Moe's Doughs

Heard about this place and glad I made a little trip to visit. Great old school New York vibe, friendly staff, and donuts more than lived up to the hype! Got a chocolate coconut cake donut, then a classic maple glaze & coffee roll. All of them were awesome, but I am particularly fond of coffee rolls and this one was beyond good! Generous amounts of cinnamon sugar in between the layers, and perfect dunked in a black coffee. 🫶🏻

Just as good as Peter Pan Donuts (but so much more UNDERRATED!). These donuts are delicious!! Crispy outside and incredible flavors. The Blueberry Glaze was incredibly blueberry-y and the texture of the crisp outside was sheer perfection. There’s nothing better than a classic donut and this place does it right!

Old school donut shop with a twist. I got two cake donuts - sour cream and pistachio. The pistachio was very good with a nice pistachio flavor. There was also a rose cream flavored donut, so definite Middle Eastern flavor notes for some donuts. If I am in the neighborhood, I would stop by for a pistachio donut, but not sure I'd go out of my way to make a visit.

Some of the best, truly classic donuts you’ll have anywhere in NYC. I always get a red velvet cake donut, but the pistachio cake, rainbow cake, and simple glazed and crullers are also fantastic. Still gotta try the Oreo cake donut and the new Dubai Chocolate donut!

Tried a bunch of their donuts recently. My favorite was the chocolate chip cake donut, excellent crusty glaze and nice morsels of chocolate chips inside. The glazed yeast donuts were good as well, soft and fresh, and not too dense. The cruller with cream inside and on the top was fresh, but this along with some of the others were overly sweet. I would have enjoyed these donuts more had they had less sugar.

Finally got around to Moe's and it went above my expectations. Very cozy inside, super nice staff, amazing donuts ...especially the knafeh pistachio donut, dossaint, creme brulee...they were all delicious. The cheesecake donut is very sweet while the pistachio was milder than expected. Definitely coming back!

I want to love it but it’s just okay. Definitely a lot of hype. They’re not too sweet which is good and a lot of choices. I was looking for something fresh and soft, soft like Krispy crème but their dough is closer to Dunkin and a bit stale.

Without hyperbole the best donut shop in New York City. The atmosphere is very lowkey and welcoming, and the donuts are far and away the greatest you’ll find in the city. The maple frosted is my personal favorite; apple spice cake is second. It’s very non-pretentious and has a family run energy. Couldn’t recommend enough, I have to go anytime I’m in town.

Amazing doughnuts and great service! I placed a pickup order and everything was ready when I arrived. Super smooth experience. The staff were kind and helpful, which made a great impression. I tried the Dubai Chocolate doughnut and wow... it was incredible. So soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of topping. Definitely a standout. Can't wait to come back and try more flavors!

Great spot for variety of cake and yeast donuts and flavors, also crullers I've tried the pistachio donut, apple crumb donut, cruller, and old fashioned cruller My favorite is def the cruller. The pistachio donut is ok, but I don't love cake donuts. The apple crumb was quiteeee delicious when I heated it up, I love a fluffy yeast donut and the apple filling was yummy (very sweet though). The old fashioned cruller is a typical old fashioned donut. Def recommend going earlier to get your pick. I've gone around 5-6pm before on a Sunday and everything I wanted JUST sold out:( but they did bring out a new batch of pistachio. You could probably ask for stuff that isn't out as I've seen them bring out donuts (like yeast donuts + toppings) from the back, but not super sure.

Great donuts for about $2.50 a pop! Got the cruller and pistachio cake donuts. The cruller was very airy and nice which I liked. Pistachio was coated with a very healthy amount of pistachios. Also tried a regular glazed old fashioned which was solid, too. Place has counters and seats available which is nice. They serve other food there too like breakfast sandwiches and burgers for a good price. I'd definitely come back again! Service was quick and friendly despite only being 2, maybe 3 people working. They do take credit cards. And with no minimum which is nice!

Came here on a Monday afternoon around 4pm understanding my selection would be limited. I tried the red velvet French cruller, the crème brûlée, and vanilla cream donuts. I was sad there were no pistachio/kanefa donuts left but understand I came at the very end of the day. Despite the time of day, the donuts were all fresh and delicious. The crème brûlée donut had the perfect "crack" to it and a great amount of filling, the cruller was cake-y and would be great with coffee, and the vanilla cream might've been the best I ever had! The prices were reasonable and the staff was kind! Would definitely stop by again!

