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    Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

    4.4 (1.8k reviews)
    Open 4:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Ashley M.

    Honestly, I think these donuts are just fine. They are very greasy and not necessarily worth the hype. The cake donuts are slightly better, but all of the yeasted donuts are heavy and oily. The inside is also a bit chaotic and it can be tough to order. I think it's fine to stop by here if you are close, but I wouldn't make a trip for it.

    Shanina S.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place had a nostalgic feel, and it's a cash-only establishment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Tai G.

    I tried Peter Pan donuts at a wedding and they were fantastic. Biggest donuts ever. I loved loved the blueberry donut, it was as moist and sweet but not too sweet. I also tried the chocolate cake donut, glazed and the cinnamon dusted one. All the donuts were delicious not too dense and not too dry. Going to visit the actual donut shoppe to check out all their goodies.

    Smores Donut
    Eugene C.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Bavarian Cream
    Camryn K.

    The donuts were very disappointing. We got three donuts, and all tasted very similar, but also tasted basically like nothing. The cream in all 3 was not very sweet, and also did not have much flavor. The donuts were soft though. We came around 5 pm on a Saturday and they had limited items. If I ever went again, I probably would want to go earlier in the day to hopefully get some of the more popular flavors.

    Apple Crumb. apple yum.
    Glen N.

    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.

    Tracy K.

    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

    Old fashioned glazed
    Sein S.

    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!

    Jason P.

    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.

    Saasha G.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Anne F.

    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!

    Gordon Y.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First of all, what a beautiful old school shop that really takes you back in time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a fun place for a family to take their kids and sit along the funky counter area for a sweet treat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The lines are always long, but it moves quickly and the servers are friendly/helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The feeling when you walk into the shop is exactly the wholesome image you would imagine back in the 1960's.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!

    Boston Cream & Strawberry Sprinkles
    Kayla P.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The old-school ambiance gives it a real Brooklyn charm, and it feels like stepping back in time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just remember to bring cash because it's cash only; but it's absolutely worth it.

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    Ask the Community - Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

    Are you open Easter Sunday, 2025?

    Yes from 5:30 am to 5 pm

    Do you make malasadas?

    No they don't

    Do you make any donuts with potatoes?

    Sorry we do not

    Is there vegan options available here?

    Sorry, we do not have vegan options available at this time

    Is this place still cash only?

    Yes, we are still cash only :)

    Do they plan on opening a second location?

    No one knows what the future holds!!

    Do you have French Crullers?

    Yes, we do! They tend to go fast, so if you can’t make it early you can always place an order in advance!

    When's the best time to come when they're still piping hot?

    I honestly have never had a 'piping hot' donut from Peter Pan. I think general donut guidance says to get them in the morning. When I've ordered for a group and picked up in the morning (like 9:am) they are notably fresh tasting.

    Does anyone know there Christmas Eve and day hours are they clsoed?

    They never close

    How much are the doughnuts? I mean in general I know they may vary in price.

    $1.25 each, almost all of them.

    Do they have apple fritter?

    Yes they do and they are delicious!

    How early should i be coming here on a sat/sunday morning? or do they regularly replenish the donuts throughout the day once they run out?

    Go early like 8 AM ish for a seat. Or go on a weekday and you will find a close parking spot. Yes - they replenish quickly. Also, the coconut donut is incredible!

    Do they have vegan donuts/bagels?

    Nope

    Are there any vegan options?

    Except for plain bagel I don't think so

    Do they take debit or credit card here?

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