Antipode functions as a multifaceted culinary destination blending café culture with the artisanal precision of small plates. The kitchen emphasizes high-quality ingredients sourced for their flavor profile and structural integrity in both hot and cold preparations. A distinct focus on craft beverage production balances the food menu, which centers on Mediterranean-influenced shared plates and complex caffeinated brews. The environment utilizes a deliberate architectural layout to prioritize functional flow while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic throughout the space. Guests encounter a focused menu where simple, raw components undergo transformation into refined portions designed for individual or group consumption. The establishment maintains a consistent operational standard that prioritizes texture and seasoning across every item offered on the permanent menu.
Antipode is widely celebrated as a premier brunch destination in Montreal, distinguished by its exceptionally aesthetic and flavorful menu. Visitors frequently praise the creative and generous portions, with the pistachio latte, eggs Benedict, and Yuzu French toast standing out as popular favorites. The restaurant offers a bright, cozy, and vibrant atmosphere that makes for a memorable dining experience. While the popularity of the spot often results in queues and occasional waits for tables, the majority of guests find the attentive service, unique culinary presentation, and high-quality ingredients well worth the visit, making it a highly recommended stop for those seeking an elevated brunch.
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
Mar 28, 2024
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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 !
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.
Très joli resto pour le brunch, beau décor avec beaucoup de plantes. Les oeufs Bénédictines au saumon & guacamole sont juste trop bons! Le mélange des saveurs était juste parfait. Notre café & matcha étaient très bon. En hiver apportez vous une veste chaude car il fait froid.