Ordered: Kunaffe Donut (~$4) Aya's take: Apparently Moe's Doughs has been around for 10 years, and I'm just now trying it! Moe's Doughs is a fully halal donut shop which is rare to come across. Being Middle Eastern, the Kunaffe Donut immediately caught my eye. Hands down, the Kunaffe Donut is one of the first properly executed kunaffe desserts I've ever had. Everything I love about kunaffe - the shredded phyllo dough, the sweet cream flavored with rose water, and the pistachios are all delicately and beautifully put together here. My only critique is that the sweet cream on the inside could use more rose water syrup. It was super creamy and light but lacked sweetness. Come to Moe's Doughs to support a local Egyptian business and order the Kunaffe Donut! You will be glad you did.

Day 4 of searching for the best donut in New York City. Dare I say I prefer this place to Peter pan's. The dough was fluffier, the filing more evenly piped, the wait much shorter. That said, if you live in Manhattan, Caroline's donuts on upper east is the more superior donut. Glad I gave the donut shops in Greenpoint a shot though!

Loved the Samoa donut! (I love anything coconut) Everything we had here was great so you can't go wrong!

They have decent donuts. My favorite was the snickers and Samoa. I tried a few others but they are definitely , sweet, heavy , indulgent (rocky road, cannoli). They are definitely not your average donut but I do prefer other donut shops like Peter Pan or even doughnut plant. That said Moe's makes my top 5.

We got the pistachio donut, crueler, and the classic glazed donut. My personal favorite was the classic glazed donut but they were all great. Personally, they weren't the most breathtaking or memorable donuts, but overall for the price and taste, they are so worth it - possibly better than their equivalent Peter Pan's too.

I was super excited to come to Moe's but was a little disappointed, tbh. I thought the cake donuts were a little dry and dense and the cruller seemed under-done :( it must have been busy before I got there - the shelves were fairly empty too

I think they're better than Peter Pan. The Boston Creams are delicious. Unfortunately I'm on a diet now but have cheated here a couple of times. I don't eat there but it has a retro 50s vibe. Very fast service.

Moe's is the best donut shop in Greenpoint - hands down. Their history is actually quite interesting, so if you have wondered why is this shop so similar to Peter Pan then please dive deep! The staff is consistently kind, and even accept my packages that are mistakenly delivered there, which I greatly appreciate. I prefer Moe's over Peter Pan because they accept card. Yes there is a markup but it's still so affordable. Some prices were raised recently, but not excessively. Their BEC bagels are similar to what you may get at a local deli, and probably cost less. I love their "doissants", the sour cream, creme brulee, knafeh, and cookie butter donuts. THE BEST is the Paczkis on Fat Tuesday. The reason for 4 stars is that cake donuts are not my preference, but they are the specialty of Moe's. FYI - this isn't a spot you sit down at. McGolrick and McCarren are both close by for eating outside. I recommend picking up a coffee from Okka on your way.

We tried the pistachio donut, and it was delicious! The donut itself is denser and more cake-like, with a generous amount of pistachio topping. The interior has a cozy, diner vibe, and the donut was reasonably priced. Service was quick and friendly. Definitely worth a visit!

Moe's Doughs Donut Shop is a gem in BK and is a lot better than Peter Pan's nearby. A couple of my favorite donuts include the blueberry cake and the cruellers. I would pass on anything covered in the shredded coconut as the chocolate one I had was really dry. All in all, would still give this place 5 stars especially because of their fantastic price point. Enjoy!

Great donuts! My dad brought back some donuts so I can't comment on the service or ambiance. All I know that the donuts were great and I'll be back for more!

Moe's Doughs is the superior donut shop in Greenpoint. This review is based on a blind taste test by 4 judges and comparing 6 identical donuts. Moe's doughs donuts had a cleaner taste. We all felt the other place had an oily taste. In fact the Boston crème and strawberry glazed from Moe's remained solid while the other shops became visually oily. Chocolate glazed - winner Honey Dipped - winner Boston Crème - similarly comparable Jelly - comparable Strawberry frosted - winner Old fashioned - winner

Moe's Doughs Donut Shop is similar to Peter Pan nearby, however, we did not have to wait in any line on a sunny, Saturday afternoon. For $2.75, we purchased a single black and white cookie. They had one knafeh left, but we did not purchase one. Maybe, next time. Check this place out. The doughnuts and other desserts look incredible and are not too expansive.

Excellent cake donuts, the dough is nice and dense, just enough glaze on the outside. Would definitely come again! WARNING: there is a sign that says no minimum to pay by card, but what they don't tell you is that they'll charge a 4% fee for the privilege of using any form of payment that's not cash. Dropped it down a star to reflect the lack of transparency.

