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.
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.
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 challah bread is sensational & 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 Arthur's really is that girl!
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 good, but nothing extraordinary. The food truly is the highlight!
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I know, I know. I know that everybody knows... but I have to say it.
Those pancakes??!!!
They weren't just pancakes. They were PANKAKES.
Like, sent-from-the-heavens, kissed-by-angels, fluffy little miracles stacked on a plate.
I've eaten pancakes. I've lived pancakes. But these?
These were the Beyoncé of breakfast. The Serena Williams of syrup-soaked goodness.
The kind that make you question every pancake you've ever met before.
I took one bite & my soul did a backflip.
I almost called my mom to apologize for every pancake she ever made me.
I considered writing a thank-you letter to the chef, the flour, the eggs, & even the spatula.
So yeah.
Best. Pancakes. Of. My. Entire. Life.
& I'm not exaggerating. (Okay maybe a little. But only because they deserve it.
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.
Visited on a busy Saturday at 11 AM & was quoted a 1.5-hour wait ,got the call back in just under an hour. Worth it? Absolutely.
The Grand Slam is a bold, satisfying plate: crispy Nashville fried chicken that's perfectly spiced, a fiery house sauce that brings serious heat, & maple syrup that balances everything with a sweet finish. The syrniki were fluffy & light, the runny eggs added richness, & the beef bacon brought that salty crunch to tie it all together. Every bite was layered & indulgent.
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).
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.
We tried Arthur Nosh Bar 2 months ago & it was amazing, we sat at the terrasse & ordered these.. (See pics below) .. all the food are very tasty!! Esp the soft scrambled egg yum! Super umami!! With the Salami & Challah Roll!! Best combo!! . Cottage cheese pancakes really good as well, I just find it a bit overpriced? But really good for sharing!!
Will come back!! 🙂🙂🙂
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I've been to this place many times over the years. The food has always been great, never disappoints. Today we went for the first time as a family. We brought our 6 month old + our dog & sat in the patio. The entire staff was so sweet to us! From offering water for our dog to making extra cooked scrambled eggs for our baby… was a lovely experience!
This is one of the best breakfast/brunch spots I've been. The breakfast sandwich was delicious, especially with the scrambled eggs & challah roll it comes with. The Syrniki was also incredible. They were super fluffy & paired so well with the maple syrup.
We came here on a Sunday morning. We had to wait an hour for a table, but the hostess let us know. The best thing we had was the pancakes. If you are torn between pancakes & anything else, go with the pancakes. Delicious & filling. The deluxe hot chocolate is of the best we have ever tried. Definitely worth ordering. The service was excellent considering how busy it was. The McArthur chicken sandwich is ok. It hits the spot but you aren't going here for this. The fries with vinegar are mostly potato trimmings, not so much actually French fries. You know when you have fries & there little pieces at the end- it is a bowl of that. The latkes were ok. Again, you are not coming for this. The coffee was not good. Unfortunately my glass had that egg smell/taste that often happens at breakfast places. Even the replacement glass was the same. Because of the size of the place & the constant opening of the door, it was freezing & we had to keep our coats on to eat. Definitely worth coming & waiting an hour for the pancakes & hot chocolate.
I discovered the best chicken sandwich (McArthur) here! If you have a sweet tooth, their pancakes are a must-try, & they even offer kid-sized portions. Eggplant lovers shouldn't miss their Shakshuka. Highly recommend this spot for brunch. The only downside is the wait time, so be prepared.
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Very nice, comfy spot to grab a bite & enjoy breakfast with friends. The eggs & salami plate was quite tasty, including a most delicious potato latke. Breakfast sandwich was very good as well. Great service, too.
The first time I ate at Arthurs Nosh Bar & ordered the Moroccan Toast - it was absolutely delicious: the crispy chickpeas, the amazing eggplant, the perfect poached eggs, the tahini, & all the other ingredients - a mouthwatering & truly superb culinary experience. The second time - a little underwhelming although a chef can have an off day. Today, I was hoping for that first time tasty sensation & while our food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering (we were quite surprised), sadly, the Moroccan Toast of yesteryear - well, disappointing - no crunchy spiced chickpeas. In fact, the entire dish was bland - maybe the cilantro was missing. I am certain that this was just due to the fact that the restaurant was very busy & perhaps ingredients ran out. I think it's time to try something else.
An absolute gem of a place to enjoy your brunch!! The food is delicious, I tried the Latke Smorgasbord & the famous Syrniki. The smorgasbord was a perfect blend of Jewish cuisine with eggs, salmon & the challah bread! Loved the famous syrniki pancake for its fluffy & flavourful texture. I'll be revisiting for sure!
When I was planning my Montreal trip, Arthur's had to be on the itinerary, no question. Fortunately, we were among the first guests to line up & were seated promptly. The vibe was nice & the staff were quite friendly. Now, the food. Damn it, everything was delicious. My girlfriend devoured those pancakes, the syrniki. They tasted divine. I had the latke smorgasbord & it had the perfect ratio of latke, smoked salmon, challah, eggs, & salad. 10/10 dish. We also ordered the beef bacon & the grilled salami, DELICIOUS! They were also very kind, they accidentally gave us two pickles when we asked for 1 & didn't charge us for the additional one. Very thoughtful. Food did take a bit of time to come out, but it's understandable since it was a full house. I urge everyone reading this to go to Arthur's, nothing else compares.
