I love this place but was conflicted about sharing, since it's Waterford's best kept secret. Their donuts are simply the best, hands down. Not in a trendy, flashy way - no bacon butterscotch triple decker donuts here!! Just crispy classic donuts done to the highest standard. You see this donut in my picture? It didn't make it home because my tummy said it needed to have it now and my brain definitely agreed. Pete's is doing a great job with COVID precautions. There's a partition at the counter, staff are all wearing masks and gloves, and all customers are expected to comply as well. Come try these delicious donuts, just don't tell too many people or we'll have to deal with long lines and waits (it would still be worth it!!) read more

Pete's Oven Bakery - Chocolate frosted donut - Donuts Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

Ordered the paczkis for Fat Tuesday and they were amazing! The staff was very friendly and the place was very clean. Will definitely come back again to try other sweet treats here! read more

Pete's Oven Bakery - Blueberry punchzi - Donuts Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

Love the maple frosted cinnamon roll! Great donuts and cookies. Service is always friendly. Typical old fashioned bakery inside for mainly pick up take out. read more

So few make authentic Paczki and driving to Hamtramck isn't convenient. Pete's is making them as close to actual Paczki as possible. When Farmer Jack's was still around, theirs was as good as the ones made in the Hamtramck bakeries. It's been years since moving away and Farmer Jack's being gone, we had to settle on the overpriced, regular doughnuts being passed off as the real deal. So glad we found Pete's, haven't been disappointed yet. One day I'll go there and they will have the pecan rolls there. Last place I had them was at a bakery in Inkster. They moved to another location, just like many other businesses there. We did try the paczki from Srodek's on Mound Rd. Big disappointment, dry, very little filling. Pete's has a awesome cinnamon roll. Get it with the peanut butter frosting, it's over the top. read more

Pete's has been my families favorite for years. Family owned and special care goes into everything. The doughnuts are the best!

Get there early if you want their fried cake donuts because they go fast. I used to get them (ordered ahead) for work and most of my coworkers said to buy just the fried cakes and skip the fancy ones. The fried cake donuts are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. For a real treat get them when they are warm. I just got my mouth watering but now I have to wait until Monday. read more

I found Pete's on Yelp after trying to go to Avon Donuts (my absolute favorite ever) but finding they were out of doughnuts before 10:00 on a Saturday morning. First, it's hard to find; it's right off of Dixie highway, but it's on an unassuming little street leading to a neighborhood. I went during the pandemic, so they were doing an excellent job of staying safe and only allowing one customer in at a time. It was also a beautiful day, so customers gathered in a safe circle and talked while waiting their turn. Pete's seemed to have a good variety of doughnuts. The main problem, though, is that they had absolutely NO SIGNAGE whatsoever to indicate what they offered, and I didn't want to get too close to the young woman behind the counter. I kept trying to ask her what they had, but she was obviously tired or stressed out or something because she wasn't very helpful -- nice, but not very good at the "selling" part. Because of this, I might very well have missed out on some good choices. I did get a dozen. I was disappointed with the peanut doughnuts; that's one of my favorites. The kind I like have only enough sugar to hold the peanuts on, and the whole doughnut is covered with nuts. These had frosting and nuts just on the top. The doughnuts are ok, but their overall flavor is just sweet. I prefer doughnuts with less sweet and more flavor. These are not bad -- and certainly MUCH better than chain places' doughnuts -- but they are not my favorite. read more

Great bake goods. Traditional old fashioned bakery with great food and service. Try it you will enjoy it. read more

This place is my favorite place to get doughnuts and custom cakes they alway do an amazing job!!! read more

Pete's Oven Bakery - Pink vanilla cake topped with strawberries - Donuts Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

The pies were amazing and ready when I needed them. They also have delicious donuts and bread.

I recognized their business card immediately. My former library director used to bring their donuts to our staff meetings. Simple and delicious, still. And fresh. They also make this cinnamon bread that is glazed over. You must get that. Worthwhile! read more

I found out about Pete's on Yelp after trying to find an after-brunch spot in Waterford and it looked like Pete's was highly recommended so I decided to take a look. Pete's is on the road behind Ollie's, you can't miss it once you turn down the road. We got a couple of donuts and cinnamon rolls (four in total) and it only came out to be about $3. Everything is so inexpensive here and it's great! The cinnamon rolls are glorified Krispy Kremes with yummy maple and peanut butter icing on top. The donuts are thick cake donuts with plenty of options to choose from. Definitely hit Pete's up for a cheap treat when you're in the area. read more

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Fresh donuts daily. Not mass produced. You can tell they're created with care and a great recipe.

