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.
The most delicious donut I've had since the donut shop from my childhood closed down, including donuts from NYC & beignets from Cafe du Monde in New Orleans. Insanely delicious & fresh. The way donuts should be done.
Quaint donut shop with fresh made treats that melt in your mouth. The sugar, glazed & apple fritter donuts are dangerously good. They even tossed in an extra donut, just because. Friendly, welcoming, & dripping with tasty goodness. I'm a fan!
Apr 29, 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 👍
Have taken a step back reviewing lately but something happened & I needed to speak up.
We went to another popular donut shop when Bernie was closed during the holidays & my oh my the difference is astronomical.
Bernie's is always fresh, always soft & squishy even when it doesn't look as soft (like the new John Louis), still ends up surprising you.
Doubt there's another place that has donuts as good as these.
If I mistakingly eat a donut from Tim Hortons occasionally, I find myself wishing the drive thru was Bernie.
Thank you for your local service
Yours truly
Cute baby blue & pink shop. The donuts are great & are often sold out long before closing time, so get there early.
& don't get discouraged by the line outside, it moves pretty quickly.
The best days nut shop in Montreal if not the province. If ever you get the chance order the apple fritter, it's the Unicorn of all donuts & the size of a catchers mitt.
Dec 30, 2025
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Best donuts on the planet! Plus they play really good music in the shop! Support local business....you will not be disappointed....10 out of 5 stars. Delish
Some of the best donuts 🍩 I've ever had! Whether you go for a classic or one of their filled options, every bite is fresh, flavorful, & satisfying-& they definitely don't hold back on the filling.
Even just waiting outside, you can smell the sweetness in the air & see the donuts hanging in the window, making your mouth water before you even step inside. The shop has a fun, welcoming vibe & everything feels handmade with care.
An absolute must-stop in Montreal for any donut lover. I'll be dreaming about these until my next visit.
Hands down the best donut shop we've ever visited-an absolute must-try! We're donut critics & make it a point to sample local shops wherever we travel. This place blew us away. The donuts were unbelievably fresh, soft, & packed with flavor-truly next-level delicious.
We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner & his family, & their warmth & hospitality made the experience even more memorable. There's something special about a small business that treats its customers like family. From the service to the quality, everything was five-star.
We had it two days in a row & will try to go once more before we head out!
Jun 30, 2025
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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.
Bernies is a terrific local donut shop. Very nice interior, nice service & the Donuts are of quality. I've also know the owner Dean for decades, always been top notch. I highly recommend
Great donut shop, as soon as you walk in it smells great, enticing you to buy many donuts. The staff was very friendly, would recommend & I will return for sure
Nov 26, 2024
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I'm not a fan of sweets, but this place, they're working with some type of sorcery here. The donuts? Absolute madness. It's a relief I don't live in Montreal, I would've been a daily visitor & easily be 50 pounds heavier. Jokes aside, delicious products, friendly service, & great value. What more do you want? A staple for me any time I visit Montreal. Would love for these guys to open up shop in Toronto. Favourite donut was the Boston cream. Spectacular, give me 30 more.
Great & creative donuts, no frills but plenty of personality. Family owned vibe. They dip freshly made donuts into the glaze in front of the shop. No indoor seating. Can't ask for more!
