Had to try the Thunder Bay Persian, and hollands was closed so we came here. Overall I'd say the Persian was okay, but nothing mind blowing. I've had better baked goods but that's likely not due to the Persian Man at all. Prices were very reasonable and the other bakery items like cannolis etc were solid. Service was fast. Ambience was okay, idk just a small shop on the side of the road nothing crazy haha. read more

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The Persian pastries were fresh and delicious. Another pastry I had (no clue what it's called) not so much. Nothing in the case is labeled so if you're a tourist like us and not recognizing their unique offerings you're left to simply point and say I'll take 3 pink things, 1 green thing and whatever that brown thing is. Pink thing good, brown think not good. read more

The Persian Man - a woman standing in a kitchen - Donuts Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

The one thing I miss about living in Thunder Bay is going to The Persian Man. The BEST creation EVER!!! Always fresh and taste so good. Got the fam hooked on them and now I truly miss them. read more

Definitely a Thunder Bay delicacy worth trying and even bringing home!! Their cinnamon bun meets donut pastry was actually pretty yummy in combination with their raspberry icing...despite its VERY HUMBLE visual appeal. Our favourite has to be the Blueberry Persian, then their classic Raspeberry Persian, & least of all was their chocolate which wasn't anything special (and a tad too sweet). TIP: Buying Persians to bring home - call first to set aside a dozen bag of UN-ICED Persians. You'll get a separate tub of icing (good to place into your check-in luggage if you're flying). You can now assemble your own Persians at home OR freeze them so you can have them in the future. read more

The Persian Man - Blueberry Persian (5/5), Chocolate (2.5/5), Raspberry classic Persian (4/5), & Purple coloured fundraiser ones - Donuts Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

A Thunder Bay staple, all the articles that I looked at when it came to what to try in Thunder bay, and a Thunder Bay unique food - pointed to this place! Now The Persian Man serves alot more than just Persians - there was a bakery in the store and they also served hot food. I saw people grabbing lunch there when I went there to pick up the Persians. However, what is really famous here is the Persians, so if here you must try them! I ended up getting the raspberry and the blueberry persian and they were both delicious! These were somewhat like cinnamon roll and donut combos, and each bite was really yummy. The icing added the perfect amount of sweetness, but loved the soft fluffy donut underneath. These go great with a coffee or tea - so make sure to do that when having it for an extra hearty meal! read more

The two times I've been in or passing through Thunder Bay, I've had to stop in here to grab some Persians. These local pastries are a must try when in Thunder Bay. I'd describe these as a cross between a donut and cinnamon bun, with a berry icing. I bought a dozen with icing on the side to bring back to Toronto, pop them in the freezer and fridge, and thaw out and reheat when craved. read more

The Persian Man - Persian with icing - Donuts Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

The ever famous Persian donut in Thunder bay that tasted like Tim Hortons, everyone who visited T-bay should try it. read more

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Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Great price. Good coffee. Awesome Persian Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! read more

The Persian Man - a cup of coffee and a doughnut - Donuts Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

Persian Man gets 5 star just for the novelty. I grew up in Thunder Bay and I actually remember "Persian Day" at school, every Thursday when kids would line up and get a delicious Persian as a morning treat. It's basically a cinnamon roll with a thick slathering of pink (strawberry) icing over top. They can only be found in Thunder Bay - at the Persian Man (best place to get them) or most bakeries in town. Even the Walmart in Thunder Bay has them stocked from a nearby bakery. Personally I just like the icing. read more

The Persian Man - Donuts Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

The persian - cinnamony holeless donut topped with the most sugary pink frosting* and only found in Thunder Bay. If Heaven could be sinful and have an affair with Hell, the persian is its love child. This is a must-try when passing through Thunder Bay (and believe me, if you are taking any cross-country road trip, you WILL hit up Thunder Bay). When fresh, the donut is so soft and perfect. When stale, it's still smothered in the pink frosting. My teeth hurt just thinking about it. TIP: Throughout the years, the persian has tried to expand its range by offering the same donut but with different frosting (blueberry and chocolate). Naturally, any n00b would want to instantly go for the chocolate. Don't. Not that it'll taste bad; I'm sure that it's a tasty treat, but it honestly will cease to be a persian if not covered with that trademark pink frosting. Go pink or go home. * It's strawberry read more

The Persian Man - a box of doughnuts with frosting - Donuts Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

You BETCHA I searched for the Persian Man on my trip through Thunder Bay. I had the luxury of eating a Persian Man doughnut before, they had been brought back from TBay by a co-worker who was from there, and damn thy were tasty. A cinnamon roll doughnut with pink frosting on top. Deeeeelightful! On my recent road trip through TBay with the Hubby I told him we had to stop there for lunch. The weekday special was hot beef on a bun, a coffee and a Persian for $6.50. My hubby got the special and I got perogies and a Persian with a cup of tea. Neither of us were disappointed. Good, simple, homemade food. Tasted good and the price was right! What's not to like? Just go try it. read more

