Doughnut Plant makes the next best thing to a malasada from Leonard's Bakery in Hawaii. Let me explain. Leonard's Bakery makes the best malasadas (Portuguese donuts) anywhere in the US. There have been many copycat recipes, many have tried and failed including this reviewer, but Doughnut Plant doesn't even try to replicate, they just make this delicious, coconut creamy filled, yeasty donut that is the closest to Leonard's malasada as I have tasted, in texture, flavor, and filling. It hits the spot and is wonderful. Their other bestsellers hold their own also. The tiramisu donut is so luxurious and silky. The Brooklyn blackout is moist and decadent. Doughnut Plant has a lot going for them beyond my beloved coconut cream filled malasada/donut. What helps is at this Grand Central Terminal location, you have the most beautiful interior and you also have the sweetest employees (shoutout to Luis and Jeanette) that make visiting this location all the nicer. Thank you for making my monthly treat so sweet and perfect. read more

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I was there this Friday, and it took me a while to figure out what to write because it was that bad. 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 !!! read more

I've always loved Doughnut Plant, but Elijah at this location needs a special shoutout. He's got such 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!!! read more

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One day in your life you may need emergency doughnuts and this is the spot to get them. What's an "emergency doughnut" you ask? It's when your egg-free brownies turn into a bubbling liquid mess the night before the office party and you don't have enough ingredients (or the will) to try again. The fact that they are open late is a godsend. Though the operation only looks like an oversized kiosk, they have quite a large selection. I was able to online order 2 dozen doughnuts no problem and still be spoiled for choice. The Tres Leches was the biggest hit. There were no leftovers to take back home despite my wishing there were. If it wasn't for my co-worker's egg allergy I would have never thought to come to this location. But the selection was up to par for their other location I visited in the past and they were just as fresh. If I ever have another need for emergency doughnuts I know just where to go. read more

Stopped by Doughnut Plant while walking around Grand Central Station in NYC for a quick dessert break, and it definitely did not disappoint. This spot is one of the more well-known doughnut shops in the city, and after trying it, it's easy to see why. We ordered the Hazelnut doughnut and the Pistachio doughnut, and both were excellent. The Hazelnut doughnut had a rich chocolate flavor with crunchy hazelnut pieces on top that added the perfect texture. The Pistachio doughnut was lighter and had a great balance of sweetness with a nice pistachio flavor throughout. Both doughnuts were soft, fresh, and packed with flavor without being overly heavy. The location inside Grand Central gives it a really cool NYC vibe as well. It's the perfect stop to grab a coffee and doughnut while exploring the city or waiting for a train. Between the quality of the doughnuts and the atmosphere of Grand Central Station, this ended up being one of the best dessert stops from the trip. read more

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Visited NYC and someone told me the best glazed doughnut of their life came from Doughnut Planet so of course I had to try it! Now the doughnut was a pretty good one and I'll prob stop back by next time I'm in town but it wasn't the best I've ever had. Now to their defense I'm from a small town who had the absolute best glazed doughnuts and holes anywhere and will forever be the best. There is nothing like a fresh doughnut from a small baker. Anyways Doughnut Planet had a great glaze topping, soft but crisp doughnut that is served warm, it's doing all the right things for sure! read more

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I love this place anytime I have to take the metro north I stop by. I love their coconut crème donut it's so addictive and their cold brew is pretty good too. More on the sweeter side, but it makes for a lovely treat!! Everyone is always so nice and welcoming read more

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***MUST BE EATEN FRESH*** I remember when Doughnut Plant first came out and the PBJ one was all the rage over ten years ago. I think it's still the best one, but the vanilla with jelly is a close second. The doughnuts are very good. Some more than others, but that's expected and a matter of preference. read more

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The peach and crème brûlée were delicious! We also tried the carrot cake, also very good! The peach was our favorite! read more

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Box of four to sample. Rankings: 1. Pumpkin Pie (surprising placing actually, not crazy about pumpkin) 2. Carrot Cake 3. Tres Leches 4. Oatmeal All good donuts, based on the name, these are DOUGHnuts. All cake. All very sweet. Couldn't eat the full four at once, but fun to try. If going for a full, just recommend getting one. read more

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Love that this was open so late for those of us waiting for our trains home after a night out. Also got a free glazed donut (not pictured) with my chocolate donut, I'm assuming because they were about to close? But very nice of them! There were not a lot of options left since it was so late but the menu mentioned alot of options for those with dietary restrictions which is nice! I got the Brooklyn blackout donut which was good, I'm sure people who love dark chocolate would like it a bit more since it had that dark bitterness to it but still a good donut for an almost midnight snack! read more

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The tres leches donut here is to die for. TO DIE FOR. It is so good. It's a cake donut that isn't dry at all but is cakey and fluffy with a slightly crunchy exterior. Tastes super milky with a tad sweetness probably similar to condensed milk. I LOVE IT! Just a stand in the food hall in GCT for this location. read more

