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.
Ordered Uber.
Disappointed. $20 breakfast sandwich with processed cheese? Ice cold not even warmed up roll. 2 incredibly small latkes.
Overpriced & underwhelming.
I mean the place is good but the service is tooooo slow, they took 20 min in bringing a sandwich & another 20 min to bring me a single pancake. I'd say I'm 50/50 about this place because having to wait so long for a dish ruins the experience
Incredible breakfast & sandwiches. I had the breakfast sandwich & cottage cheese pancakes & both could qualify as the absolute best of their kind. I couldn't recommend this place enough & that was before I had their incredible chicken schnitzel sandwich which is a MUST EAT.
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.
Not only is this the best breakfast place I've ever had in my life. This is potentially the best restaurant in the world. What a pancake how did you even come up with this recipe…. Signore arturo…. Te salute…. 10/10 coming badk & telling everyone about this place.
Recommended to take afternoon off after a combination of breakfast sandwich & the pancakes…. Ming
Arthur's Nosh Bar is a cozy & vibrant spot offering delicious comfort food with a modern twist. The menu features hearty sandwiches, flavorful breakfast options, & freshly brewed coffee - all made with quality ingredients. The staff is friendly, & the service is quick, making it perfect for both casual meals & relaxed hangouts. With its warm atmosphere & tasty dishes, Arthur's Nosh Bar delivers an unforgettable dining experience.
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.
Oct 3, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
I had the breakfast sandwich at $17 tax included. It was really not worth it.
The single thin slice of meat was a disappointing portion for an expensive small sandwich. However all in all the sandwich came together & was quite nice. Mind you the blueberry pancakes on the other tables looked delicious.
Un peu déçue d'avoir eu à attendre 40 min un lundi un peu avant midi & finalement atterrir au comptoir, Mais comme j'habite pas proche je m'y suis résignée.
Assis au comptoir je ne recommande pas si le resto est plein car on se fait bousculé constamment.
Le sandwich était ok sans plus.... j'avais commandé une frite & pour 9$ j'ai eu un fond de bouts de frites....un peu décevant je n'ai pas pris de photo d'ailleurs. Le drink était très bon.
J'aimerais y retourner pour goûter les pancakes qui ont l'air wow.
I have been to Arthur's twice now on visits to Montreal & both times were amazing! Our most recent visit, just a couple of days ago, was truly outstanding. We went on a weekday, so although business was still steady it wasn't packed & we were able to be seated right away. Service was friendly & attentive. We got the latke smorgasbord, the breakfast sandwich, fries & shared the pancakes for dessert. It was all top notch. My husband said the breakfast sandwich was one of the best (if not the best) he's ever had, & we both agreed the pancakes were THE best we've both ever had. We loved the vibe & can't wait to come back!
Jul 24, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
DELISH 10/10. came on a weekday ~12 & it was busy (30min wait) so we just got takeout since we were in a bit of a rush.
ordered syrniki (cottage cheese pancakes) aka best pancakes of my LIFE, the bagel + lox (so good so fresh) & the mcarthur- the chicken sandwich also delish. loved everything & would love to return here if i'm back in montreal
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.
So we went there for the Pancakes & waited almost 40 minutes to get them. Also ordered the breakfast sandwich, it was ok. Had the beef bacon $7.00, it was terrible. also the ventilation isnt very good, upon arriving home both of us smelled like GREASE! Over all the Pancaked were a 10 on 10. I would order those to Go next time to avoid the wait & smell of Grease on your clothes.
I had an absolutely wonderful experience!
The breakfast sandwich & Syrniki were absolutely amazing - a true explosion of flavors!
The staff was incredibly professional & friendly.
If you prefer non-filtered coffee, you are allowed to grab it from the coffee shop across the street.
We went in the middle of the week in the morning- there was no wait- which was great :)
I had forgotten how great this place is, & it felt so nice to be back!
PS: I tried their butter cookie for the first time - LOVE!!
