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.
Un de mes top 3 resto brunch incontournable. Je recommande les oeufs Bénédicte au saumon & le pain perdu qui sont succuuuuulents. Merci à Juliette, la serveuse, de son acceuil & ses recommandations. Il y a du monde, mais ça vaut le coup d'y aller. Que du bonheur !
I think people have brainwashed themselves into thinking this is a good brunch spot.. Week after week I see lineups at this place of these influencers all dressed up waiting to get in. Luckily, I was able to get a table right away & it proceeded to take 2 hours from start to finish to get our drinks & food. Is it because the place is so sought after or is it because the service is so slow? The pistachio latte is beautiful so if you want to take a pretty picture for Instagram, it's great.. but take away the crusted glass rim & it's a pretty mediocre coffee. The eggs Benedict was nothing to write home about & at 24$ with no side you can get better elsewhere. We also tried their pain perdu which was really good at first but it gets really sweet, real fast. Beautiful decor & ambience but at over 100$ for 2 ppl for brunch, it's a little too pretentious for my palette.
Jul 1, 2024
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Excellent brunch en terrasse. Les oeufs bénédictine aux asperges & jambon sont un vrai délice 😋 & les conseils & service de Thibault étaient aux petits oignons 😄
J'ai un peu de mal à comprendre la hype autour de ce brunch. Ayant moi même été appâté par les nombreux posts Instagram des foodies de passage à Montréal je me suis rendue au brunch d'Antipode. Nous y sommes allés un dimanche matin, 15 minutes avant l'ouverture, il y avait déjà de l'attente (pas un soucis, nous étions prévenu). Nous sommes rentrés dès que le restaurant à ouvert & la commande a été prise rapidement, rien à redire la dessus. Mon amie & moi avons commandé les oeufs bénédictines au saumon, nous n'avons pas été conquis par le plat. Malheureusement à trop vouloir melangé les saveurs, on peut sy perdre. La sauce (qui n'était pas une sauce hollandaise classique) était, à mon goût, de trop. Le saumon, le guacamole ainsi que les oeufs étaient suffisant. Par contre, le croque truffe & les oeufs benedictines a la truffe étaient bons. Pour conclure, pas de quoi attendre 1h30 pour bruncher ici, il y a plein d'autres endroits que vous ne verrez pas sur Instagram bien meilleurs. Le service était bon & l'endroit est sympathique.
My friend & i shared the yuzu dish which had a really unique taste & chicken & waffles, which was especially good. For drinks, we had the tiramisu latte which was out of this world. The taste & presentation was 10/10 & I've recommended it to all of my friends ever since - all of whom visited & loved it as well. Would definitely love to go back to try the latte again & the mushroom truffle benedict
Latté aux pistaches correcte. 8,50$ c est un peu trop cher, nous soupçonnons de l essence d extrait d amandes. Les oeufs bénédictines étaient bien bons. La salubrité des employés laisse à désirer. Lorsqu on se mouche, on se lave les mains, on NE continue PAS à faire un café 🤢.
It's so worth the hype, even if you are just going for the pistacchio latte... The place opens at 10 am every day. We got there at 10:30 & had to wait 35 minutes for a table. But you know what? It wasn't that bad since the waitstaff came outside & brought us all some chocolatines while we waited. Finally our table was ready & our waitress sat us by the window. It was the best view for the spectators waiting in line, lol. After she graciously answered all our questions, she took our order. I opted for the Merguez Shakshuka because it seemed like the most popular dish. My friend ordered the truffle & mushroom eggs benedict. Both dishes were equally delicious, but the pistacchio latte was definitely the highlight of our meal. I would definitely come back, even if it's just for the pistacchio latte :-)
Apr 14, 2024
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Personnellement, je suis venue pour découvrir & je trouve que cette place est plus ou moins sur côté (effet clientèle du Plateau)! Je ne suis pas impressionnée par le service, & encore moins par les plats commandes : latte pistache bien trop cher payé pour de simple pistaches collées au tour du verre avec un latte ce qui a de plus normal , Moka simple mais servi à peine tiède ! Pour ce qui est du croque tartiflette franchement rien de wow côté saveur & les oeufs bénédictine champignon/truffe & bien nous cherchons encore le goût des truffes ! Donc pour faire un brunch sans attente la place est correcte , mais de la à faire la line up 1:30 & bien non !
After watching a post on Instagram, my friend & I went to this cozy place. We waited an hour & half to get in. The staff was kind enough to offer pastry & hot beverage for those who were waiting outside. We ordered Tiramisu & Pistachio latte which were amazing. We also ordered mushroom & truffle Eggs Benedict, Salmon egg Benedict & the toast sandwich. The food was very tasty, we found the sauce mouthwatering. The only negative point was that the food served cold. Overall experience was good but not worth an hour & half of waiting in cold weather for sure!
I wish they had a waiting list. We waited for close to 1h outside. They did offer chocolatine & mimosas to many of us waiting in the line. The food was delicious & made with care. The presentation was beautiful & made with precision. We ordered the yuzu pain perdu & the salmon benedict
Les oeufs Bénédicte saumon guacamole étaient délicieux & bien copieux. L'ambiance est très agréable, le service également, seule l'attente pour les plats est un peu longue. Tout de même une bonne adresse pour un brunch !
Mar 26, 2024
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After seeing many posts from people, I've decided to try this place. It's a small cafe/breakfast place but the decor was quite cute. I ordered a pistachio latte which looked really nice & tasted quite good. I also ordered a mushroom & truffle Eggs Benedict. The truffle sauce was delicious (I LOVE truffles), & the plate looked very appetizing! I understand why so many people went to try this place! I'd like to go back & try their other menu items some day. So far so good!
I arrived 10 minutes before opening & managed to skip the line (there were already about 15-20 people ahead of me). The mushroom & truffle eggs benedict was delicious! Loved their homemade sauce & bread. The pistachio latte on the other hand was only okay, it looked prettier than it tasted. My friend enjoyed her regular coffee though. We were also lucky we got our food quickly but it seemed like everyone else waited a really long time. Many plates were ready & sitting on the countertop but wasn't being served.
Arrived at around 11am on a Sunday & waited 1h before getting seated. This restaurant is very popular for brunch so get ready to wait if coming on the weekends as they don't take reservations. While waiting in line, they handed out some chocolatines which was quite considerate! As for the food, the pistachio latte & the smoked salmon eggs Benedict were my favourite. The croque madame & merguez shakshuka were also well executed. I enjoyed the food & experience here but wouldn't come again & wait to get a seat.
Ça faisait vraiment longtemps que je voulais essayer leur brunch & je n'ai pas été déçue. Par contre, soyez prêt à attendre, car il n'y a pas de réservations & nous avons attendus 1h45. Ils nous ont donnés des chocolatines pendant l'attente, ce qui était vraiment sympa. Sinon, dans tous nos plats, je pense que le latte tiramisu & le Croque Madame étaient les meilleures. J'ai aussi pris l'oeuf bénédictine saumon & guacamole qui était vraiment bon & mon amie a pris la chakchouka qu'elle a bien aimé aussi. On est tous sorti remplis & satisfaits:)
Love the restaurant, our first time was wonderful, everything was exactly as we saw online, service was great very friendly staff, food was absolutely delicious, particularly the Benedict eggs! The only downside was the one hour wait time outside the restaurant, but I guess they are victims of their own success. Congratulations on the great restaurant.