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There wasn't a long line on a Friday morning. I got the pistachio donut. It doesn't like pistachio, but it was a glazed donut with bits of pistachios. I also liked that it was flakey and wasn't too sweet from my perspective. It wasn't that greasy either! read more

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Small Counter in the dining area at Grand Central Station. Went on a weekend morning (Saturday, and because I loved the donuts so, Sunday too) and there wasn't much of a line. Great coffee. The crème brulee donut (individually bruleed!) was the best I've ever had. The sourdough donuts are unique and delicious. Sad to leave the City. read more

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Doughnut Plant was the primary reason I came to Grand Central Station. I knew from reviews to go to the food court/dining concourse and of course I was the farthest from the location but once I found them, it was so worth it! Nice guy at the register helped me select the Black and white, Creme Brulee, and the Grand Central Special specific mini doughnut in a pretty shade of green with gold stars. The guy told me he honestly wasn't a fan of the black & white, but theirs was pretty darn good. Packed in their brown bag, and I was on my way. I didn't get a chance to eat these until later, but that Creme Brulee was a messy one. I would consider this a dessert (not since it technically is, but due to this being rich and heavy). The creme within seemed to be concentrated on one side, so this was the last side I ended up finishing. The mini was perfect and simple in vanilla. I finally ate the black & white the next morning, and this was probably my favorite; I ate each side equally until the end. Glad I tried Doughnut Plant, and that I didn't have to go to Brooklyn for them, but am definitely willing to on another visit! read more

Whenever I'm in NYC and passing through Grand Central, I make sure to stop by Doughnut Plant in the food concourse. Their doughnuts and coffee and consistently delicious. So many different flavors, and great seasonal offerings as well. There are also several vegan options. Service has always been fast and friendly no matter how busy they are. Definitely check them out for a sweet treat! read more

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10 out of 10. My favorite donut spot in New York City is Doughnut Plant. You can never go wrong with their donuts, they are amazing. Never too greasy....just right perfection. read more

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Having multiple Doughnut Plant locations is like a dream come true. These are some of my favorite doughnuts in NYC. Super-friendly staff. Great cold brew. Vegan options available. To get to the food hall at Grand Central, if you're mobility-challenged, there is an elevator located at the back of the ground level. It was a little tricky to locate. read more

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The donut spot is located on the main dining concourse of Grand Central. There were so many to choose from and I like how they cycle out different flavors. The donuts all looked great but were very standard donuts. We tried two of the flavors and were a bit let down. read more

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We got four donuts. The pecan, PB&J, pumpkin pie, and blueberry. 3/4 were phenomenal! The blueberry was like a very heavy more cake than donut type texture and flavor was really light. While blueberry let us down the other three flavors were fantastic! They taste exactly like their name and were light and flavorful and worth a second trip. We were greeted quickly and both guys at the counter were really kind and helped us pick a couple flavors. read more

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Doughnut Plant was located at the lower level food hall inside Grand Central. I tried the Coconut Cream doughnut, which was pretty good! It was a large square-shaped doughnut with a coconut filling and coconut glaze. The dough was nice and fluffy, but the coconut cream was a bit tangy and acidic, which was a bit off putting. I'd try some of their other doughnuts, like the Creme Brûlée and the mini Grand Central Special, which is super cute! read more

Doughnut plant will forever be one of my favorite doughnut shops! I'm still sad about the location on 23rd that closed down years ago. The doughnut flavors are bomb. My favorites are the tres leche and the black and white. The doughnuts are also not too sweet and not too doughy or dry. This time I placed an order for pick up and my order was ready the staff was friendly. read more

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Tres leches donut was fluffy, cinnamony, and just the perfect bit of sweetness. The coconut donuts I got had coconut flavors glaze on top and was also well balanced. Definitely a lot to eat the whole donut by yourself so I recommend sharing with friends and family. read more

Doughnut Plant is a doughnut counter in Grand Central Terminal's lower level dining concourse. They offer several doughnut options, including some vegan options, so it's a good option for a morning bite (not all of the stands and counters in the terminal are open for breakfast). I had a pistachio cake doughnut, which I enjoyed! Not a bad option for breakfast if you're in Grand Central. read more

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I came here specifically for the donut that matches the ceiling Zodiac Ceiling - and loved it! For those of you less familiar: Doughnut Plant has created a donut w/ icing that has been color-matched to near perfection to the Zodiac Ceiling. I've never had a food that was made to match the architectural style of the building it's housed in before! Though this cool donut definitely derailed a deeper assessment on their other offerings, I tried a few other donut flavors too. I can vouch for the carrot cake, wild blueberry, raspberry cake and red velvet donuts. read more

