Antipode fonctionne comme une destination culinaire polyvalente alliant la culture café à la précision artisanale des petites assiettes. La cuisine privilégie des ingrédients de haute qualité sélectionnés pour leur profil aromatique et leur intégrité structurelle dans les préparations froides ou chaudes. Un accent particulier sur la production de boissons artisanales équilibre le menu composé d'assiettes à partager d'inspiration méditerranéenne et de breuvages caféinés complexes. L'environnement utilise une disposition architecturale délibérée pour favoriser une circulation fluide tout en maintenant une esthétique minimaliste dans tout l'espace. Les clients découvrent une carte ciblée où des composants simples et bruts subissent une transformation en portions raffinées conçues pour une consommation individuelle ou de groupe. L'établissement maintient une norme opérationnelle constante qui priorise la texture et l'assaisonnement de chaque élément proposé au menu permanent.
Antipode est largement considéré comme une destination incontournable à Montréal pour ses plats de brunch visuellement époustouflants et ses lattes spécialisés très esthétiques, souvent décrits comme délicieux et savoureux. Bien que de nombreux clients louent le menu créatif et original ainsi que l'atmosphère chaleureuse et artistique, les expériences concernant le service et le rapport qualité-prix peuvent être inégales. Le restaurant est constamment achalandé, ce qui entraîne souvent de longues files d'attente et des délais d'attente occasionnels pour les tables comme pour les plats. Bien que certains clients trouvent les prix élevés ou estiment que l'esthétique prend parfois le pas sur la cuisine, beaucoup d'autres considèrent que les portions généreuses et la qualité des ingrédients justifient la visite, ce qui en fait un endroit populaire à essayer pour ceux qui recherchent une expérience de brunch mémorable.
Their Egg Benedicts are so good (tried Salmon, brisket & sausage - & the brisket was so far the best!!), the sauce, the kick, the presentation... everything very original! Love their fat ass coffees too, Tiramisu latte is my fav. The only downside is the wait time, if you wanna avoid lines & the orders getting delayed, go before 9:30 AM especially for weekends.
The food & service were absolutely outstanding! We especially loved the variety of coffees on offer. Highly recommend trying the chicken & waffles - they were fantastic!
Worth the Wait & Exceeded Expectations! After three unsuccessful attempts due to the long lines, I finally got the chance to try this spot on a mid-day Friday-no line, & it was absolutely worth the wait! I had high expectations from everything I had seen online, & somehow, they still managed to surpass them. The fun coffee creations were delicious, & the food was incredibly unique, with bold & unmatched flavors that made every bite memorable. I only wish I lived closer so I could come back more often! If you're in Montreal, this place is a must-visit.
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 !
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.
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.
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!
10/10 for their AMAZINGLY fancy coffees. We tried the Tiramisu, Pistacchio & Pumpkin lattes. We also loved the food; croque madame, eggs benedict with salmon & guacamole & the francescinha. Perfect portions left us feeling satisfied & not overly stuffed. The waitress did not make us feel rushed during our brunch. ONLY downside was the one hour+ wait outside, but luckily it was a beautiful day. Will definitely come back!
