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Anticafé Montreal

Downtown
4.2$
OPEN10 am - 10 pm
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Anticafé Montreal Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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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Reviews for Anticafé Montreal

Food
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on Google4.5 (500+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Anticafé Montreal offers a chill vibe and a unique pay-by-the-hour concept that includes unlimited coffee, tea, and snacks. Reviewers describe cozy, well-decorated spaces on several floors with a variety of seating options that make it easy to focus or study. The concept is praised as affordable for longer stays, with the option to stay all day, it can feel very affordable. However, some find the space less ideal for quiet work due to conversations that carry through the rooms. The staff are repeatedly described as friendly and helpful, and the decor is often noted as charming and homey. Some reviews mention occasional slow service or intermittent wifi, while others highlight the range of rooms and a comfortable atmosphere. Overall, Anticafé Montreal is seen as a distinctive option for a casual study session or workday, offering a different rhythm from standard cafes and a chance to have drinks and snacks close at hand. Food options include vegetarian and vegan choices, and the space is described as pleasant and air conditioned on hot days.
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4.0

a beautiful & cozy space! felt really productive working here today. really good selection of hot drinks, the london fog is amazing! a good selection of snacks (nuts, chips, cookies, popcorn) but I wish they would include something acidic, like sour candies, fruits or fruit juice!

Dec 26, 2023
on Google

The sweetest & most comfortable co-working I've been to. Will be my office in Montreal when I come. Thanks for the great welcome & atmosphere. BTW, the espresso is divine!

Dec 12, 2023
on Google

I love this place! It's a safe heaven for those who want to study or read a book in a quiet environment, it can also do for those who want to work away from home. There many rooms that you can use. It's chargable per hour up to 20$ max with unlimited coffee & snacks. The place is mostly busy with students, so no kids are allowed in.

Dec 4, 2023
on Google

I've been there three times. Great atmosphere, service, & coffee & food.

Nov 6, 2023
on Google

Nice experience.

Nov 5, 2023
on Google

Prix très excessifs par rapport à la qualité, serveurs gentils

Oct 26, 2023
on Google

Can make your own food, cheap price. Calm & soothing environment. Good coffee. Plenty of places to sit with comfortable seatings. Nice toilets.

Oct 17, 2023
on Google

Un endroit qui ne ressemble à aucun autre à Montréal... Un concept original pour travailler en solitaire ou organiser des réunions de travail. Le décor éclaté - un peu surchargé, il faut bien le dire - ajoute une note européenne qui est la bienvenue dans le Quartier des spectacles. L'accueil est chaleureux & on peut y savourer de délicieux cafés agrémentés de douceurs pour le palais. On y retourne? Oui!!!

Oct 10, 2023
on Google

Un peu chère mais très beau cadre, ça vaut le coup d'œuil

Oct 3, 2023
on Google

Great food & beautiful atmosphere

Oct 2, 2023
on Google

Je suis aller aujourd'hui après avoir vu un blog post sur cet endroit. Convient bien aux gens qui veulent boire du café & thé, par contre il n'y avait pas de collations, ni de salades. L 'accueil était désorganisé. En somme, bon concept & bel endroit mais le reste est à développer.

Sep 28, 2023
on Google

Alternative co-working space with a cooperative like atmosphere. You pay for the time you stay & you can get access to snacks & drinks. It is perfect if you need to concentrate to work on a solo project but also to have meetings/calls. There are several rooms & semi-private table arrangements. Lots of plants & cool stuff & art to look through during your breaks!

Sep 21, 2023
on Google

Cozy place , le personnel est très serviable & aimable .
You feel home

Sep 20, 2023
on Google

Loved it! I like that we can eat & drink as much as we like. Great vibe 😁

Sep 19, 2023
on Google

Beautiful gem! My salmon bagel & flat white were delicious. But the greatest thing are the eclectic decoration & great taste music that I Shazammed! Lovely original cozy place

Sep 11, 2023
on Google

Es genial un sitio así! Pagas por el tiempo que estés, independientemente de lo que consumas. La primera hora sale alrededor de 9$ , con tasas y las siguientes horas son más baratas. Hay varias habitaciones muy acogedoras para estar tranquilamente. La chica que atiende fue majisima

Sep 8, 2023
on Google

The food was great ! Nice & cozy!

Aug 29, 2023
on Google