Archway

Jeff Howard (150 reviews)

29 Oct 2026

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5.0

Archway Verdun was our last meal in Montreal, and we will remember it! Sunday brunch was delicious: we had chicken and waffles and maybe the most juicy decadent breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had. We toasted it with a glass of champagne and a chocolate smoothie! Our waitress was also really friendly. I think we were lucky to get a brunch table around Noon…the place was completely full. Even though we were staying Downtown and it was a long bus ride…it was worth it!

Heather Boswick (995 reviews)

27 Oct 2026

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5.0

Absolute delish vegan brunch spot!!! Stopped in during our travels. Loved the aesthetic of the decor. Lots of plants & hip style. They had a decent selection of vegan brunch items- savory & sweet. We got the vegan burger bowl on the chilly rainy weather day- it was perfect! Really fresh & decent portion. Filled with fresh lettuce, breakfast potatoes, vegan meat crumble & their famous homemade “egg”. The vegan eggs texture was perfect & just completed the dish. Really beautiful place serving up amazing vegan food!

Sophie Mercedes Genest (23 reviews)

24 Oct 2026

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5.0

The drinks were sooooooooooo gooood. 10/10 both of them. Unfortunately i do not remember what we took. I liked my chicken waffles but idk if i like the meal itself so, nothing to do with the place. Im just picky and never had that combo before. I will definitely go back to try other stuff. It’s a bit expensive so ill keep it for special occasions.

Lauren (281 reviews)

22 Oct 2026

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2.0

We heard that Archway was one of the “can’t miss” vegan spots in Montreal. We perused the menu and saw a lot of emphasis on deep fried items, something we prefer to avoid as “health food vegans.” We told our waitress we wanted to avoid anything deep fried, and asked for her guidance. I ended up ordering the nori caesar salad and requested that they hold the vegan bacon bits and rice crackers to keep it lighter. The salad came out covered in deep fried capers! We asked our waitress about it and she rudely told us “that was listed on the menu” even though it wasn’t. The menu says it comes with “nori-capers aioli”; neither the English nor French version of the menu makes any suggestion that there are crispy or fried capers. We pointed out that we had made it clear we didn’t want anything deep fried. She grudgingly took the salad back. She brought back a salad that had clearly had the capers brushed off and the romaine put back on the plate, leaving crumbs of the deep fried capers scattered about. The other dish we tried was the spanakopita, a truly bizarre dish that has more in common with a spinach artichoke dip from the 90s than with the classic Greek pastry. It is a bowl of what seems to be excessively salted frozen or canned spinach, tons of onion, and coconut yogurt, topped with rice crackers that are too thin and fragile to actually scoop the dip. We had considered getting the ceviche, but when we asked our waitress to explain what the amarillo leche de tigre is, she became evasive, saying “it might be coconut, it’s sort of like a chef’s secret.” WTF? All in all, the food here sucked. They’re acting like they are a groundbreaking fine dining restaurant, when they are really just assembling basic vegan food items available at the grocery store, adding some fried toppings and creamy sauces, and charging high prices. If you want to eat healthy, vegetable-centric food, go elsewhere.

Restaurant response

Response added on 23 Oct 2026

We would appreciate knowing the date and approximate time of your visit so we can look into what happened and follow up with our team. Regarding your salad, we understand your frustration, especially after specifically requesting to avoid fried ingredients. Our front-of-house staff should be knowledgeable about every component of our dishes and able to guide guests according to their preferences. We'll certainly address this with our team, including how your concerns were handled. As for our spanakopita, as indicated on our menu, this is not a traditional Greek pastry. We use rice paper instead of phyllo pastry to offer a gluten-free alternative, so naturally, the texture and presentation are quite different. The filling is made with our vegan feta cream, not coconut yogurt. This dish has been appreciated by many of our guests, although we completely understand that tastes and expectations vary. *We would also like to clarify that we do not use canned ingredients in the preparation of our dishes *so we feel it's important to correct that impression. Our focus is on creative, plant-based cuisine, exploring different flavours, textures and techniques. We take pride in developing and preparing our recipes in-house. We're grateful to be recognized as one of Montréal's vegan dining destinations, and we take that recognition seriously. We would genuinely appreciate the opportunity to discuss your experience further. Please feel free to email us at [email protected], including the date and approximate time of your visit, so we can properly investigate.

