The Archibald microbrewery is delicious panini platters, whisky BBQ chicken wings and hearty breakfasts. It’s also “hunter’s platters” that will satisfy even the most voracious appetites. But above all, Archibald is some ten artisanal brews that are out of this world: La Matante, La Joufflue, La Brise du lac, La Ciboire, La Choute, La Tite’Kriss, La Weiss and more! It’s a date!
Reviewers describe Archibald as a reliable go to spot at the Montreal airport for both breakfast and light meals, with many noting fast, friendly service and a warm chalet like atmosphere. The food is generally solid and often praised for flavor and generous portions, with standout items including smoked meat sandwich, poutine, burgers, and a salmon salad, and onsite beer from the brewery. Several say the prices are high but understandable for airport dining, and portions can be uneven with some dishes feeling light or the fries cold. Service is frequently described as attentive, efficient, and cheerful, though a few experiences report slow or less courteous service and one reviewer noted issues with getting a table or timing before boarding. Reviewers also appreciate the openness for dietary needs with gluten free options and careful handling to avoid allergens. Overall Archibald is seen as one of the better airport dining options in Montreal, a reliable stop before a flight, with a lively atmosphere and consistently good drinks.
A little let down. Had a layover in Montreal & of course I am going to eat a Montreal smoked meat sandwich. Would have been better off eating one on the plane or at any Costco... Poutine & beer were good.
Staffs amazing here. Best airport bar ive ever been to. Service was incredible & so was the beer. Some lady whined that her smoked meat sandwhich mustard was too spicy & they gave her another without mustard. No fuss. Incredible because this lady was in the wrong!
I'm not a big fan of the pizza here as I don't really enjoy the dough, though it's still okay 🙂. The burger is fairly standard but definitely better than the pizza. That said, this place has been my regular travel stop from the very beginning, & I always come back. Pairing it with poutine & a beer never disappoints 🍻.
Stopped by to get a bite to eat (& a drink). I ended up having the Smoked Meat sandwich & my wife had a Shepherd's Pie (with shredded roast beef ... nice bonus touch).
The waiter, Mike R., provided excellent service, proposed an excellent choice of beer.
So if you plan ahead stop by, relax & enjoy a meal & drink.
Perfect pre-flight stop!
Grabbed a bite at Archibald before my flight & was seriously impressed. I was there with my wife & kids. The smoked meat sandwich & poutine were amazing, & the local beer was a nice bonus. My server, Elsaco, was awesome - they explained their name is a combo of two people, & you could tell they made a great team. One was more serious, the other more funny - perfect balance! Super friendly service without feeling rushed. Definitely coming back next time I'm at YUL.
Jul 3, 2025
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I had the prosciutto pizza & a lager beer for dinner & unfortunately the meal was not great. The pizza was too salty, with too much cheese & prosciutto & the beer was overpriced at $14 dollars for 20oz pint. The service was great & attentive but sadly the meal was a bit disappointing. Overall my meal was over ~$50 including tip for myself.
Situated conveniently in the airport. Food quality was typical bar food. Pricey for small portions. Super busy, long line up. Wide assortment of food & beer for all ages & interest. Enjoyed the visit. Staff looked overworked & short handed, but still got the job done all things considered. Was here for a stopover.
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Breakfast poutine is delicious at okay price for airport But the archibald burger has no taste to it, fade patty & condiments, at an exhorbiting price for flat beer , it feel they went dry in 58$ for 1 pint & burger ouch
This was quite possibly the saddest smoked meat sandwich I've ever had in Montreal. The bread was supermarket mass-produced light rye. The meat was actually sliced pastrami, also from the supermarket. The coleslaw? Bagged coleslaw mix from the supermarket. The fries? Frozen McCain fries from the supermarket. I will try to say something nice. The fries weren't greasy, & the beer was excellent. We ordered a glass of the bock. My kid's fish & chips was also lacklustre. But the poutine looked & tasted pretty good. Just don't get the Montreal smoked meat here ever.
Worst smoked sandwich I've ever had. But the bartender was funny & the beer is amazing & honestly eating in airports sucks enough as it is so I'll keep coming here every time & just get poutine next time cuz it looked really good from the person next to me.