Ordered Moe's for delivery recently. Got the rainbow, which remains perfect, and the red velvet, also amazing. Glazed old fashioned was great, too. However, the cinnamon old fashioned and plain old fashioned are long (see pic) whereas I prefer round, so won't be getting those again (at least when ordering online, where you can't see the shape of most types of doughnuts). Moe's is still 5 stars for me!!!

Pretty incredible donuts for a great price! The sweet ones are incredible and I loved the apple crumb. My friend was a huge fan of the [beef] "bacon" and cheese on a bagel, it was nice and gooey, just as she likes it. Side by side comparison of the sugar raise at Moe's vs Peter Pan has me believing that Peter Pan wins the competition.

I'm speechless. Peter Pan who? I've been to Peter Pan it's a quality no frills donut. Moes on the other hand! I don't know where to begin! Do yourself a favor and order the apple fritter. It's $4 and it's an apple fritter on steroids. Share it with three of your friends and your entire family because it's huge. Why did mine come warm and soft as if it just came out of the oven! Best Apple fritter I've ever had in my life. I taste an Italian undertone cause the glazed old fashion cake donut has a lemon flavor. Delicious. Fresh, abundant, quality. The service was on point.

TLDR: get there around mid to late morning for the best selection. Better than Peter Pan Doughnuts in EVERY way. Why should you trust this review? Born here, lived here for around 15 years as an adult. It took a few tries to fully get the Moe's experience, as they don't have a full selection out first thing in the morning. If that annoys you, I'd say look at the rest of the area. Nothing else opens that early, plus they don't seem like jerks to their employees. Come around 11am for peak freshness. There are a few grandmas clearly running the whole place, and it's a far more family friendly place to sit & have a meal. At Peter Pan, you get a bunch of angry guys having adult conversations. At Moe's they have some room for strollers and the customers are way more polite. Moe's actually has all of their viral donuts without the insane line, good luck actually getting a Volcano at Peter Pan's. I had the crème brûlée and kunefe donuts, both solid choices, along with some regular donuts. The crème brûlée was the best, slightly salted and satisfying crackle on top. Bonus to Moe's for having what is likely the best cheese danish in the city, too.

I have to admit, even though I'm not a fan of donuts, I found Moe's to be absolutely delicious! The donuts are like cake but not as dense, which I really appreciate. I had the pleasure of trying the old fashioned, red velvet, dulce de leche, orange, and pistachio donuts. I enjoyed all of them, although I found the dulce de leche a bit too sweet for my taste - but then again, I understand it's supposed to be sweet. One more thing that really stood out to me was the fact that they accept credit cards. It makes the whole experience much more convenient. Next time, I will try to take some photos without devouring it first!

They were out of nearly everything at 8.15am. The guy at the counter is not sociable. Not really sure how they won't have any glazed regular for another hour... not worth making a trip out for considering

Another fantastic old school donut shop that specializes in a pistachio donut! It's not too dense, not too sweet, and there's a generous amount of crushed pistachio on top of the donut. A fair contender with Peter Pan's bakery.

Casual coffee shop with a delicious pistachio crusted donut. It's gloriously crunchy and not too sweet. The donuts are very fairly priced at $2 a piece (or maybe $1.80 a piece) while they do take card I think it's better to come here with cash on hand.

Moe's Dough you've been a lifesaver for someone with a crazy sweet tooth. Nothing here is bad. Obviously if you go earlier in the day, the donuts are fresh but I've found even if I come in around 7 after work it's all still good. The Apple fritter is both delicious and the size of an SUV. And if you don't feel like a donut, the black and white cookie is just as good. The service is fast, efficient and they take cash. Can't complain. And the place looks like one of those old school diners you'd see in the movies. Nothing special but nothing bad either. Honestly Moe's might be better than Peter Pan.

I wish I took a picture of these glorious donuts . I normally do not eat anything other than vegan treats so I was disappointed that they had none . So I got them for my mom . I got the Apple fritter which is the size of your head . The pistachio donut , old fashion and blueberry . These were all only 10 bucks and they were huge . I couldn't resist when I got home because they do not make donuts like these anymore . Like these are the classic donuts that have simple ingredients that are so delicious . My favorite was the old fashion ugh so good . It's a no frills place so it's not about the service honestly , it's about getting those tasty donuts lol they are so good . Y'all need some vegan options though

The best.. Seriously..i like peter pan but LOVE moe's. They are perfection, serious donuts.

