Reviews consistently describe Bernie Beigne as a standout donut shop in Montreal, with fresh, soft, airy dough and a wide, well executed range of flavors from classic glazed to inventive options like maple bacon, cotton candy, and Simpson, plus the legendary large apple fritter; the donuts are often praised for being not overly sweet, generously filled, and freshly made, with many saying the plain glazed or the Boston cream are among the best ever and that the fritters are the star. The experience is enhanced by friendly, efficient service and a welcoming vibe, though lines can be long and seating is limited; still, quick turnover and helpful staff keep the mood upbeat, and the packaging and shop design add to the overall appeal. Overall, Bernie Beigne is described as among the best donuts in Montreal, frequently cited as worth the wait, and several reviews mention driving from afar to return, reinforcing its status as a must visit for donut lovers.
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.
Ordered a Giant Simpson donut for my son's birthday & it was amazing !! So fluffy & moist . Everybody loved it ! Best donut in Mtl !! My fave is the kit kat ! So good
Thank you !!!
Mar 2, 2026
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Came right before closing so unfortunately a lot of the donuts were sold out. However, still had a great experience thanks to the staff! The donuts themselves were amazing, fluffy & soft - some of the best I've had
Best donut I've had in my life! So light & fluffy! You can tell it was fresh! We went for the original first (you must!), & then went back in for seconds! They gave us a free one when we came back in! Cinnamon sugar. Very friendly, & quality product. 100% recommended stop if you're seeking out the best eats in MTL. 🍩
Bernie Beigne wasn't on my radar while I was in Montréal with my family, yet it ended up being one of the most memorable eats of our trip. So much so, we ended up going twice. I'd even go as far as saying the donuts here are the best I've had yet.
The donuts had a great, fluffy & airy texture. Of the 8 I tried, the cotton candy was my favorite. It was the most visually appealing, & wasn't overly sweet considering it was cotton candy flavored. The Boston cream was my second favorite. It was easily the heaviest donut of the 8 because of its filling, but was the highest quality Boston cream I've had. The rest of the donuts were all worth getting, but the two mentioned above stood out the most. Below is my ranking of all the donuts I tried:
1. Barbe à Papa (Cotton Candy)
2. Crème Boston (Boston Cream)
3. Oreo
4. Caramel Salé (Salted Caramel)
5. M&M
6. Crème Sure (Sour Cream)
7. Simpsons
8. Kit-Kat
Whether you're a donut connoisseur or just someone looking for something sweet to eat l, I can't recommend this enough.
My kids & I came here today from far away, & let me tell you.... it did not disappoint.. I bought a box of 6 donuts, & the gentleman working there gave us free classic donuts to try, & OMG, he was so right. They are so good & fluffy. The whole way home, my daughter was so shocked at how nice they were to offer us free donuts to try. Honestly, it's a great place, & staff as well was great. Will definitely be going back
I took my sister there for her birthday. She's a donut freak! The choice of donuts is impressive & they didn't disappoint. They were so light & fluffy. ..a mouthful of joy. We were both impressed with how pleasant & welcoming the staff was. It was an all around fun experience. Merci les gars.
Jun 26, 2025
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The dough they use for their donuts is incredible - so light, fluffy, soft, but still a substantial bite. Honestly, the perfect donut. Their flavors are also so good. We got the basic glazed & maple glazed & it was still good the next day. A warm donut here is just heavenly! 100% worth it. We're just bummed we got here too late & the apple fritter was all sold out.
I think Bernie Beigne might've redefined everything I thought I knew about donuts. I've had many donuts throughout my life in many cities, from traditional shops to artisanal donut shops. So I was familiar with the texture & taste of yeasted & cake donuts. But then I got the Simpsons donut & the Coco Choco.
Simpsons: It's such a simple donut. But it's probably one of the best donuts I've ever had. It was so soft & fluffy, I was a little bit in shock after my first bite. I've never had a yeasted donut quite like that. There can be a wrong way to do glaze, but Bernie does it very right here -- not too sweet, & it doesn't leave a dry taste in your mouth. & I didn't feel guilty eating this donut at all, it didn't feel or taste oily.
Coco choco: This could rival cakes from actual bakeries with how moist & soft it was. It's glazed & then covered in coconut, so it had an amazing crispiness on the outside. The flavor hit with that chocolate & hint of nutmeg.
I would get their donuts daily for every meal if I lived nearby. I'll for sure be getting more whenever I'm in the area, though I don't need any more convincing that this is THE place for donuts. But of course, I wouldn't be returning if the people here weren't so darn friendly & efficient, so big shout out to the staff here as well.
There are so many donut to choose from so my husband got half a dozen assorted & an apple fritter (not pictured). The donuts were soft & fluffy. The kids definitely enjoyed the colorful donuts & toppings however I found it to be ok & bit too sweet.
I'm not usually an apple fritter person but this apple fritter was amazing! Huge, probably 4x the size of a regular apple fritter & it was also soft & delicious. I had some leftover & it was still soft the next day. It's definitely a must get!
Mar 27, 2025
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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.
We loved the regular doughnut, nothing fancy, pure soft & fluffy dough with sugar dust. The texture tastes very similar to the Voodoo doughnut from west coast, softer than La beignerie. Great value for the price you pay. The fritter is humongous. But the dough is not to our taste, it was quite thin at some parts which is crispy but greasy, with a thick icing, a few bites is more than I can take. But I would definitely recommend the glacé & sucre.
Great & creative doughnuts! We where originally gonna get only 6, but after seeing the wide range of unique flavours we knew we had to get 12 MINIMUM! A lot of these doughnuts are prepared fresh, the doughnuts aren't too sweet & the flavours they represent are spot on. Some of my notes le favourite being the mango, which was tart & fresh. The brownie, which was decadent & perfect for chocolate lovers! & the creme brûlée, a fluffy doughnut with a creamy filling & hard sugar top! Overall the doughnuts are fluffy, fresh, & just great. Perfect for locals & tourists alike, & a must visit when in Montreal
Aug 29, 2024
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The best donuts I've ever had, & I've tried the best donut shops across Canada. My favourite was the key lime pie, SO bouncy/light/fluffy dough, generous filling, heavenly really. I understand why people line up & walk out with boxes. Worth all the hype.
Probably the best donuts I've ever had, & I'm not even a donut guy. Don't let their size foul you. They are so light & fluffy. I can easily eat two if I'm not careful. I will be back.
