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    4.4 (234 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Froyo flavors and toppings
    Dragonlady L.

    Half upon this location as I did a doughnut search while we were walking around K-Town. Very cute spot with a large selection of flavors and attractive display of gorgeous mochi donuts. Very much enjoyed my Rose and shared the crème brûlée with my husband and daughter. And they shared a lavender and cookies and cream. Highly recommended!!

    Janet C.

    Came here after hot pot for some dessert and a bit of a palate cleanser. There is space to sit at small tables and benches outside but not indoors. They have froyo (actually slightly tart in flavor like yogurt), soft serve, and ice cream. I tried the cookie butter/biscoff flavored froyo which was pretty good. We were too full to do the options with donuts but I'd consider coming back another time for it. Service was as expected.

    Christine C.

    Work catered from here and presentation, taste, and everything was amazing! I love their donuts and it was definitely a hit!

    Blue Coconut Matcha
    Jihye B.

    I walked in on a fairly chilly night. I've seen Bear Donut a lot on social media, especially the owner of the store who also happens to be a dentist. I needed a sweet pick-me-up after missing a train home. While the ice cream flavors looked interesting, I opted for a blue coconut iced matcha latte instead. Aside from the striking visuals, the drink tasted great. There was sweetness from the matcha and the coconut but not super overtly sugary. I also got a box of four donuts. They're a little pricey, but each donut is a pretty hefty ring of chewy glutinous rice flour batter. I had them the following morning, and the donuts still tasted fresh. There was a little bit of oiliness from the frying, but it did not taste off or too greasy. I think this is from the meticulous frying process and good management of the oil. I got the Cookies and Cream, Rose, Lavender, and Pistachios. I loved the Rose and Lavender flavors, especially the lavender which had a solid floral flavor without being perfume-y. I look forward to trying other donuts and sweets from Bear Donut in the future!

    Anokhi M.

    got the mango sago froyo and shared with 2 friends! It was the perfect late night sweet treat and wasn't super sweet. I do wish there was a bit more of the mango sago portion.

    Chris A.

    I always love when the inside of a good experience is bright ! Walking into to Bear Donut - the vibe is vibrant and soft on the eyes. You immediately are greeted the magical looking donuts - colorful and appealing. There were so many that I wanted to try but I went with my peanut butter obsession and tried the PB&J culinary dream donut. It was loaded with delicious strawberry jelly and peanut butter. I would say my favorite peanut butter donut in NYC at this point . Airy, sweet, fresh - it checked all the boxes .

    Menu as of November 2025
    Bea R.

    ~*Donut worry, be happy*~ I love me some pastries! I stopped by Bear Donut, a dessert eatery located on 31st Street in the K-town neighborhood of Manhattan. It's an adorable shop with an interior that is reminiscent of a retro donut pub - a blue & white color scheme, white tile walls, marble counters, neon signs, mosaic flooring, etc. There's two small benches for eating in, but this is more of a grab-and-go spot. The display cases are filled with vibrant, colorful, and decorative donuts that are hand-dipped and topped with drizzles, glazes, and specialty toppings. Everything is freshly baked daily! Many of the flavors are Asian-inspired with Korean flair. They're known for... *Mochinuts - a donut in the shape of 8 connected dough balls in a ring with a crispy exterior and chewy interior made from sticky rice flour(mochi) *Brionuts - a cream-filled donut made with a higher content of butter & eggs, resulting in a softer, fluffier, and more buttery texture that's similar to French brioche bread In addition to donuts, they offer a variety of other sweet treats and drinks to satisfy your cravings - ice cream, soft serve, sundaes, matcha, tea, coffee, dessert lattes, hot chocolate, and more. Like the donuts, many of the flavors are Asian-inspired. The staff was friendly and helpful. I ordered two brionuts: *Double Milk Tea $5 - If you love a classic bubble tea, then this flavor is for you! The cream filling tasted EXACTLY like a black milk tea with tapioca pearls. The tea flavor was strong and full-bodied, but not too bitter. The bakers nailed this! *Strawberry Milk $6 - Not my favorite out of the two, but still enjoyable. After trying the milk tea flavor, this paled in comparison. The filling didn't have an intense strawberry flavor. I expected it to be more pronounced and tart. It was on the sweeter side and maybe tasted a bit artificial? The freeze dried strawberry topping and powdered sugar were nice touches. The dough was pillowy, airy, and filled with generous amounts of cream. I didn't really taste a strong butter or egg flavor from the bread. The fillings are fluffy and soft with a texture similar to whipped cream. They don't use custards, jams, or compotes - you might consider this a good thing because they would be a lot sweeter if they did! Overall, the brionuts weren't overly sweet or dense. The portion size was just right. So it's the perfect treat to have if you don't want to feel a heavy sugar rush. I definitely need to try more flavors! I wish I got a mochinut, but I'll save that for my future visits ;) They're opening a location in Englewood, NJ this month -- I cannot wait!!!

