Peter Pan has the best donuts I've ever had! The donuts were incredibly fresh, fluffy, and soft, with that classic flavor you expect from a true neighborhood donut shop. The Boston cream had a rich, smooth filling with the perfect chocolate glaze, and the strawberry sprinkles donut was perfectly sweet and nostalgic. What makes this place special is that it's both affordable and consistently delicious! They have all the classic flavors but also some specialty donuts if you want to try something different. The old-school ambiance gives it a real Brooklyn charm, and it feels like stepping back in time. Just remember to bring cash because it's cash only; but it's absolutely worth it. read more

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Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop is a classic old-school donut spot in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, renowned for its freshly made donuts, including favorites like Honey Dipped, Red Velvet, and Boston Cream. The shop has a retro vibe reminiscent of a 1950s diner, offering a wide range of pastries, sandwiches, and breakfast options, making it a beloved local fixture for over 60 years. During a visit to Greenpoint, Brooklyn, I decided to explore the local food scene. As I researched, this donut shop kept coming up as a top favorite among locals. My daughter and I stepped inside, and it was buzzing with activity. The place had a nostalgic feel, and it's a cash-only establishment. There are so many donuts to choose from, but my daughter went with a Red Velvet, while I opted for a Sugar Raise--a classic sugar donut because it was my first time here and I wanted something simple. The donuts were decent. The Sugar Raise wasn't extraordinary, but it was fresh. I gave my daughter's Red Velvet a try, but it didn't quite hit the mark; instead of a subtle cocoa-vanilla flavor, it was pretty heavy on the chocolate. The service was friendly, and I'm glad we took the chance to visit this longstanding bakery, which has been around for more than six decades. read more

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I was in Greenpoint on a Sunday afternoon with some time to kill and so I researched about good eats in the area and Peter Pan Donut and Pastry Shop came up. I ordered the Smores donut as I had inquired with the cashier as to what the most popular item was. The smores donut was pretty tasty. It was light and airy and had a unique taste different from other donut shops with a similar donut in the city. The decor of Peter Pan is that of an old school coffee shop. And it certainly has a throwback feel as cash is king here. read more

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Peter Pan is almost always #1 or #2 on any guide to NYC donuts, beating out the gourmet and trendy places. They have an incredible assortment, decent prices, great service, street cred, and old school vibes. But I think they have more hype than flavor, based on my selection. I tried their famous yeast-risen Honey-Dipped donuts, which are fried, immediately impaled on long wooden dowels, and completely baptized in a warm honey-glaze bath, allegedly giving them a thin, shatteringly crisp sugar shell and an incredibly airy interior, but it felt like a supermarket donut. I liked the apple crumb, but the bavarian cream and honey dip were not worth two trains. read more

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Finally had cash while walking by this place so stopped in. I heard the sour cream donut was good and it was interesting. The bread was different from donuts I'm used to and something about it was just okay to me. Personally think I prefer an old fashion or a regular donut. Wish I had a chance to try their buttermilk blueberry but was already sold out for the day when I got there. read more

