Noah CôtéThe 5 Best Donut Shops in Montreal to Satisfy Your Sugar Cravings
I have a serious weakness for fried dough. I always hunt down a sugar rush that wouldn’t leave me disappointed with a heavy, stale lump.
But it isn’t easy to search for a bakery that actually delivers on freshness and flavor. It’s tougher than it looks to find that perfect balance of texture and taste across the city.
To save you the trial and error, our team rounded up the best donut shops in Montreal, which we happily tried and tasted! Read on and find sweet rings to rule your day!
How much does a donut cost in Montreal?
The cost of a donut in Montreal is generally between $3 and $5, depending on the flavor and establishment.
| Order Size | Typical Price |
| Single Donut | $3 to $5 |
| One Dozen | $25 to $40 |
How We Reviewed
1. Homers Boîte à Beignes
Website: https://homersmtl.ca/
Address: 179 St Catherine St E
Contact: 514-288-6800
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Friday-Saturday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Homers Boîte à Beignes rotates their menu through more than 30 distinct varieties daily to satisfy every craving. Options range from simple cinnamon sugar to adventurous creations like savory pizza donuts topped over signature dough.
Even event planners can book the shop’s dedicated Homies Food Truck to bring that fresh-fried experience directly to private gatherings.
We like that they enforce a strict 60-minute shelf limit, which ensures you always walk out with a warm, freshly prepared batch.
The catch is that their freshness policy often creates availability gaps. It’s possible for walk-in customers to encounter empty display trays while the kitchen is between batches.
Excellent donut shop
Excellent donut shop with generously sized, delicious and reasonably priced high-quality donuts. They offer a great variety of flavors to choose from. The store is clean, the staff are friendly and the overall experience is outstanding. I can’t wait to come back and would highly recommend it to all donut lovers!
- Rezwana Kursia | Google Review
Donuts here are delicious, very good quality
Donuts here are delicious, very good quality. It’s a nice little shop on Masson. My ultimate favorite is the pink Homer donut, it has a delicious strawberry flavor and the sprinkles give a nice little crunch.
- val kob | Google Review
2. Beigne Habitude
Website: https://www.beignehabitude.com/
Address: 7035 Boul. Saint-Laurent
Contact: 514-278-3729 | [email protected]
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (or sold out)
Beigne Habitude stands out by absorbing the sales tax on orders of six or more. For larger catering orders, they even stack additional volume discounts of up to 15%.
They operate on a boutique schedule to ensure peak quality, closing as soon as the daily batch sells out.
We like that their artisan menu moves far beyond standard ring molds to include dense babka twists and sophisticated French crullers. Every Friday, you can taste freshly baked kouign-amanns.
Unfortunately, their gluten-free crullers share the same fryer oil as the regular wheat batches, making them unsafe for anyone with severe celiac disease.
Highly recommend over any other donut shop in the city!!
I love this shop!! The owners clearly care a lot of the quality of the their product. It’s evident in their inspired flavours and the perfection of each dough. The shop is easy to find and only a few minutes walking from Jean Talon Market. They offer fresh filter coffee or canned drinks to enjoy with the treats. Highly recommend over any other donut shop in the city!!
- Emz Szoradi | Google Review
This donut shop has changed desserts for me!
This donut shop has changed desserts for me! You have never had a real donut if you’ve never tried beigne habitude, and for my “i dont like sweet treat” folks like myself, trust that you will like these!
From specialty flavours like lemon meringue, to mango chili, they are always adding new flavours that just hit the balance whether you like citrus, chocolate, cinnamon, or even spicy!
Their staff is also exceptional, kind and give the best recommendations!
They are worth the drive, worth the walk, and worth the detour. A must try in the Montreal dessert scene!
- PERSONAL | Google Review
3. La Beignerie
Website: https://labeignerie.com/
Address: 3979 Saint-Denis St
Contact: [email protected]
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
La Beignerie operates a 100% vegan kitchen, crafting every pastry entirely without eggs or dairy. Rather than relying on commercial premixes, they knead raw dough from scratch each morning and prepare their own glazes in-house.
