Overall, Arthurs Nosh Bar is widely praised for comforting, flavorful brunch with standout pancakes and syrniki, cottage cheese pancakes, latkes and gravlax, and many note that the pancakes are a must try and among the best in the city, while the atmosphere is described as cozy and lively even when crowded. Reviewers emphasize the popularity and frequent long waits for a table or for food, with some days requiring hours, though some receive text updates or prefer to order takeout to enjoy in a nearby park. Service is a mixed bag: several accounts of warm, friendly, attentive staff contrast with reports of slow, impersonal, or inconsistent service when the restaurant is busy, and a few isolated hygiene or attentional issues are mentioned. Portions are generally generous, prices sometimes perceived as high but often deemed justified by quality and variety, including latke smorgasbord, gravlax plates, breakfast sandwiches, and the iconic McArthur sandwich. Reservations are not always available at certain locations, so plan ahead for weekends or consider visiting when less busy. Overall, Arthurs Nosh Bar comes across as a standout brunch spot with memorable food and a distinctive vibe, worth the wait for many diners and a frequent favorite for those seeking a Montreal based Jewish deli inspired experience.
Fantastic brunch spot!! The Latke Smorgasbord is a great option to have a little bit of everything. The standout however are the pancakes….i believe they are made with cottage cheese. They were unlike any other pancakes I have had before. Soft, fluffy & slight savoury, a perfect combo with the maple syrup.
A cute little breakfast/brunch spot, with retro decor & standard kosher breakfast selection: latkes, creamy scrambled eggs, gravlax on the rye or bagels, & their signature item, an inch thick fluffy syrniki( cheese pancakes). The items on the menu are somewhat limited (as is their coffee selection), but fresh, if a little plain to my taste. It is the service that needs some attention in my opinion.
If I could give them 6 stars I would! The food was outstanding. Not just 1 dish, everything on the plate was phenomenal. This was the best brunch I've ever had. Service was friendly & atmosphere was great. Highly recommend!
Excellente expérience chez Arthur's Nosh Bar dans le Sud-Ouest de Montréal. La nourriture est tout simplement délicieuse, réconfortante & pleine de saveurs. Les portions sont généreuses, les ingrédients de qualité & chaque plat est préparé avec soin.
L'ambiance est conviviale, décontractée & authentique, exactement ce qu'on aime dans le Sud-Ouest. Le service est sympathique, efficace & attentionné, sans prétention.
C'est une adresse incontournable pour un brunch ou un repas gourmand dans le quartier. Une place où on a envie de revenir encore & encore.
Je recommande fortement Arthur's Nosh Bar à toute personne qui cherche une excellente adresse dans le Sud-Ouest de Montréal.
Great place to go for brunch with friends! There's usually a wait, but it's totally worth it. Their cottage pancakes are amazing & the salmon sandwich is also delicious.
Jan 6, 2026
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Great brunch spot! It can get quite busy, there was a line outside even before it opened. Food is delicious, so many options I wanted to try! I got the pancakes as they are known for, & they were amazing. My friend got the shakshouka & that was also delicious! Would definitely come back to try some of the other options.
Been trying to go back there for years now. The wait line is over an hour every time & I just don't have that patience for brunch.
It's easy if you live near by; you can swing by early, put your name on the list, & go back home until they call you. But if you don't live close, the experience sucks. I can't spend one hour at the bookshop near by lol.
They ought to have a system where you can digitally add your name to the list & time your departure accordingly. I visited a popular restaurant in Toronto with this system & it was great. Food for thought.
Went to Arthur's for brunch & it was totally worth it! We were told the wait time would be about 50 minutes, but we got a text within 20 minutes that our table was ready, such a great surprise.
The service was amazing. Our server Nina was super friendly & quick, making the whole experience even better. Jessie was also fantastic with his dish recommendations, everything he suggested was a hit.
& the pancakes… hands down the best 🤩
Highly recommend trying Arthur's if you're in Montreal!
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We were a group of 3 & went on a weekday around 12 for brunch. The place was very packed & it felt like we were rushed to order. We got the cottage cheese pancakes that were absolutely fantastic, the Latke Smorgasbord was decent as well. The place is very aesthetic & looks clean.
'Overhype' . Service ordinaire , poulet dans le grand slam piquant au point de ne plus apprécier les autres aliments. Crêpes'ok' sans plus . Les oeufs brouillés très très coulants . Salle a manger bondée & bruyante . J'aurais aimé donné plus mais non désolé. Vous voulez une vraie expérience de brunch , allez chez Régine, le jour & la nuit !
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Parfait pour se peter le ventre ! Brunch en lendemain d'arriver au Canada c'était succulent. Service un peu long mais l'attente en vos largement le coup. À FAIRE !!!
The wait is worth it hostest with the most est greated us patiently friendly & keep us up to date with the wait time what an angel . The food delicious & comforting . Also for such a popular brunch spot soooo affordable.
Nous avons visité ce restaurant pour le brunch qui était délicieux ! Nous avons commandé les pancakes Grand Slam & les syrniki, qui étaient tout simplement les meilleurs que j'aie jamais goûtés, surtout avec leur sirop d'érable authentique. Le poulet frit était aussi très savoureux, mais attention à la sauce piquante, elle est forte !
Le service était chaleureux & efficace. Pour avoir une table à 9 h, nous sommes arrivés un peu plus tôt & avons attendu en ligne, mais ça en valait vraiment la peine. Une adresse à ne pas manquer pour un brunch réussi !
My go-to brunch spot in the city. You can NOT go wrong here. From their syrupy pancakes, to their out-of-this-world grenki, perfectly crisp schnitzel sandwich & to-die-for Moroccan eggplant sandwich (my personal favourite), every dish outdoes the last. I will be back again & again & again.
Tip: in the summer, to avoid waiting in line, grab it as takeout & enjoy in the park across the street.
