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.
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.
Les assiettes & les boissons sont certainement belles mais je trouve le resto légèrement overrated.
La nourriture est bonne, mais sans plus. Un peu cher pour ce que c'est selon moi. Par contre, les cafés sont vraiment uniques. J'ai aimé, mais pas assez pour faire la longue file le week-end.
Je suggère d'y aller dès l'ouverture le week-end ou bien un jour de semaine pour éviter l'attente !
Oct 1, 2025
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Great service, the server was attentive to our request & really pleasant to interact with. However, a previous comment stated that the glasses were dirty, this remains accurate. Ustensils also had some stains.
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!
Sep 6, 2025
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Service super sympa & cadre agréable. Malheureusement la nourriture était vraiment très salée.. nous avons quand même passer un bon moment & les lattes sont bons & originaux.
J'ai eu des crampes & la diarrhée après avoir manger à cette place...
J'ai quand même terminé mon repas après m'être rendu compte que les oeufs pochés étaient ratés, en pensant que ce n'était pas grave... erreur de ma part.
Mais pour ma défense, on s'attend de la part d un restaurant un minimum de controle de qualité, surtout quand ils sont spécialisés dans les benedictines.
Les lattes étaient bons. Rien a dire.
Le service, au top.
Le repas, franchement c'était correcte jusqu'à ce que je me rende compte du raté...
Si j'avais pas eu la 💩 ca aurait un 4 étoile.
Attente super longue pour avoir une place. Le service & l'attention du personnel compense vraiment l'attente. On a passé un super moment, je ne regrette pas d'qvoir attendu.
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 !!
The food & service are all good. Especially the smoke salmon & pistachio latte, so delicious! I will come back for them if I visit Montreal again. A highlight of this weekend trip for me 😁
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 🥹💚
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.
Was it fun to try? Sure. Would I go again? No.
Aug 1, 2025
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The chai latte was good, but too sweet tho. The eggs Benedict sauce was different, & the amount of steak was decent. The chicken was crispy for the chicken & waffle with good flavours. The service was fast, & the staff were kind. Line up can get long quick depending what days you go for brunch.
Definitely the place to be!
If you are looking for a great brunch place with high quality taste & creative culinary, this is the place to be.
Ive been here several times & so far no other place beats it!!
Their specialties are the Benedicts & the lattés (but also everything else is super good & special)
I recommend taking any of the egg benedict choices & the bueno latte (hot) & the tiramisu latte (frappe)
So far we ve tried the Benedicts, the shakshouka, the croque mr & croque mme & different lattes. Everything is super good. There is definitely no disappointment in this place.
The service is remarkable!! The staff is always smiling, happy & super nice!!
Even when the place is overly crowded they will make sure to accommodate all your needs & make sure you're hapoy & satisfied! They would never accept you leaving unhappy for anythg!
Great place for brunch! The food looks amazing & tastes even better. We had the salmon Benedict, shakshuka, croque madame, & the special pain perdu. The drinks, especially the tiramisu & Bueno lattes, were delicious. Service was great - a small delay in drinks, but the manager offered us a complimentary cocktail. Highly recommend!
Cute little brunch spot on Laurier! We arrived at 9:30 with no lineup, but by the time we left, there was a long line, so come early if you don't want to wait. It's a small restaurant (~30 seats inside) with a nice terrace. Even though they were busy, the service was friendly & we never felt rushed.
The pistachio latte was perfect - just the right level of sweetness without being too much. I had the croque caprese, which was delicious, especially with the crispy cheese around the plate adding a nice salty crunch.
A cozy neighborhood gem worth trying if you're in the area for brunch!
Nous avons testé les oeufs Bénédicte au jambon de parme & ceux au saumon ainsi que les croquettes d'aubergine. C'était vraiment bon & ça changeait légèrement des brunchs classiques. Les lattes pistache & spéculos étaient très jolis mais moins marquants. Les mimosas auraient pu être légèrement plus frais. Nous y sommes allés un dimanche vers 14h & il n'y avait pas de queue ce qui était appréciable!
