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.
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.
Amazing donuts, best in North America! I'm from Chicago, where cake donuts are the norm. We don't do yeast donuts well. So coming to Bernie Beigne is always a treat! Their donuts are extremely soft, never tough or dry. Toppings are flavorful & very generous - just look at the bacon. Staff are quick & welcoming. Flavor selection is impressive, no bad choices. I wish it was closer to me!
I've been to over 85 countries & have a crippling sweet-tooth. These are the BEST apple fritters bar none that I have ever had the pleasure to experience. I knew they were a hot commodity so I called ahead to catch them after they made their last batch for the evening. They are ENORMOUS & yet the same price as the rest. I'm more of a purist so the best donuts I had (aside from apple fritters) was the apple cinnamon filled, Boston cream was excellent & real quality cream, followed by powdered strawberry filled. All high quality ingredients that you could tell the difference. We need more places like this that emphasise high quality & not just the usual instagram BS* this entire box including the fritters was only $25. That's very good value for money in today's market for these quality of donuts. Next time I'd just get all fritters if I wanted the most bang for your buck!
Oct 25, 2025
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C'est gourmand, très gourmand !
Les beignets classiques sont magnifiques 🔥 pour ce faire plaisir, c'est l'endroit parfait. Il peut y avoir un peu de monde lors de heures de pointe, prévoir 10minutes d'attente dans ces cas là au maximum.
Je suis allé cher bernie beigne je suis partie de granby pour avoir le Apple fritter & la on m'a dit qu il était pas près j ai attendu 30 min mais sa vaut vraiment la peine d attendre son tellement bon mais faut vraiment y allé presque a l ouverture si vous en voulez.sa vaut le détour & que dire de l accuille supe
Crazy cute looking donuts! I think one donut contains enough calories for the whole day lol. But sometimes we need this. I tried a maple & bacon donut. Lords of toppings on a large moist donut. It was to die for. So hard to eat without making a mess, though. These donuts would make a great gift for parties.
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.
