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.
Always a great time here! Core memory: 1 week after our son was born & we needed to get out of the house, they sat us in a quiet corner, he slept peacefully & we had the best lunch together.
Lives up to the hype! The food was amazing & the staff very nice. The only problem was the wait time, but is understandable given the popularity of the place.
Nous avons visité le fameux Arthur's Nosh Bar ce lundi midi après en avoir longtemps entendu parlé. 30 min d'attente (oui même un lundi) mais c'était raisonnable considérant aussi que la terrasse était déconseillée étant donné l'abondance de guêpes.
Cuisine: J'ai honnêtement été un peu décue vs mes attentes. Tout d'abord, je m'attendais à une offre de café plus variée qu'uniquement du café filtre... à 5$! Au niveau du repas, nous étions 3 & avons pris les photos ci-bas. Mon coup de coeur va au Latke & aux Syrniki (plat commandé en à côté, qui mériteraient peut être elles aussi quelques fruits). Pour le reste, le pain était selon moi sec, je mettrais quelque chose le beurrer ou autre. Le gravlax est bien, mais rien d'exceptionnel, les oeufs bien baveux. Au final, c'est bon, mais rien de wow pour moi étant donné aussi une facture de 40$ plus taxes (chaque) pour un café filtre & un déjeuner. Les assiettes sont toutefois visuellement très belles & alléchantes.
Services: Je suis encore toujours surprise de ne pas être capable de me faire comprendre en français à Montréal... Difficile de remplacer du saumon cru d'une assiette alors qu'il s'agit tout de même d'une restriction assez fréquente chez les femmes ou autre... on propose 2-3 concombres de plus (vs du saumon...) Mais service assez rapide.
Great place for brunch. Loved the Syrinki pancakes! Never tasted pancakes like this before. Another highlight for me was the Latkes which were served with house apple sauce, horseradish & sour cream… soo delicious! Service was slow & has room for improvement. Also, the servers were a bit rude imo.
However, I will definitely return to Arthurs upon my next visit to Montreal. Just for the pancakes!
The restaurant has a nice, elegant atmosphere, but the seating is quite close together, which can feel a bit cramped. Our dishes also took longer than expected - we ordered around 3:30pm, but the food only arrived close to 4:00pm, leaving us waiting about 30 minutes. Since the restaurant closes at 4:00, we ended up eating quite quickly in a nearly empty dining room, which felt a little rushed. The food itself was tasty, but service speed & timing could definitely be improved.
Always drop in when we're on Montreal. The food & service are always amazing. Its always a must go when in Montreal. There always busy so show up a little early, wait is usually about 20mins.
Nous avons adoré bruncher dans cet endroit. Malheureusement il y avait beaucoup d'attente, mais nous avons trouvé que ça en valait la peine. C'est vrai que les prix ne sont pas donnés, mais la nourriture est de qualité & servie en bonne quantité. Le cadre est très agréable & il est très appréciable que le personnel vienne nous resservir du café une fois la tasse terminée. La salle est aussi très bruyante, mais bon ce qui est normal vu le monde qu'il y a.
Arthur's Nosh was a good neighborhood breakfast place. The pancakes were unique & really yummy. The Latkes were the best I've ever had. The smoked salmon plate was ok.
I have to say, this brunch of oatmeal in Montreal was the best oatmeal ive ever had. I like the feel of Canada. Montreal has a quaint & good feel !! Arthur's is a must stop for food lovers. Make reservations!!
