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.
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.
I had been wanting to try Arthur for a while & it did not disappoint. The pancakes are amazing. Big, thick & generously covered in maple syrup. The buttered challah with honey was also delicious. The restaurant is quite small & packed. Food was 10/10, I'm giving 4/5 for a few reasons: No reservation, long wait on the weekend, different menus during the week vs weekend & the price of the latkes… 10$ for 2 is too much.
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Best breakfast in MTL no doubt. Their smoke salmon bagel has to be my favourite of the city. Their cottage cheese pancakes are such a nice surprise. I love everything about this place but it is a little cramped
Wow ! j'ai découvert ce restaurant à la sortie de mon RDV chez le médecin, rue Saint Ambroise.
C'est comme si j'avais découvert un autre Montréal.
Mercredi midi... & c'est plein! Dans St-Henri... Un restaurant de quartier, hors des sentiers battus.
J'avais sélectionné un bagel saumon fumé & j'ai fait suivre d'une demie portion de pancakes.. Délicieux ces pancakes ! Ça rempli la panse !
J'ai adoré l'expérience.
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.
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!!
A good old fashioned Jewish deli with the traditional offerings as well as some Arthur's-only creations. I had the Syrniki (cottage cheese pancakes) & the gravlax while my partner had the matzah ball soup. All were delicious. If you want a good cup of coffee go across the street.
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Fabulous nosh indeed. I'm not typically a'pancake' person, but the'cottage cheese pancakes' were out of this world. Light & very fluffy! Arrive after 11:00 am if you're wanting to choose from the sandwich menu & craving their matzah ball soup.
As a local event planner in Montreal, finding unique venues that offer a seamless blend of exceptional food, attentive staff, & a great atmosphere can be a challenge. We recently had the pleasure of organizing an intimate 40-person event for a client, & I'm still raving about the experience! The entire team was warm, professional, & a joy to work with. The food was outstanding, & the venue's ambiance-especially in a dimly lit setting-created the perfect mood for an elegant dinner party. In short, I highly recommend this venue for any special occasion!
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!
