Creative donuts & unique flavors w/ some saying best in the city. Get the tepache!
This Brooklyn bakery is a must-visit for donut enthusiasts, with a dedicated following who praise its unique and creative flavors. While some find the location a bit out of the way, the quality and distinctiveness of their offerings, from classic glazed to adventurous options like mango chile tepache and guava cheese, make it a worthwhile destination. It's considered a top-tier donut shop by many, offering a delightful experience that stands out from other bakeries.
Fan Fan Doughnuts is celebrated for its creative and high-quality donuts, with flavors like guava cheese, mango chile tepache, and chocolate honey being standouts. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a small minority felt the donuts were just 'okay' or too dense. The shop also offers unique beverages like tepache.
"The Guava and Cheese donut, the white coffee doughnut, and the mango chile tepache are frequently mentioned as must-try items. The shop also offers unique seasonal pastries like caramelized apple sticky buns and chocolate honey doughnuts."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards this donut shop, with many hailing it as the best in the city, though a few have been underwhelmed by the hype.
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Some customers find the location inconvenient or feel the hype does not match their personal experience. A few also found specific donuts, like the regular ones, to be too dense.
"This restaurant was mentioned as having enjoyable collaborations with other bakers."
Positive"The user mentioned Fan Fan Doughnuts for its corn and blueberry soft serve."
Positive"The author mentioned trying the Guava and Cheese Fan-Fan at Fan-Fan Doughnuts."
Neutral"Fan Fan donuts in Brooklyn are stated to be the commenter's favorite donuts in the city."
Positive"The commenter recommends the guava cheese donut from Fan Fan."
Positive"The author lists Fan Fan Doughnuts as a place they want to try."
Neutral"This comment specifically mentions the white coffee doughnut from Fan Fan."
Positive"The commenter is looking for a new doughnut spot and plans to check out Fan-fan based on the recommendation."
Neutral"This user enthusiastically recommends Fan-fan, stating they have the best doughnuts."
Positive"Suggests adding Fan-Fan Doughnuts to the list, noting the original owner of Dough also owns it and considers Fan-Fan much better."
Positive"Fan Fan has been on the user's list for a long time, but they haven't visited due to its inconvenient location in Brooklyn."
Neutral"The user agrees that Fan Fan is excellent but finds its location tough to access."
Positive"The user states Fan Fan makes their favorite donuts, but its location makes it difficult to visit, leading them to not have had one in over a year."
Positive"The user dismisses the difficulty of getting to Fan Fan, noting it's only five stops on the G line from Peter Pan and that there's other good food in the area."
Neutral"The user notes Fan Fan is located far out, not near tourist destinations or other famous food spots, and expresses surprise that they haven't opened a second location."
Neutral"The user corrects the location of Fan Fan, stating it is definitively in Bed-Stuy and there is Clinton Hill between it and Fort Greene."
Neutral"The user highly recommends Fan Fan's hot chocolate, stating it is amazing, especially in the winter."
Positive"The user states Fan Fan Donuts is a sequel from the owner of Dough Doughnuts and asserts it is not an historic Bed-Stuy business."
Neutral"A local expresses love for Fan Fan, having been a fan since the Dough days, and assures that the shop experiences long lines despite critiques about its location."
Positive"The user states that Fan Fan is the only suitable replacement since The Doughnut Project closed."
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