Their donuts, despite having no eggs or dairy, still deliver rich textures that rival traditional shops. The kitchen keeps things interesting by launching a fresh collection of seasonal flavors at the start of every month.
You can even have personal artwork or corporate logos printed onto the icing using edible food coloring for special events.
The downside is their late morning opening time of 10:00 AM, which completely misses the early commuter breakfast rush.
Absolutely amazing vegan donuts
Absolutely amazing vegan donuts. The best in town. They change their flavours seasonally but the best, in my opinion is still Phineas Fog.
Nice shop in the Plateau with a cute logo. Their donut display is very well organized. Go early because they do sell out quickly on their faves.
- Priyanka Patel | Google Review
I ordered the Oreo and Banana split. They both tasted fresh and delicious.
I ordered the Oreo and Banana split. They both tasted fresh and delicious. I’m in love! The shop is so cute 🥰 there’s so many to choose from. Donut is on the pricier side but worth it! They are vegan and every month they donate to a local animal charity. I’m not sure if they still do though since their website shows last June 2024 Gerdy’s Rescues and Adoptions.
- Jenny | Google Review
4. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Website: https://krispykreme.ca/
Address: 375 Ste-Catherine Street W
Contact: 514-303-0355
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Sunday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
A name you’ve likely heard of is Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. This is a massive chain that supplies their famous Original Glazed treats at discounted wholesale rates for eligible fundraisers.
The menu features a wide variety of classic and seasonal styles, ranging from powdered and sprinkled rings to Kreme-filled varieties. Customers can pair their treats with the chain’s signature coffee or alternative baked goods.
If you head off the island to their Greenfield Park factory, you can watch their proprietary automated machinery fry and glaze the dough live.
But you won’t find the same experience at their downtown locations, as these run strictly as delivery cafes without on-site frying.
It’s a pretty good donut shop with good, tasty and sweet doughnuts
It’s a pretty good donut shop with good, tasty and sweet doughnuts! I liked the Original Glazed Donut the best! It’s perfectly sweet, melts in your mouth and is a must try!! If you want a small taste of American style coffees, smoothies, and especially doughnuts, then come here!
- Wael Toudjine | Google Review
So many choices of donuts
I was there at around dinner time on a weekday at 6pm, the waiting time was around 5 minutes. So many choices of donuts; every bite is soft and delicious! My favorite donut spots and the price in Montreal is so reasonable compared with the branches in the UK.
- Judy Hung | Google Review
5. Léché Desserts
Website: https://lechedesserts.com/
Address: 640, Courcelle St
Contact: 514-303-2200 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Saturday-Sunday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Léché Desserts is a St. Henri staple that has been pushing boundaries since 2012. They serve an adventurous, rotating menu featuring profiles like mango tamarind with coconut and pear caramel sesame.
The bakery also stocks comforting freezer items like classic tourtières, quiches, and pecan pies. For large events, they build custom party products, including tiered pastry towers, oversized donut cakes, and 200-count display walls.
If you want a hands-on experience, you can book their commercial kitchen for private donut frying and decorating workshops.
The drawback is their incredibly early daily closure at 3:00 PM, making evening dessert runs impossible when you’re craving.
Best freak’n donut I’ve had
Best freak’n donut I’ve had … I will 100% be returning.
Pretty cool atmosphere in a nice little shop with a decent amount of seating if you prefer to stay and have a chat or some alone time with your coffee and treat.
- Matt | Google Review
Super cozy donut and coffee shop
Super cozy donut and coffee shop in a converted industrial building—brick, high ceilings, huge windows. Surprisingly reasonable coffee and donut prices. Donuts are not overly inventive (In a good way!), classic flavours and great texture. Semi robust amount of vegan options as well
- J | Google Review
