Last Updated: 3 days ago
Phone: (718) 389-3676
Address: 727 MANHATTAN AVENUE 11222
Retro Brooklyn donut shop w/ classic, hand-cut donuts & a nostalgic vibe.
Step back in time at this beloved Brooklyn donut shop, a true neighborhood institution since the 1950s. With its charmingly retro decor and friendly mom-and-pop service, it offers a nostalgic experience alongside freshly hand-cut donuts made daily. From classic glazed to vibrant red velvet and blueberry buttermilk, each bite is a taste of tradition.
Renowned for its wide array of classic American donuts, including highly recommended options like the old-school glazed, red velvet, and blueberry buttermilk. While many find the donuts to be a delightful, affordable treat, one commenter was disappointed with a greasy cruller, and another noted a recent price increase on their favorite sour cream donut.
"Customers frequently recommend the classic donuts, with specific favorites including the blueberry glazed, sour cream, old-school glazed, and honey-dripped varieties. The ham, egg, and cheese sandwich on a thin bagel is also highly praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the shop for its authentic, old-school charm and delicious, classic donuts, though some recent comments note price increases.
Important Note
The shop is cash only. Some recent reviews suggest a price increase on certain items, and one commenter noted a negative experience with a cruller.
"The user commented that the donut from Peter Pan Donuts looks terrible."
Negative"The user expressed a desire for more donut shops in LA, referencing NYC's abundance."
Neutral"The author stated that the sour cream donut is their favorite donut globally and mentioned living in LA, a city with many donut shops per capita."
Positive"The user mentioned that the sour cream donut from Peter Pan Donuts is awesome and that a friend once brought them to their house."
Positive"This commenter recommended visiting Peter Pan donuts when going to Three Decker Diner."
Positive"This commenter recommended visiting Peter Pan donuts when going to Three Decker Diner."
Positive"The commenter mentioned they would return to Peter Pan when there's more variety and they have cash, appreciating the free pastry given when they couldn't pay by card."
Positive"This user recommended trying the egg, ham, and cheese bagels at Peter Pan, suggesting visiting on weekends before 8 AM for the best selection and sitting at the counter."
Positive"Upon arrival at Peter Pan, the selection was limited, but a free pastry was given due to the lack of card payment options and the commenter having no cash, which was appreciated."
Positive"Peter Pan Donuts is a classic that impressed the author, who is not typically a donut person. They particularly enjoyed the old-fashioned cake donut with custard and found it to be great value."
Positive"This commenter noted that the OP visited Peter Pan Donuts, which is located in Greenpoint."
Neutral"This commenter clarified their previous statement about price hikes, acknowledging it wasn't a large amount in the grand scheme but was a notable increase for an affordable establishment. They reiterated that the price increase wouldn't deter them from visiting."
Neutral"In response to a price increase comment, this user sarcastically questioned how people could afford such inflated prices."
Neutral"The commenter questioned why the original poster hadn't simply called Peter Pan Donuts, especially if the wedding plans weren't being made last minute."
Neutral"This commenter expressed doubt that the original poster has visited Peter Pan Donuts, noting that they've often seen customers pick up pre-called bulk orders, which are likely placed in advance."
Neutral"The commenter expressed frustration with what they perceive as a lack of basic effort from people in the city, questioning why it's so difficult to simply call or visit a business."
Neutral"The commenter expressed their continued affection for Peter Pan Donuts but noted a significant price increase for sour cream donuts, which had gone up by $0.50 in less than a year."
Positive"This commenter agreed it's not hard to call the donut shop directly. They also mentioned that they've often seen people pick up pre-ordered bulk orders, suggesting the original poster might not have visited Peter Pan Donuts before."
Neutral"Responding to a comment about "First World Problems," this user defended the original poster's right to be picky for their wedding, though they agreed that calling the establishment would be a simple solution."
Neutral"This commenter offered congratulations to the original poster on their upcoming wedding."
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