Likely this Peter Pan has been bought out. The jelly stick was listed on the sign but they had no idea what it was and said they don't make them. They were young, energetic, and a hard working bunch, Eastern European sounding . They are fierce in their added charges at the register- the likes of which I have never seen in the coffee shop/ donut world. First & Last visit. Too mich of a culture clash. How I was treated here would not fly or last One minute in North Shore Nassau -.But here in Brooklyn this is a bustling coffee & donut shop with all seats taken and a line for take out. Donuts & coffee both good - Good. Experience a no go. They were pre- occupied with added fees. it's all they mentioned with each donut picked. It went like this - "A dozen doughnuts please" and I began pointing at quite regular looking donuts (all in the same rows) or so I thought. " thats a dollar extra" ( boston creme) hm ok " thats a dollar extra" ( coconut creme) hm ok " thats a dollar extra" ( boston creme stick) hm ok " thats a dollar extra" ( french cruller white icing hm ok " thats a dollar extra" (french cruller chocolate icing) hm ok " Two small coffees also please " HM are those the small?? I kid you not they were TINY kid sized The cup size I have never seen before. They must special order them for samples or something. Ok so "They are wayyy too tiny so - medium please" Out came the typical small sized cup - Hmm so ok. Let's ring and go I'm thinking. Next the woman is struggling with a paper by the register trying to figure out the coat of this dozen donuts (plus five with her added $1's) - then more struggle and I said " it's a dozen plus $5" thats $29.50". "Oh no you don't have a dozen". Apparently the extra $5 disqualified my "dozen". I know what you're thinking but No- no special donuts from some other case - no coffee rolls etc - i'm a NY'er and know a donut from a special roll etc. You need to buy five more for a dozen. "Oh? No, I have a dozen and am paying you five up charges as you stated." Next thing she is ringing the donuts individually Plus the extra $5 Which makes NO sense. But gets her another added $5 or so. Why would they keep quoting me add ons to my dozen if no dozen existed once you added a Boston creme etc. She raced to the manager. The Brooklynites thought ne a mean old lady for saying you're overcharging me'. The manager flew over - a young man huffy and emphatic that the five very ordinary donuts that were $5 more converted my dozen to a different price per donut. Then they said something funny to me - "would you like me to take those out and give you regular donuts?". No. (See update for more) " No those are the ones I want " but you just over charged me - I'll take them. But you are overcharging me. Thank you. Holy mackerel - just glad to be on the way out WITH the donuts of course- I was not furious or anything- and the donuts were never at risk- I'd not walk out on the donuts - My advice is to be more transparent in pricing and not deem very basic donuts special donuts - making your customers feel ripped off.- Better just to charge more for the dozen. And.. like other shops put any supposed special donuts in a special donut area - like coffee rolls, big fritters etc. That's how it's Typically done. This is New York! You can't pull that here. This is a place where people pay $6 for a good cookie. They are not cheap. Don't be weird at the register. And those cups Come on - are you KIDding me - pun intended. I left holding on to my wallet a lot tighter. And that is not NYstyle. I felt like some war was on and was ready to start stacking change. I'm also half Italian! So for me - This was one weird cheapskate experience. So that's my review. --------------------Update - Follow up to reply ------------------------------- Hi Demetrios, Thank you for replying. I generally stay positive on reviews. Like I said it was the aggressive way I was treated that was the no go for me. What I left out of the review was worse! For instance - your counter person began reaching to open the box saying she was taking out donuts to replace them with others. She grabbed the box and actually began getting ready to fling donuts around. It was totally weird. Had she actually not stopped trying to untie when asked I would have not taken them. It weirded me out. You say you keep the business the same since 1993? Well where is the Jelly Stick? A New Yok classic. So much for keeping it the same. Its on the sign over the counter and you don't make them any more .. so It is Not the same as it once was. Got ya! jk. And no.. no no.. I am Never mean or rude... just willing to say something. Ok so the coffee.. if its really $1 I get it.. its a nice gesture to your customers... they had something like that in Montauk.. a tiny beer for $1 at a place called Liar's Saloon. So ok.... right on you. Update /3 read more

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This place reminded me of my local Donut shop where I grew up in Brooklyn. Always packed and bustling with people getting donuts to go and those sitting counter style. The staff move quickly so even if there's a line it moves super quick. The donuts were your basic donuts. There weren't anything special tasting about them other then they were super packed with sugar. I had an apple crumb and a cinnamon roll and both were great, but I wouldn't travel for this. read more

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I stopped by around 11 AM on a Saturday morning, and despite it snowing like crazy outside, the shop was absolutely packed. I went specifically for their famous sour cream doughnut, but since they were already sold out (get there early!), I had to pivot. I ended up with an Old-Fashioned Glazed and a Sugar Raise doughnut. I usually favor a yeast doughnut, but the Old-Fashioned here might have just converted me. It was perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside - a truly classic cake doughnut. The sugar doughnut was also fantastic, hitting that simple, nostalgic sweet spot. All in all, both options were a hit and I'll be back to try the sour cream donut. PS Don't forget cash! read more