Great treats that were super tasty with two wonderful ladies serving them! And very well priced

The customer service here is not the friendliest, but the donuts and pastries more than make up for what they lack in kindness! My husband, son, and I came for a visit on a Saturday morning. There was one woman working behind the counter and she was talking with a man. The woman seemed bothered that we interrupted their conversation. My son (one year old) told the woman "hi" a few times (he just learned the word) and she couldn't be bothered to say "hi" back to him or to even pay him any attention. We ordered just three donuts, but I had intentions of getting more when we went in. I was a bit miffed at how bothered the woman was by us intruding on her conversation and decided it best to just leave with the three donuts. I wish I hadn't because they were good! Next time I'll be sure to order more, even if the same woman is there! read more

BEST PIE I'VE EVER HAD! I ordered the Dutch Apple with a crumb topping, only $13. I ordered it a couple days ahead of time for easy pick up. Definitely homemade goodness, cinnamon deliciousness. Also grabbed a couple donuts.. fresh and tasty. Friendly service. Great local joint. Location is tucked off Dixie on the side street. The kind of place you wouldn't know it's there unless you knew it was there. Can't wait to go back read more

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Pete's Oven had amazing donuts...in 2000. I recently moved back to the area and stopped in for a donut. Granted, I'm sure the same people aren't working there now, but i expected the donuts to be the same. What a disappointment! These donuts were DISGUSTING! They had a bad flavor, tasted stale, and their frosting is gross. Additionally, this place is badly in need of repair and updates. It looks exactly as it did 40 years ago, only the worse for wear. All of this, for $1.00 per donut! I'll never go back there. Meijer bakery is awesome. I'll stick with them! read more

Don't plan on returning. My dad got there before 7 am, the selection was absolute crap for donuts, didn't even have any filled kinds, and the few kinds we were able to get were poor quality. This place used to be great but not anymore. Guess we will stick with Dunkin' Donuts until we find another good local place. read more

This by far is the best bakery in Waterford. The donuts are delicious and they make regular cakes and specialize.

Was in that area for a girls getaway.The first day we arrived there around 9:30 and they was sold out of the pecan rolls that read they are famous for. So we tried the raisin bread and other doughnuts which was good.I had asked when is a good time to come before they are sold out .The woman behind counter had said 7am is when we open tomorrow. So I got up on Mothers day morning and got there at 7:10am.A different lady was behind counter was very rude so was the other two men.She said they was not open which they was and pecan rolls would not be ready for 20 minutes but she thought I was there for an order.So we got that resolved she asked the guy when they will be ready he said 40 minutes he thinks.They all was very rude,poor customer service.Was disappointed after I read the reviews. read more

I'm really not much of a donut person, but Pete's Oven donuts are the best donuts that I've ever had! Whenever I bring a dozen donuts to work, people are always excited that they're from Pete's Oven. read more

I am not sure how I have not yet reviewed Pete's! They are the best bakery around. Their donuts are delicious, and so are their brownies. Yum. They also offer custom cakes with incredibly reasonable prices. In addition, the employees are always so nice! I recommend Pete's to any baked good lover. :) read more

Pete's Oven Bakery - a box of donuts - Donuts Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

Pete's is a true gem. When you walk in, it feels like you've gone back to an earlier Waterford, back when Drayton Plains was a place and the Post Office wasn't in a strip mall. Back when you got your hardware from Elden's, your drinks at Victors, and your prescription filled at Pine Knob pharmacy. If the old-school barber shop next door didn't give you a good enough hint, the wood paneling, no-frills decor and pot of black coffee sitting on the burner in the corner will all tell you one thing: this ain't Tim Hortons. You're not going to get some crappy sugar-packed assembly-line pastries here. Just incredible, old fashioned, hand-made donuts and the best damn cup of black coffee you can get in Waterford. It's great to know that in an era in which the mom and pops have to work harder than ever to stand a chance against the big corporations, Pete's hangs in there just fine. I hope that someday, when I have kids of my own, I'll be able to show them where I grew up and, if we're lucky, we can stop in at Pete's for a donut or two (I'm partial to the fritters, myself). read more

One of my favorite places in the world. My mom came here in high school and we have continued the tradition for over 40 years. I only wish they would always have maple covered cinnamon rolls available all day read more

These are probably the best donuts I have ever had! They are so delicious and fluffy. 10/10 recommended! Not going to lie the few times I've been there the customer service was quiet poor. Product is still amazing. read more

Ummm wow. I visited here for the first time around 11:30am and the donut selection was justifiably picked over. I settled on a classic cake glazed donut and a chocolate cake glazed donut. It turns out I was far from settling - I didn't realize it was possible for such a basic donut to be so good. Extremely fresh. Crispy on the outside and moist in the best way on the inside. Perfection, truly. For such a humble and unsuspecting little building, this place gives every donut shop I've ever visited a run for their money. read more

I love that we found a place that has real donuts. You can tell that they are made with love. read more

