Last Updated: 8 days ago
Phone: (718) 389-3676
Address: 727 MANHATTAN AVENUE 11222
Retro Brooklyn donut shop; hand-cut classics, old-school charm, affordable prices. A true time capsule experience.
Step back in time at this beloved Brooklyn donut shop, a true retro gem serving up freshly hand-cut donuts since the 1950s. With its unchanged decor and friendly service, it offers a nostalgic 'time capsule' experience that's as delightful as its classic offerings. From the old-school glazed to vibrant red velvet and blueberry buttermilk varieties, each donut is a testament to love and quality.
This classic Brooklyn donut shop offers a wide array of hand-cut donuts, with particular recommendations for the old-school glazed, red velvet, and blueberry buttermilk varieties. While most feedback is positive, some users found certain cake donuts to be a bit hard, and one noted a disappointment with a cruller tasting of grease.
"Highly recommended are the old-school glazed donuts, red velvet donuts, blueberry buttermilk donuts, apple fritters, and the ham, egg, and cheese sandwich on a thin bagel. The sour cream donut and Bavarian cream donut also receive praise."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the nostalgic atmosphere and the quality of the donuts, often highlighting specific flavors and the affordable prices.
Important Note
This establishment is cash only. Sundays can be particularly busy, and some users have noted that certain cake donuts can be hard.
"This commenter suggested arriving by 9 AM to Peter Pan Donuts for a potentially better experience with fewer lines, as the area becomes busier around 11 AM."
Neutral"The commenter stated that Peter Pan Donuts continuously brings out new items and expressed fondness for the place."
Positive"The commenter mentioned performing a comparison of main donut types from both Peter Pan Donuts and Mo's a couple of weeks prior, and provided a link to the comparison."
Neutral"The commenter advised having a backup plan if Peter Pan Donuts is too crowded and recommended trying the apple fritter."
Neutral"The commenter expressed a personal preference for the blueberry donuts at Peter Pan Donuts, relating it to a childhood fondness for Dunkin' Donuts."
Positive"This commenter found Mo's to be virtually indistinguishable from Peter Pan Donuts in taste, but noted that Mo's has a less appealing atmosphere."
Neutral"This commenter expressed strong positive feelings for Mo's."
Positive"This user stated their preference for Mo's over Peter Pan Donuts."
Negative"The commenter stated that everything at Peter Pan Donuts is good and they shouldn't worry about items being sold out. However, they did note that it would be very busy at the time OP was planning to visit."
Neutral"This user believes Mo's is not better than Peter Pan Donuts."
Neutral"The commenter disagreed that Mo's is better than Peter Pan Donuts but appreciated that Mo's accepts credit cards."
Neutral"This commenter stated that Mo's Doughs typically has a shorter line and better donuts than Peter Pan Donuts."
Negative"The commenter confirmed that Sundays are usually busy at Peter Pan Donuts and suggested trying Mo's Doughs as an alternative, noting that Sunday at 11 AM is prime time for both establishments."
Neutral"The original poster visited Peter Pan Donuts and found the classic glazed donut to be mediocre, but highly enjoyed the apple fritter, coconut creme, and apple crumb donuts."
Negative"The commenter believes Moe's is superior for most items but goes to Peter Pan for their specific bacon, egg, and cheese on a flagel. They also perceive a 'MAGA energy' from Peter Pan."
Positive"The commenter dislikes Moe's due to an odd aftertaste in their donuts but finds Peter Pan to be great."
Positive"The commenter, having been disappointed by Voodoo Donuts, is looking for a crispy old fashioned donut, implying Peter Pan might offer this."
Neutral"The commenter finds Peter Pan's cake donuts crusty and well-suited for coffee. They also mention that yeast donuts are not as good there."
Positive"This comment is a reply agreeing that cake donuts are generally unbeatable."
Positive"The commenter loved Peter Pan's coffee cake donut and also enjoys their crullers and old fashioned donuts, but finds their yeasted donuts less appealing."
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