$.95 of Pleasure at Peter Pan Bakery

When Tina Fey told Esquire, “I really believe, when [I first tried a Peter Pan doughnut], if I had a penis, I would put it in this doughnut. I finally understand what motivates you guys and what you’re thinking about,” that Tina and I were even more alike than just our shared affection for nightly meat and cheese (even if that’s just her character on “30 Rock”).

I did not know I liked doughnuts until I had my first bite of Peter Pan Bakery’s chocolate-coconut heaven or red velvet redonkulousness. And still now, I am pretty sure it is an exclusive affection that has quickly become the #1 reason I have to run. At a dangerously low $.95 a pop, it is one of the cheapest and easiest snacks around especially since the bakery’s open even later than the neighborhood grocery store. Even more elaborate choices like the strawberry-cheese croissant are lavish and filling at only $1.75. My favorite is going with a pal, sitting at the old-school L-shaped counter and splitting an egg sandwich ($2.80 for egg and cheese on a fresh bagel) and then fighting over which doughnut to share after.

But that is still nothing compared to the menu item for the foody of the foodiest: the doughnut ice cream sandwich. Choose from vanilla, strawberry, chocolate and cookies n’ cream and give yourself something to dream about when you’re melancholy, homesick or just really cranky for no reason at all.

Whatever you choose, it’s worth it. Don’t think. Just cram it in your doughnut hole and enjoy.

Peter Pan Bakery
727 Manhattan Ave
Between Meserole & Norman Ave [Greenpoint]
Brooklyn, NY

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