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.
Je voyage beaucoup pour mon travail & fais toujours un stop chez Archibal pour relaxer & prendre une bière. J'adore la bière Archibald j'en achète régulièrement à la maison.
Cette fois-ci ma femme & moi avons commandé chacun un sandwich viande fumée'smoked meet' & malheureusement nous ne l'avons pas aimé. La portion de viande des sandwichs était timide, & elle ressemblait aux portions individuelles congelées qu'on retrouve en épicerie (à faire chauffer dans l'eau chaude). L'assiette était ordinaire pour 25CAD.
Mais la bière était bonne.
Oct 8, 2025
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I had been warned that the smoke meat sandwich was a bit light on the portion side. They were not wrong. It still tasted pretty food but the fries were cold (thankfully, the Waitress got me a brand new, steaming hot mini-bucket of fries).
The problem is that Archibald has become complacent. I've been before both at the airport & in Montréal but the food & portions were better.
Just because you have a kepted-market doesn't mean the food has to be mediocre.
Let me be clear, the service was exceptional. She let me linger as I had a longer than expected wait.
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.
Un vrai restaurant dans l'aéroport! Un sandwich BLT très bon, un burger savoureux, un brownieavec sandwich crème glacée : un délice. Ça fait plaisir. ;-)
Nov 2, 2024
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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.
I don't expect gourmet when I travel but...$24 for a boil in bag (not hand sliced) smoked meat sandwich?!! With a tablespoon of lightly vinegared cabbage to pass as coleslaw... First time I've ever had a smoked meat sandwich where there was more bread than meat. Not good enough! Do better.
C'est la deuxième fois que je mange ici avant de partir en voyage. C'est 100 fois mieux d'avoir un bon déjeuner ici qu'un sandwich trop cher dans les autres kiosques. Super service, ils sont à l'écoute. Café à volonté avec le repas!
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.
May 15, 2024
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The reviews are true, the food & service are superior to any other airport restaurant I've been to. I had the smoked meat sandwich which came with fries, coleslaw & a pickle for good measure! The beers on tap were $13/pint for anyone reading as it's difficult to find pricing. The staff were so kind & attentive but not at all pushy. I said to one of them, I feel at home here & she genuinely replied with a warm smile & thank you. The manager, Paul was also great to chat with & I had a nice conversation with him. I highly recommend this restaurant to other local guides looking for a bite to eat. I wish they were open a little later but this could be due to airport regulations.
I personally found this place a bit overpriced for what they offer but I guess it is the price the travellers pay while sitting at the gate. $24 for Montreal smoked meat sandwiches. $24 for smoked meat poutine. $11 for a small pint. I also found the service quite slow. The food came out fast but I had to wait for a while to get my bill paid. I had time to spare for my next flight but it would have been frustrated otherwise. The atmosphere was good.
Stopped in for breakfast while waiting on a flight, nice place showing some wear & tear, the leather on our banquet was torn. The BLT sandwich was fantastic. Smoothie was good . It's a busy place so bit of a wait.