    Michelle D.

    Went to bear donut for the first time and the woman behind the counter was so great by explaining the donuts to me! I got a 4 box of donuts and they were absolutely delicious! They were all extremely fresh and I ate them the next day and they were delish too!!! Will have to go back to try their ice cream! Flavors were super unique too!!

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    Maria R.

    I tried the ube matcha and the banana donut, the matcha was nice not much ube taste but it was still good and the donut was delicious loved the flavor and definitely want to try some other flavors. The service was friendly and quick only one other person ahead of me. They have ice cream and lemonade. Not much seating in the shop.

    thai tea soft serve
    Pitcha S.

    I've been to Bear Donut several times and would say that this is a pretty solid place. I personally think their cream-filled brioche donuts are one of the best since the cream filling is light and not too sweet. I haven't tried their mochi donuts, maybe someday! May 2022 visit: I got their thai tea soft serve and it was decent! Not much thai tea flavor going on but it was refreshing and satisfied my sweet craving. July 2022 visit: This time, I got their matcha brionut and it was soooo good. There's definitely a lot of filling inside so be prepared to have a napkin in hand to wipe your mouth lol. December 2022 visit: For this visit, I got their peanut butter and jelly brionut and dirty choco brionut. I enjoyed the peanut butter and jelly brionut more since the flavors were more interesting and unique compared to just a simple chocolate filled donut. July 2024: I don't remember the exact name of this flavor but I think it was a blueberry cream cheese brionut. This was way too sweet, I couldn't even finish it, and that is why I have to give this place four stars instead of five. I would love to try their double milk tea brionut someday though since I feel like it would be similar to the matcha brionut I had back in May 2022.

    Anthony P.

    Finally made it out here and honestly people need to be talking about them more for their mochi donuts! i got the espresso toffee one which had a really nice crunch as the topping and the coffee flavor was nice and bold and overall it was definitely on the sweeter side, though the texture of the donut was sooooo nice and chewy, and not too sticky/made your teeth feel sticky either. Definitely one of the best mochi donuts in the city. It's a shame they're a little out of the way in Ktown but i'm glad they're still open after several years of knowing about them and I hope they continue to stay open for a long time. Please show them some love, their mochi donuts are excellent, and best in the Ktown area for sure! They also have some other items as well including drinks and other dessert options so check those out too!

    Alisa J.

    Pretty good donuts. Really liked the coconut mochi donut. The Dubai crunchy cookie thing was a mochi filled with Dubai chocolate. It was good but pretty dense. Maybe the strawberry one would have felt lighter. Would recommend the mochi donuts.

    Matcha Latte
    Linh N.

    Wanted to see what the hype was about for these donuts! They have a pretty large selection of donuts to choose from. I was surprised about the texture. It's not your traditional donuts. It has tapioca flour inside which makes it chewy, like mochi. They also have a lot of variations of matcha! If you like matcha, come check this place out. The inside is very small like your typical donut shop. The staff are attentive and quick, just what you need for the morning rush before work!

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    Best donuts ever. Unique flavors, standard flavors. I've tried many and they all have been great.

