Antipode is described as a highly popular, visually striking brunch spot in Montreal with generous portions, creative flavor combinations, and standout drinks like a pistachio latte that many call a must try. The place is frequently crowded, especially on weekends, which leads to long lines and waiting times, though service is often praised as attentive when seated. The menu covers a wide range from shakshouka and multiple takes on eggs benedict to croquettes d'aubergine, croque madame, chicken and waffles, and indulgent desserts like pain perdu and yuzu French toast, with plates praised for presentation and many noting bold, sometimes salty or sweet flavors and some items considered overpriced for the portion. Beverages are repeatedly highlighted as a highlight, with pistachio and tiramisu lattes noted for aesthetics and flavor, and the restaurant is appreciated by halal diners. The ambiance is described as cozy, rustic chic and very instagrammable, but the space can feel cramped and noisy during peak hours; lines can form even on quieter days, though many say the wait is worth it. Overall, reviews position Antipode as a top or must visit brunch destination in Montreal, valued for its creative culinary approach and striking drinks, while acknowledging occasional inconsistencies in service or value and the high price point.
As someone who considers themselves a brunch expert, I feel comfortable giving a precise review of Antipode.
The food is good, with an interesting complexity of flavors. Their house hollandaise sauce is unlike anything I've had elsewhere - more aromatic & distinctive (even though some of my friends didn't love its appearance). The service is excellent, & the décor feels very authentic.
So what's the issue? The price. It stands out compared to other brunch spots offering similar quality. It feels even less accessible when you consider that the eggs Benedict do not come with potatoes or salad - you only get the eggs Benedict themselves, which is uncommon compared to most places.
Because of that, the value for money isn't great. On the day I went, the wait wasn't too bad - just a small group ahead of us.
I wouldn't go back, but I do recommend going once to try it.
The dishes are Instagram-ready, beautifully plated & very appealing visually. Unfortunately, the flavors didn't quite match the presentation. The mushroom & truffle Benedict was overly salty, & the Choco Bounty latte was far too sweet. The tiramisu latte was decent, though the flavor could have been a bit more pronounced. Overall, it felt like the focus was more on aesthetics than on the quality of the food itself.
Service was also quite slow, especially considering there weren't many customers when we arrived. It makes me wonder how long the wait might be during peak hours.
One thing to note: 17% + tips is added by default.
Dec 29, 2025
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The positive sides were drinks & service. Their themed lattes are spot on. Not too sweet & still can taste coffee itself. Service was welcoming & took care of my partner's allergy request.
However, once we received our food, our enthusiasm has sunk. I ordered croque tartiflette & honestly I don't understand how anyone can enjoy 2 pieces of bread sprinkled by some bacon & covered by some cheddar while paying over 30$ for it including tax & tips. I guess some people do. My fault to order that. Arrived cold.
My partner ordered truffle & champignons Benedict. Came stone cold. The green sause tasted straight up as a fish. There was no even a hint to taste any truffle since that fish taste overshadows anything on the plate.
In conclusion, will probably come back to get a take out for a coffee. In terms of food, it was the worst brunch I've tried so fa
Restaurant découvert à la dernière minute avec ma meilleure amie. Je ne suis pas une grande fan de l'entrée, mais cela correspondait bien au style du restaurant. Nous sommes arrivées vers 13 h pour un brunch. Menu simple & court, exactement comme je les aime.
J'ai commandé les oeufs bénédictine Jambon de Parme & asperges. Le repas était bon, mais la sauce secrète (verte sur l'image) était, à mon avis, de trop & masquait les saveurs du prosciutto. Mon amie, qui avait choisi le saumon & guacamole, partageait le même commentaire : le goût de l'avocat était pratiquement absent.
Cela dit, très bel endroit, bon service, rapide &
efficace. Je le recommanderais tout de même.
Came here for brunch. I had the pistachio latte which I loved. It looks beautiful & tastes just as good. I also had the mushroom Eggs Bénédictine. It was good but I think I prefer the salmon one. This one was just too mushroomy.
J'ai eu des crampes & la diarrhée après avoir manger à cette place...
J'ai quand même terminé mon repas après m'être rendu compte que les oeufs pochés étaient ratés, en pensant que ce n'était pas grave... erreur de ma part.
Mais pour ma défense, on s'attend de la part d un restaurant un minimum de controle de qualité, surtout quand ils sont spécialisés dans les benedictines.
Les lattes étaient bons. Rien a dire.
Le service, au top.
Le repas, franchement c'était correcte jusqu'à ce que je me rende compte du raté...
Si j'avais pas eu la 💩 ca aurait un 4 étoile.
The chai latte was good, but too sweet tho. The eggs Benedict sauce was different, & the amount of steak was decent. The chicken was crispy for the chicken & waffle with good flavours. The service was fast, & the staff were kind. Line up can get long quick depending what days you go for brunch.
