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.
ok best donuts in Montreal? aimed to try one ended up with 3 & a good simple coffee. cute Tim-Hortons-in-the-1960s vibe (in a good way), friendly staff. I want more 😮💨
I discovered this charming donut place right in front of my sister's house after she raved about it following a workout. I watched her & my partner savor these incredible-looking donuts while I sat with my usual gluten-free dessert-crumbly, sandy, & less than satisfying. Lying to myself that it's good- emphasis on lie. I walked in with my partner to pick up donuts for our Saturday dinner. The smell- amazing, to the point where it's kind of unfair. & the atmosphere felt like stepping into a welcoming little donut factory. I couldn't help myself & asked if they had anything gluten-free. When she said not right now but offered to make a special batch just for the next day. I almost cried. Timing is everything- I had a race that following day & the thought of those freshly made gluten-free donuts kept me going, & they truly didn't disappoint. Having good gluten free donuts seems to be a rare commodity so thank you guys a million. Your customer service was fantastic, & you made me feel so included & cared for. It's now something I look forward to every Saturday dinner with my partner & sister. Thank you for making my gluten-free dessert loving heart very happy!
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!
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!
Sep 4, 2024
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These were great, I tried the peach jam & Earl Grey as well as the honey & sunflower seeds cruller. The cruller or "Roue de tracteur" was super light & had great flavor. 10/10 The peach jam was also excellent, with a tangy peach jam, but it was overall a bit too sweet for my taste. 8.5/10
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 honestly believe they deserve a Michelin start. Their donuts are masterful. I cannot recommend it enough. Not overrated !!! Makes my life better ever since they open PS: I personally like their old fashion donuts best
Great donuts!! Employees are so nice. Always changing the flavors but everyone I've had has been delicious. Definitely try the chai & the peach Earl grey if you can.
Sep 1, 2024
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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!
Went for my first visit today & will definitely be back! One of my teenagers & I visited late in the day on a Friday, not sure what to expect. We were very impressed on all levels: great donuts, friendly & warm service, comfortable space. You can tell the people who run the place love what they do. ❤️ We ordered three donuts: a chai latte, a chocolate babka, & a blueberry maple fritter, . All three were fantastic! My 18 year-old loved the chai latte donut, made with an old-fashioned cake base, saying it was "the best donut ever!" & was her favourite of the three. My chocolate babka was a mix of chocolate cake braided with brioche. It was lovely. We split the blueberry maple fritter, a brioche donut that tasted like the best possible caramelized crusty bits of a blueberry pancake with the just the right amount of maple syrup. It was very rich, but perfectly so. It was my favourite. We left very happy & impressed. Just before we left, we were gifted one more donut! I missed the name, but I think it was a lime & guava brioche donut. We saved it for after our dinner & it too was wonderful! The texture of the brioche was perfect & the balance of sweet & acid in the icing was well balanced. The pic was taken back at home. I highly recommend Beigne Habitude & can't wait to bring the rest of my family for another visit!
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.
Aug 30, 2024
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De bons beignes à découvrir dans ce coin de la ville. J'ai moins aimé le matcha qui ne goûtait pas le matcha (très léger), mais l'autre était très bon !
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!!!!!