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    Dough - Cafe au Lait Doughnut

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    4.1(1.7k reviews)
    0.6 mi•Flatiron
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    Most amazing donut I've ever had! I am not a dessert person and neither do I indulge in unhealthy…read moreeating very often. But I had a craving one morning for some sugar and 'Dough' was on my way. I walked in and realized one of their donuts was going to at least spread out for over 2 days for me. The flavors looked so delicious. I decided to go for 'Toasted Coconut'. Amazing nutmeg-y finish and I have to say I love the yeastiness of the donut - did not feel like straight up sugar, but felt like a complex cake/bread - the sourness did come through. The donut has body and texture. My donut world has changed from now on. If I encounter donut people, I will definitely recommend this place. And maybe next year try one of their other amazing flavors. It did cost me $6.80 but I'm telling you these are gigantic - one for 2 people I'd say. The place is simple, cute and clean - standard NYC modern shop. So not much to report here.

    I had a taste for some sweets while I was in the city enjoying all of the sportsmanship and energy…read morethat FIFA World Cup was bringing, so I stopped by DOUGH at Rockefeller Center. It's a small shop, but it wasn't crowded, so I was able to see all of the flavors they had. The Hibiscus is what put them on the map, so I had to try that. Just so you know, I don't have any pictures of it because I ate it immediately! Don't judge me. 5/5 I also had the strawberry shortcake. Very fresh, nice texture, soft throughout. I reminded me of a strawberry crunch cake without the cake taste. I like donuts to taste like donuts despite the name and flavors. 5/5 I swear y'all I wanted the blueberry lemon with the oat crumble, but I had to get outta there before I ate another thing. I promised myself I would get it when I came back! Dough has delicious donuts that are thoughtfully crafted. Check them out. They have SIX locations throughout New York. Til we eat again....

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    Cannoli cream with pistachio - perfection.

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    Groucho never looked so good

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    Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    2.4 mi•Greenpoint
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    Really great Donut Shop in Greenpoint Brooklyn, with the Old Skool Polish Neighborhood Vibes…read more The Donuts here are FANTASTIC - huge selection, super sweet & highly caloric but if you're gonna go for it, you'd be hard pressed to find a better spot! There's usually a line to buy donuts but they have tons of women working behind the counter in their retro smocks, filling orders & slinging pastries. Cash Only! No credit cards or mobile payments accepted. They do have an ATM onsite if you don't have cash on you (not that rare these days - I've been caught lacking here from time to time...). Perhaps the greatest quote ever to sum this place comes from the inimitable Tina Fey who discovered the treats here years ago & had this say @ Peter Pan: "The best doughnut? That's Peter Pan doughnuts in Brooklyn... It's a white-cream-filled powdered doughnut. And I really believe, when I first tried it, if I had a penis, I would put it in this doughnut. I finally understand what you guys are thinking about and what motivates you guys." She's not wrong...

    Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop is located in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn. The shop has an…read moreeat-in section that gives off diner vibes, but the counter section is fast-paced, interactive, and serving customers as soon as they walk in. There were several choices of donuts and pastries. They were all very fresh. There are plenty of donut spots to visit in NYC and beyond, but make sure you stop by Peter Pan the next time you are in town. 5/5 Til we eat again....

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    Doughnut Plant

    Doughnut Plant

    4.0(317 reviews)
    0.7 mi•Midtown East
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    I've always loved Doughnut Plant, but Elijah at this location needs a special shoutout. He's got…read moresuch a warm, generous spirit from the second you walk up to the counter. When I had no clue which iced coffee to get, he offered me samples of each to try. I got the coconut creme coffee with my blueberry donut and it was bliss! That extra kindness is what keeps me loving this spot and coming back again and again. Five stars!!!