Definitely the place to be!
If you are looking for a great brunch place with high quality taste & creative culinary, this is the place to be.
Ive been here several times & so far no other place beats it!!
Their specialties are the Benedicts & the lattés (but also everything else is super good & special)
I recommend taking any of the egg benedict choices & the bueno latte (hot) & the tiramisu latte (frappe)
So far we ve tried the Benedicts, the shakshouka, the croque mr & croque mme & different lattes. Everything is super good. There is definitely no disappointment in this place.
The service is remarkable!! The staff is always smiling, happy & super nice!!
Even when the place is overly crowded they will make sure to accommodate all your needs & make sure you're hapoy & satisfied! They would never accept you leaving unhappy for anythg!
Great place for brunch! The food looks amazing & tastes even better. We had the salmon Benedict, shakshuka, croque madame, & the special pain perdu. The drinks, especially the tiramisu & Bueno lattes, were delicious. Service was great - a small delay in drinks, but the manager offered us a complimentary cocktail. Highly recommend!
Incroyable brunch avec des recettes classiques revisitées (ex: oeufs Bénédictes jambon/asperge, saumon ou croque madame) & coup de coeur pour les OEufs Beurre Noisette Saumon & les croquettes d'Aubergine 🥰 Je recommande ++ !
Jul 11, 2025
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Heard a lot of buzz about this place, so I finally went for brunch one afternoon. The seating is a little cramped & not ideal for kids, if you ask me. I always like places with a small menu, so they can nail everything they make. The food was alright, & the drinks looked cool. We got a bunch of drinks, & they all tasted pretty unique, which was a surprise. The fried chicken was a bit overcooked & the meat on the eggs benedict was a bit dry, but not deal breakers. It's worth checking out if you're in the area, but there are some other good spots around there too. P.S.: Expect to stand in line for a bit to get in if you cannot make it the first hour of when it opens.
Nous avons testé les oeufs Bénédicte au jambon de parme & ceux au saumon ainsi que les croquettes d'aubergine. C'était vraiment bon & ça changeait légèrement des brunchs classiques. Les lattes pistache & spéculos étaient très jolis mais moins marquants. Les mimosas auraient pu être légèrement plus frais. Nous y sommes allés un dimanche vers 14h & il n'y avait pas de queue ce qui était appréciable!
The french toast was out of this world! The salmon egg benedict was a bit too salty.
I would come back just for the french toast honestly.
The service was okay, not the best, & I feel like ice in water should be custom, especially in the summer.
The biscoff latte was delicious, although not really strong in coffee.
Overall nice experience, i would need to try other stuff on their menu to see if this place is overrated.
One thing for sure is it is kind of expensive, but brunch in mtl usually is.
Customer service wasn't good. So, I know there were two servers & I am understanding of that but it was disappointing that me & my friend's food sat in the window for 10 minutes & our Benedicts were both cold. The window filled up so much that the cook had to yell at her to clear the space. I just feel that for 25$ to get a cold Benedict is annoying. At least the food was really good!
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En résumé: DÉLICIEUX, copieux, mais longue attente (1h)
Je suis arrivée vers 13h15 & nous sommes rentrés à 14h20. Il faut définitivement être armé d'un bon livre ou de bons amis hihi. Je pense que si vous arrivez avant c'est moins pire.
En terme de boisson, c'est incroyable. Je recommande vraiment les gourmands. Pour 2$ de plus, ça vaut vraiment la peine.
Je recommande vivement l'oeuf bénédictine brisket & champignons ainsi que la chakshouka merguez.
Mon nouveau spot de brunch préféré! Le repas était succulent! Des portions généreuses & une bonne atmosphère! Le serveur, je pense qu'il s'appelle Alex, a été très gentil & agréable. J'ai pris des oeufs bénédictines saumon & avocat avec un latté tiramisu. Mon mari a pris les gaufres avec poulet. Tout était délicieux & savoureux. J'ai hâte d'y retourner essayer le reste du menu.
Best Brunch spot I've been to. Alex was phenomenal at helping us decide what to order. Thank you for the amazing service & the delicious benedicts, coffee, & pain perdue 😍
Their Egg Benedicts are so good (tried Salmon, brisket & sausage - & the brisket was so far the best!!), the sauce, the kick, the presentation... everything very original! Love their fat ass coffees too, Tiramisu latte is my fav. The only downside is the wait time, if you wanna avoid lines & the orders getting delayed, go before 9:30 AM especially for weekends.
Absolutely delicious!!! The pistachio latte is a must! Still dreaming about it. Our order was as followed: a lavender matcha & pistachio latte, for food we got the mushroom truffle eggs benedict & the pain perdu yuzu!
