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.
I must admit I was very disappointed with these donuts. They are fresh but the flavours are terrible & too experimental. I bought 8 donuts - fig, lemon meringue, cholate with sesame seeds, caramel & vanilla & didn't enjoy any of them. The donuts are also too expensive.
Every donut place is trying to be experimental with crazy flavours but a well done jelly donut is hard to find. If you like experimental flavours maybe this is the place for you, but if you're looking for a delicious satisfying tasty donut, I don't recommend.
The place is also too austere & there isn't a big selection. The staff doesn't seem excited about their donuts either.
Update: note the reply of the owner who thinks the review is a prank. Confirms my attitude about this place & the fact they don't take critique seriously. Yes owner, your donuts are not tasty & it's not a prank. My advice to you is to take your customers seriously if you want to improve.
Beigne Habitude, one of my recent discoveries. The donuts are absolutely delicious, & the cinnamon one is one of my favorites. The customer service is excellent, & there's a good variety to try. A bit more expensive than other places, but definitely worth it. I highly recommend it.
Beigne Habitude, une super découverte ! Les beignes sont délicieux, surtout celui à la cannelle. Service au top & belle variété à essayer. Un peu plus cher, mais ça vaut vraiment le coup. Je recommande à 100 %
Feb 3, 2026
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I would recommend to stop using single use plastics for your boxes. I know it makes them look better but it's a lot of waste for little reason. Other than that very good doughnuts!
Absolutely delicious doughnuts with fun, creative flavors, & served by owners who are always kind. I have made it a habit to stop in after an appointment on that side of town when I'm in the area every single week. My #1 favorite is the small time of year that they make a citron meringue, fluffy toasted meringue with a lemon curd filling. Other favorite flavors are the mélilot (glazed & herbaceous), caramel (glazed, the drizzle on top is amazing), the clementine, & the fig & hibiscus. The owner recognizes me now & is always welcoming. She knows I'm working to learn French & will help me when I see a word I don't recognize (since they change their flavors often!). They support my language learning but are fully fluent in English & helpful in whichever language I try to use on a given day.
Highly recommend this shop!
J'ai été super heureuse de découvrir cet endroit grâce à une initiative du Calendrier des Quartiers, car ça faisait vraiment longtemps que je voulais l'essayer! Les beignes sont INCROYABLES. Super frais & moelleux, des saveurs originales mais qui fonctionnent toujours super bien ensemble, un service vraiment sweet… vraiment, je recommande fortement! 👌
Les beignes sont absolument délicieux. Les saveurs sont originales & varient en fonction des saisons, mais sont toujours parfaites. Il y a différentes options de pâte, donc il y en a pour tous les goûts.
Ça fait environ un an que je fréquente ce commerce & j'y vais facilement une fois par semaine. Les proprios sont souriants & gentils, tout comme les employés. Je recommande fortement.
Best caramel crueller donut I've ever eaten!! The woman at the counter (owner?) was so friendly & helpful, explaining each different donut flavour & giving recommendations! Would recommend to anyone visiting Montreal to go here!
Jan 30, 2026
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I've never felt so compelled to write a review before but these are by far the best doughnuts I've ever had in my life. Truly an elevated form of the dessert - the creative flavours are revelatory & even a simple flavour is a show-stopper. The old-fashioned maple I tried today had a texture I've never experienced before - it was moist with real maple syrup (no surprise there) but also crispy in a very satisfying way. Highly recommend getting a few flavours to share with friends so you can try a variety!
Staff was super helpful with explanations on the different flavours & textures. The mango-chili was delicious, & the new chocolate-sesame was a delightfully subtle, & oh so very heavenly, taste experience! Complex flavour/texture combinations that are well-balanced & not overwhelming. 10/10 would recommend!
What a great place. The chocolate babka doughnuts are out of this world great. All the doughnuts are excellent. I froze them to keep them fresh longer & the freeze so well. Highly recommend
I make it a point to try donuts in most cities I visit. I've tried in Pittsburgh, Toronto, London ON, & all around Montreal, & these are handsdown THE most well-crafted donuts I have tasted.
I tried:
1. The blueberry corn - Incredible blueberry jelly. It was punchy & not too sweet. They also did not overfill it, so it balanced well with the corn-infused dough.
2. Cinnamon chocolate - elite chocolate glaze & great crunchy surprises at different points inside the dough, all without being too heavy.
3. Strawberry almond - another great jelly donut, with a beautiful almond crumble finish on top.
These guys are the real deal. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.
Excellente beignerie. Les cuissons sont contrôlées. Les saveurs bien travaillées & distinctes.
L'atmosphère de la place est très bonne avec une vue sur tout le laboratoire de production.
Le service est accueillant.
Je recommande fortement.
Aug 9, 2025
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Nous y sommes allés sur un coup de tête, sans regret! On y est même déjà retournés pour essayer ceux qu'on n'avait pas déjà goûtés. Le staff est vraiment au courant du produit, font des recommandations.
Je vous suggère d'ailleurs si vous en prennez plus qu'un, de tester dans une catégorie de beigne différente, ils ont plus qu'un choix de type de pâte à beigne, tout est vraiment bon mais on a un favorit, soit celui à l'ancienne au citron pavot.
Suggérons d'y aller en matinée afin d'avoir du choix & du fameux stationnement ;)
Amazing donuts, although they are more like pastries! Rachel & Michael are great, friendly, accommodating, fabulous recipes.
Best in Montreal, highly recommend them
These are hands down the best doughnuts in the city! So fresh. The owners are incredibly welcoming, the space is clean & inviting, & the prices are more than fair. Highly recommend!
