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Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

Donut Shop and Pastry Shop$$$$

Greenpoint, Brooklyn

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Ranked #1 for donut shops in Brooklyn
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and The Corcoran Group
"Red velvet donut + cookie and cream ice cream is the way to go."(17 Tips)
"i love the classic glazed and their crullers!"(10 Tips)
"Try the sour cream donut, so good!"(10 Tips)
"Best egg and cheese sandwichs and of course chocolate cake donut"(11 Tips)

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Olivia PAugust 19, 2016
This shop is iconic to Greenpoint. Honey glazed = all-time fave. Simple; out of this world! can't go wrong w/ any creme filled (especially coconut). Wish donuts came out early in the morning though!
Jason SchafferJanuary 5, 2016
You cannot get better donuts ANYWHERE. Peter Pan has the best donuts I have ever had. Their specialty are old school style, deep fried, glazed cake donuts.
JenKuduSeptember 25, 2013
Sometimes the donuts aren't ready until 10am.... 50 min later everything was set right in the world when I ate the honey donut. Also anything cream filled is A+. Also the BEST linzer cookie in NYC.
Paige CApril 18, 2022
Wow! The donuts here 🤩 I felt like I stepped into the 1950’s in this bakery, in a good way. Must come back to try more.
Fabian MartinJanuary 29, 2023
The classic sugar donut might be the best donut you’ll have in your life. Extremely soft and delicious
Kristine MichelleNovember 7, 2020
there are many for all kinds of doughnuts for all eaters (glazed, cream filled, jam filled, cake and yeast doughnuts). i love the classic glazed and their crullers! also, remember to bring cash!
Staff PicksSeptember 3, 2014
Want a variety of donuts? Check out the Peter Pan Donuts and Pastry Shop. Try the sour cream and sugar jelly, white-cream-filled powder, or the blueberry-buttermilk doughnut. The options are endless. Read more
Jennifer YuAugust 5, 2022
So much to love about this staple, classic donut shop. Cash only. Pillowy soft donuts. Bavarian filled or apple pie donuts are my fav.
Marc KatsambisOctober 26, 2019
So cheap! 2 donuts and a drink for under $5. Lots of freshly made cake and yeast style rings of goodness to choose from. You can't go wrong! CASH ONLY.
DJ COctober 18, 2021
The best cake donuts you've ever had (and I don't usually like cake donuts). Yeast donuts are great too!
DailyCandyFebruary 14, 2014
New Yorkers are passionate about their donuts (second to bagels, of course). This fried-dough mecca in Greenpoint is no frills, offering classic fillings such as egg cream or strawberry jam.
Nisa GJune 9, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Although they are a donut place, there is definitely more to it: they actually have very tasty bagels 🥯 , both egg & cheese and lox & cream cheese were great!
allisonMarch 18, 2016
This adorable old-school Polish donut shop in Greenpoint has the best (and cheapest!) donuts in all of Brooklyn.
Sandra RubinchikOctober 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I know the red velvet train left the station not too long ago—taking with it all the cupcake vending machines, froyo shops, and cronut lines—but the red velvet doughnut at Peter Pan is timeless.
Brittany GalskeDecember 22, 2019
okay best spot for donuts! cash only but every donut is $1! buttered bagels are $1.60!!
Tommy KOctober 11, 2016
I just called from London as we wanted to get delivery for our friend and the super helpful owner explained they only accepted cash and couldn't do delivery, but she was so nice!
Sarah ChappelAugust 31, 2013
Got a mixed dozen & ate them all. No regrets. They're all delicious & it's too hard to choose a favorite. Sour cream, wheat, white cream filled, coconut, chocolate volcano cream? How to choose?!
Eric RachlinNovember 17, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The old-fashioned glazed donuts don't necessarily look like much, but when fresh, their taste and texture are revelatory. Arguably one of NYC's rare $1 must-have food items.
Meghan FlanneryDecember 22, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Most doughnuts are $1. They bring the doughnuts out as they make them, so don't be surprised if you stop in to pick up a dozen at 9 a.m. and all they have are plain glazed. Best time is around noon.
AshleyAugust 2, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Hands down the best donut shop in the city. Every flavor is amazing and their breakfast sandwiches are the best in the neighborhood.
Jeremy MooreDecember 24, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Bagels are delicious, it's not just the donuts. The best spot in town for an everything bagel with nova (fresh as it comes) with scallion CC
Kevin SkobacAugust 24, 2014
Been here 25+ times
The best donut shop in the city. The sour cream and red velvet are my first choices (only $1.10 ea.). The unglazed crawlers are a fan favorite. Also home to an underrated bacon egg & cheese sandwich!
