Arthur's Nosh Bar is a lively, cozy brunch spot where the food often shines, with cottage cheese pancakes (syrniki), latke smorgasbord, gravlax and the standout sandwiches and fried chicken getting frequent praise; the pancakes in particular are described as among the best in Montreal, light, fluffy, and perfectly balanced with syrup. The atmosphere feels welcoming and energetic, though it can be loud and busy, and service is sometimes slow or uneven during peak times. Wait times are common on weekends, but options to text when a table opens and efficient takeout help, and many guests say the experience is worth the wait. Overall, the place delivers comforting Jewish-inspired flavors, thoughtful presentation, and a vibrant vibe that makes returning feel natural, despite the crowds.
Me & my dad had a wonderful experience at Arthur's today. I have been before but this was my first time since they renovated the place & it had a wonderful vibe. The staff was amazing. We tried to order some items but they had run out so they gave us a dessert on the house which was very kind. The food was delicious as usual & the wait time was much shorter than previous visits (only 12 minutes). If you haven't been already, I highly recommend it!!
May 2, 2026
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Awful. Overrated. Worst filter coffee of my life. I barely drank it & they charged my 4$! I literally saw people coming in with coffee from across the street from Cafe Campanelli! Also they don't have certain thinks on the menu in the week which was disappointing. What I ordered wasn't anything special. The latkas were good. The best thing were the pancakes but there were only 2 & it's 18$...ridiculous. Never going back.
J'ai commandé des pancakes normaux mais la serveuse s'est trompée & m'a mis des pancakes à la banane (bien sûr avec le prix aussi 😅)
Ça va qu'ils étaient très bons & copieux mais -1* tout de même.
Service rapide.
Endroit agréable.
fave brunch in Montreal
service is always phenomenal
the food is CHEF's KISS
latke smorgasboard is always a winner
the pancakes are rich but a must get!
We were very unlucky to meet the tall guy with black hairs & black beard at the cash at the entrance. He's been very unpleasant, telling us'you can take a sit but you are going to wait from 20 to 45 mins to get the food you want'. There's nothing bad with that sentence, but the tones & the non-verbal language were very unpleasant. Maybe they are so full of clients that they don't need +2 more.
Good for everyone
The cafe vibe is great. The decoration is beautiful.
We ordered The hot chocolate, tense & tastes good.
For the food. We ordered the cottage cheese pancake. First bite, heavenly delicious. Little crispy outside, soft inside. Love it. The egg & salami also amazing.
The mc arthur sandwich (fried chicken sandwich) is ok, personally not that special, a lil bit dry.
Probably the best pancake I've ever had 😋 Jesse suggested it to us & im glad he did.
Great brunch overall, the team was so welcoming & smiling. Loved starting my day there hehehe
Nous avons dû faire un peu la queue mais c'était bien organisé : Nous avions donné notre numéro & avons été appelés quand il y avait de la dispo ce qui nous permettait de nous balader en attendant
Surtout ça valait le coup car ce brunch est dingue ! Nous avions la table bar devant la fenêtre c'était idéal pour profiter du brunch & de la vue, & le service était impeccable
Surtout c'était excellent & mention spéciale pour les pancakes qui étaient incroyables, les meilleurs que j'ai jamais mangé je pense !
I only dock a tiny point for the squishy seating, other than that this is THE spot!!! Iconic food, always bringing new friends to Arthur's because it's just that good. Such a beautiful family story too. Come for breakfast, come for brunch. Whatever you choose, make sure you get a cookie on your way out 😉🩵
Honestly one of the best brunch experiences I've had in Montreal.
Everything tasted super fresh, & the quality of cooking was excellent.
The staff were also very friendly & welcoming, which made the whole experience even better.
The only downside was the long wait time.
I really wish they had a reservation option on their website ,it would make things much easier!
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Très déçue malheureusement ! Rien de fameux de wow, peut être que je suis tombée sur un mauvais jour ! Aussi, c'est un restaurant juif mais il n'y a rien de Kosher …
So popular for a reason. Great food, prices are fair. Glad they expanded recently so that seating is more comfortable & the whole place is more spacious. When I can I go during weekdays because I haven't needed to wait.
From the moment you walk in you feel unwelcome. I wasn't allowed to be seated until my friend arrived because they did not want me to stay seated too long. Me & my friend were rushed into ordering & felt uncomfortable so we decided to share one plate & leave. Funny enough we waited a long time to get the bill or anyone's attention that we decided to pay at the cash. Would not recommend going to such an unwelcoming place the food was good but way overhyped
We love.love.love the pancakes here. Best in Montreal. We have tried to make them ourselves but never came close. It is small & it gets crowded but the atmosphere is good, & the food is great. It is a must go for breakfast in the city.
We loved Arthurs! Deliciously fresh & comforting food, wonderful service, busy & bustling the entire time but we never felt rushed. Excited for them to have a liquor license to try some cocktails, but for the time being I enjoyed my London Fog 😊 I really loved the family photos in the space & how thoughtful everything felt. We spoke with one of the staff members for a while just chatting about the city & the restaurant, & he came back a few minutes later with a complimentary cookie which was just as delicious as our breakfast. We'll be back for sure!