The Persian Man - Perogies, tea and a Persian. YUM! - Donuts Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

After years of living in NWO and never eating a Persian, I am now addicted to Persians from The Persian Man. The best way to get them is by the dozen - not iced with the icing on the side. Then bring them home, slice in half, toast and ice yourself. If you are not from TBay and are flying home you have to buy them iced. You can't bring the tub of icing in your carry-on. And as the icing is critical to the perfect Persian, you can't risk the icing being confiscated. If you only want one, it is still worth finding one from The Persian Man. read more

The Persian Man - Sliced in half and iced. Delicious and decadent. - Donuts Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

I kind of wish that Yelp would enable you to effectively write reviews as responses to others, and place them accordingly. As it doesn't appear that there will be thousands of reviews for "The Persian Man" anytime soon, please consider this a response to Eric R. I am a doughnut connoisseur. I despise Safeway doughnuts. The flavours in Safeway doughnuts taste artificial, and the textures range from springless to stale. I always feel as if they are a waste of calories. Persians are not wastes of calories. The flavours may be subtle, but they are still present. The fresh strawberry? frosting is light and fluffy, and the cinnamon provides a nice contrast. The texture is that of your traditional small bakery doughnut. It doesn't melt in your mouth the way a Krispy Kreme does, but a Persian isn't a Krispy Kreme - it's a Thunder Bay institution. I found them tasty enough to bring a half dozen back to Edmonton for my wife to try. She loves a good bakery-style doughnut, and the raspberry cinnamon flavour combo is unique enough. They became somewhat stale over about a 24 hour period. I will heed Duck D.'s advice and reheat the leftover Persians (currently in my freezer) in the oven. I also enjoyed my hot beef sandwich that I ate for lunch. If it's convenient and you happen to be in Thunder Bay, I recommend trying a Persian. They don't wow the way a Krispy Kreme or the doughnuts at Jelly Modern in Calgary do, but are an enjoyable local treat. read more

Just tried these on our last visit to TBay, I was totally unfamiliar with them until my last visit but I can see why people love them It's basically a cinnamon bun with raspberry icing on it. We grabbed a whole bag of them and got the frosting on the side and they easily survived the trip back to Toronto (which we DROVE!) Even when they get a bit stale, 30 seconds in the toaster oven and they're good as new. Even used the leftover frosting after the buns were gone to dip a bit of fruit into. A must try for Thunder Bay read more

Are you kidding me? I feel like Thunder Bay is trapped in a time where nothing changes and they don't have access to the outside world. These are basic donuts with an almost flavorless frosting smeared on top. The donuts are not creamy or savory but rather bland and lackluster. Seriously, I could go to Safeway, buy a plain donut, get a can of cherry cake frosting, smear it on and have something soooo much better. If you want I could buy different frostings so you can have variety. Don't get me wrong, I'm no donut connoisseur, but there's a reason that Krispy Kreme has a following, because they've made something that tastes amazing and is truly different. I understand that there's novelty, or nostalgia, or whatever you want to call it but if this is the "thing" for Thunder Bay, I can tell you it's not worth traveling for; or even stopping for, for that matter. read more

A suggestion to tourists: this is a kind of food that you will be very likely to feel disappointed after eating, but if you don't try one in Thunder Bay, you will be regred for not trying. For most of the regionalized special food, they are much meaningful for locals but not outsiders. read more

Absolutely delicious Persian donuts! Like a Cinnabon with raspberry icing. I wish they had them in Toronto.

We were travelling, from Nova Scotia to BC and we had heard about their Persian Man Doughnuts so we thought we would try them Unfortunately we just arrived after closing time. The owner was super nice, sent us to their other bakery that was still open and gave us two on the house. Definitely gave us a better experience in Thunder Bay. read more

Staff is a little cold to those who aren't regulars, however those donuts make up for it. On a drive from Edmonton to Toronto I was told I MUST stop in Thunder Bay for a Persian Donut. I bought 1/2 a dozen and wished I bought more, they were finished before we hit Nipigon. So delicious, please open shop in the GTA! read more

The chicken wraps here are amazing. Plus the Persians which are basically a flat cinnamon bun with pink icing are fluffy and delicious!

Stark cold interior, no atmosphere , don't go at lunch time, the line up was out the door and only one person working, the coffee pot was empty and they couldn't be bothered to put on a fresh one???? Oh ya, and those things called Persians , bland, dry , tasteless piece of bread with sugar on top. FAIL read more

I use to have the recipe years ago...but of course it has been missing in action ....is there anyone out there who may have it handy?????i would be greatly appreciated... I am a professional baker. read more