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.
Pour notre premier restaurant à Montréal, ce restaurant était super pour un déjeuner avec les plats & les pancakes au cottage cheese qui sont excellents ! juste lors du règlement ça serait top que la serveuse ne soit pas devant nous pour le règlement & validation du pourcentage du pourboire.
Mar 21, 2026
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Today was our third time taking out from Arthur's, & while the food is excellent, the disposition of the employees is off-putting. On the visits when I have gone in to grab the food I've said'Hi, I'm picking up please for __' & the man working the counter will say'How are YOU?' in a way that implies that I should have asked him how he was doing first. This has happened twice to me, & he won't make a move to hand the bag over until I answer. My husband also said the energy from the lady handing him out food was strange the one time he went in. I like the food, but I don't need the hassle or anybody's attitude, I don't care how viral your restaurant is.
Fantastic brunch spot!! The Latke Smorgasbord is a great option to have a little bit of everything. The standout however are the pancakes….i believe they are made with cottage cheese. They were unlike any other pancakes I have had before. Soft, fluffy & slight savoury, a perfect combo with the maple syrup.
Mar 11, 2026
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Arthurs Nosh Bar is hands-down some of the best food in Montreal. From the moment you walk in, you're completely captivated by the energy of the place. Everything feels effortless, welcoming, & a little bit magical - the kind of atmosphere that makes you instantly feel excited to be there.
The staff were incredibly kind & attentive, which only made the experience better. But more than anything, the food was truly top-tier. The pancakes were next level, & every single detail on our plates felt thoughtful & perfectly done.
My husband ordered the Grand Slam & he's still talking about the fried chicken.
Arthurs is the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. Easily some of the best food in the city.
& we of course bought their cookbook as a souvenir.
Je ne suis pas satisfaite du service que j'ai reçu lors de ma visite au restaurant. Tout en étant consciente du nombre élevé de clients & des places limitées dans le restaurant, je considère qu'il reste possible d'expliquer une situation aux clients de manière courtoise & respectueuse, sans toutefois adopter un ton désagréable.
Mar 10, 2026
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The food is incredible. The service is amazing. Honestly I love it there. Feels homey & really warm. Yes the place is small but that's what makes it special. I would go back again & again. Pancakes are just wow! I still dream about them.
I was with someone, who recently sent a review explaining what happened, & I want to clarify the situation because your response changed the facts.
We arrived as three out of the four people in our group. The fourth person arrived about 5 to 10 minutes later at most. However, we were refused a table because all four people were not present yet. Because of this rule, we lost our table & it was given to someone else, even though we could have easily ordered as three people while the fourth person ordered later upon arrival.
Instead, we were told we would now have to wait 45 minutes for another table, even though we had arrived before the people who ended up getting our table.
At that point, we decided it would be better to go find another restaurant. Since it was about -10°C outside, we briefly stood in the entrance just to look on our phones & decide where to go next. The waitress then came over & told us we were'loitering' & that we had to leave, even though there was no one waiting there & most people were either already inside or being told they would have to wait 45-50 minutes.
Following that person review, your reply claimed that only two of the four of us had arrived & that we had been waiting 30 minutes for the next « 2 » others to arrive. Instead of apologizing, you changed the facts of what actually happened & lie.
Because of this experience, I cannot recommend this place at all. The service was poor, the atmosphere was unpleasant, & it certainly did not feel like the customer mattered here.
Je n'ai jamais vu un service comme celui-ci. Nous sommes entrées dans le restaurant & nous étions trois, mais une amie nous manquait puisqu'elle était prise dans le trafic. On nous a dit qu'il fallait être au complet pour pouvoir s'asseoir. Je n'ai jamais vu cela dans un restaurant.
La serveuse avait un air très bête. Notre amie est arrivée moins de 10 minutes plus tard, mais entre-temps l'attente était rendue à 50 minutes. On nous a alors demandé de sortir du restaurant si on voulait attendre & de rester dehors pour des raisons de sécurité. La façon dont la serveuse nous l'a dit était vraiment désagréable. Je n'ai jamais vu ça de ma vie.
J'ai moi-même été serveuse pendant plus de deux ans & je travaille dans la restauration depuis plus de 5 ans. Jamais au grand jamais je n'aurais parlé de cette façon à des clients.
Je suis complètement déçue de la manière dont nous avons été reçues. Quand nous avons reçu un appel pour nous dire qu'une table était finalement disponible, nous avons préféré ne pas répondre, car nous ne voulons pas encourager ce type de restaurant. Je n'irais jamais manger dans un endroit où le service est déjà désagréable avant même d'avoir commencé à manger.
Nous y sommes allé un samedi matin à l'ouverture & il y avait déjà la queue. Par contre ça vaut définitivement l'attente. Je rêve encore des pancakes 😊 tout était excellent!
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Visite un vendredi vers 10h. 20min d attente. Proposition de prendre le numero de téléphone & de texter quand la table est prete, pratique. Menu variés & pas dispendieux. Serveuse peut aimable & plutot expeditive. Nourriture excellente. Les pancakes mérites leurs réputations.
I've been going to Arthur's for years & it's one of those places that always delivers. The food is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is welcoming, & you can really feel the heart behind the place. I've also known the owner for decades, & she is truly one of the hardest-working & most genuine people I know. She pours so much into her restaurant & it shows in every detail. Beyond that, she's incredibly supportive of the people around her, always lifting up her peers & helping anyone she can. Places like this are special. Great food, great people, & a real sense of community. Highly recommend. 👌
