{"id":843281,"date":"2026-08-02T23:14:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T23:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/843281\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T23:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T23:14:14","slug":"ottawas-newest-donut-obsession-has-officially-arrived","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/843281\/","title":{"rendered":"Ottawa’s Newest Donut Obsession Has Officially Arrived"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve spent any time on online over the past year, chances are you\u2019ve already seen the lineups. Homies Donuts, known across Quebec as Homers Bo\u00eete \u00e0 Beignes, has officially opened its first Ottawa location at Herongate Square on Walkley Road, bringing its viral, Simpsons-inspired treats to the capital after building a devoted following just across the river in Gatineau.\n<\/p>\n

A Sweet Tribute to Springfield\u2019s Favourite Donut Lover The concept behind Homies is as playful as its treats. Named after Homer Simpson\u2019s well-documented love of donuts, the brand first launched in Quebec back in March 2024 and quickly expanded across Montreal, Gatineau, and beyond, eventually making its way to New York City and Dubai. The Gatineau location, which opened last year at 73 Boulevard de la Gappe, became known for hour-long lineups and a menu that pushed the donut well past its usual boundaries. That same energy has followed the brand to Ottawa, where the new Herongate location keeps the bold pink-and-blue aesthetic and neon lighting that\u2019s become a signature of the Homies brand, along with arcade cabinets for anyone waiting in line to pass the time.\n<\/p>\n

More Than Just a Classic Glazed The signature donut here is a colourful, sprinkle-covered nod to the one Homer himself is so often seen enjoying, but the menu doesn\u2019t stop there. Flavours range from a creme brulee donut finished with a crackly burnt-sugar top to savoury options like pesto pistachio and cheddar jalape\u00f1o with ranch, plus the brand\u2019s now-famous \u201cbeignewich,\u201d a donut reimagined as a sandwich. Cinnamon buns round out the lineup, with flavours like caramel pecan and raspberry pistachio joining the classic.<\/p>\n

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Worth the Wait? Given the lines that formed at the Gatineau location, Ottawa donut lovers should probably expect a wait at the new Herongate spot too, at least in these early days. But if the response across Quebec and now Toronto is any indication, it\u2019s shaping up to be one of the city\u2019s most talked-about new openings this summer.\n<\/p>\n

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