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.
Highly instagrammable cafe with tasty brunch options & aesthetic drinks.
Food was delicious, with interesting middle eastern hint of flavours. I love that there were so many options for breakfast/brunch. The beverages look majestic.
In my opinion, the prices were a little overpriced for the quality, but the food was quite flavourful.
The only negative point, is the waiting list outside the restaurant. The queues can get really long. My friends & I waited 20 mins.
Nov 16, 2025
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Assurément l'un des meilleurs brunchs à Montréal - si ce n'est le meilleur !
Un 10/10 sur toute la ligne : la qualité & la présentation des plats, le service attentionné, l'ambiance… tout était parfait.
Un grand merci à Mathieu & toute l'équipe pour leur accueil chaleureux & leur bienveillance, surtout avec notre bébé de 4 mois 🩵
On reviendra sans hésiter - une adresse coup de coeur !
Je suis allée bruncher pour ma fête dans ce restaurant depuis longtemps sur ma liste. C'était excellent & très copieux (j'ai pourtant bon appétit!), le café avec le sirop de pistache fait maison exceptionnel & le service au top, le serveur était accueillant & m'a bien conseillée. Je recommande !
Oct 9, 2025
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We were looking for a spontaneous date day to have brunch & after few research found this place. Decided to give it a try as the menu seemed interesting & prices seemed reasonable for brunch. The tiramisu latte looked delicious as well. We ordered & waited 45 mins for our food. They brought out the truffle fries we had ordered & at this point we were starving & devoured the fries. When the food finally came out we were no longer hungry. We took 3 bites & brought the rest to go. It was unfortunate that they were short in the kitchen that day therefore considered all before giving this rating. Great staff, food, & atmosphere regardless.
I absolutely loved it here. It is located in the cutest neighborhood that has a vintage feel. The restaurant itself has a beautiful esthetic. There was a small line up when we arrived, but the greeted us promptly & we only had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. We had 6 adults & 2 babies & they still went above & beyond to make us comfy. I really appreciated the kind & friendly service. The food & beverages were also amazing with gorgeous presentation. I highly recommend this spot for a brunch day ❤?
This is my absolute favourite brunch spot in Montreal! The food & drinks are all delicious, with unique flavour combinations, & the space is super cosy.
The dishes come out at a reasonable speed & the staff are always polite & friendly! Huge shoutout to the servers who bore through me trying to speak French & even offered me tips to improve :) I'm currently learning the language & I truly appreciate it when people let me practice with them.
I highly recommend the yuzu pain perdu, beurre noisette saumon, pistachio latte, & matcha latte. & a tip, if you're going on a weekend, make sure you arrive early, because it gets quite busy & wait times can be long!
J'ai commandé une chakchouka aux merguez, mais les oeufs étaient totalement crus. J'ai signalé le problème à la serveuse (une jeune femme aux cheveux abondants), qui m'a sèchement répondu qu'il fallait le préciser avant. Sa réaction a été particulièrement désagréable pour une simple remarque. C'est incroyable d'être traité de la sorte, surtout dans un établissement dont les prix sont environ 23 % plus élevés que la moyenne pour un brunch. Nous ne reviendrons pas : il existe heureusement d'autres options dans la région
Restaurant tendance, mais est-ce qu'il en vaut vraiment le coup ?
Les boissons ne m'ont pas convaincu, notamment le matcha qui a surtout le goût du lait.
En revanche, les plats & desserts valent vraiment le détour : la carte propose des recettes originales & riches en saveurs.
Service agréable & souriant !
A noter que les prix sont plutôt élevé & il n'y a pas de'menu' brunch car vous commandé vos plats à l'unité.
De plus, en raison de sa notoriété il faut prévoir de l'attente en weekend !!
Un vrai coup de coeur ! Je suis tombée sous le charme de ce restaurant dès les premières minutes. L'ambiance est super cosy, lumineuse, & parfaite pour un brunch entre amis ou un moment solo avec un bon livre.
Le gros highlight pour moi ? Le latte à la pistache. Juste incroyable. J'en rêve encore….
J'ai aussi goûté à leur brunch & tout était bien présenté & délicieux. Les portions sont généreuses, & on sent que les produits sont de qualité. Le service était sympa, souriant, pas trop pressé malgré le monde.
C'est pas l'endroit le plus cheap, mais pour la qualité, ça vaut clairement le détour. Je reviendrai, rien que pour le latte 🥹💚
During my short trip to Montreal, I chose this place for brunch & it didn't disappoint. There was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly & was absolutely worth it. The food was excellent, every bite hit the mark. Our server was friendly & made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this place.
Mid brunch at a nice location. I had the croque madame (popular) & surprisingly it was filling.
For the lattes we went tiramisu (the best imo) & pistachios (would not buy again). Please note that if you buy the cold version of the drink you don't get the gorgeous design on your drink. The waitress had not informed us of that & when we realized after seeing what the other table had gotten, it was already too late as she found out the drinks were sitting at the counter for a bit.
Getting the food took way too long. We're talking 20 minutes. The drinks also came late. Our table was extremely wobbly to the extent that I was afraid it would knock down our glass water bottle.
