Vladimir Novikov

"Make sure you queue to get a portion of delicious donuts with “coffee”."

Nichola West

"The doughnuts have a great crispy shell and are really addictive. This is a real authentic taste of Soviet Russia and a chance to step back in time."

Olga Glioza

"This is one of the oldest pyshechnaya cafes in the city–it has been operating for over 50 years. What’s impressive is that the recipe and the quality of its pyshki didn’t change during those years. You can expect to get warm, soft sweet pyshki that taste just like the batches that emerged from the kitchen five decades ago. Served with tea or coffee, these extremely tasty treats remind generations of St Petersburgers of their childhood."

Alexa van Sickle

"The combination of the light dough with the sweet coffee is a fine blend of sweet, crispy, and a just a touch of grease. Any more sugar or—god forbid, icing—would throw off this delicate balance."

Samurai Gourmet

"You are going to eat the best donuts of your life, at a very fair price."

Lana Willocks

"This café serving up tasty fried doughnuts sprinkled with powdered sugar is the perfect stop to fuel up for a day of exploration."

Sasha Raspopina

"Must-try local delicacy: Ring donuts, or pyshki, are a local legend and widely available in several chain shops, but head to the Pyshechnaya (“donut shop”) at 25 Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street, which has been operating since 1958 and has barely changed for 60 years, with its marble floors and a fat resident cat. The menu is limited, but the only things you need to try are the donuts — sprinkled with powdered sugar — and the coffee, sweet and milky by default."

Lucas Oakeley

"These freshly made donuts come dressed in a light jacket of powdered sugar; their texture is wondrously chewy and churro-like."

Jin and De Wet

"The soft, golden fried pyshki, dusted with powdered sugar makes a perfect snack at any time of day."