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'm a big boy, so I'm speaking from experience when I say that these guys make the absolute best doughnuts I've ever had. They're a bit more expensive sure, but they're worth every penny!
Just today I finally got a chance to try their bagels & at the risk of upsetting the people entrenched in the St. Viateur vs Fairmount crowd, for my money, Beigne Habitude has the best bagels in the city of Montreal!
Feb 22, 2026
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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.
I googled'the best donuts in Montreal' & this one shows up... Not disappointed at all. They really have the best of the best! Crazy but amazing combinations of flavors, soft inside & crispy outside... Just Wow!
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! 👌
Feb 1, 2026
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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!
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!
Why this place has not yet been recognized as a Montreal institution is beyond me. There is no one else in town at this level when it comes to doughnuts. Sue me if you don't agree (please don't).
