Beigne Habitude receives praise for inventive, artisanal donuts with a soft, airy interior and a crisp exterior, and for flavors that rotate beyond the usual assortment. The donuts are often described as high quality and worth the premium, with many reviewers naming it among the best in Montreal. Favorite flavors vary from mango chili, rhubarb, hibiscus goyave, lemon meringue, and cinnamon to caramel and baba varieties, with textures and balance highlighted as standout features. Service is frequently noted as friendly and knowledgeable, with staff offering helpful flavor explanations and recommendations. A minority of reviews express disappointment with some experimental flavors or a batch that seemed overly oily or too sweet, and some mention limited range at times. Packaging waste is criticized by some, suggesting a move toward more eco friendly boxes. Overall Beigne Habitude is viewed as a standout donut destination in the city, with many considering it the best and a must try.
This is THE place for surprisingly orignal donuts flavours & icing combinations in Montreal. Very memorable varieties, some seasonal on rotation. Donuts are ALL truly fantastic & owners really REALLY know what they are doing. MEGA MIAM, PEOPLE !!! Lots of love in these batters & you can absolutely taste the qualify of ingredients used.
Mar 29, 2025
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This donut shop has changed desserts for me! You have never had a real donut if you've never tried beigne habitude, & for my'i dont like sweet treat' folks like myself, trust that you will like these!
From specialty flavours like lemon meringue, to mango chili, they are always adding new flavours that just hit the balance whether you like citrus, chocolate, cinnamon, or even spicy!
Their staff is also exceptional, kind & give the best recommendations!
They are worth the drive, worth the walk, & worth the detour. A must try in the Montreal dessert scene!
I'm addicted to these donuts I love the fact that they have different styles (brioche, old-fashioned, cruller, etc.) & they often have new flavours, so it's always exciting!
I'm usually not a big fan of sweets but these donuts are so airy & delicious without being too sweet. They always have fun flavour combinations & the staff is always so nice :-) I highly recommend.
The best flavours in the city. Really appreciate the variety in not only flavour profiles but donut textures. Love supporting these guys, they are so kind, & you can tell they not only love the craft but love serving their community with awesome donuts. You must go!! PS they are not greasy!!!
Dec 3, 2024
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I stumbled across Beigne Habitude & I'm so happy I did (also happy I love no where close), because their donuts are to die for. I've now had the pleasure of trying so many flavours: cherry cola, Apple fritter, chocolate babka, coffee, honey & sunflower, bay leaf & Concord grape, passionfruit & chocolate, mango chili, & strawberry lemon. Each one delicious in its own right. Yum!! I love that there are different types of dough for the donuts, really playing to capture a broad audience. Run, don't walk!
Right from the beginning I knew it was going to be love at first bite. I've been lucky enough to be a long time fan of owners Rachel & Mike's creations. I first tried their doughnuts when they were cooks at our tree-planting camp. Every planter knows that the most integral part of bush work is the meal at the end of the day, & Rachel & Mike surpassed everyone's expectations. After a long hard day of planting trees you could count on a delicious meal & occasionally a bite of a donut that truly was bliss. Since then I remained a dedicated supporter of their vision. Every pop up was filled with new & exciting creations that I never thought could be improved upon. Now that the shop is open it's nothing short of satisfying to see the dedication & ingenuity shine through everything from decisions about the floors & countertops, to the delicious treats! When you walk through the door you can immediately tell there's no games or gimmicks just a solid team with solid recipes. You can count on the fact that their in-house creations are consistently moist & buttery, only enhancing the flavour profile. Each donut has it's own unique & cohesive spin on classic flavours we know & love. If you ever get a chance to go you'll be lucky enough to experience the warmth & love created with their food us tree planters we're privileged to experience!
I'm not a dessert fan, but I do appreciate a good donut or a beigne! This is undoubtedly a much more sophisticated item! It's not just fried dough with sprinkles or a glaze. There is something technical in the dough. It's like eating marinated meats that had been cooked well, rather than pouring some sauce on unmarinated protein. It's just a different level! It takes effort, knowledge, skill & just creativity! There's different airiness v doughiness across a range of their offerings. The flavours are so surprisingly good. Sunflower seeds crumbled on a donut? Lime & guava flavoured? Who would have thought? Even seasonal apparently - cherry cola flavour! They were so patient to explain all their different offerings. The smooth creaminess just melts in your mouth. Get a coffee to balance the taste is a good idea. Well done to Rachel & Michael! Yeah - so we bought a lot to try them out. Come on, you know you want to!
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Best beignets/doughnuts we found in Montreal & we have been on the lookout. Lovely new business owners who put much TLC into their creations & the proof is in the taste. 3 styles of dough - including one which is based on choux pastry. Love the choux honey & sunflower doughnut which melts in your mouth - light & airy, with a delicate flavour. We look forward to visiting again on our next trip!
Honestly, one the best doughnuts I've ever had!!! Not shy at all on the butter!! Doughnuts leave an amazing mouth feel, the flavours are on point & sweetness is perfect!! Such a decadent doughnut! Love it!
Have been a fan since they were a pop up. Always pushing boundaries with their creations & in my opinion unmatched in Montreal if you're on the hunt for exotic flavours. Had their peach doughnuts last weekend which were incredible - the tart fruitiness of the peaches balanced perfectly with the sweet glaze. Their cola flavoured one is one of its kind, never tasted anything like that before; my wife had the guava one & didn't want to share.
I don't even have a sweet tooth but these artisanal donuts converted me 👻 not oily or heavy, & not too sweet. the base brioche donuts taste high quality ingredients & made with love. amazing innovative flavours, the coconut mango chili, hibiscus & lime guava are beyond... their newest flavour old fashion lemon is SO good! excited to taste them all. super friendly owners, affordable good coffee too
My first bite of the chocolate babka donut rendered me speechless & I knew I was in trouble. Trouble because I knew that I would be coming back to this place & trying other flavours. The staff were also wonderful. This place is a great addition to the neighbourhood
