Arthurs Nosh Bar serves a refined menu rooted in traditional Jewish culinary staples reimagined for a contemporary palate. The kitchen focuses on precision, producing house-cured gravlax, perfectly balanced potato latkes, and substantial sandwiches built on dense, freshly baked challah. Seasonal vegetable-forward salads provide crisp, vibrant textures that contrast against the richness of their signature smoked meat platters. The atmosphere is defined by an understated aesthetic that emphasizes functionality, featuring minimalist tables and high-contrast finishes. Ingredients are sourced to maintain consistency in complex dishes like schnitzel or matzo ball soup, ensuring every plate adheres to established standards. Patrons experience a direct, no-nonsense approach to classic comfort food that prioritizes the integrity of each component. This establishment operates with a focused intensity, delivering high-quality, recognizable dishes served with efficiency and meticulous culinary attention.
Arthurs Nosh Bar is widely celebrated as one of the premier brunch destinations in Montreal, particularly renowned for its exceptional cottage cheese pancakes, the Latke Smorgasbord, and the McArthur sandwich. Visitors consistently praise the vibrant, nostalgic atmosphere and the high quality of the fresh, flavorful dishes. While many diners highlight the warm and accommodating service provided by the staff, experiences regarding wait times and pacing can be inconsistent due to the restaurant's immense popularity and its no-reservation policy. Although some guests find the environment noisy, the prices on the higher side, or the coffee selection limited, the majority of patrons find the culinary experience to be memorable and well worth the visit.
We went here twice on our trip because the food was so fantastic. The strawberry syrniki (cottage cheese pancakes) were the star of the show. We have never tasted better pancakes. The eggs & salami was also delicious - fluffy eggs, really good challah but the latkes were average. The McArthur sandwich was juicy & really tasty. The roast beef sandwich was very well balanced. We had a couple of drinks, one that stood out was the Bonbon Bleuet (blueberry jam sour). The staff were extremely friendly & also entertained our toddler when they saw him getting fussy.
Probably the best pancakes in town. & the best challah of course. Their breakfast sandwich is super filling the eggs are moist & the bread is fresh & fluffy.
Their avo toast is average. Their drinks can also be improved.
The service has gotten betters through out the years.
Be prepared for 40+ mins waiting time.
Really overrated place! We had to wait a long time for a seat, & it took 45 minutes to get our food! The dishes are just simple, ordinary brunch plates. We paid $60 for the food seen in the attached pictures-an egg sandwich & a strawberry pancake.
Jun 13, 2026
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I had been hearing great things about Arthur's Nosh Bar for a long time, so I was excited to finally give it a try. The interior was one of the highlights for me-the décor is very close to my personal style, with a warm, charming bistro atmosphere that immediately made me feel at home.
We arrived on a Saturday morning around 9:30 a.m. & were the first people on the waiting list, but it still took about 25 minutes to get seated. We placed our order pretty quickly, but the food took another 20-25 minutes to arrive.
Since the kitchen is open, the noise from dishes being collected & stacked carried into the dining area. It wasn't a dealbreaker, but it did make the space feel a bit louder than expected. Our table was also right beside a narrow walkway, so people were constantly brushing past us, which wasn't the most comfortable seating location.
That said, the food was excellent. The French toast was delicious, & the portion size was perfect for one person. I'm particularly sensitive to the smell of eggs, & I was pleasantly surprised that the eggs were fresh & had no unpleasant odor at all.
Unfortunately, their espresso machine was out of service that day, so the coffee wasn't quite what I had hoped for.
Overall, I really enjoyed my visit. The food quality & beautiful atmosphere outweighed the minor inconveniences, & I would definitely come back-next time, I'd just ask for a different table. 😊☕🥞🍳
*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!
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!
Arthur's Nosh Bar is a really good brunch spot in Montreal. What we like most is the cottage cheese pancakes & the fried eggs, everything is super flavorful & well done.
They don't have an espresso machine, but that doesn't bother us since we actually prefer filter coffee.
Overall, it's an excellent spot for breakfast or brunch in the city. Just keep in mind they don't take reservations, so you usually have to wait a bit, especially on weekends.
The cafe vibe is great. The decoration is beautiful.
We ordered The hot chocolate, tense & tastes good.
For the food. We ordered the cottage cheese pancake. First bite, heavenly delicious. Little crispy outside, soft inside. Love it. The egg & salami also amazing.
The mc arthur sandwich (fried chicken sandwich) is ok, personally not that special, a lil bit dry.
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.
