties, church events, business gatherings, and more. Customization options ensure that every event is sweetly memorable.
WRAPPING IT ALL UP
Duck Donuts truly has something for every sweet tooth, whether you’re craving warm, made-to-order vanilla cake donuts, an ice cream donut sandwich, a donut-topped milkshake, a refreshing lemonade, or a perfectly crafted coffee drink. With endless customization options, the Spring/Rayford Road area is lucky to have this delightful, family-friendly concept.
Amanda is currently in the process of launching a Duck Donuts mobile food truck by the end of the year… so stay tuned!
5 Words to Describe Duck Donuts?
Custom-made. Made-to-order. Delicious. Family-friendly. Fun.
LOCATION & CONTACT
Address: 3555 Rayford Road, Suite #70, Spring, TX 77386
Website: duckdonuts.com
Facebook: Duck Donuts Spring, TX
Hours:
- Monday–Saturday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Nick Rama is a food writer, contributor to Hello Woodlands, and shares his restaurant experiences on Nick’s Local Eats at NicksLocalEats.com and on the TX BBQ, Burgers, and Brew Facebook page. Nick enjoys helping small business owners, supporting his community by fundraising for food banks, and plans tasting events with locally owned mom and pop restaurants.
