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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Dans l'ensemble, les avis convergent sur un concept attirant: on paie l'heure et l'offre inclut café, thé et snacks à volonté, ce qui rend le lieu très abordable pour travailler ou étudier sans se soucier de la consommation. Le cadre est souvent décrit comme cosy, chaleureux et décoré avec soin, avec plusieurs étages et espaces variés offrant une certaine intimité grâce aux salles privées. Ce cadre favorable au travail est aussi parfois remis en question par le niveau sonore et les conversations bruyantes, et selon certains, par une connexion wifi capricieuse ou un service parfois lent. Malgré cela, l'ambiance générale est perçue comme unique et motivante, les utilisateurs louant l'accueil du personnel et la vibe inspirante; c'est un endroit apprécié autant par les étudiants que par ceux qui veulent changer des cafés classiques, même si le coût peut ne pas convenir à toutes les consommations. Anticafé Montreal se démarque ainsi comme une option de coworking et de détente, une expérience qui privilégie le focus et la flexibilité.
We had a bad experience here. I brought a large writing group here & encountered a staff who was off-putting, hostile, & made several of our members uncomfortable. I had to accompany one to the kitchen because she felt uncomfortable with him around. When it was time to pay, he overcharged the price. Then, he attempted to provide a lower amount to refund.
It's an interesting concept & the drinks were not bad, but I will never come back again.
This place is so unique. You can just focus on your work & not worry about how hungry you get because you can have as much snacks & drinks as you want & you only pay by the hour.
I definitely recommend this place if you want to just focus on your work & have anything you might want close by.
The cafe itself is very cozy & nicely decorated, helping me enjoy the little breaks as well with a nice view & air conditioning on hot days.
The staff are super friendly & helpful.
I highly recommend & will myself stop there more often to support such unique & valuable businesses.
10 août 2025
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Wowow! I am amazed. I have never experienced something like that before. This is such a welcoming place & I felt really comfortable. You can order as many drinks as you want & they even have snacks. You pay for the time you spend there. Anticafe has different floors & many different rooms to choose from. I would definitely come back!!😍
Great food, vegetarian, & vegan options available, which is rare in Montreal. The service is crazy slow.. & even if you don't get a meal, you should stop in for a drink & enjoy the ambience. It's a super cute spot & would make a great casual date spot or a hang with your friends.
I have always passed by this café but never had the chance to visit until yesterday. There was a lovely event organized by three wonderful sisters, Yvette, Annie, & Ines, called "Tribe" (it was their first experience hosting it). The event was about swapping gifts brought from home, whether new, old, used, or unused. The atmosphere was warm & cozy, with all snacks included, & you could order as many drinks as you wanted. The café itself is amazing; every corner & room has its own character. The antique furniture, decor, & the thoughtful organization of each space truly make you feel at home. Upon entering, you write down your name (whether it's your first visit or you're a regular), change into slippers, wash your hands, & choose where to sit. You can then help yourself to a variety of foods from the kitchen area, including eggs, veggies, hummus, popcorn, biscuits, & a range of coffee & tea options. The matcha I had was perfect, especially with the special preparation by Sofi, the barista, who added lemon, sugar, & ginger. Unfortunately, I couldn't enjoy any of the snacks due to my gluten-free diet, which was a downside for me. I hope they might consider adding more fruits, veggies, & gluten-free snacks in the future. Additionally, the café has many microwaves, a printer, & board games, making it a great spot to study, work, relax, or enjoy some snacks, tea, & a good book. You only pay for the time you spend there, & if you're there for more than five hours, the maximum cost is $21, including taxes. I highly recommend this place!
pros: cool concept, cozy vibes, pretty decor, speedy service, drinks were very tasty, & the staff was happy to explain the concept to newcomers :) cons: limited snack options (no rice or hot chocolate or chai or hummus or yogurt), very cold in the bathrooms, wifi was slow at times, we saw a mouse, & one of the baristas laughed at my friends on two separate occasions :( maybe miscommunication but it left a bad feeling & they didn't feel entirely welcome requesting more drinks
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!
10 juil. 2024
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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!
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!
