Homie's Donuts

Homie's, a Montreal import to NYC from three friends raised in Queens, makes the case that Montreal’s breakfast fame doesn’t have to stop at their honey-sweetened bagels. 

The vibe: Named after Homer Simpson himself, Homie’s really sticks to the theme with the iconic font and a cartoon color scheme. It’s not aesthetic, necessarily, but the doughnuts are prepped and glazed on site all day long, so the smell and taste more than make up for the IP-inspired decor. 

The food: Soft, shiny and glazed in bright pink and blue, the food here is what’s gonna make it to your feed. If you go for one of the more complicated flavors, like the Ferrero Rocher with Nutella and hazelnuts or the creme brulee with a flame-torched top, make sure to try their classics, too. A sugar-glazed or cinnamon-dusted doughnut is where Homie’s yeasted dough can be best appreciated in all its springy, puffed-up glory. 

The drinks: Sweet treats like Biscoff lattes join the classic donut shop cup of coffee for a pick-me-up after your inevitable sugar crash. 

Time Out tip: This is one of our favorite spots to grab a box of donuts for the office or to bring to a friend’s: the flavors are all crowd-pleasers, they’re packed in a cute box and you can get in, out and onto the subway in under 5 minutes.