Archway earns strong praise for inventive vegan cuisine, attentive service, and a warm, bright atmosphere that invites sharing and lingering. Reviews highlight dishes that feel artistic and well balanced, with standout charms like maitake, okonomiyaki, crudo melon, and a celebrated table d'hote that many call exceptional. The menu is noted for thoughtful flavor pairings, generous portions, and robust gluten-free options, making it accessible for vegetarians, vegans, and diners with dietary needs. The service is repeatedly described as friendly, professional, and genuinely caring, with guests often mentioning the welcoming staff and smooth coordination between kitchen and dining room. Some critiques mention occasional slower pacing, especially with drinks or during busy times, and a few nights with longer than expected durations or seating issues, such as a back corner table or an outdoor terrace where a sewer odor affected the ambience. The overall sentiment positions Archway as a standout vegan dining destination in the city, delivering delicious, creative dishes and memorable experiences that invite repeat visits.
Love their brunch menu! Have been a returning customer for many years now. Everything is delicious, one of the best vegan spot in Montreal. Perfect for a date or birthday celebration, the decor is really nice too.
Après deux excellents brunchs à l'Archway, j'ai eu l'occasion d'y faire mon premier souper dans le cadre de Montréal à Table. Le menu dégustation en quatre services, offrant deux choix par plat, nous a permis de goûter à l'intégralité des propositions. Tous les plats étaient fantastiques, avec un coup de coeur pour le Maitake & l'Okonomiyaki. L'accord mets & vins était également très réussi! Nous avons pu partager les deux options de vin à chaque service (sauf le dessert), dégustant ainsi six vins différents. Je recommande vivement cette adresse !
We visited from out of town & tried both the brunch & the experience menu. The food was delicious for brunch, however the server brought us the wrong dish. We figured maybe we weren't super clear with our English when we ordered & were still happy with the dish she brought. The discovery menu was a great experience. We paired it with wine & were quite happy with the entire meal. The only misstep was the lack of acknowledgment that we were celebrating a birthday, which was noted on the reservation. We would definitely still recommend this restaurant & try it again if we visit Montreal, but the details matter.
Excellent resto végane, malheureusement le seul de Verdun. Les frites de tofu sont dans mes choix numéro 1, succulentes & gouteuses. Les brunchs sont tout aussi incroyables. Gardez ce resto en vie car il est le seul dans ce quartier!
May 30, 2025
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The brunch & dinner at Archway are both incredible. Each dish is better than the next, the service is impeccable & the atmosphere is really nice. This isn't a vegan restaurant that pretends to serve meat; it's just an authentically good restaurant.
One of (if not my top) favorite restaurants to go to! The menu changes are always delicious, the staff is always warm, welcoming & very friendly! The atmosphere is warm, cozy & inviting + the food presentation is just incredible! I love coming here for dinner, but I LOVE brunch! I always recommend people to come here! Always LOVE the selection of mocktails + cocktails!
I was referred to Archway, & enthusiastically for brunch! I was super excited to try the Benedict. If I'm ever brave enough to eat butter & eggs again, I'm all over eggs benny. So, a GREAT vegan restaurant with a vegan benny? Cool. Except...the coolness of the "no egg" was outweighed by the overpowering sweetness of the jackfruit (sort of unsurprising as jackfruit can be a bit too much,) the chipotle was undetectable & the sauce tasted nothing like hollandaise, not even a near-but-vegan sort of thing. I feel I was upsold on their mimosa--albeit a cocktail version--& all I really wanted was some fresh squeezed oj. But, my bad, I didn't read that their mimosa was not MY mimosa. Interesting, but again so sickly sweet it was overpowering. Next time I'm in town, I'm going for dinner!
We have traveled the world & this is truly some of the best food - vegan or otherwise - that we have experienced anywhere. We ordered from the brunch menu (available until 4pm! Even during the week!) & both the sweet & savory options were superlative, demonstrating nuance without resorting to the "more is more" conceit that too many vegan restaurants substitute for sophistication. Neither prohibitively expensive nor stuffy in atmosphere, this is a destination restaurant & we look forward to planning our return.
Food was delicious & the presentation was beautiful! Even though the restaurant was almost empty when we arrived at opening, we had to sit with the sun in our eyes or at the bar because the other tables were reserved for later, so a reservation is recommended! The server wasn't the warmest, but the food was so good it made up for it. Also, the cost was a bit more than other brunches, but definitely a fair price for the portion & quality of the food. Will definitely be returning!
Jul 19, 2024
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Ça faisait longtemps que j'avais le Archway sur ma bucket list & je n'ai pas été déçue! 🥹 Tellement une bonne idée de faire une option spéciale brunch qui permet de goûter un cocktail, un smoothie & un plat! Nous avons pris le bagel BLT avec un ajout d'oeuf frit & c'était tellement bon! C'était difficile à manger parce qu'il y a carrément 1/2 avocat entier, pas coupé, dans le sandwich mais niveau goût/grosseur du plat, c'est wow! Nous avons aussi pris les gnocchis déjeuner, quelle bonne idée de plat! Délicieux! Nous avions pris un à côté de patates parce que ce n'est pas écrit dans le menu que le bagel en comprend, donc c'était un peu trop pour nous, mais l'employée nous les a mis dans un plat pour emporter & nous a même offert une sauce gratuitement pour les accompagner. Parlant du service, c'était vraiment super. Non seulement on n'a jamais manqué d'eau, mais on a même changé notre pichet pour que celle-ci soit froide, une belle attention. J'ai vraiment hâte d'y retourner & d'essayer leur menu du soir!
We love this place! Can't find a better place for a vegan/gf fancier dinner in MTL. Staff is super friendly & the food is delicious. We especially love their brunch - breakfast sandwich & bagel BLT are wild. Archway is a no-brainer for anyone with food intolerances or vegans/vegetarians.
Bon en général, j ai préféré le sandwich brunch au bagel brunch lequel avait beaucoup trop de guacamole sans saveur. Les prix sont élevés pour la quantité. Bref, ça fait la job mais sans plus.
La terrasse sur la rue Wellington est très sympa mais préparez à payer le prix fort pour bruncher sur la rue la plus cool du monde. $18 pour un bagel BLT correct mais sans plus. Le jus d'orange frais avait plus l'air d'un Tropicana qu'on peut trouver en supermarché. Je m'attendais à un jus d'orange pressé maison pour le prix ($5). Brunch correct mais rien d'exceptionnel.
