Duck Donuts is known for their donuts served hot, with toppings from classic powdered sugar to chocolate, peanut butter or strawberries icing. At the Herndon store, customers can see their donuts being prepared. Photo by Ryan Dunn.
The Duck Donuts store on Elden Street near Herndon Parkway had crowds of clients this weekend, the first days of their opening. A breakfast and brunch restaurant, the Duck Donuts in Herndon replaces a space formerly occupied by Milwaukee's Frozen Custard which closed in November 2014.
Offering warm, delicious and made to order doughnuts along with premium roasted coffees, Duck Donuts was started at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Founded by Russell A. DiGilio, the first store opened in 2006. The Herndon location is the first branch for the franchise in Fairfax County. Duck Donuts are served hot, with toppings ranging from classic powdered sugar to chocolate, peanut butter or strawberries icing. Toppings include shredded coconut, sprinkles, chopped peanuts and even bacon. Donuts can be sold by singles, half-dozen, dozen, or bucket.
The Fairfax store is scheduled to open in June this year.
Managing the Herndon site are General Manager Alvin Barnuevo and Operations Manager Rue Rusike. Barnuevo says the Herndon location will offer special, seasonal flavor items during holidays such as Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. The Herndon location employs about 20 persons. Patrons can view their doughnuts being made as they order them. Normal business hours for the store will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Town of Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel said, "Herndon's anticipation of the Duck Donuts opening has been incredible. Nearly every day, someone asked me if I knew when the big day would finally arrive,” stated Merkel. “If the first weekend's lines were any indication, I have a feeling they will rival Georgetown Cupcake as a dessert destination in Herndon." For more information on Duck Donuts, visit http://duckdonuts.com.