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.
Overrated. 2 oeufs brouillés froids. Pas de machine à café espresso pour cappucino, latté... On nous a jamais demandé si c'était à notre goût. Bref allez ailleurs pour bruncher.
Great place for brunch. Loved the Syrinki pancakes! Never tasted pancakes like this before. Another highlight for me was the Latkes which were served with house apple sauce, horseradish & sour cream… soo delicious! Service was slow & has room for improvement. Also, the servers were a bit rude imo.
However, I will definitely return to Arthurs upon my next visit to Montreal. Just for the pancakes!
Sep 3, 2025
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Nous avons adoré bruncher dans cet endroit. Malheureusement il y avait beaucoup d'attente, mais nous avons trouvé que ça en valait la peine. C'est vrai que les prix ne sont pas donnés, mais la nourriture est de qualité & servie en bonne quantité. Le cadre est très agréable & il est très appréciable que le personnel vienne nous resservir du café une fois la tasse terminée. La salle est aussi très bruyante, mais bon ce qui est normal vu le monde qu'il y a.
I have to say, this brunch of oatmeal in Montreal was the best oatmeal ive ever had. I like the feel of Canada. Montreal has a quaint & good feel !! Arthur's is a must stop for food lovers. Make reservations!!
Déjeuner ou brunch on ne se trompe jamais, c'est toujours aussi bon, toujours aussi très bien accueilli, merci beaucoup à Alexandra notre serveuse qui nous a bien dirigé à travers le menu!
Arthur's Nosh Bar is a restaurant on Notre-Dame St. W. in St. Henri. Owners Alex Cohen & Raegan Steinberg, a married couple, worked at Joe Beef before opening Arthurs.
The restaurant serves Jewish classics with a twist. I've been wanting to go here since last year for brunch, but I never got the chance.
I decided to try it because I've never been to a Jewish inspired restaurant before, & the ratings seemed good.
I walked in the heat & sun to the middle of a very odd place on a weekday afternoon to get to here. I was surprised it was packed & had a waitlist.
I ordered:
LATKE SMORGASBORD
SOFT SCRAMBLED EGGS, LATKE, SALMON GRAVLAX, ISRAELI SALAD, PRESSED CHALLAH ROLL
I quite liked it, especially the pressed challah roll. It's nice that it's something sweet, served with other savoury items. The latke was good too. Out of the menu items, this one is popular alongside with the pancakes (but I ordered Katie smorgasbord because it seemed more unique to me).
4.5 stars. Great brunch spot. Went on a Thursday morning & it was quite busy. Couldn't imagine the weekend wait. A little insane the MP for the strawberries worked out to $6 over the cost of the pancakes regularly. Service was okay.
Jul 23, 2025
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This place gets brunch. Everything we tried was packed with flavour & personality. The McArthur sandwich? Savoury, messy, & damn satisfying with turkey, egg, & pickles on a sesame bagel. The classic plate with scrambled eggs, challah, latke, & smoked salmon looked fancy & felt comforting.
Waffles with beef bacon , salami & egg hit that sweet-salty-crunchy spot, & the shakshuka was warm, not too spicy, & perfect for scooping with pita. Portions are generous, the vibe is lively, & even if there's a wait-it's worth it.
Love their delicious pancakes & McArthur sandwich! One of the best brunch places in Montreal. Disappointed by service -- the waitress just took my plate of food that I wasn't finished eating without asking while there was still a whole pancake on it. She was caucasian, thin with a hawkish nose. Unprofessional.
Honestly one of the best brunch in Montreal. Different than any other restaurant! I love coming here!! Just one thing, the service is a bit slow so plan around.
Une très belle adresse pour le brunch, notamment pour leurs pancakes, qui sont devenus une vraie signature du lieu. Mais les autres plats, aux inspirations moyen-orientales, valent tout autant le détour. Tout est parfaitement exécuté, nous nous sommes régalés. Le service est impeccable. Attention beaucoup d'attente, nous avons eu une table au bout d'une heure. Mais je recommande sans hésiter !
Jun 4, 2025
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Went to Arthur's because we heard they had great brunch. But they don't accept reservations at this location & the waiting time was 2 hours !! Showed up at 11 & eat at 1 pm.
It's a small place which can't fit many & reception didn't seem to be bothered that people have to wait 2 hours
Super brunch c'est bon & frais ! Les pancakes sont juste WAOUHHHH. Les meilleures que j'ai mangé. Allez y tôt, y a la line ! Attention à l'intérieur cela est bruyant !
I went to Arthur's Nosh Bar with my husband & another couple for brunch, & we loved it! The staff was kind & welcoming, & the food was absolutely delicious. There was a line when we arrived, but it moved fairly quickly. It's definitely worth a visit!
Fantastic brunch. Syrinki pancakes 🥞 are scrumptious, one of the best I ever had. Never tasted pancakes like this before. My entire meal was very delicious. I had the grand slam brunch order. The atmosphere is great. Highly recommend this cafe. This location doesn't accept reservations, walk-ins only but well worth the wait. I will definitely return upon my next visit to Montreal.
New review: I went back to Arthur's of course to get the syrinki pancakes. I ate at the bar. Service was great again. I ordered the avocado toast & side of the pancakes. The avocado toast was delicious. The pancakes are still to die for, chef's kiss 😘. I love Arthur's. Never disappoint. I will be back when I'm in Montréal again.
Arthur's is the best brunch in Montreal without a doubt. They consistently pull off a amazing dishes. You have to get the Syrniki pancakes & their turkey club is one of the best I have ever had. It is a place where you can't order incorrectly & any wait they tell you is often well worth it. It's cozy, quick, & affordable for what you get. Any hype you have heard is 1000% backed by quality & flavour.
I have been countless times & loved it every time.
Un expérience mitigée. Nous sommes arrivés à 6 vers 12h, étant près à attendre pour le brunch, mais 1h20 c'est quand même long... L'hôtesse d'accueil pas très réactive, ni sympathique ne nous a pas dit bonjour & n'a pas souri une seule fois. Après la longue attente pour avoir une table, nous arrivons, & là rebelote! Nous avons attendu 15 longues minutes pour commander, puis au moins 35 min pour être servis, & pas en même temps! Donc plats froids le temps que la dernière personne soit servis, c'est vraiment dommage...
La nourriture était correcte, mais nous nous attendions à mieux! & les portions étaient vraiment ridicules pour le prix! 30$ pour deux oeufs pochés, une mini galette de pomme de terre, du gravlax & deux morceaux de challah SECHE, ça frise l'indécence.
Impossible de comprendre la hype autour de cette adresse, nous sommes vraiment déçus!