Someone brought these to a work meeting and WOW they were incredible. Probably the best donuts I've ever eaten. We sampled a whole bunch - the two standouts were the apple crumb donut, which was so tasty and had an amazing filling, and the jelly donut, which had the most delicious jam I've ever had in a donut. The donuts were light and fluffy, and cooked to perfection. Definitely worth the trip and you'll never want a donut from anywhere else again!

Everyone has heard of Peter Pan Donuts, but I only recently learned of Moe's Doughs. Both are in Greenpoint, and are fairly close to each other - just a seven minute walk separates the two. The similarities don't end there: the owner of Moe's Doughs is a former Peter Pan employee, and worked there for well over a decade as a baker. At Moe's Doughs, I was most interested in trying the rainbow cake doughnut. I had expected it to taste more like an Italian rainbow cookie, and was surprised to discover that the flavors were more of a red velvet, pistachio, and strawberry combination. It was good, but I actually preferred the apple spice cake doughnut over the rainbow. The bits of apple gave it an interesting texture, differentiating it from other apple doughnuts I've had. Moe's Doughs and Peter Pan seem to have their own specialties, so I can't really say one is better than the other, but I do see myself returning to Moe's for another apple spice cake doughnut in the future.

This spot was such a wonderful surprise! There was a line, but it moved quickly. The Apple fritter was gigantic and truly incredible. The seasonal apple cake donut was also wonderful as was the maple bacon donut. I will definitely be back!

I'm only here for the rainbow donut, reminiscent of a favorite dessert, the Italian rainbow cookies. Big on flavor and not too sugary, the perfect balance, so I can taste flavors beside sugar. Fresh, moist and full of deliciousness. Gotta get one! A few other flavors i found to be too sugary for my taste. Though I did see a Nutella donut, which they sold out of, that I'd like to try.

Everyone knows how good the doughnuts are here, but I would like to give a shout out to them for their delicious cheese danish, which has a great texture and flavor; they also put a really nice clear glaze on it. Pair that with a cup of their coffee, and you have what I consider the perfect afternoon snack; it would also work for breakfast, of course!

BLUF: Our preferred balance of substance, taste, and cost among Greenpoint doughnut shops. A visit to Greenpoint, Brooklyn isn't complete without a visit to a local doughnut shop. While Peter Pan has a higher profile, Moe's Dough Doughnut Shop is our preferred choice, because Moe's doughnuts are more substantive in composition and flavor than Peter Pan's. Moe's doughnuts are more expensive than Peter Pan's, but still cost much less than gourmet-tier places outside the neighborhood, like Doughnut Plant and Dough. We really like the Rainbow, Pistachio, and Boston Cream donuts here. The cake donuts, such as Orange Cake and Strawberry Cake are sweet, but not excessively so. However, we were less impressed with the French Cruller and Maple Bacon donuts.

After having such an abysmal Apple Fritter experience at the Donut Pub chain I asked my chef friend Tom where he would go for a great Apple Fritter. Without hesitation he said, "Go to Moe's!". Ok.. he didn't really say it like that. He said it was a donut shop in Greenpoint between Manhattan avenue and McGolrich park. But he said the name was escaping him. Well thats around the way that I bike to get home so later that evening after work I rode my bike by there and I found it. They were closed so I made a decision to try the next day. I got there after 1pm so I was afraid they might have run out but lo and behold they did have a few left. But they had run out of a lot of other donuts I could see. The shelves were looking a little bare. Well I get the donut and also get a blueberry donut too. When the clerk handed me the bag it was heavy. To my surprise the fritter inside was huge. It looked like the size of a bear claw but maybe even bigger than that. I could see huge chunks of apple pieces peaking out of the mass. It looked like it was going to be great! And I have to say it was all that and more. Wow. I think it's the best Apple Frittier I have ever had. Yes.. the best. The other donut was very good too but this fritter was next level. So Moe's gets my highest recommendation. The other great fritter I had was at Peter Pan's. Makes sense that he use to make them there as well. Forget google searches from now on...I'm just going to ask Chef Tom!

Clean shop.. Always important. I got here when the doughnuts were coming out .. Hot!!! Fresh!!

Good luck trying to decide what delicious baked goods you want! EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! Moe and his Son Sam are just as amazing! Great spot to become a regular in Greenpoint and for visitors from other boroughs and tourists!!! You're Welcome...

