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.
This was my first time here & this place definitely lives up to the hype! We ordered the apple fritter & original glazed donut. The apple fritter was a lot bigger than we thought & the original glazed donut was probably the best donut I've ever had! 10/10 experience
Update: came back again. This time got another original glazed & the Simpson's donut😋
Very solid donuts! The glazed was good but not as good as the best glazed donuts I've had. The real standout for me was the maple bacon. Great maple taste & I like how loaded with bacon it was. The carrot cake old fashioned tasted great but was a tad bit on the dry side, but maybe it was just the one I got & it wasn't too noticeable when eating with the frosting. Overall very good & would recommend.
Mar 21, 2026
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I was visiting from out of town & arrived at the shop prior to opening. The gentlemen working let me in early, & were extremely helpful & welcoming. I was offered beautiful fresh, glazed donuts beyond the gourmet options I had chosen. Beautiful humans, amazing donuts. Made my month 👍
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 🍩
Top tier donuts! The donuts are soft & airy while the toppings are generous & tasty. While everything we had was a winner, the glazed original was the winner for me.
Jul 27, 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.
Great donuts & service from the young man behind the counter yesterday. I tried the glazed donut & the sugar donut & both hit the spot. I had the sugar donut this morning for breakfast & it held up well over night. I would come back again & try a few of the other donuts they had in the display case.
These doughnuts absolutely live up to the hype-flaky, airy, & downright delicious! Be prepared to wait in line (& outside) & make sure you have Canadian cash on hand. We tried the glazed & cinnamon sugar doughnuts, & while I'm sure the other flavors are great, there's no need to add any extra toppings. The classics are truly the way to go
Dec 9, 2024
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This is a rare case when you go to a very hyped place & it still exceeds your expectations. Honestly - I've never even liked donuts, but I take their glazed donut any day of the week. True gem
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 think these are the best donuts in Montreal. We tried quite a few places, but this one is really good. The dough, flavor, & aftertaste are great, & we don't taste the old oil. We love the Boston cream, maple bacon donut, original glazed donut, Kit Kat, raspberry, & Nutella. It's super messy when you eat the Nutella, but it's worth it. We will definitely come back for more.