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I never noticed doughnut planet here at grand central station. I travel through here everyday. I had time to kill and decided to grab 3 doughnuts. The first donut was a blueberry shortcake one. It was filled with fresh blueberries in the dough and glaze. Topped with fresh blueberries in the cream! Definitely a treat! The second was a coconut cream doughnut. It had fresh coconut with milk cream filling and a coconut glaze! This one was one of my favorites so far! The last doughnut i tried was the vanilla bean and jam. It was filled with homemade blueberry jam and had a vanilla bean glaze! All the doughnuts were soft, delicious and tasted phenomenal! I will probably go back this Friday before I get on the train and grab some more. I highly recommend. read more

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Wanted something sweet to munch on later after our train ride back to New Rochelle. The doughnuts all look delicious. We ordered six in a variety of flavors. They were "so-so"; a bit drier than I expected. The cashier was nice though and very patient with this out of towner who was trying to decide which flavors to choose. :o) read more

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I was pleasantly surprised to find out there was a kosher donut shop in Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. Doughnut Plant is absolutely delicious. It is a very clean establishment and the service is quick. They sell yeast and cake classics, vegan doughnuts, gluten-free cake doughnuts, and seasonal specials. I will definitely be back. read more

A real convenient bakery/dessert place at the train station. If you need a quick sugar fix before or after taking the train, this is a great option. The service is pretty quick. read more

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Love this place! In the dining hall of Grand Central. They have so many delicious options of donuts and a few coffee options. 100% recommend checking it out. read more

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I don't eat too many donuts because it's usually too sweet for me and I'm watching my weight. However, walking with my cousin's family from Germany through Grand Central Station, I had to introduce Doughnut Plant to the sweet-tooth members of the group, which were my niece and nephew. I was a little worried that this location would not have the variety or quality that the original shop on Grand Street provides. Luckily, this concern was not unwarranted. All of my favorites were available and tasted identical to what I remember. More importantly, everyone else loved the donuts, even my cousin who does not love sweets. As for the flavors, Coconut Cream yeast donut and Blueberry cake donut were the big winners. With that said, Creme Brûlée and Seasonal Peach were both excellent as well. A few days later, my cousin's family came over to my house for their final meal with relatives before heading back home. To my surprise, she picked up a box of the donuts and said that they had to have them one more time. Guess they really liked it. Lol read more

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Great selection of perfectly decorated donuts. The vegan selection were tasty, especially the pistachio circle of awesomeness. The regular donuts were a tad dry for my liking but had decent flavor. I'd definitely return to sample more flavors. read more

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Love this location to grab and go for treats for yourself or anyone that you're visiting! It's a great gift and the staff here are very welcoming and friendly. Service is fast and reliable and doughnuts are so fresh! Love how they have natural ingredients and are made with no eggs! read more

One of my favorite doghnut shops in NYC! Located in Grand Central, this particular location is perfect for a sweet treat on the go! My go-to order is usually the Brooklyn Blackout. Alas, I decided to try a different flavor and chose the strawberry glazed sourdough donut (vegan). It was surprisingly good! I liked the sourdough flavor and the strawberry which wasn't too artificial. However, I wasn't a fan of the glaze- it just tasted like sugar and didn't add anything to the doughnut flavor-wise or texturally. It also kept flaking off- I think I only ended up eating around half the glaze that was initially on the doughnut. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed this doughnut, and I have loved all of the other doughnut flavors I have tried. Overall, I would highly recommend! read more

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I've been to Doughnut Plant before. When I found out there was a doughnut plant stall in the dining concourse of grand central station, I had to try out their original glazed yeast doughnut. I think overall it was a 3.5. The donut was soft and slightly chewy and not too sweet. Pretty solid donut. If you're in grand central station, you should stop by for their donuts. read more

The creme brulee donut is probably the best donut I've ever had, always so good. Been coming here for years and it never disappoints! There was no line when I was there and I got my items quickly. This coffee was a bit too sweet for my liking, but I typically love their chai. read more

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Stopped here early on the way to work. They were fully stocked with specialty donuts and coffee. They carry vegan donuts and other unique donuts. I got the vanilla bean donut. It tasted fresh but felt a little denser than I expected. It's NYC so prices are high. I paid $4.75 for one donut. This is a pick up and go kind of place. The cashier seemed nice and efficient. She was the only one there and a line formed quickly. If you are in a rush don't stop here, otherwise go for it. It's a good place to grab a snack for your train ride. read more

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They have some beautiful donuts, and they're good. They have long hours here, so it's great if you're there late. Service was fast. read more

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Decided to try Doughnut Plant since they have vegan donuts. Service was good. Ambiance is good--it's a small booth in the food area in the lower level of grand central. There is no seating but there are tall tables nearby where you can eat standing. We took our orders to go. I ordered the Pistachio glazed vegan donut and a latte and both were amazing! My Latte with oat milk was made perfectly and I loved the vegan Pistachio donut. They had a nice selection of vegan donuts. My plus 1, had the Raspberry cake donut and a matcha latte with oat milk--which she loved! The quality of the beverages was better than our regular coffee spot. We're definitely coming back! read more

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The PB&J donut is sooo good! I love the little pockets on jelly on the inside. Truly an original way to make a jelly donut. read more

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