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Best Donuts in Gravesend
Master Critic Review
Sababa Bakery
8.4
Kosher bakery on Kings Highway that becomes sufganiyot central around Hanukkah, turning out jelly and custard-filled donuts alongside babka, cakes, and Middle Eastern cookies. Even outside the holiday rush, its filled donuts and Moroccan cookies make it a key stop for sweet cravings in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jelly sufganiyot donuts, Plain sufganiyot donuts, Moroccan date mamul
Scores:
Value: 8.3
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 6.7
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: Kosher bakery that treats sufganiyot donuts as a seasonal centerpiece rather than a side item.
Who should go: Donut fans chasing filled sufganiyot and kosher sweets.
When to visit: Morning or pre-dinner, especially during Hanukkah season.
What to order: Jelly sufganiyot donut, plain sufganiyot, Moroccan date mamul.
Insider tip: Preorder sufganiyot for Hanukkah weekends—walk-in trays can sell out fast.