"3 gars de la restauration, avec la même passion, se sont rencontrés dans un restaurant de Melbourne et ont décidé quelques années plus tard d'ouvrir le leur dans une ville aux antipodes: Montréal."
Ce lieu est l'accumulation de 3 visions, combinant plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans le domaine. Nous voulons vous présenter quelque chose d'unique, de part notre menu et notre restaurant. Contribuer avec notre originalité à la grande scène de Montréal.
Antipode est largement salué comme une adresse de brunch remarquable, avec des plats visuellement saisissants et une carte créative parfois audacieuse. Les boissons, notamment les lattés pistache et tiramisu, sont fréquemment mises en avant comme des pièces maîtresses tant au niveau du goût que de l'apparence, tandis que les plats principaux vont du croque tartiflette et brisket eggs Benedict au shakshouka et au pain perdu yuzu, avec des portions généreuses qui justifient le prix élevé. L'ambiance est décrite comme chic, cosy et instagrammable, mais l'espace peut être bondé et les files d'attente le week-end sont courantes, sans réservations et avec des délais d'attente qui peuvent être longs aux heures de pointe. Le service est souvent attentif et sympathique, mais les expériences varient, certains signalant une lenteur, des sourires intermittents ou un rythme pressé en période d'affluence. Dans l'ensemble, Antipode est apprécié pour la qualité, l'originalité et la présentation, ce qui en fait une adresse incontournable pour un brunch mémorable malgré le prix et les éventuels problèmes d'accessibilité.
Brunch excellent, clairement mon préféré parmi tous ceux que j'ai essayés à Montréal. Les plats sont vraiment bien exécutés, savoureux & généreux. Tout est bien équilibré & les ingrédients sont de qualité. L'ambiance est top & donne envie de rester longtemps, & le service est super agréable. J'y suis même retourné plusieurs fois, alors que j'aime habituellement découvrir de nouveaux endroits, ce qui en dit long. Une adresse que je recommande sans hésiter.
This is a must visit! Mother, aunt & I had brunch. Best cappuccino, coffee is flavourful & reasonable price. Portions are the perfect size. We were full leaving. Staff are friendly & attentive. We will be back again!
3 mai 2026
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Can't leave Montreal without having brunch! I haven't had good brunch outside of Montreal actually lol, & idk why. I chose a new place to dine in this time instead of the places I usually go to (L'Avenue, Le Passé Composé, etc.). The interior was artistic & had Renaissance art, such as the Statue of David). I ordered:
Croque Madame $20
Egg, ham & bacon, on croissant
Pistachio Latte $8.50
I think the service in this place is super slow. Food was good, drinks were interesting. I wouldn't mind coming back again for other items, as everything looked so aesthetic.
A stellar brunch spot for the most gorgeous plates & drinks! This location doesn't take reservations & gets super busy, so be prepared for a bit of a wait at peak hours. Luckily for us, it was only about a ten minute wait on a Saturday around 11:30. The staff are alert & frequently, so don't be afraid to ask about the menu. The interior is chic with lots of interesting decorations to observe.
Of course, you have to try their stunning beverages. We got the London Fog & the Latte Rosé. The drinks were really smooth & soothing for a cold morning.
The menu has good variety, & we chose the croque tartiflette, the brisket & champignons eggs Benedict, & the pain perdu yuzu. The entrees are pretty expensive, but the portions are extremely large, which slightly makes up for the price. The croque tartiflette had two huge slices of crusty sourdough bread filled with caramelized onion chutney, bechamel sauce, & cheddar cheese. It was also topped with more melty cheese & bacon, a the whole croque was placed over a huge fried cheese skirt. The eggs Benedict had crunchy English muffins topped with a healthy amount of delicious brisket, poached eggs, & really fresh mushrooms that had a potent aroma. Finally, the pain perdu yuzu looked phenomenal. There were two huge slabs of fried, crunchy bread served alongside a poached pear, yuzu gel, & vanilla ice cream with crumble.
Antipode will deliver a hearty, delicious brunch that will put you right to sleep!
Lovely spot for brunch, just impossible to find parking. Food was good portion, some fancier brunch places, i found myself hungry afterwards but not on this one. Both me & my wife were full to the brim.
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!
Delicious food, wonderful for a brunch. I especially recommend the chakchouka. Don't expect a lazy visit with no stress, the place is packed & as soon as you're done you will likely have to leave because of the lineup at the door..
As someone who considers themselves a brunch expert, I feel comfortable giving a precise review of Antipode.
The food is good, with an interesting complexity of flavors. Their house hollandaise sauce is unlike anything I've had elsewhere - more aromatic & distinctive (even though some of my friends didn't love its appearance). The service is excellent, & the décor feels very authentic.
So what's the issue? The price. It stands out compared to other brunch spots offering similar quality. It feels even less accessible when you consider that the eggs Benedict do not come with potatoes or salad - you only get the eggs Benedict themselves, which is uncommon compared to most places.
Because of that, the value for money isn't great. On the day I went, the wait wasn't too bad - just a small group ahead of us.
I wouldn't go back, but I do recommend going once to try it.
7 févr. 2026
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Il y a contournable & incontournable. L'Antipode rentre dans la seconde catégorie. Un brunch difficile à égaler. Généreux, gourmand, raffiné, stimulant, gratifiant, mémorable & vivifiant. Super. Vous pouvez y aller en toute confiance.
Nous avons passé un très bon moment dans ce brunch recommandé par un ami. Service impeccable, personnel agréable & plats de qualité à la hauteur des visuels !
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.
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.
Restaurant découvert à la dernière minute avec ma meilleure amie. Je ne suis pas une grande fan de l'entrée, mais cela correspondait bien au style du restaurant. Nous sommes arrivées vers 13 h pour un brunch. Menu simple & court, exactement comme je les aime.
J'ai commandé les oeufs bénédictine Jambon de Parme & asperges. Le repas était bon, mais la sauce secrète (verte sur l'image) était, à mon avis, de trop & masquait les saveurs du prosciutto. Mon amie, qui avait choisi le saumon & guacamole, partageait le même commentaire : le goût de l'avocat était pratiquement absent.
Cela dit, très bel endroit, bon service, rapide &
efficace. Je le recommanderais tout de même.
