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.
Great brunch spot! It can get quite busy, there was a line outside even before it opened. Food is delicious, so many options I wanted to try! I got the pancakes as they are known for, & they were amazing. My friend got the shakshouka & that was also delicious! Would definitely come back to try some of the other options.
Been trying to go back there for years now. The wait line is over an hour every time & I just don't have that patience for brunch.
It's easy if you live near by; you can swing by early, put your name on the list, & go back home until they call you. But if you don't live close, the experience sucks. I can't spend one hour at the bookshop near by lol.
They ought to have a system where you can digitally add your name to the list & time your departure accordingly. I visited a popular restaurant in Toronto with this system & it was great. Food for thought.
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Living out of the province, Arthurs is always a must go every time I visit Montreal. Today, on a busy Sunday, the staff were incredible, especially Arietti, the host. Arietti (spelling?) was personable & humorous, & they created a welcoming atmosphere for me & my family. Arietti answered all my questions about seating an 8 month old baby in the restaurant, & was able to provide us with multiple resolutions when a problem arose with our seating time. Arietti even checked in on us when we sat down to make sure we were all okay later. An absolute angel. I was so happy I got to have my favourite syrniki again, & I cannot thank Arietti enough for his above & beyond service today. It made my visit to my favourite restaurant 1000 times better. Thank you!
Food is great, but I cannot in good conscience give a positive rating to a place that has such terrible ventilation. The entire place reeks of burning butter, not through improper cooking, but just because the hoods are clearly not pulling enough air. If you're seated near the kitchen & & you'll smell like movie popcorn for days.
Tout était parfait & excellent. J'ai pris le grand slam qui semblait leur plat vedette & je n'ai jamais rien mangé comme ça, c'était vraiment bon. Prennez garde à la sauce piquante, elle a du kick mais excellente. On me l'a recommandé en à côté avec mise en garde - merci pour cette expérience culinaire - big like 👍
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Went to Arthur's for brunch & it was totally worth it! We were told the wait time would be about 50 minutes, but we got a text within 20 minutes that our table was ready, such a great surprise.
The service was amazing. Our server Nina was super friendly & quick, making the whole experience even better. Jessie was also fantastic with his dish recommendations, everything he suggested was a hit.
& the pancakes… hands down the best 🤩
Highly recommend trying Arthur's if you're in Montreal!
I waited a long time at the restaurant before receiving my order & that wasn't the first time. There was no clear information about the delivery time. This kind of situation complicates the work of the delivery
A must try if you are in the area. Food & service were excellent!
Excited to come back & try other menu items.
We also picked up their cook book which is beautiful.
We were a group of 3 & went on a weekday around 12 for brunch. The place was very packed & it felt like we were rushed to order. We got the cottage cheese pancakes that were absolutely fantastic, the Latke Smorgasbord was decent as well. The place is very aesthetic & looks clean.
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
