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Anticafé Montreal

Unlimited snacks and cozy vibes define your productive escape in the heart of the city.

Downtown
4.2$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 10 am
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About

Anticafé Montreal operates as a communal space where patrons pay for time rather than individual items. The environment features a self-service model offering an assortment of unlimited hot beverages, light snacks, and freshly baked pastries. Visitors utilize the various workstations, lounge seating, and shared tables to facilitate productivity or leisure activities throughout the day. This concept prioritizes accessibility, allowing guests to interact with a rotating selection of artisanal treats and coffee options while maintaining a focus on a fluid, non-traditional hospitality experience. The interior design emphasizes a relaxed atmosphere conducive to focused tasks or casual social engagement within a functional layout. Standard amenities support a high level of utility for those seeking a quiet environment to consume refreshments while working or connecting with others in a modern setting.
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65%
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Reviews for Anticafé Montreal

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (500+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
65%
4★
10%
3★
6%
2★
16%
1★
3%

Review Summary

Anticafé Montreal offers a unique and highly affordable concept where visitors pay for their time rather than individual items, enjoying access to unlimited coffee, tea, and snacks in a charming, quirkily decorated environment. While many patrons appreciate the cozy, vibrant atmosphere and find it to be a fantastic alternative space for coworking, studying, or socializing, others point out significant drawbacks including limited personal space, noise levels that can hinder productivity, and concerns regarding cleanliness, air quality, and the quality of food options. The staff generally receives praise for being friendly and helpful, though language barriers and inconsistent service have been noted. Ultimately, the space is frequently described as a creative and welcoming environment that serves as an excellent spot for short sessions, even if some visitors find it less ideal for long periods of intense, quiet work.
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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!

Jul 10, 2024
on Google

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!

Jul 6, 2024
on Google
5.0

Long wait time, but very friendly staff & good tunes.

Jul 5, 2024
on Google

😀

Jun 30, 2024
on Google

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.

Jun 11, 2024
on Google

Mon endroit pref pour relaxer 😍

Jun 10, 2024
on Google

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.

May 24, 2024
on Google

Really cool place!

May 21, 2024
on Google

Good place to go... Relaxed & a lot options o delicious plates... confortabke spaces & very well located... Decoration very peculiar...

May 21, 2024
on Google

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!!

May 12, 2024
on Google