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Visited mid-morning on a weekday and although the inside was fairly full...there wasn't a line outside. There were only about 5 people on the line inside, which went very quickly. Lots of interesting and delicious baked goods. Prices were very fair compared to other similar donut shops. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Cash ONLY...so plan accordingly. Lots of metered street parking along Manhattan Aevenue. read more

Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Old school, freshly made in-house coffee shop donuts meets modern prices but only accepts cash. The first part is good. If you want a choice of all the varieties, you need to arrive early and take your place on line. Diabetics need not come, for your own good. They also serve typical old school coffee shop breakfast and lunch. Bring your appetite and don't forget to stop by an ATM. read more

A shop that deep fries their donuts. Thank god! I can never understand Manhattan's love for doughy baked donuts. It's like biting into a dense loaf. But I digress. Peter Pan is worth the visit. I've tried a few of their offerings in the past, like their black and white cookie (delicious), Boston cream (tasty!), marble glazed (delightful), and maple glazed (one of my favorites). In my recent visit, I tried their apple fritter, which I liked, and their cinnamon donut, which wasn't my preferred flavor but was good anyway. I came during Thanksgiving weekend, so there was no line, and I was able to snag a seat at the counter. The staff was friendly, and it was easy to catch their attention and get the check. I've been here a few times, so I think it goes without saying that I will be back here again! read more

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Cuisine: 8 Service: 7 Decor: 9 Value: 9 Overall: 9 I still remember my first time visiting this donut shop around a dozen years ago after foodie friends from Brooklyn brought over a box of their goodies to my house a month earlier. Ever since then, I always stopped by Peter Pan whenever nearby. First of all, what a beautiful old school shop that really takes you back in time. Such a fun place for a family to take their kids and sit along the funky counter area for a sweet treat. The lines are always long, but it moves quickly and the servers are friendly/helpful. The feeling when you walk into the shop is exactly the wholesome image you would imagine back in the 1960's. Visiting with a few friends over this past weekend brought back some great memories. Though the donuts are no longer $1 each (last time I was here it was $2, now a bit more), the quality is thankfully still exactly the same. My favorites are the Old Fashion, Classic Cruller, Original Glazed, and Boston Cream. Still haven't tried the popular Red Velvet. Next time! read more

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Small, cash only spot - well known for their donuts. Absolutely worth it and delicious - very fresh donuts and quick service. Very small space with a counter seating (not too big) but good place to grab and go. Defs recommend read more

Heard so much about this donut shop in Brooklyn and it was cool to check out! They have a LARGE variety of different donuts and pastries, and we got their boston creme to try. It was good! Down to come back and try some others. read more

Very small, crowded. Dining-in means someone is likely standing right behind you in line for their to-go order. Very crowded and the line is chaotic. CASH ONLY. This is inconvenient as most people pay with card or tap-to-pay. There's no work-around here. I ordered a chocolate croissant which was mid and tasted pre-packaged. I also ordered the red velvet old fashioned munchkins which were amazing! I wish they would have asked if I wanted my order warmed. They didn't. Donuts are served cold. The flavor was good though. I would go back for the red velvet. I was told to try the blueberry. Maybe next time. read more

