Overall, Arthur's Nosh Bar is widely praised for its cottage cheese pancakes and latkes, with many noting the menu blends Jewish soul food with a modern twist. The McArthur sandwich and other brunch staples like shakshouka and the babka are repeatedly described as delicious and satisfying, though several reviews mention high prices relative to portions. Ambience is often highlighted for bright, airy spaces and inviting decor, and reservations are commonly recommended to avoid peak hour waits. Service varies by visit, ranging from warm, attentive teams to slower days during busy periods, with some comments about long waits or limited availability of items and a few unfriendly host experiences. Overall, Arthur's Nosh Bar is regarded as a standout brunch option in Montreal, offering comforting dishes with reliable quality and a lively atmosphere, tempered by occasional price concerns, wait times, and service hiccups.
Unfortunately this was the worse customer service I've experienced. No organization. Took them 40 minutes to take our order, people that came after us got their food & left. Also the portions are a lot smaller than the original restaurant. Don't waste your time here
I loved the fact that you can make a reservation & that there's parking at the mall. However, the food quality isn't the same as at the original location. The pancakes were good, but much smaller than usual. It feels that it doesn't worth the price.
Arthur's sandwich was tasty, but the tons of butter on the bread made it heavier.
Feb 7, 2026
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Ended up at this place accidentally, thinking we were visiting the original. For a mall, the atmosphere was pretty nice. Service was just okay, & we were not offered any fruit for the pancakes. On the plus side, there was no wait for a table & lots of natural light.
Nous avons adoré notre expérience chez Arthur's Nosh Bar !
Nous avons goûté les syrniki (crêpes au fromage cottage, moelleuses, légères & originales) ainsi que le plat Coup de circuit avec un énorme schnitzel de poulet parfaitement pané, accompagné de garnitures variées & savoureuses. Tout était frais & délicieux.
Le service a été excellent, un merci spécial à Arthur (facile de se rappeler de son nom 😁) pour son accueil chaleureux.
It's inside the underground food court so as someone that isn't local it took me a minute to find it but when I did I was greeted & seated promptly. It's not as homey of a vibe as the original location so we're losing points there & it took a while for the waiter to come around again once I was ready to pay. BUT the food omg it's so good!! & in my opinion reasonably priced. The Challah role killed me it was so good then the eggs brought me back to life they were incredible. All in a good spot.
Best pancakes in Montreal. Just as good as the original location with shorter wait times & located centrally downtown. Still encompasses similar atmosphere & vibes of the original location but in a much more modern way. Order the Syrniki original & strawberries, & I prefer the original. I think the strawberry is a bit over powering. Pancakes with the syrup are the perfect balance of salty & sweet. Service was very average & not great. However, the food is well worth it.
I have been to both locations & though I do think the original location has better quality food, the location & PVM is convenient for those who work downtown. I do caution however it is very hard to find if you've never been to the new food court at PVM. I like that this location allows you to make reservations, however if you do not show up there potentially could be a fee charged to you since you need a credit card to hold your reservation. Despite the location, this restaurant was very baby & kid friendly & the hostess sat is in an area where we were able to easily store our double stroller, which was much appreciated. The service was also a big slow but we came during lunch rush so it was understandable. The latke smorgasbord is a must for your first visit as well as the cottage cheese pancakes. My sons who are 2 & 4 are everything!
I am a big fan of Arthur's, I have been many times to the original location. The pancakes aren't as good as the original location. Also, can you get better coffee ?
Our first time at the Cathcart location, it's right below my office so the convenience is nice! We typically visit the original location but didnt feel like waiting 1.5hrs in the cold which is why we appreciated the ability to be able to make a reso at this location! Our female asian server was good, she didnt have time to return to take our drink orders which was unfortunate b/c we had intended to order cocktails (missed opportunity to upsell). Eventually, we were able to order 1 hot coffee, I would skip this drink if possible. Food was consistent & the eager service from 2 support staff to provide us a take out box was noticed! The male server who came to process our payment was the real unsung hero, he took the time to chat with us & let us know that the Cathcart location will be open on Saturdays & they intend to launch a new brunch menu items specific to their location, which was welcome news to us since we live in Griffintown & within walking distance! He was wonderful & made us feel valued & welcome. Were excited to return on a future Saturday to try the new brunch items, thanks!
Dec 27, 2023
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