Pyshki on 9th Line: Description

Some of the best donut shops in St. Petersburg are also some of the most unassuming. The pyshki shop on Vasilyevsky Island's 9th Line is the perfect example of this phenomenon. This tiny café only has two or three tables and a few seats along the wall, and its menu is limited to St. Petersburg-style donuts (pyshki), a few other pastry items, and a small selection of drinks. The unpretentious atmosphere of the place gives visitors an authentic St. Petersburg pyshki experience. Guests who stop in for a bite will enjoy donuts just as the locals have done for decades. All you need to do is order a few at the counter, grab a small plastic cup of black tea, and take a seat nearby inside. Pyshki are meant to be enjoyed fast, while they're still hot, so get at those donuts right when they hit the table. Once you've finished this perfectly Petersburg snack, it's easy to head outside towards the many nearby Vasilyevsky Island attractions located along the University Embankment.