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.
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!
The best donuts 🍩 in Montreal area, hands down. The dough taste so good it's unmatched compared other donut shop.You can taste every single ingredients, the topping is not based solely sugar, chocolate etc. My favorite donut shop🙂
Dec 24, 2025
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Great doughnut shop, great flavours. Love that they go for an interesting variety of options & avoid those trendy doughnuts you see elsewhere that are super basic with a just bunch of stuff piled on top. However, coffee wasn't very good & there is no washroom for customers who choose to dine-in. 5 star doughnuts, 3 star everything else. Get them to go.
Fantastic donut shop in little Italy. Small place. Not your typical donut shop. They make some unusual flavors. Also some of there donuts are made super soft & they are amazing! You need to eat with a fork.I tried the mangue coco & the flavor was really good but a tad sweet. My favorite was miel tournesol. Was not expecting the texture to be so soft & airy. Not sweet at all which is the way i like desserts...so I can eat more. Tip to donut makers. Don't make too sweet & you'll get more customers. They'll buy more & more often. You'll always get the sweet lovers since there's no stopping them but also those who don't like overly sweet desserts. I'm definitely coming back to try there other creations. Friendly service.
i kept coming back for/daydreaming about the rhubarb donut ngl! tried other ones too & they all carried the same superb artisanal quality with thoughtful funky flavours but the rhubarb really scratches the itch for me. the thin simple sugar icing is perfect, the slightly chewy & savoury dough is perfect, then comes the lightly acidic, well-balanced rhubarb sauce filling…
also loveeeed the sour hibiscus icing & the highly sour lime & tangerine flavour combo, very unique! appreciate the coffee & tea availability as well as flavoured sparkling water (cans) on the menu.
the place is cute with lots of natural light. less busy during the week!
staff was nice & always asked if we liked the food afterwards.
easily the best donut shop in the city!
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!
Feb 26, 2025
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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!
On a Secret Food Tour of Montreàl, Beigne Habitude was the final "secret" stop & their Choux donuts were the best thing, hands down, on a tour of the amazing foods of Jean-Talon & Little Italy. I had a honey sunflower cruller & bought the Spicy Mango to go. I'm eating the mango donut now, the next day, & it is STILL amazing. The dough is soft & eggy, the mango adds a little tartness, & heat of the chilies hits a little later. Honestly, though, you could put about anything on their choux dough & it would be delicious. The shop itself is very utilitarian & you can see the donut creations in the making. The next time you go to the market, make a little side trip!
These deep fried donuts are super greasy as if the oil was not hot enough. We were excited to try their unique flavors but the oil quantity was too much. Their method might be different from your classic/typical donut shop, but unfortunately their donuts were inedible... quite disappointing
I knew I was in for an out of world experience when the ground before me tore asunder & a demon erupted from its depths. He commanded: "SATISFY MY SWEET TOOTH OR I WILL END YOUR WORLD". He was looking really suave & something about his aura made me keep my cool & disregard the tortured souls he had weaved into his outfit- after a few questions regarding food intolerances, I took the demon to this donut shop. The staff was really cool, real demon inclusive- answered all our questions & my now demon friend opted for a blueberry fritter. I wasn't worried about the choice (everything is delicious) but I had had this particular fritter before & it allowed me to solve a major global conflict whilst digesting it so, I figured it was perhaps as good as any to stave off the apocalypse. Have you ever seen a handsome demon cry from joy? Well, let me tell you, it's almost as good as these donuts. Five stars!!!!!
Aug 26, 2024
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One of the challenges when visiting a big city like Montreal is staying away from tourist traps that promise great things but have misleading reviews. When we walked into this donut shop, you could tell within the first 5 seconds that the place is as good as advertised. These donuts were PERFECT. Fluffy & soft, with absolutely amazing flavours. The owners were kind & helpful too. They've created something special & I hope more people have a chance to try this place out, it doesn't get much better than this.
It's a donut shop, but not just any donut shop: This is the donut shop you always wanted when you had the worst of times at any corporate chain, biting into something that just wasn't quite right; it's the donut shop you always wanted when you just craved an absolutely fantastic pastry; it's the donut shop that you deserve when you need something sweet for levity in your life. It is a donut shop, yes, but it is an amazing donut shop.
I would put 10 stars if I could. It's the BEST DONUTS EVER. they are fluffy & not overly sweet. The flavours are nothing like I have ever seen at any donut shop before. My favourite is the mango coco chili & matcha fraise. But ALL OF THEM ARE FINGER LICKING! A must try for everyone.
Not your typical eye candy donuts shop. Very different kind of flavours & the dought is amazing. Really fluffy & it melts in your mouth. Was very happy with my first purchase this weekend. Will repeat
Jul 15, 2024
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This donut shop is awesome! The donuts are absolutely delicious & the staff was incredibly friendly & welcoming! I would recommend to anyone looking for a sweet treat in the area :)
I love this shop!! The owners clearly care a lot of the quality of the their product. It's evident in their inspired flavours & the perfection of each dough. The shop is easy to find & only a few minutes walking from Jean Talon Market. They offer fresh filter coffee or canned drinks to enjoy with the treats. Highly recommend over any other donut shop in the city!!
The strawberry lemon one: can really taste the lemon in the dough, which is great with coffee! The matcha one: less sweet, more firm, different from all the other doughnuts shop! ❤️
If a new donut shop opens in or around Montreal, you can be sure we'll be there ASAP. So we made our way to @beignehabitude on day 2 & were absolutely delighted. We knew this was a good idea just from the wonderfully intoxicating smell. We purchased a box of 6 & didn't think that was enough. Moist, fresh, artisanal-style, homemade-tasting donuts with a hint of nostalgia paired with creative, incredibly vivid flavors. A distinctive & unique treat.