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TikTok made me do it! While scrolling on Tiktok, I came across a video for Peter Pan Donut and Pastry shop. It just so happens that we were planning on a day trip to NYC a few weeks later so we decided to fit it into our itinerary. AND BOY I AM SO GLAD WE DID! We planned to visit the donut shop in the afternoon since they were open until 7pm. When we arrived, we did have to step out to grab some cash since it is a cash only restaurant. When we came back we grabbed some donuts! The bakery has a very retro vibe and gives off being from the 50s still since that's the year that it opened! Since it was the afternoon, a lot of the donuts that we wanted to try were sold out so I would recommend going earlier in the day (before noon) for the best experience. We ended up getting the honey dipped glaze, white cream coconut, apple crumb, toasted coconut, and the blueberry buttermilk. All of the donuts were so delicious! You can tell that they are handmade and obviously why they sell out so fast! We loved the texture of the blueberry buttermilk, the cream inside of the white cream coconut, and the apples inside of the apple crumb! We are so glad we stopped by to grab some donuts! it was so hard to not eat them all on the way home! My Fiancée thought she remembered the bakery in a movie because of the uniforms the staff wears looked so familiar and she remembered it was in the Spiderman movie! So that was awesome to be able to connect the bakery to the movie since its one of her favorites! Definitely go grab a sweet treat in NYC if you're in the area! you wont be disappointed! read more

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Old school donut, pastry and bagel shop. A long time neighborhood staple. Great place to grab some sweets and always full staffed and service with a smile. read more

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The origins of the sour cream donut are murky, but the two places I've had the pleasure of finding this treat - Detroit and Greenpoint - both have strong historical ties to Poland. Perhaps there is some linkage with the Polish recipe for paczki, a fritter of similar composition. I found the version at Dutch Girl Donuts on 7 Mile Road a bit more subtle in terms of the glazing flavor, but Peter Pan's is still very good - and most of all, I'm thankful that sour cream is still on the menu in the first place. read more

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I REALLY wanted to love this place because all the vibes were there: high top counters packed with locals drinking black coffee, joint was cash only, and shelves packed with all the classic donuts. Went around 10AM on a Wednesday and all the options still looked available with only 3-4 people ahead of me in line. Unfortunately, the donuts themselves were a let down. I opted for a classic glazed (their version is with honey I believe) and a french cruller. The most important thing I'm looking for in a donut is the texture - super fluffy and so soft that it's pillowy. These did not live up to those hopes; both were just a bit stodgy, though they didn't feel stale. Flavor was just okay, pretty much just sugar front and center, but nothing to write home about. read more

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Absolutely incredible old-school donut spot with my favorite yeast donuts in the city. The Bavarian Cream donut was fluffy with tons of decadent custard and powdered sugar- my perfect donut! Also tried the maple and blueberry cake donuts which were both good as well- great w coffee. Not too bad of a line, and it moves quickly. Cash only though so be prepared! Some seating inside but mostly a grab and go type spot. read more

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This place is the real deal! The donuts are made fresh and they really are delicious. When I arrived this afternoon they had a good assortment left, but not some of the varieties I was hoping to try like apple crumb and red velvet. I'll have to return again soon! My favorites from this recent visit were the Bavarian Cream filled donut with powdered sugar and the Honey Dipped donut. The jelly filled was alright but nothing special. I was told it was raspberry jam but it tasted like grape. Next time I'll try the other jam filled donuts, even if they are $1 more per donut. I highly recommend you visit Peter Pan Donut and Pastry Shop! read more

Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop - Honey dip, Bavarian cream and jelly filled - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Finally got to try this place - got a BEC on a plain bagel, and sour cream glazed donut. Both were delicious, and the bagel sandwich surprised me in its freshness and chewiness. If I'm in the area again, I will definitely return. They take Zelle now in addition to cash, and prices are quite fair. read more

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3.5 We finally went on a weekday afternoon to avoid the long line. Drove there (meter parking) but subway G nearby. Order on the left; seating on the right, like an old-fashioned diner. The staff behind the counter calls who's next. Cash only. Some weren't labeled so had to ask. Donuts at $2.25, $3.25, and some around $6. Got some of our usual picks (to compare): Chocolate glazed, chocolate cruller, boston creme and bavarian kreme were ok, but nothing different. I like creme/custard filling but I wasn't into theirs as much. I liked the PBJ donut - peanut buttery, like eating a sandwich except donut form. S'more's is a ring donut topped with marshmallow, crumbs and chocolate drizzle; kind of sweet for me. Red velvet and churro donuts were a bit dry. Wanted the apple fritter but no more that day. Let's see when we can return. read more

