Best Hidden Gems Donuts Restaurants in Greenpoint
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Moe's Doughs Donut Shop
A halal-friendly donut shop from a former Peter Pan baker, serving big, creative donuts from early morning into the evening.
Notable Picks
8.4
Moe’s Doughs is a halal-friendly donut shop started by a former Peter Pan baker, known for oversized, creative donuts and steady neighborhood traffic from early morning into the evening. It delivers classic Greenpoint-style rings with a more relaxed, less touristy feel than its famous counterpart up the avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rainbow cake donut, Kunafeh donut, Nutella-filled donut
What Makes it Special: A halal-friendly donut shop from a former Peter Pan baker, serving big, creative donuts from early morning into the evening.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Syrena Bakery is a 1993-born Little Poland staple where paczki, rye loaves, and cheesecakes are baked on-site for a fiercely loyal local crowd. It’s less a donut shop than a full Eastern European bakery, but its year-round paczki program makes it one of Greenpoint’s key stops for Polish-style donuts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rose jam paczki, Custard-filled paczki, Makowiec poppy seed pastry
What Makes it Special: Since 1993, this Polish bakery has treated paczki and old-world breads as everyday staples for Greenpoint’s Little Poland community.
7.6
Old Poland Bakery is a compact, time-worn Greenpoint storefront known for paczki, babka, and everyday loaves at very modest prices. It leans more neighborhood-errand than destination cafe, but for locals chasing Polish donuts and loaves in a hurry, it quietly does the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fruit-filled paczki, Cheese babka, Peach cheesecake slice
What Makes it Special: A tiny, old-school Polish bakery where paczki, babka, and strudels are baked for locals rather than social media.
7.6
Star Deli & Bakery is a Polish deli-bakery hybrid on Nassau Avenue where paczki and simple donuts sit beside cold cuts, soups, and grocery staples. It’s a practical stop for paczki praised by regulars, especially when you want to grab a sandwich and a couple of donuts in one quick errand.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jam-filled paczki, Custard paczki, Powdered sugar donut
What Makes it Special: A Polish deli-bakery hybrid where paczki have a devoted following alongside everyday sandwiches and groceries.