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.
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 !
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!
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every dish is absolutely delicious! if you had to choose one item - do yourself a favor & order the pancakes (syrniki) best pancakes in all of montreal! Arthur's is my go to place for breakfast especially with friends & family who visit from out of town - now they are all obsessed too :) we keep coming back & the service, ambiance & food is amazing every single time!
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
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.
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Je suis allée déjeuner un lundi matin à 10h15, la terrasse était déjà pleine & 30 minutes après l'intérieur du restaurant était également plein. C'est pour dire à quel point ve restaurant est aimé. Même à pleine capacité, j'ai reçu mon assiette rapidement & c'était délicieux.
Food was great, but not worth 2.5 hours wait! Seriously, if you can plan your fay around this meal, sure go for it. But 2.5 hour wait is really inconvenient.
Knew there would be a bit of a wait & wanted to see more of the city, so ordered take out & ate in a nearby park.
The pancakes & whatever delicious cinnamon bun type thing we had were SO good. Would go back again just to have.
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Exquisite! The food was both asthetic & delicious. The challah bread with honey & sea salt was especially divine. I wish I could have tried one of everything
Arthur's is undeniably charming-trendy decor, warm & welcoming staff, & a great spot nestled in a buzzing neighbourhood.
That said, while I know it's a fan favorite, I found the food a bit hit or miss. The pancakes? Absolutely lived up to the hype-fluffy & delicious. But the bowl & avocado toast didn't quite wow me. Tasty, sure, but not standouts.
With the higher price point & the buzz surrounding it, I think some of the appeal comes from the overall vibe more than the food itself. Still, it's a pleasant place to try if you're curious & don't mind splurging a little.
