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.
Saumon fumé & guacamole 4/5 Benedict eggs with smoked salmon & guacamole. A refreshing taste. Croque Truffe 4.5/5 Ham & truffle cheese sandwich, quite good. Gaufre & Poulet 4.5/5 It tastes like Korean fried chicken. The flavor is delicious, but it's too common for us. Pain Perdu yuzu 3.5/5 The presentation is very nice, & the pear is quite special, but the taste is just okay. Latte Pistachio 5/5 Latte Tiramisu 4.5/5 Latte Lavande 3/5 The ambiance of the restaurant is particularly beautiful, with decor featuring elements of greenery & sculptures.
Excellent brunch spot with wide open windows for a hybrid indoor-outdoor experience. Atmosphere is really welcoming, with Greek-hellenistic & postmodern art on the walls & around. Service: excellent. Juliette, our waitress, was attentive & kind. She serviced us in both English & French, took our orders immediately & refilled water frequently. We went for noon on a Sunday, waited a out 35 minutes in line, not bad at all since this place is viral on social media. Drinks: Went for the tiramisu latte (cold) & pistachio latte (warm). Both live up to the hype. Food: passion fruit pancakes had super flavorful sauces, mix of yuzu passionfruit Jelly & hazelnut. The pancake itself was fluffy, but could be a bit more moist & buttery. The eggs Benedict with smoked salmon & guacamole was sublime. TDLR: definitely worth the hype. Delicious food & drinks. Not a long line up for the value. Worth it A+++
Jul 28, 2024
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The food was amazing. I had the "chakchouka" & it was the best I'd had, very filling. A Tiramisu latte that was beautifully constructed & very tasty. Worth the wait to get in, stay in the line, you'll thank yourself.
My friend & i shared the yuzu dish which had a really unique taste & chicken & waffles, which was especially good. For drinks, we had the tiramisu latte which was out of this world. The taste & presentation was 10/10 & I've recommended it to all of my friends ever since - all of whom visited & loved it as well. Would definitely love to go back to try the latte again & the mushroom truffle benedict
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!
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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:)
Nous y sommes allés pour le goûter aux environs de 16h. Il n'y a pas de petits gateaux seulement des tapas & autres plats. Nous avons pris le latté tiramisu qui était très bon & le chocolat chaud délicieux. L'ambiance était bonne néanmoins à l'ouverture des cuisines des odeurs de fritures/fumée étaient désagréables.
I've never felt compelled to review a restaurant before- but I've never experienced something like this before & had to comment!! Our waitress (Melanie) was absolutely lovely, & suggested the chicken & waffle when I asked for a recommendation. She was absolutely right, it was delicious! But I have a severe peanut allergy, & completely overlooked that it had a peanut crumble on top. I asked if it was ok if I sent it back, & she was so accommodating & worried. I got a new plate in what felt like seconds- no peanuts involved. She was so lovely & so sweet, & had to share! Thank you Melanie :) the meal & tiramisu latte was AMAZING 🩷
