Holey Confections Orleans — Restaurant in Ottawa

I’ve always loved donuts and beignets, and Holey Confections Orleans hits the perfect sweet spot between the two. Their donuts are more like beignets—super fluffy, light, and not oily at all. If you’re a fan of Mr. Puffs, imagine a fluffier, cleaner version with even better texture. Compared to Lokma, these are way less greasy and way more satisfying.

The outside has a nice flaky crunch, and the inside is unbelievably soft and airy. I used to think Suzy Q and Maverick Donuts were the best in Ottawa, but Holey Confections has officially raised the bar.

Each donut is $5.80, which might sound a bit pricey at first, but they’re almost twice as thick as a Suzy Q donut, and much more generous with icing and toppings. The flavours are just as fun and creative, but the quality and portion feel like a serious upgrade.

The shop itself is super clean and welcoming, and the gentleman at the counter is incredibly friendly and helpful. Orleans is really lucky to have a local spot offering this kind of quality.

Highly recommend checking them out—you won’t be...

Amazing donuts! Holey Confections has two types of donuts: croissant donuts (sooo good) and yeast donuts (so light and fluffy). The croissant donuts have a deliciously crunchy outside with the soft interior of a croissant. I got Caramel, Apple Pie, S’mores, and Pumpkin Spice croissant donuts. The apple was my favourite, with a delicious apple pie filling! I also loved the pumpkin spice with its pumpkin filling and caramel topping. All the caramel here is top notch, some great quality stuff; anything you get with some of the caramel on it will be delicious!

The yeast donuts (which happen to be vegan) are the best donuts in the city (according to my sister). They’re so light and fluffy, and have delicious toppings and fillings. The Cherry Cheesecake one was my favourite of the yeast donuts, with a delicious...

Awesome decadent delights, as expected. They are way too large and unbitable. Two of us shared 6 items. Neither of us were able to take a full height bite. We resorted to cutting them into smaller pieces or nibbling them at awkward angles that resulted in toppings falling off. A bit too pricey. It would seem that reducing the size to be bite-friendly, would also reduce production cost, and perhaps make it possible lower the per unit retail price. I realize there could be other realities in the retail doughnut trade that don't make price reduction as simple a reducing unit size. As periodic decadent treat, I would prefer an easily bitable product regardless...