Bernie Beigne is widely praised for fresh, soft, and fluffy donuts with generous fillings and toppings, and the apple fritter is repeatedly described as huge, crisp on the outside and wonderfully fluffy inside; the original glazed, Boston cream, Simpson, and other flavors are frequently highlighted as standout options. The experience is marked by friendly, efficient service and a welcoming vibe, with lines often forming but moving quickly, and many reviews call Bernie Beigne one of the best donut spots in Montreal (and even Canada) and worth the wait, a must-try whether for takeout or a box to share.
Had a friend mention that Bernie Beigne was one of the best in the city & wanted to try it out for the first time. Though the maple bacon flavour may seem off putting at first, the combo is great. The donuts are fresh & fluffy, the glaze is sweet & the bacon added a nice crunch to the overall experience. Would definitely want to come back to try new flavours!
May 8, 2026
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Bernie Beigne has, quite simply, the best donuts in town. Flavour, quality, value, selection - everything. These are donuts of such high quality that they are even good the next day or even the day after that! Who else can claim that?
Every single low rating here is ridiculous, unfair or insincere: 1 star because there are no vegan options? 1 star because they ran out of your favourite donut? It is truly unconscionable to give a small, local, independently-owned business 1 star here for things like that, truly shameful. Trust the other 99% of reviews here - Bernie Beigne is the BEST (& all the staff is so nice, too)!!
The best glazed donut I've ever had! We were visiting Montreal & this place was highly recommended. Definitely check it out! The donuts were light, fluffy & all the different flavours were crafted with care you could tell. Dean was helping us pick out donuts & he was super friendly as well! I'll be dreaming of these donuts back in Sask!
If you're in Montréal & love donuts, you have to try Bernie Beigne.
The apple fritter is absolutely out of this world. It's perfectly crisp on the outside, soft & fluffy on the inside, & packed with real apple flavour. Every bite has that perfect balance of sweetness & texture - not overly sugary, just rich, warm, & incredibly satisfying.
You can tell these donuts are made with care. Fresh, generous, & honestly one of the best apple fritters I've ever had.
If you're anywhere near Bernie Beigne, do yourself a favour & grab one… or two. You won't regret it.
Mar 15, 2026
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Hands down the best doughnuts I've had. I drive 40 minutes just to visit Bernie's Donuts & it's worth every minute. The doughnuts are fresh, soft, & packed with flavour. The apple fritter was absolutely incredible. Easily some of the best doughnuts in Canada! 🍩
Bernies Doughnuts is the perfect place for a sweet snack. We shared the maple glazed & the chocolate doughnuts & both were absolutely delicious. Fresh soft & full of flavour with just the right amount of sweetness. Big thumbs up all around 🍩
Great freshly made donuts, popular for a reason. We came before opening hours & there was already a line forming. Service is quick, with a variety of flavours. Would definitely come back & get this the next time I visit MTL.
I will say some of the flavours make for heavy donuts, but all delicious regardless :)
I consider myself a bit of a snob about donuts. These are the best I've had in Montreal (& I've tried most places). Classic flavours, perfect mix of soft & chewy, excellent service.
Of the best doughnuts in Mtl right now. So soft, chewy, delicious ingredients. Do not let the lineup scare you, they serve quickly. Great flavours & super light doughnuts.
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The Krispy Kreme of Canada but make it better with 10x the quality. In & out quickly at opening. Donuts were mind boggling. Fun flavours + classics executed with precision.
I came nearing closing time on a Sunday & there was only one type of donut left. I was also the before last person that got a doughnut so I got extremely lucky. Honestly, I'm so happy I made it in time although I was forced to choose the remaining cinnamon, original classic donut. This donut was pure perfection. It was fluffy. It was freshly fried & crispy. It was sweet, the flavours were well balanced. It was genuinely delicious. The guy at the counter was extremely friendly & the price was really good at two dollars a doughnut I can't wait to come back soon & try different flavors.
It's easily the best glazed donut I've ever had. Have tried many of the other dipped & flavoured ones & they are good but nothing can beat the fresh $2 glazed donut
I grew up in the town where the first Tim Horton's opened. Back in the day (about a million years ago), it was a special thing. My dad used to buy a box of donuts for a treat. My favourite was the glazed donut. Tim Horton's fed me on late nights in University. A friend of mine owns a bunch of franchises. I generally try to never eat at a Tim Horton's because their product is so far off what it was originally. Back in the day, you had a baker on staff who came in & made donuts all night. Today, Tim's is made in a factory, delivered frozen, & made edible by some means I really don't want to think about. Walking along St. Denis, there was a woman with two young boys scarfing down a couple of awesome looking donuts. I asked her where she got them from, & she told me it was around the corner, up the street & turn left again. That was enough calorie output for me to get there. These were the donuts of my childhood. Back when donuts (or beignets as they are called in Quebec) were delicious. They're generously sized, have a number (many numbers) of flavours, & they're fantastic. Made by hand, & with love.
Bernie Beigne is a popular spot in Mile-End & that is not by chance but because their donuts is one of the very best in Montreal. You cannot go wrong with any of their donuts (they are uniformly great). & whether you want classic flavours (I am more of the classic type of donut lover) or more creative ones, you will find the donut that fits. Easily some of the best donuts in Montreal.
