Gigi's Doughnuts — Restaurant in New York

These doughnuts are ON POINT! They are fried perfectly to get that crispy bite on the outside with a soft, slightly chewy center. The dough is clearly homemade. You can tell Gigi is passionate about getting the smallest details of the recipes just right, to make a fantastic finished product. She’s also super sweet and takes customer service seriously.

The vanilla glazed is the perfect simple, tasty treat. The glaze compliments the dough so perfectly- and again, that perfect texture of crispy outside and soft chewy center. So freaking good, it was hard to not eat more! The Peanut Gallery is awesome for peanut butter lovers! The filling is well balanced with lots of peanut butter deliciousness and not overly sweet. +The Mojito is bright and refreshing, very mint forward. She nailed the flavor profile on this one. +The Blueberry Cheesecake was also well balanced. The vegan cream cheese glaze paired perfectly with the delicious blueberry jam filling.

I love that the flavors and sweetness on all of them were balanced. I think that’s why they’re crave-able, because they aren’t sugar bombs, just flavor bombs.

If you’re hesitant to try these after you read that they are vegan- let me help you get over that. Most yeast/dough based doughnuts are vegan, they just don’t advertise it. A cake donut is probably the only exception to the vegan rule. Even buttercream icings/fillings are vegan these days too, so you won’t feel like you’re missing anything. :)

Gigi- Well done! It was worth the wait, as we watched your space transform over the last few months. Can’t wait to see your business grow and try all the creative flavors you bring to the neighborhood! P.S. These are better than the doughnuts we had hand made and freshly fried at our wedding...

Love the dough here—and I really appreciate that the donuts aren’t overly sweet. We couldn’t resist taking a bite out of each one to try them all. Here’s our take, from left to right:

Chai Donut – 6/10 Very gingery, which might not be for everyone. A bold flavor. Chocolate Donut – 8/10 Not too sweet and doesn’t taste like cheap chocolate. Really liked this one. Strawberry Donut – 8/10 Light, refreshing, and pleasantly fruity. A great bite. Brownie Batter Donut – 9/10 My personal favorite. Super rich—just one or two bites is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. Strawberry Cheesecake Donut – 7/10 A little too heavy on the jelly, which overpowered the cheesecake flavor. Would love a better balance.

I do wish they had a bit more space so customers could sit and enjoy their donuts with a cup of coffee. It’s strictly takeout, and the shop is pretty small—only about 4–5 people can fit inside at a time. That said, the place is very clean and well-kept.

P.S. Always grab a bag of their donut holes...

Delicious Vegan Doughnuts & Friendly Vibes at Gigi Doughnuts in Harlem

I stopped by Gigi Doughnuts in Harlem and picked up a box of 6 vegan doughnuts—and I’m so glad I did. The doughnuts are absolutely delicious, soft, flavorful, and clearly made with love. It’s not always easy to find great vegan options, but Gigi’s hits the mark.

Gigi, the owner, and the manager were both so kind and welcoming. You can tell they care about their customers and the quality of what they’re serving.

My only suggestion: the storefront could use a little more visibility. I recommended they consider adding a bright, fun doughnut mural out front to draw more attention and make the shop feel even more inviting. A place this good deserves to stand out!

Highly recommend checking it out—you...