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 born & raised in this city, I've seen it all in Montréal. However, Antipode Laurier definitely brings something unique to this city's brunch scene. If you're looking for a'one-time' bucket list brunch that will make your followers jealous, this is it!
The Atmosphere & Service:
We arrived at 11:00 AM on a Saturday & were pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately (party of 3 people). The décor feels incredibly authentic & curated, creating a vibe that is upscale yet cozy. The service was 10/10; attentive, professional, & fast!
The Food:
The dishes here aren't just food; they are art.
• The Lattes: The blue & pink lattes are showstoppers. Not just pretty, the floral & earthy notes were perfectly balanced.
• The Mains: You can taste the complexity in every bite. Whether it's the smoked salmon on brioche or the savory waffles, the flavor profiles are layered & sophisticated. They aren't playing it safe here, & I appreciate that.
The'But' (The Price Tag 💸):
Here is the honest truth: the pricing is significantly higher than other top-tier brunch spots in the city offering similar quality. While the food is great, the'Brunch Tax' here is real.
The Verdict:
• Would I go back? Probably not, given the price point.
• Do I recommend it? YES-100% at least once. You have to experience the presentation & the vibe at least once. It's a 5-star experience with a 3-star price tag!
The atmosphere is quite cozy with the greenery & the wooden interior design. It really soothes you seeing all that which makes the dining experience much better. The service was friendly but throughout the meal, I don't remember seeing any of the waiters or waitresses smile. They were quite polite though. The food itself was so pretty. It felt a bit wrong biting into the food or drinking the lattes but it tasted quite nice! I really enjoyed the flavour profiles, they really complemented each other. The portions were quite big as well. The price looks intimidating, around 25$ for a plate, but the portions were almost enough for 2, especially if you are having a latte on the side.
Mar 22, 2026
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It was super, I loved it, the place is located in an ancient building but is charming, the attention was good & the food was really good, well presented & the most important delicious.
The lattes & food were amazing!! Loved the lattes & both meals we got. It's quite a decent amount of food too! The server was maybe having a bad day because they weren't very friendly.
Feb 5, 2026
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Très déçu de mon expérience chez Antipode.
Nous étions trois personnes & avions terminé de manger, mais étions encore assis pour discuter lorsqu'on nous a gentiment demandé de quitter parce que des gens attendaient. En réalité, il n'y avait que trois personnes en attente.
Même si la demande a été faite poliment, rien n'indique nulle part qu'il existe une limite de temps ou une obligation de quitter une fois le repas terminé. En tant que client, on s'attend à pouvoir rester raisonnablement installé, surtout lorsqu'aucune règle n'est annoncée à l'avance.
Il faisait près de -30°C à l'extérieur & nous étions en pleine discussion émotionnellement chargée. Dans ce contexte, nous demander de partir sans avertissement ni alternative démontre un manque de considération & d'empathie.
The food here tastes as good as it looks, & thats saying a lot since its among the most aesthetic restaurant food I have ever ordered. As seen in the pictures the lattes are insanely beautiful & im inspired to try this for myself. The pistachio latte in particular was delicious!
For the food, the smoked salmon poached eggs are my favorite poached eggs ive had, probably because I think the avocado béarnaise sauce is such a great idea. The flowers to garnish were so pretty. The truffle fries were so good (& huge), as was the shakshuka. The pictures of the yuzu french toast speak for itself, seriously an impressive presentation.
The pistachio cheesecake was a lovely dessert with an inventive touch of balsamic flavor.
Our waitress was very helpful-whether you are a tiktok influencer or not you wont be disappointed at Antipode.
La leilleure place de brunch de Montreal. Jaurais aime tout essayer. Les latte sont au top & la presentation des plats impeccable. Une belle adresse du plateau.
Jan 3, 2026
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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.
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
I appreciate that the menu diverges from standard brunch offerings & demonstrates a willingness to experiment beyond familiar conventions.
The tiramisu latte was enjoyable overall; however, the espresso notes lacked sufficient intensity to fully anchor the beverage. More generally, some dishes would benefit from greater balance in flavor profiles. The yuzu pain doré, while initially appealing, became overly sweet after several bites, evoking the sensory fatigue associated with excessive sugar. In contrast, the beurre noisette with merguez skewed slightly too acidic for my palate. Service was somewhat slow, though this would not deter me from returning.
We enjoyed brunch here overall. The pain doré yuzu was really good, the sweetness from the bread was balanced out nicely by the sourness from the dipping, but it's too sweet to finish on its own. I loved the merguez though, especially when you mix everything together with the yogurt base, sauces, & poached eggs.
My only real complaints: the coffee tasted more like syrup & milk with a bit coffee flavor than actual latte.. & the tip options start at 17%… just something to keep in mind.
Dec 26, 2025
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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.
The food at Antipode was excellent, full of flavor & very well-prepared. I was happy they offer halal options, which made dining stress-free. Our server was amazing, super friendly, & attentive without being overbearing.
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 !
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.