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I've always heard about how popular this donut place and I've finally decided to come here. I got here around 11 am and I was worried how much donut they still have left, but it was definitely a good amount still! The hard part is choosing what to get especially since it's a cash only place. I ended up getting their coconut donut and their custard donut and enjoyed both! read more

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Went there about 10 minutes before closing and we were glad they were still serving. Though most of the selection was gone at that point (understandably) they still had a variety of options to choose from, and the owner was incredibly kind! Make sure you have cash when you visit. read more

The 1st part of my review is about a small mix up with my pickup order and the customer service. (Donut review with be the 2nd half) I placed an order several days in advance for a bunch of donuts to pickup on Thanksgiving knowing they would be busy. I went in, picked up my order and partly my fault, didn't check to make sure the whole order was there. Sadly when we opened the bag and box a few hours later at a friend's house in Long Island part of my order was missing. Seeing that they were closed already I emailed the shop about the mix up. The owner promptly emailed back apologizing and saying to come in and he'll refund me for the missing donuts or replace them. We'll the donuts here are so good I said I'll take the replacements. I stopped in and the owner made sure I got my missing donuts and more and again apologized, I said it happens, it was an honest mistake on an extremely busy holiday, it was all good. This is an example of grade A customer service and a sign of a well run and class act business. They truly are the best here. Now on to the donuts. No matter what you get from Peter Pan you won't be disappointed. They all are just so damn good. Many other donut places have very oily or thick doughy donuts that aren't worth the exorbitant price they charge. Not here, the donuts are so light and tasty no matter which one you get. You can literally eat several in one sitting. And the prices are so reasonable especially in this day and age. There's a reason this shop has been around for so long and hopefully will be around for a long time to come. So if you live in the area, head on over. If you don't live in the area, well make a trip over there and grab yourself some amazing donuts, have a cheat day, or just indulge in some great donuts, you won't be disappointed, you'll be fat and happy after their donuts, but surely not disappointed. read more

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Walking in here feels like stepping into a 1950s diner. hot pots of coffee everywhere, locals perched on stools reading the daily paper at the winding counter, and that perfect buzz of old-school charm. I went with the toasted coconut donut and... wow. It was the kind of donut that made me close my eyes for a second. And at $2.25 (cash only-respect), it's basically a love letter to simpler times and better snacks. 5 stars isn't enough. More like 5 stars, a long hug, and a soundtrack by The Supremes. read more

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I was walking my daughter to the library when we passed by Peter Pan Donut & Pastry, impossible to miss with that nostalgic storefront and the trays of fresh donuts calling from the window. The moment we saw the display, it was settled: we had to get one. I went with the rainbow sprinkle donut, and wow!Perfectly soft, just the right amount of sweetness, and genuinely one of the best donuts I've had in a long time. It took every ounce of self-control not to walk out with a full dozen just for myself. Can't wait to drop by again the next time I'm in Greenpoint. A true gem. read more

Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop - Rainbow Sprinkle Donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The donuts are honestly so soft, delicious + super fresh! We came back again & got a dozen donut (french crueller, blueberry, sour cream, powdered jelly, bavarian cream). All the donuts were so enjoyable + not overly sweet! I really love that powdered jelly donut - the jam was so delicious & the donut texture was so soft. I regret not ordering more of it. There is always a line, but the staff are always friendly + quick. read more

Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop - French crueller, sour cream donut, blueberry donut, powdered jelly, Bavarian cream - Deeelish! - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Best donuts in Brooklyn. Very old school setup - cash only, know what you want when you get to the front of the line. Definitely get up early for Paczki on Fat Tuesday (or Thursday)! read more

Located in Brooklyn, this bakery is a neat local spot with great service. Had a donut here over the weekend. It was fresh, delicious, and warm! FYI it is cash-only. read more

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This is based off not eating there. I guess it's a good problem to have for them. We traveled 40 min by packed subway and walking. We arrived two hours before they closed. They didn't have anything. That hurt me bad. lol. So 40 minutes back the other way we went. Moral of the story. Never travel a long distance to go there in the evening. Go when it opens or early in the day. read more

