Reviews describe La Beignerie as a standout all vegan donut shop in Montreal, known for big fresh donuts with inventive flavors like creme brulee, pistachio, passion fruit, apple fritter and biscoff, and for a cozy playful vibe with friendly staff, though seating inside is not available and payment is often cashless. Many say the donuts are delicious, with a soft texture and vibrant glazes, and praise the variety and freshness, while some flavors are noted as exceptional and others as overly sweet or a bit heavy and a few are not fully filled. Prices are described as high by some, though many feel the vegan offerings justify the cost. Several reviews raise sustainability concerns and suggest improvements such as more waste reduction, bringing own containers, and more recycling options, and a few mention flies around the donuts. Accessibility is noted as an issue with no ramp in some cases. Overall the place is viewed as a must try and a go to for vegan donuts, with many visitors returning on multiple trips for the flavors and the all vegan commitment.
Ive been looking for the best doughnuts in town & I think I found it! The Phileas Fog (earl grey) is absolutely my new favorite donut. The dough is so fluffy & soft. Not too sweet. Just perfect.
Mar 23, 2026
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Without a doubt the worst doughnuts we've ever had. These are not worth the 5$ each we paid for. The dough was awful & gummy, more like a stale industrial bread. The fillings were just as bad. We got the creme brulee (which tasted like mold) & the rose pistachio (good icing but very artificial tasting filling). After looking up reviews we found out they were vegan, which explains the texture & taste a lot. If you're used to non-vegan traditional doughnuts, skip this place & go to literally any other doughnut spot instead.
I don't know if the doughnuts I tried were old but I found them very dry & chewy. The flavors were very light. The carrot cake one was disappointing. No spice. The apple fritter was very stale & had no apple kick. The dominant flavor is sugar. I hate to say it, but I actually prefer Tim Hortons to this. Too expensive also.
Some of the most wondrous things in our world exist for only a day. Insects with wings of incredible complexity & colour, tears from a child whose desire for chocolate milk was left wanting, & of course doughnuts. Their very reason for being is temporary, for to gaze upon them for too long is to fall into a terrible trap of gluttony & self recrimination. No doughnuts we given to us by gods who also left us with the horror of free will. & your free will WILL be tested. Montreal has many fine, nay very fine shops of this sort, & this is one of them. The dough itself is as plump as a German stereotype & their glazes & icings sweeter than the sap from trees on gumdrop island. These are classic doughnuts with exciting finishes, my favourite kind. Indulge yourself, but be wary, as the gods are watching.
Having strolled past La Beignerie a few times, we finally stopped in for a snack, hoping for a little treat. We arrived an hour & a half before closing but were disappointed to find only a couple of doughnut choices left. It's hard to say if that's a sign of high demand or just poor planning on their part, but either way, it severely limited our options. We opted for a doughnut served with a twist: cut in half, with ice cream in the middle, whipped cream on top, & Oreo sprinkles. It looked delicious & was perfectly portioned for sharing. The ice cream was nice, & the whipped cream with Oreo was, of course, a fun addition. However, the doughnut itself was a letdown. It was so tough that even with two forks, cutting through it was a struggle. The texture was unexpectedly chewy, making the experience less enjoyable. While the concept was fun & the toppings were good, the doughnut itself just didn't hold up. Sadly, I'd give this place a pass next time.
Amazing go to doughnut shop in the area! They offer so much variety in doughnuts & so far every flavour I've tried hasn't disappointed. The matcha & blueberry fritter are top of my recommendations for people trying this place for the first time. The staff is lovely & they have a small patio to enjoy your food on. There's also merch you can buy here that are really cute! Definitely worth a trip if you're just passing through town or looking for a new spot in the city!
Oct 15, 2024
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Oh. My. God. I ate my chocolate-frosted doughnut & my strawberry-frosted doughnut, back to back. I don't think I've ever eaten two donuts in one day, much less than in one sitting! I actually saved the Boston cream style, which has a different name, & the Earl Grey one for later.they were day old by the time I ate them & still in good shape! For some reason, I didn't like them as much as I liked the less fancy ones. Can't wait to go back, repeat, the chocolate, the strawberry, & try the Matcha... Cuz, why not?
The atmosphere & service was great but the doughnuts don't live up to the hype. Doughnuts were cold & hard/chewy & I though the doughnuts are overly sweet. Also the price is outrageous for the food it should cost maybe 10- 15 dollars. Just get Tim's.