Pete's Oven Bakery - a little girl eating a donut - Donuts Near Me - Waterford, Michigan

Pete's Oven has been around for ever! One stop at their shop and you will understand why! They make delicious cookies, donuts and breads. They also make custom cakes which are equally as good as their donuts. A piece of their raisin bread drizzled with icing is a little piece of heaven. If you're looking for cinnamon rolls, my personal favorite, don't miss the one frosted with maple icing and sprinkled with crushed nuts! Apple fritters are also delicious! Don't wait too late because due to deliciousness and many regulars, selection goes quickly. No worries though because if there's one donut left it will be worth the trip! read more

I used to come here back when I was a really little kid, and their donuts taste just like how I remember them. You have to get here pretty early in the day if you want any kind of selection to be left. I remember when I was young I used to ask my mom to buy those decorated cookies with the icing and designs on them -- they still are basically the same, though I heard they changed owners soMe time ago. I bought a couple of donuts and some bread-end rolls while I was here. Unfortunately the bread-end rolls seemed a little dry and stale. I'm hoping this was just because they were made the day before. Will have to come back earlier in the day next time to see if the fresher selection is as good as I remember from my childhood. It was a real stroll down memory lane to ~45 years ago, since it hasn't really changed inside since then. And that's not a bad thing. In a world of Tim Hortons, Dunkin, and Starbucks, we need old-school places like this that still feel like they belong next to the corner barber shop. read more

The most important part of a business of Customer Service, being able to connect with provide good service to anyone who you come into contact with whether it is online, or at the store. This morning I spoke to Trisha, who got me out of a bind because of her and the bakers at Pete's my daughter will have an Amazing 14th Birthday. I CANNOT WAIT to pick up the cake and buy donuts....i might keep them to myself like a previous customer did until I'm ready to share the goodness. Thank you so much Trisha!! You have gained another customer. read more

From out of town and was looking for a donut shop. Couldn't find the daylight donuts but so glad we didn't. Best cream filled long john I've ever had. Chocolate glaze and blueberry donuts were also delicious! read more

Pete's is my favorite bakery around. Everything is homemade - by the nicest people, to boot. Everything they have is delicious. I always go to them for cakes to celebrate birthdays, and I can't resist their frosted, themed cookies they bake for every holiday. I love watching my little niece go nuts for them as I used to many years ago. read more

Just ordered the Easter Cookies that comes with icing and decorations to put on ourselves. I cannot wait to pick them up. They have the best Cookies, Pies, and also CINNOMON ROLLS to die for. They have been around forever and is a staple for desserts here in Waterford. Keep up the good work and we love you! read more

This is how donut shops are meant to be. Visited very early in the morning and the fresh trays of donuts were still being carried from the kitchen. Perfect! read more

We have lived here for 3 years and have not been able to find a decent bakery. A coworker recommended this place. They have a great selection of donuts. I don't like donuts and I think the taste was amazing. All are cooked fresh and when they run out they are out. I am hoping to try out their cakes in the near future. read more

I can see why they've been open forever! Really, really great donuts and a friendly staff. Prices are reasonable for the quality. I could eat these everyday! read more

Pete's Oven is wonderful! On top of having INCREDIBLE baked goods, their prices can't be beat. Listen to what others say about going early: everything will be gone if you sleep in! We met with them for a wedding cake consult at 10am on a Saturday. I was shocked when I got there to see the shelves empty and sad - little did I know. They were nearly sold out of everything already! "Best Donuts in Oakland County" is THE TRUTH. Pete's Oven baked our wedding cake and 8 dozen donuts for our late night snack - and everything was DELICIOUS. Donna was so helpful and did an amazing job. Everything turned out beautiful, affordable, and tasty. I recommend Pete's to anyone and everyone! read more

My favorite bakery!!! Just the aroma is enough to make you drool. Introduced my colleagues to these donuts today and they are hooked. I highly recommend Pete's Oven Bakery. They also have cookies that are absolutely scrumptious (and huge)! read more

Just walk in and smell the baked deliciousness! You will be hooked. From the frosted cookies to the fresh doughnuts, you will not be disappointed! read more

These donuts might have illegal substances inside them, because they are SO ADDICTIVE! I'm just teasing on the illegal substances part, but EVERY DONUT (except--strangely--the chocolate frosted chocolate cake donut--which is just OK). The very best one is their yeast chocolate frosted donut, and I don't even usually like those very much (compared to so many other donuts). They clearly use the best ingredients...at least the best tasting. :) The service is really good WHEN anyone other than the owner handles your order. (That guy is nice--more or less-but he is sort of grumpy. The other people are nice.) Also, it's a little hard to find if you don't know where you're going. It's on a side street BEHIND an anchor store to a fairly large strip mall. You'd never find it if you didn't live near there or were specifically looking for it. read more