Anticafé Montreal
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Anticafé Montreal
10 am - 10 pm
| Monday | 10 am - 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am - 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am - 10 pm |
| Friday | 10 am - 10 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am - 10 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am - 10 pm |
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Anticafe Montreal- best place in Montreal to work, study or chill. Coffee shop concept upside-down. You only pay for the time you spend inside, everything else comes free! Coffee, large selection of tea, snaks, fruits and veggies, break, condiments, bowl of rice... Everything is free. You pay 4$ for the first hour, 2$ every hour after, maximum 12$ for the day. We take care of the rest. You get a great view of Place Des Arts square with endless festivals, concerts and events. We are 200 steps away from the metro Place Des Arts. This is a fantastic place for students to study, for self-employed to do some work, and for others to chill and enjoy a coffee or tea, while looking at Place Des Arts, or reading a book, playing chess or take a nap
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Magnificent! I was thinking exactly along these lines-I believed it was impossible to strike a balance between the cozy atmosphere of a home & the vibe of a coffee shop, especially in a capitalist world. But this place proved me wrong. It's the perfect spot for coffee, work, & hanging out. I'm just afraid it might lose its private sense, though-let's hope notView more
Mahyar
The atmosphere at this cafe is tremendous, with two spacious floors that offer plenty of room to work or relax. The beautiful aesthetic adds to the inviting ambiance, making it a great spot to spend a few hours. While the coffee quality is decent, it could be served hotter. Additionally, the iced Marche could benefit from more flavor. Despite these minor drawbacks, the overall experience is positive, especially if you're looking for a comfortable place to unwind or be productive.View more
Merry
Interesting area, creative decor, however, the hourly rate is kind of a scam, & the coffee is mid. & we have to wash our dishes ourselves.View more
Allan
This is another hidden gem. We enjoyed our coffee in a cool place.View more
Derek
I love this place! I've been going here since Fall 2017 or so! It's about 7 dollars for the first hour, then it goes down to about 4 dollars for the next hour. I don't remember the exact prices, but it's well worth it! Instead of paying for the food, you pay for the time, & it's all you can eat & drink cafe fare! I'm kind of sad 3 other Anticafe's closed down during the pandemic, but glad this one is still open. Back in 2017, this Anticafe had a disco bathroom! (Disco lights) & entry for the first hour was about 3 dollars! But there was inflation so they gradually had to increase the prices. I had a nice hot chocolate when I went last week, today I had a nice London Fog, but I substituted Tetley Orange Pekoe instead of Earl Grey. It was great! Next time I go, I'll get an iced coffee or iced hot chocolate maybe! They even have Matcha! On busy days they make crepes! I missed it the last two times I went, though. I had a fun game of Dominion! It's a cool deck building game, but the cards were in the wrong spots. Someone accidentally flipped the card listing paper, upside down. I fixed it though! (I was wondering why some cards were hard to find!) In fall, winter & spring, apparently they make rice! Also you can bring food from other places, into here! They have potato chips, so if you buy a hot dog nearby, you can pair some food together! They have a small Pac Man arcade cabinet, upstairs! They have vanilla syrup, so I might also get a vanilla Latte next time. I'll be back again! Great service, great food, & nice atmosphere!View more
Constance
L'endroit & la déco sont vraiment sympas. Par contre, nous n'y allons plus car hormis des salades, il n'y a rien de végane... c'est quand même dommage, surtout dans un contexte où il y a une très grande offre de desserts. Quelques options véganes ne semblent pas inaccessibles, d'ailleurs les autres cafés le font!View more
ND
Long wait time, but very friendly staff & good tunes.View more
Joanna
Such an amazing atmosphere to do work, love the different levels & all of the snacks. Got the most delicious ice chai from the sweetest employee sophie.View more
Little
L'ambiance est magnifique & cozy & la serveuse est très aimable mais.... j'ai beaucoup de points négatifs. J'espère que ce seras pris comme critiques constructives plutôt que des critiques malintentionnées. 1) Les boissons sont absolument formidables mais... Mon verre avait une odeur vraiment pas belle (comme l'odeur du jaune d'oeuf). J'ai pas pu finir de boire ma boisson. (voir point 2 pour la possible explication). 2) J'ai réalisé qu'il fallait nous-même faire notre propre vaisselle, ce qui, dans mon opinion, devrait être fait par la personne en charge du café puisque les gens ne nettoient pas tous la vaisselle d'une façon raisonable & sanitaire. Il n'y a pas d'eau de javel sur le comptoire du lavabo donc la vaisselle est juste lavée avec du savon à vaisselle par les clients je suppose. (L'eau de javel est essentielle pour enlever l'odeur de jaune d'oeuf de la vaisselle). 3) Il y a avait une forte odeur désagréable qui venait du lavabo de la cuisine. 4) Il y a pas de pinces pour se servir dans tous les bols de collations donc j'imagines que le monde se servait les chips avec leurs mains. Mon total pour 2 heures (ils chargent pour le nombre d'heures & non pas pour ce que vous mangez): 1 boisson 1/2 bue + 1 croissant non-frais = 13.50$ (incluant le pourboire). Ça m'aurait coûté moins cher ailleurs & j'aurais été beaucoup plus confortable (étant très bactériophobe). Vraiment, j'aime beaucoup la place. J'ai été à plusieurs emplacements de l'Anticafé à cause de l'ambiance chaleureuse & les serveurs très amicals & sympatiques. Je m'excuse fortement si mes commentaires causent du mécontentent, c'est aucunement mon intention.View more
Leonardo
Good place to go... Relaxed & a lot options o delicious plates... confortabke spaces & very well located... Decoration very peculiar...View more
Anne
En théorie, le concept est intéressant (payer un tarif à l'heure pour profiter de l'endroit & avoir accès à volonté à leur cuisine) mais en pratique, expérience décevante & coûteuse. Il manquait de tout, brioche sèche & biscuits cheap secs...allez plutôt dans un bon café!!View more
Kishan
Great concept. Prime location- Just beside place des arts Interior is giving a great vibe. Good place for students & small gathering.View more
Conan
Somewhere you feel extremely homey. Warm people & friendly staff who make coffee better than most cafes. Would have come here every week if I were not just visiting.View more
Justine
un grand grand oui foncez (pas trop parce qu'après y'aura plus de places pour moi) un endroit merveilleux qui ne peut que vous rendre de bonne humeur (post-breakup c'est pas mal aussi y'a des snacks à volonté)View more
Brooke
Crazy cool atmosphere! Had a long wait for just two coffees & a juice but the wait was worth it just to take in the decor.View more