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.
I recently went here on my trip to Montreal & it is a must visit place! I had the banana pancakes & their breakfast plate, all of which was outstanding! I also had their Caesar, which had horseradish in it I believe & it was an inspiration to any future Caesar I will make. The atmosphere is cozy & the service is friendly & prompt. Overall, it was great, thank you for having us!
We just had the best breakfast in Montréal, & it definitely lives up to the hype! The atmosphere is vibrant, & the servers are always attentive, ensuring that service remains top-notch without compromising on the quality of the food. We tried the Syrniki cottage cheese pancakes & the Moroccan toast, both of which were hearty & absolutely worth every penny. The coffee was excellent too. Reminded us of one of those vintage cafes that you see on Pinterest. Anyone who visits this place is sure to leave as a fan. Sending lots of love from Ottawa!
An extremely busy restaurant with long lineups but trust me, the wait is so worth it! We started with coffee & cranberry juice iced tea & moved into the best breakfast- Grand slam & Scrambled Eggs ❤️ Each bite was exquisitely delicious & for dessert we had the Nutella babka ❤️ Cannot wait to come back, wait in the lineup & try other items on the menu ☺️
The most amazing pancakes I've ever had. The wild berries were totally with the extra charge. Amazing. Now the breakfast sandwich? Maybe one of the worst things I've ever eaten at breakfast. At first I thought maybe this was the way they did their eggs but looking at other pictures & comparing that to what I got, it's clear that I got barely cooked eggs. Something seemed off when I got the sandwich, but didn't want to say anything if that's the way the eggs on the sandwich usually come. But now seeing others pictures, it was not. It was horrible. But I cant say enough how delicious the pancakes were. To Arthurs Ownership: Regardless of why I didnt say anything, the fact is that barely cooked eggs came out. I wasnt even sure eggs came with the sandwich based on how it looked & had to check the menu again to make sure I wasnt seeing things. I think I didnt say anything because the pancakes were that fantastic. But after seeing the pics of what the sandwich usually looks like, I should have.
Went for breakfast on a Monday. The latke smogasbord featured ONE latke. So... not a latke smogasbord at all. The latke was small, way too thick, & barely crispy. The lox was excellent but there was too little of it. The only generous portion on the plate was the challah, which was good, but there was not much to put on it (see: the small amount of lox, & lack of any cream cheese). The caviar mentioned in the description of the menu item was about 1/4 teaspoon worth. The Israeli salad lacked tomatoes, lemon juice, & olive oil -- 3 out of the 4 classic ingredients a proper Israeli salad should contain. The worst part? They charge almost $5 for a cup of coffee. Regular filtered coffee. You can buy a really nice cappuccino or latte for that price at any coffee house. There are free refills, if your server comes by more than once an hour, unlike ours. I'd heard great things about this place but the obscene price of the coffee & the quality of the food were very, very disappointing. Another item ordered at our table that I would caution future patrons against ordering: the lox bagel, which comes with barely any lox & 0 sides (i.e. all you will get for nearly $20 is a single bagel with a bit of lox inside).
A MUST for breakfast/brunch/lunch when in Montreal. Regardless of which dish you get (they're all amazing), an order of syrniki is always required for the table to share!
Still one of the best breakfast nooks I've ever experienced in my lifetime. The food was exceptional &, more importantly, the staff were so friendly & accommodating. If you plan on visiting Montreal, Arthurs Nosh Bar is a must. Moroccan Toast...'nuff said!
