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.
J'ai adoré ma visite à ce magnifique café. Les cafés sont une ouvre d'art. La decoration est vraiment cool. J'ai trop aimé le latte pistache. Ça serait dans ma liste sûrement lors que je vais y retoruner!! & J'ai mangé le pain perdu salé saumon. C'était vraiment épicé pour mon goût. L'attente pour rentrer à été quand même longue (40mim).
Assiettes savoureuses & originales
Excellent café latte aux pistaches
Longue attente à l'extérieur car très très populaire le weekend mais ils offrent des chocolatines pour patiente
One of the best cute cafe's out there in Montreal. Don't miss out this spot , the service was on spot , people were great , food was hands down best , I got myself chai latte & a pork bennedict , oh la la . Give a try guys , worth it .
went on a tuesday midday in january, was seated immediately, went alone bcs i'm not waiting for my friends to free themselves up for me & sure it was not busy & the volume was nice, had a little read & it didn't bother me, given i was wearing noise-cancelling headphones. very pretty café! nice waiting staff, on their shit, no note for them. i noticed on the menu was a distinct lack of descriptions for the meals - who cares for the drinks but the meals? it's... rare, let's say. am i supposed to know the menu already? right. so i went with the dutch baby pancake which i know as pannenkoeken. (i was expecting poffertjes from the name bcs i'm not familiar with the english version of dutch dishes). i couldn't finish it, too full of crumble, apple mash & apple slices & the added caramel was unnecessary - just too sweet overall - & i wished i know there was caramel bcs i really hate caramel. & it's like... here i was expecting the classic pannenkoeken, but it resembled more of an apple crisp that was never heated - which leads me to add that i think it took too much time for the dutch baby pancake to come out. i'm not sure if it was intended to be cold or hot but i'd reckon that it was supposed to be hot bcs there was a ice cream scoop on top & it definitely did not melt & the pancake was definitely cold... i mean, isn't it the gimmick targeted in adding ice cream on top? the clash between hot & cold? i also noticed was that the chai latte i had was not a f**king chai latte, thank you. literally 80% of it is foam, no milk in the actual chai, tasted like hot water with a mini spike of cinnamon bcs there was some of the ring of the cup. there was also lavender added in - another thing a description on the menu should have mentioned. didn't even drink 20% of that, left it alone, for god's sake. in the end, very lackluster, down right disappointing. for the price & alledged popularity, i'd look elsewhere or make it myself at home (def doable) bcs who the f**k cares if it's pretty & instagrammable if the food isn't doing it? right. maybe the other things on the menu are good but... i sure won't be finding out.
I love how cozy the place is, the specialty cafe latte were delicious! It took a good 45mins to have our food, i took chicken & waffles, chicken was so hard to cut & eat. If I'd come back it would be for the benedict
Unfortunately, I found this place to be overhyped & not worth it. The service was very slow, & restaurant is quite crowded. The food was good but again not impressive. Plus the menu is very limited. In my opinion, Janine cafe or Regine Cafe are much better.
Deux mots: DÉBILEMENT BON !! 🤩 Juste incroyable le goût, les saveurs. Le cuisinier qui prépare les plats à clairement l'oeil pour l'esthétique des assiettes. Franchement c'est un restaurant que je recommande fortement. Merci Antipode ! ☀️🌸🌿 Café: Latté à la pistache Repas: Pain perdu
Malgré une longue attente, les employés sont très attentionnés & vont vous offrir des petites viennoiseries bien chaudes. Cependant, nous avons été déçus par nos boissons glacés qui n'avais pas vraiment le goût du café. Le latte glacé était quasiment seulement un lait froid. Dans le cas contraire, les boissons chaudes étaient bonnes, je vous recommande donc de prendre une boissons chaude / specialité. La nourriture était correcte, grande proportion. Malheuresement, nous avions commandé des pancakes qui ne sont jamais arrivés car le serveur ne nous a pas prevenu qu'ils n'avaient plus de pate a pancake apres que nous ayons commandé, ce que je trouve dommage. De plus, nous avons eu quelques "miscommunications" vis a vis de notre facture qui a litteralement été divisé en 4 au lieu de faire 4 factures respectives à chaque individus. En soit, un restaurant fortement médiatisé par les réseaux sociaux, un peu déçu du résultat. Mais l'équipe d'antipode travail fort & rapidement, & tout ca avec le sourire.
