Arthur's Nosh Bar is a lively, cozy brunch spot where the food often shines, with cottage cheese pancakes (syrniki), latke smorgasbord, gravlax and the standout sandwiches and fried chicken getting frequent praise; the pancakes in particular are described as among the best in Montreal, light, fluffy, and perfectly balanced with syrup. The atmosphere feels welcoming and energetic, though it can be loud and busy, and service is sometimes slow or uneven during peak times. Wait times are common on weekends, but options to text when a table opens and efficient takeout help, and many guests say the experience is worth the wait. Overall, the place delivers comforting Jewish-inspired flavors, thoughtful presentation, and a vibrant vibe that makes returning feel natural, despite the crowds.
Brunch délicieux dans un cadre vraiment agréable & relaxant. Le menu offre un bon choix de plats sucrés & salés, tous bien préparés avec des ingrédients frais. Les portions sont généreuses & la présentation est soignée. Les oeufs étaient parfaitement cuits, les accompagnements bien assaisonnés & le café très bon. Le service est attentionné & rapide, avec un personnel souriant & accueillant. Une excellente adresse pour un brunch réussi entre amis ou en famille.
Ils sont très gentils
La nourriture est pas égale s d'une fois à l'autre
Les prix sont très élevés
Très achalandé & bruyant
En plus leur musique est trop forte ( j'imagine pour essayer de couvrir le bruit des conversations & pour garder leurs employés actifs… )
3 for spacing & long waits
Best Gravlax in St Henri (my readily go to option)
Beat Gravlax is at Ikea (secret & only able here & there as it's long to travel to)
So we eat Gravlax here 99% of the time 😉
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May 21, 2026
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Le repas était bon & les prix restent raisonnables, donc il y a quand même un bon point côté cuisine. En revanche, l'expérience globale n'a pas été très agréable.
L'accueil laisse clairement à désirer : la personne qui m'a reçue n'était pas du tout aimable. Étant seule, j'ai demandé si je pouvais m'installer en terrasse, mais on m'a répondu que les tables extérieures étaient réservées aux personnes venant à deux minimum & qu'il fallait donc que je reste au bar. Pourtant, une personne seule était déjà installée dehors, donc la règle semblait assez incohérente.
L'ambiance est également très bruyante, & le service donne une impression'à la chaîne', assez impersonnelle. Au final, même si la nourriture était correcte, je n'ai pas vraiment apprécié mon expérience dans cet établissement.
The food is excellent at Arthur's but something needs to be sorted out organizationally. It's always a wait to get a table, but that's no problem since they give you an estimated wait time. We got told at 10:30 AM that it was going to be a 45 minute wait & received a text as well stating the same thing, so we came back around 11:15 to linger around the restaurant. There was a huge crowd around the restaurant of other people all'about to have their table ready'. We waited around until 12:30 before leaving & going to another restaurant in the area for lunch. We got seated, ate a whole meal, & paid at another restaurant & still hadn't been notified about our table at Arthur's. At around 2:00PM, almost 4 hours after they told us it'd be 45 minutes, we cancelled our wait for the table after hearing nothing from them. It wasn't always this bad, 🛁 but today was an organizational disaster on Arthur's end & I don't think we will ever go back despite being regular patrons for the last 2 years.
I ordered a bagel with lox & cream cheese to take out. service was great friendly & reasonably quick. To my surprise the bagel was not fresh, in a city that has great bagels in every part of town there is no excuse to serve stale bagels. FYI bagel sandwich was $27.00 with a 15% tip.
May 17, 2026
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*EDIT*
After such a positive experience at Arthur's, I made a point to take my mom in her short visit to the city. Unfortunately, we were mostly disappointed by the experience!
The smorgasboard (which I ordered on my first visit) was still amazing. However, the syrniki (cottage cheese pancakes), although tasty, could really use some fruits to make it less heavy. We asked our waitress about this & she said they only add fruits when they're in season… it's mid-May & a quick walk to Atwater Market or even Super C will show you a wide variety of fruits.
Most importantly, however, was the disappointing customer service.
When we asked the waiter who sat us at our table if they had a washroom, he sarcastically said'obviously, we're a restaurant.' Yes, I know you have a washroom, it was a polite way I found to ask a question in a language that isn't my first. It's not a major issue, but it sets the wrong tone for customer service (as someone who's worked in the industry).
Further, the waitress who took care of our table was always rushing us, & it seemed like she avoided eye contact so she wouldn't see us when we asked for something. I was so confused by this, as I received much better service a couple of months ago, on a Sunday, when the restaurant was packed - on my visit with my mom, it was about half full, so not like the waiters needed to run around.
While we enjoyed the food, I was sad that the service was so poor in comparison to my wonderful past experience.
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*Original Review*
Wow, I'm amazed at how good the food here was! My friend & I shared a smorgasbord (we added avocado, bread, & scrambled eggs to make sure it was filling for both) & were so impressed by how good it was! The scrambled eggs were absolutely divine. Not sure how they managed to make something as simple as scrambled eggs taste as good as it did, but alas!
The space is lovely & well-decorated & the staff were very friendly! The only thing I'll say is that it gets rather crowded, we had to wait a bit over an hour to get a bar seats, so make sure to plan ahead.
As of drinks, we got an iced vanilla latte & a London fog - both were fine, nothing really special. The food truly is the highlight!
On a Sunday morning Very disappointing experience with the hostess. She was rude, dismissive, & seemed to ignore customers waiting in line. I asked several times to be added to the waiting list, but she avoided giving clear answers about the order of the queue or who was ahead of us.
The interaction felt disrespectful & unwelcoming. As someone with a Russian accent, I unfortunately felt singled out or treated differently, which made the experience even more uncomfortable. I hope management addresses customer service & communication issues.
May 11, 2026
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Simply put the best breakfast I've ever had. The salmon was delicious, the eggs done perfectly, crispy latke, & I don't know how they make these pancakes but they're far & away the best I've ever had. Put this place on your list, & go!
Excellent value for the quality. While many upscale restaurants charge significantly more, this place delivers better. The menu is consistently strong-I've sampled half of it over the years & haven't had a single disappointing dish. Yes, it's pricey, but the quality of the food justifies every dollar.
The service was good. The people are so polite. The only bad experience I had is the food . It was not good at all for what I was expecting. I paid 50$ for one slice of French toast, half an avocado & two omelette which was very very disappointing.