Kathy Menis (68 reviews)

22 Oct 2026

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5.0

My first time eating at Archway and it was delicious! The Cesar salad and the mushroom wings are an absolute MUST!

Jennifer Charlena (15 reviews)

20 Oct 2026

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1.7

We were seated in the back of the restaurant, next to the bathroom where we can see inside the kitchen, despite only one other table being occupied. We asked the manager multiple times to be moved and were told no because of “other reservations,” yet the restaurant stayed empty all night as everyone chose to sit outside. A free dessert doesn’t make up for that — we didn’t even want it. If I hadn’t been with two friends, I would have walked out. Completely unacceptable. Update: this was July 17 @ 6:30. Table for 4, reservation was not under my name but you can easily find it in the system.

Restaurant response

Response added on 21 Oct 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're genuinely sorry to hear about this, as we always do our best to accommodate our guests whenever possible. Based on your mention of our outdoor seating, we understand this visit may have taken place a few months ago, during the summer. We'd appreciate it if you could share the date and approximate time of your reservation so we can look into what happened. We're particularly surprised by the interaction you described with our manager, as this doesn't reflect the level of hospitality we expect from our team. While certain tables may be reserved for later arrivals, we always try to be as flexible as possible. We take your feedback seriously and would like to better understand the situation so we can address it appropriately with our team. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Matt DL (17 reviews)

20 Oct 2026

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5.0

Amazing vegan food. The flavour, texture and presentation were on point. Definitely worth the price. We won't miss this restaurant next time we're back in Montreal.

Restaurant response

Response added on 21 Oct 2026

Thank you Matt :) ! See you next time

roma mangwani (359 reviews)

19 Oct 2026

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3.7

First time at this spot, read the reviews and we booked it for brunch on a Saturday. It wasnt too busy. We ordered chicken waffles, mint strawberry juice, mimosa and hearty bowl. Dishes looked vibrant and good portion to share, however, the bowl was certainly hearty and generous—featuring vegan meat, avocado, greens, veggies, cheese, and beans, the combination felt a bit overwhelming. The competing ingredients made it tricky to identify a distinct flavor identity. Chicken and waffles were more like crsipy tofu and waffle with maple syrup on top, the waffles were good but I didn't enjoy the crispy tofu. Maybe seitan or vegan chi'kn would have been better here.

Restaurant response

Response added on 21 Oct 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're sorry to hear that some of the dishes didn't meet your expectations. We noticed that the photo you shared is of our Burger Bowl. However, this dish doesn't contain beans or avocado, so we're wondering if these were added as extras or if there may have been some confusion with the ingredients. We'd love to know which dish you ordered so we can better understand your experience. As for our chicken and waffles, we appreciate your feedback on the crispy tofu. We understand that textures and preferences vary, and we'll certainly share your comments with our kitchen team. Thank you again for visiting us!

Richard Chen (24 reviews)

13 Oct 2026

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5.0

My family eats vegetarian, and finding a restaurant that makes everyone happy isn’t always easy. Archway, a little spot tucked away in Verdun, has brought us back three times already! Personally, I found breakfast just okay, but dinner is well worth a visit—especially the tasting menu. At $60 per person for four courses, the portions are generous and there’s plenty of variety. You’re not stuck with another bowl of rice: there are dumplings, noodles, bao, and more to choose from. Vegetarian food can be fun, too! Their wine pairings are also a lovely touch. It feels like a special night out without making your wallet cry. Make sure to book ahead!

Ni Ge (97 reviews)

12 Oct 2026

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5.0

A review from a non vegan line cook. Ordered the discovery menu, alcohol free. 1. Ceaser salad. Lettuce was pristine, 'parm,' somehow had the correct funky smell, nori for the seafood umami, great start. 2. Croquettes were hot and the curry mayo was perfect. Needed 3 instead of 2. Honestly I could have devoured 12. 3. Mushroom gnocchi carried a huge earthy umami flavor, gnocchi was perfect and the large pieces of different mushrooms gave it the body. Gastric balanced out the dish and the acid took the dish somewhere I wasn't expecting. Crispy enoki garnish was a nice touch. Lovely palate cleanser was definitely needed. Cherry chocolate brownie was devine. All up, a wonderful showcase for vegan food from a talented chef who has truly perfected their craft. Full marks 🌟

Valentin FRITZ (10 reviews)

5 Oct 2026

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5.0

Excellent

Valéria Chalmes (15 reviews)

5 Oct 2026

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5.0

I love Archway!!! Went for both brunch and dinner and the food is just amazing!