Jennifer HaackNovember 26, 2019
Great traditional donut shop. Nothing fancy (or overpriced) just great donuts. Definitely recommend going here.
Untapped CitiesJanuary 22, 2014
Beloved Greenpoint stronghold, Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop, still serves old fashioned donuts at a vintage style lunch counter. Be sure to get there by 9! Read more
Wild Bill MDecember 9, 2016
What's good? ? Everything! ! Yes there was a line. But the staff is quick. Great prices. Fantastic. Wish I lived here to enjoy it everyday.
Jeremy MooreJanuary 27, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Their reputation is well earned. I go for the nova bagel (fresh, delicious, and now with scallion cc) and I end up leaving with donuts too.
Jess HueyApril 24, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Fresh baked donuts all day! If you don't know which to get, always go with the sugar, deliciously fluffy and perfectly sweet!
SH LingJuly 6, 2017
So light and fluffy! And $1.10 a pop! Not a fan of huge dense donuts, so these are the best in my book. I bought a box of 6 to share and I already demolished two.
GothamistJune 6, 2012
Eat a Peter Pan donut and you might not be able to stomach a confectionery atrocity at one of the Massachusetts-based, ice cream mutants ever again. Donuts are a dollar and bigger pastries a bit more.
Lauren B.August 2, 2016
Ask for the Red Velvet Volcano! It's a red velvet dough fried like an apple fritter with cream in the middle.
Anna-Lisa Donovan-CamposSeptember 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Favorite doughnuts. Feels like a trip back to mid-century Brooklyn; quasi-old-timey and feels out of place to whip out the smart phone.
Serious EatsNovember 20, 2013
Classic old school doughnut shop with a devoted following. Old fashioned cake doughnuts are our favorites here.
Nat HarwardDecember 21, 2013
Doughnuts: "It was great before Tina Fey spilled the beans, and it’ll stay great as long as elderly Polish gentlemen need a place to sit around looking surly and drinking coffee." Read more
Village VoiceApril 9, 2015
Hit this place at 10:30 a.m. if you want to see the gathering of regulars. A morning trip also ensures that your favorite doughnut flavor won't have run out.
Ted LevinAugust 4, 2015
The best donuts. I travel from the other side of Brooklyn to Peter Pan. Love their toasted coconut and red velvet donuts
Tim HettlerOctober 1, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Without a doubt, best egg sandwich in town. Get it on a toasted bialy, and treat yourself to a red velvet doughnut. You deserve it.
Robin ManApril 12, 2011
Been here 25+ times
If your close to Peter Pan's, you have to get either a Cream coconut, cream chocolate sprinkles, or of course my favorite... Red velvet cruller. They also have one of the biggest breakfast sandwiches
Real Cheap EatsNovember 15, 2011
Get the toasted coconut donut ($1). A perfectly fluffy yeast doughnut lightly glazed and generously sprinkled with pieces of nutty, toasted coconut shavings. Sweet, messy, and unpretentious." Read more
Thom FinnarnJanuary 6, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Go early to avoid line or skip it entirely with counter service. Not your typical "fancy" doughnuts like other BK spots. These are classic, and heavy...get the marble crueler.
Stephanie HSeptember 19, 2019
Throwback to diner cash only times! It's amazing. Secret menu for breakfast sandwiches :)
Stephen CyrAugust 24, 2013
Although known for their donuts they do mean egg and cheese sandwiches and a stuffed tomato, lox and cream cheese on a bagel
Sam McCrimsonOctober 11, 2014
One of the last bastions of cheap and reaallly delicious (non-frilly) donuts in NYC. They only take cash but each donut only costs $1.10.
Gerard NApril 10, 2017
Maybe the best donut in America. Focus on the cake donuts: maple, chocolate, red velvet are standouts.
Aja BrandmanDecember 20, 2017
Classic spot for fresh, cheap, and tasty donuts. Apple cider glazed was in season and amazing 👌🏼
Gabe BatstoneMarch 1, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Awesome in every way. Just go here period! Apple fritter and jelly doughnuts superb. Plus great $1 coffee.
Matt DonatelliJanuary 12, 2016
Best donuts I've ever had in my life. Stand up front for fast service, or have a seat and be waited on by the staff!
Gabriela GrossmannJune 1, 2015
Red velvet donut with chocolate chip ice cream from Haagen Dazs, amazing combination!
Tracy SolorzanoFebruary 29, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Extremely packed on weekends, cash only, and they don't take $50 or $100 bills but my God are the donuts delicious. French cruller and honey dip!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amy LiyaMarch 6, 2022
French cruller donut was delicious. They had a huge variety of interesting donuts and for $1.50 each!
Village VoiceSeptember 11, 2012
Their honey dip donut is a classic, and begs you to spring for another - #39 on our 100 Dishes to Eat Now.

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