    I was there this Friday, and it took me a while to figure out what to write because it was that…read morebad. I was in line waiting to order, and the new guy working was belligerent and reeked of alcohol, and it was early in the day. The line wasn't even long, but there was a lot going on. He took his time, cursing out the Grand Central janitorial team and whoever he decided looked like delivery guys picking up food. He didn't miss a beat. Everyone got theirs. Between customers came the random insults at people walking by, a swing of his drink, and a nasty look for anyone who crossed his line of sight. He seems fairly new. I've seen him a few times. I'm friendlier with the senior staff. I don't know what it was, maybe the full moon, but the nastiness coming from that guy was on full display. Whoever he is, he doesn't belong behind that counter. It was before noon and he was already hammered. This is how business close down . Donough plant pay attention to who you hire !!!

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    Doughnut Plant - Handmade doughnuts. #moredeliciousness (Photo by QuallsBenson for Essex Crossing)

    Handmade doughnuts. #moredeliciousness (Photo by QuallsBenson for Essex Crossing)

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    Messy Donuts

    Messy Donuts

    4.9(8 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Koreatown, Midtown East, Midtown West

    These mini donuts are unreal. I could use these for snack during work hours, except I don't work…read morearound here, so that's a disappointment. Anyways, one order of the mini donuts, they are super customizable and if you need help picking and choosing flavors and toppings, the staff member can provide suggestions and pairings. I got the Ube and Pistachio and they both taste great, especially when they're freshly made and warm. I've also tried the Strawberry Covered Chocolates and those strawberries were massive. The problem with massive strawberries is eating them. If I had a knife, I could cut them into smaller pieces as eating them on a skewer stick got really messy. Also the strawberry itself overpowered any of the chocolate taste, so it didn't balance well in terms of taste. For sure favored the milk chocolate over the dark chocolate.

    Such a great spot to grab fresh dessert! The items taste as good as they look and even though it's…read morea small stand, there are so many flavors. I opted for the mini donuts with strawberry and ube flavors with sprinkle and snowy milk as the toppings. I also added fresh strawberries - and did I mention that the donuts are made fresh? All of that for just $13. I loved the mochi texture of these treats and I am looking forward to trying to new flavors next time! I was also eyeing the croffles because they looked almost like ice creams. You can get these to go or if you'd like to eat as you roam around, the owner will put them in a paper boat/container for you. She was so patient and makes all of her treats fresh it seems. Can't wait to come back to try the croffles!

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    Messy Donuts - Left: Ube Mini Donuts; Right: Pistachio Mini Donuts

    Left: Ube Mini Donuts; Right: Pistachio Mini Donuts

    Messy Donuts - Left: Dark Chocolate Strawberry Covered Chocolates; Right: Milk Chocolate Strawberry Covered Chocolates

    Left: Dark Chocolate Strawberry Covered Chocolates; Right: Milk Chocolate Strawberry Covered Chocolates

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    Caroline's Donuts - Raspberry Donut

    Caroline's Donuts

    4.2(62 reviews)
    2.8 mi•Yorkville, Upper East Side
    •$$

    For so long, the Upper East Side was in desperate need of a really good donut shop. I'm not talking…read moreabout Dunkin, although there's a time and place for that. I'm talking about an establishment that makes high-quality gourmet treats. As you can imagine, I was thrilled to see this one opening in the neighborhood last year. I have been to Caroline's several times since it opened its doors to the public. I've tried a few of their items, including the glazed twist, Boston creme, coffee donut, and strawberry filled. The glaze twist is one of my favorites. It's wonderfully sweet while not cloying, and I especially enjoy topping it with the Bon Mama berry jam I have at home. The Boston creme is truly made with love. It's sufficiently stuffed with creme and topped with a thick layer of chocolate ganache - the expensive stuff! The coffee donut is also delicious. Of everything I've tried, the strawberry filled was my favorite. You can tell their strawberry compote is homemade and not too sweet. The dough is light and fluffy and generously coated with granulated sugar. What a treat!

    Another one bites the dust in the neighborhood. They are out of business. This small donut shop…read moreoffered a selection of handcrafted donuts which were tasty, from plain glazed to filled of different flavors. Yet, at $5 a donut on average it was a bit pricey for this area. I went there a few times to try it out but I could not justify paying that much.

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