Zoe Wallace (10 reviews)

2 Oct 2026

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5.0

Such a nice place to go for a fancy dinner or easy brunch. Love the broad menu and changing flavours with the season ♡ baklava martini (made as a mocktail) is to die for!

Diana Szabo (131 reviews)

30 Sep 2026

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5.0

Loved this place from start to finish. The service was perfect. Nothing was rushed. The food was EPIC. we both got the tasting menus and made sure to order all different things. Everything was delicious, and beautifully served. Standouts were the eggplant, the gnocchi, the tofu fries and the dessert (how did they make vegan crème brûlée???? It was so good!) Honestly this was the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Truly brings back the dining experience as it used to be in montreal pre-covid.

Sunny Kharoud (2 reviews)

24 Sep 2026

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3.0

Really tasty vegan food — great flavors and clearly made with care. My only knock is the portions felt small for the price. Delicious, but I'd expect a bit more on the plate at this price point.

Sarah L (18 reviews)

21 Sep 2026

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5.0

This place is THE place!! One of the best vegan brunch menus I have ever tried. And 95% of the menu is also gluten free! Or they have bread to swap to make it gluten free. Only 2 items are not possible to be gluten free. Excellent news. The coffee is great, service is great. I wish I lived in Montreal because I would be here every week.

Anonymous (50 reviews)

14 Sep 2026

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4.7

i came here with my boyfriend, we had a great time. The aubergine and dumplings were absolutely amazing! We also had the brochette champignon. I thought the mushrooms were a little too chewy although the kimchi and peanut sauce was very nice and added a great lightness to the dish. My partner had the gnocchi. It seems they change the sauce with seasons although we came in mid September and he thought the sauve was a little too sweet. We would come back because we could see how good some of the food is and we would love to explore the menu some more :)!! Thank you so much. The tables were beautiful and staff incredibly kind and very proactive in helping me with my dietary restrictions.

MaccaBuckingham (8 reviews)

14 Sep 2026

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4.7

Superb spot with a great staff and absolutely delicious vegan dishes. Was very impressed!

Charif El Kanawati (37 reviews)

13 Sep 2026

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5.0

The thought that we need meat for a meal to be good is so misguided... And my oat latté was a 100% better than regular milk latté!

Shelley Gaudreault (9 reviews)

13 Sep 2026

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5.0

First time eating at your restaurant and I loved absolutely everything I tried..

Ruxi Dedu (6 reviews)

11 Sep 2026

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5.0

All the food here was 10/10! Highly recommend

Tennyson Duclerc (29 reviews)

8 Sep 2026

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4.7

I had the 5 courses dinner, every plate was detailed and beautifully presented. My favourite by far was the limoncello cake. Main course was too sweet in my opinion.

Katharine Bodan (13 reviews)

7 Sep 2026

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4.3

The food was lovely!

Yewen Song (6 reviews)

23 Aug 2026

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3.3

Service is great, atmosphere is good too, but the food is terrible unfortunately, we ordered the Italian bowl, the burger bowl, the pancakes, the BTL, and some drinks. Drinks are ok, but food is all overly too salty, unflavorful, the burger bowl takes like the McDonald's sauce mix. Pancakes are super sweet.... it's a disappointment.

Restaurant response

Response added on 24 Aug 2026

Thank you for your feedback! The pancakes are indeed the one dish on our menu that’s intentionally on the sweeter side .. and they’re actually one of our best sellers 😊 As for the Burger Bowl, it’s made to taste like a classic burger, sauce and all .. so if it reminded you of a McDonald’s-style burger sauce, I guess we did our job there haha! That being said, we’re really sorry the food overall wasn’t to your taste, especially regarding the salt level. We’ve taken note of your comments regarding the salt level and will definitely keep an eye on it. We appreciate the feedback and are glad you still enjoyed the service and atmosphere 🌱

J M (32 reviews)

16 Aug 2026

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5.0

Incredible food, can’t wait to go back and try more. Service was great! Terrace is dog friendly and so cute. Tried the dumplings, greek salad, mataike, gnocchi, aubergene, and brownie. The gnocchi was the only dish that wasnt my favourite but it was still very good.