Peter Pan is around the corner and is great and hip, but I love MO's. Of all the donut shops named after a Stooge, this is my fav place. They have burgers. They have a counter. They have other breakfast items. Bagels, croissants, eggs. Coffee. People don't linger like they do at PP's. Anyone wearing a winter cap does so out of necessity. Also, a lot less beards and eye rolling.

Hot take: Moe's Doughs is better than Peter Pan. We all know Moe's is a so called copycat of Peter Pan, but that doesn't mean the original is better. Peter Pan recently increased their prices to $1.75 per donut, while Moe's sells theirs at $1.50, which I can appreciate. The variety is better at Moe's than Peter Pan. Moe's has specialty flavors which don't cost $1.50, but more like $2-$3, but I'd say they're well worth it. I ordered the Caramel Cheesecake, Oreo, and the Doughnoli (my favorite). The caramel on the cheesecake is hardened, and can be removed if you don't like caramel which I don't. The cheesecake part of the donut is absolutely amazing. It's the perfect balance of cream cheese and sugar. The Oreo is extremely sweet and will leave you in a sugar coma, but my god is it worth it. Crunchy Oreo pieces, creamy vanilla frosting, and a glazed chocolate base. The Doughnoli is my favorite, and is an absolute monster of a donut. If you like cannolis, you better sprint full speed to Moe's for this donut. The classic flavors such as the cake donuts and more basic yeast donuts are quite similar to Peter Pan with minimal differences. Peter Pan is very overcrowded with tourists who don't know about Moe's. I like Moe's better because of the lower prices on the classic flavors for the same product, less of a wait to get my food, and their amazing specialty flavors such as the Doughnoli. My only problem with Moe's is the customer service. I've been 3 times and the lady who served me was very nice the first two times, but then the most recent time I went the guy had an attitude with me when I was asking questions about the donuts and he seemed like he just wanted to get me out of there and make his sale. Overall, I'd say try both places, but most likely you'll choose Moe's as they have a better variety than Peter Pan. I like coming here once in a while as a cheat on my diet and to get a nice sugar high.

The staff is very friendly. The selection of donuts is amazing. I can never walk out without buying a dozen. A few years ago I hosted a birthday party & ordered 10 dozen donuts, the guests were so happy to have them !!

I was so skeptical about this place because of the mixed reviews BUT LET ME TELL YOU. The pistachio donut is a 5/5. As we all know, IM OBSESSED WITH PISTACHIO & this really hit. The guy at the counter was nice, the place gives you an old fashioned feeling. They have SO many flavors & the prices are SO reasonable. I paid $2.50 for the one donut. Will def be back to try different flavors!!!

The pistachio crunch is a must; cakey and coated in a thick layer of nuts. Love that a hefty, fresh donut and a cold brew here doesn't break $10, unlike most places where coffee and a pastry (plus tip) is easily $12.

Moe's Doughs is a classic NYC donut shop located in Greenpoint serving a wide variety of freshly baked cake and yeast-style donuts with counter seating available. We stopped in to sample of a few of their donuts last fall. We had the pumpkin cake, crunchy pistachio, and maple glazed donuts. The nailed the flavors and appreciated the large diversity of flavors / seasonal specialties. We wish it wasn't so far from Chelsea but it's probably the best for the sake of our health

We've been fans of Moe's for years - so, of course when we were hosting an event featuring some of our favorite neighborhood foods, we had to include Moe's cheese danish and the chocolate frosted donut! Moe was able to accommodate our special order, which we placed a few days prior to our party. The old fashioned donuts are amazing, as is the apple fritter. You really can't go wrong.

We arrived at around 8 30 in the morning, and they had little to no donuts left. I was very surprised considering that this place seemed to be very popular and would think that they would make donuts in bulk. The ones we did weren't that good. The red velvet donuts tastes like a lemon vanilla mix dyed red. The staff were mostly nice, but the service was slow for how empty the place was. The place seemed clean enough. Decent place, won't be going back though.

Excellent donuts like back in the day..Fresh and tasty my favorite is the coconut cream so delicious...

Probably the best donuts in Brooklyn. The donuts are very fluffy and chewy and soft. Decent shelf life if you don't eat them that day. The filled donuts are generously filled; you don't have to eat half of the donut to get to any filling. The Boston cream and lemon filled donuts are awesome. The lemon filling is very flavorful and the Boston cream has such a fresh taste. Also had the salted caramel and the Snickers. Both are also very delicious. Almost forgot! The Breakfast sandwiches are delicious and really fill you up. Highly recommend them.

Food quality has gotten worse and the atmosphere is nothing special. I no longer wish to spend money here