Got the chocolate cake, red velvet crumb cream, s'mores, and blueberry buttermilk. This is single handedly probably one of THE WORST donuts I've ever had the opportunity to have. I don't understand any of the hype on how it's one of the best donuts in nyc. It's cheap sure but it is atrociously mid. ALL 4 FLAVORS were atrociously mid with the red velvet cream one being the worst. The cake donuts were super dry and a bad kind of dry. The cream had 0 flavor at all. The normal risen donut was not bad texture but the toppings were atrocious. They also just did not taste freshly baked at all. I also don't like that there's not really a menu with all the flavors listed in the store. No seating either except at the restaurant bar-ish thing. read more

Nostalgia is real. We went back after about 8 years since my last visit. Same line. Same cramped but quant atmosphere. same hype. Instead of getting two donuts, we got half a dozen so we could try a little of everything. As it turns out, the cake donut I enjoyed so much my last visit was my favorite of the bunch. The remaining donuts we good, but slightly underwhelming, especially the honey glazed that is their fan favorite. The cake donut was the only one that was truly memorable, though the others were all still good. It's worth the visit still if you're close, but I wouldn't go half way across NYC to get it again. read more

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Had to check out this place while visiting Greenpoint! Came here at about 10:45 AM on a Monday, so there wasn't much of a line here. They're cash only, so make sure to be prepared. I wanted to try one risen donut and one cake donut, so I got a Sugar Raise Donut and a Sour Cream Donut. It was hard to decide which flavors I wanted though -- all of them looked incredible. The staff were so friendly and happy to help. There were a couple of seats available when I went, so I ate one donut there and one later in the day. Sugar Raise Donut: 5/5, just absolute perfection. The donut was light and fluffy with an incredibly airy texture inside. It was also so large! Sour Cream Donut: 5/5, perfect cake donut texture and great flavor. I could imagine this one being great for dipping into coffee. Eating this one on the go was great because it was easy to break into bite-sized pieces, but still gone too quickly. An absolutely incredible deal for great donuts (on top of also being in a Spider-Man movie) -- what more could you want? Make sure to visit here! read more

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Peter Pan Donuts needs absolutely no introduction. It's cheap, fast, and so delicious. I got a BEC, toasted coconut donut, and a white cream coconut donut and it came out to $10.50. They were sold out of their honey dipped so definitely go early because they sell out of their popular donuts pretty quick! The donuts are surpringly pretty light and not too sweet. I will admit that the coconut cream donut was a bit dry, but the cream definitely helped with that. The BEC however was one of my favorite things and so filling. It is cash only, but there's plenty of ATMs nearby. This is a mandatory stop in Greenpoint! read more

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The test of a good donut shop is its plain raised-glazed donut. This place fails miserably. Raised-glaze was dry as chalk inside and looked more than a day-in-the-sun old. read more

Got a custard-filled chocolate donut and a honey glazed -- perfectly fluffy, sweet enough to wake up for the day but not so much it throws you into a food-induced coma, and totally hits the spot. Can't ask for more from a neighborhood donut shop! Notes: this place was packed on a Sunday morning, so come early to avoid a crowd. They're also cash only! read more

Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm not actually a huge donut person, but a friend and I were passing by and I've heard that these are some of the best in the city so we decided to stop in. We got an apple crumb donut and a black and white cookie (I find it hard to see a black and white cookie and not get it). The black and white cookie was solid and I especially liked the icing. The donut was pretty impressive and had an actual apple pie filling inside that tasted really good. There were other flavors we wanted to try like chocolate cake and french toast, but they didn't have any left. We were there on a weekend around 3pm. If you are a fan of donuts I definitely think Peter Pan is worth checking out. You might want to go in the first half of the day to ensure you can get your top choice. There was a line but it moved pretty quickly. read more

Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop - Black & White Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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If you like cake donuts as I do, these are absolutely the best in the city. The sour cream and the blueberry are fantastic.