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.
This place is amazing ! I recommend going between 9am & 10am since it's rather empty & you'll be able to enjoy your meal without a huge crowd. It gets super busy enough to have people waiting outside after 10 & honestly it's not the best, feeling rushed to eat & it being super loud. The food is really good! They have amazing specialty coffees & their shakshouka is to die for !
Feb 1, 2025
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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.
4.5/5 ⭐️ We visited on a Sunday for brunch so it was very busy. We waited outside for about 30 minutes then once we were seated it took about 45-60 mins to get our food. I can't blame the service since I could tell they were trying their best with how busy it was! We got our drinks, a pistachio latte & nutella smarties drink, soon after ordering & they were phenomenal. It might be the best drink I've had & it was very aesthetic! We had the chakchouka classique & champignon & truffle eggs benedict - the only critique I have is that the sauce used for the eggs benedict has anchovies so my partner could not try the otherwise vegetarian dish. The chakchouka was vegetarian & I like how they included a side of hummus & olives as well. As a dessert we had the pain du perdu which was incredible. I'm not a fan of French toast but wow! The outside was crunchy & reminiscent of cinnamon sugar churros & the inside was soft. It seems the bread is made in house. It came with a variety of toppings as well & was very beautifully plated. I would recommend this to anyone wanting something sweet during brunch hours. So, although we had to wait a long time, the service was very friendly & the food was absolutely worth it. It makes sense that it was so busy! If possible I would try to come back on a weekday & also try the teatime menu.
The best place for a Coffee, Drink & Snack in town! Especially if you're looking for the'instgramable' effect in everything - from the vibe, to the drinks & food. It was visible that everyone behind the counter was putting in the effort to design every plate with attention to detail. The mini french toast was a great finisher & the Croque Madame was a clear winner! There was simply so much going on with a simple coffee, all we could say was Wow. Best of all, everything for fairly priced.
The restaurant staff & waiters are friendly & kind. My only comment would be on the meat shakshouka it was a bit burnt from the sides which took away from the flavour. It isn't the usual shakshouka I'm used to but nevertheless it was good & different.
J'y suis allée avec une amie lors d'une journée assez froide. Lors de notre arrivée, le serveur nous demande si c'est pour 1 personne, alors que clairement mon amie m'accompagne. Ensuite, il nous ferme la porte & nous dit que ça ne sera pas long. Lorsqu'il revient, il nous pointe la table à laquelle nous asseoir. Il ne prends pas la peine de nous escorter. Par la suite je prends mon verre d'eau (déjà rempli?) & j'ai l'impression d'y voir des insectes donc je demande au serveur un nouveau verre, il devient soudainement irrité & me dit que ce ne sont pas des bestioles. De plus, notre table ballotait grandement & je voulais lui demander si c'était possible de la mettre à niveau mais je n'ai pas eu le temps puisqu'il n'écoutait pas. Quand il a pris nos commandes, il semblait avoir survécu à une guerre civile… ce fut un des services les plus déplorables & désagréables pour moi à ce jour. Il n'est jamais venu nous voir pour nous offrir de l'eau de plus ou si tous les plats étaient à notre goût. Autrement, les repas étaient très bons & innovants. J'ai pris le Pain Perdu salé au bacon avec le Latte Tiramisu & mon amie a mangé le Croque Madame & un Latte Bueno. C'était délicieux mais nous n'y retournerons malheureusement pas car le service était vraiment décevant. Dommage, car j'ai pu découvrir un bon nouvel endroit. C'est juste vraiment triste de nous avoir reçues de la sorte.
Jan 26, 2025
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Tasty brunch spot in the plateau! Not the restaurant's fault, but if you arrive around 10am on weekends the wait will likely be 45 mins - 1 hour. The food & drinks are great though so if you are a brunch person then worth the wait!
I had this place earmarked for visit for a few months now, & made my way finally last week. This place is right on Laurier avenue & hard to miss from the street as there is always a queue up outside. The good thing: they give freshly bakes hot chocolatines to all waiting. The restaurant has a Greco-Mediterranean decor with a central bar & seating all around it. The place somewhat feels a little crowded, which is why I am docking one star, along with the fact that, for such a popular place, they don't take reservations. It is painful having to stand out in the cold for 90 minutes. The food & the coffee make the wait worth it though. They were all delicious & the service was reasonably prompt.
Jan 19, 2025
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Latte pistache iconique & toutes les boissons, assiette pain doré Yuzu excellente!!! Un de me coups de coeurs pour les brunchs. Excellent service à la clientèle (chakchouka un peu ordinaire, croque madame pas trop apprécié par plusieurs amis)
The smoked salmon & avocado egg's Benedict was absolutely delicious! I was really looking forward to trying the lattes with the pistachio & bueno rim, but the actual coffee is sweetened beyond comprehension. We could barely finishing drinking them. It would be awesome to be able to order them unsweetened (maybe you can, but I didn't think to ask). We went on a Sunday morning & waited about 30 min in line. Overall, I'd go back for the benedict alone!
Jan 7, 2025
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The food & vibes were great here however, you should beware that there is usually a line up. Overall, we spent almost an hour before we got seated & another 30 mins or so to get our food. However, the portions were great & the flavours were amazing! A bit on a pricier side but totally worth it ☺️
Gourmand, avec des recettes généreuses. Surpris par la qualité de présentation, le cadre est moderne avec une musique d'ambiance qui reste en fond sonore. Carte courte, un gage de fraîcheur des produits. Extra
