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 reconnu pour ses plats esthétiques visuellement saisissants et ses lattés créatifs, qui constituent souvent un point fort pour les visiteurs. De nombreux clients apprécient les combinaisons de saveurs uniques et la qualité des ingrédients, citant fréquemment les œufs bénédictine, le pain doré et les boissons spécialisées comme des incontournables. Bien que l'atmosphère soit généralement décrite comme chaleureuse, chic et dynamique, le restaurant est extrêmement populaire, ce qui entraîne souvent de longues attentes et un environnement de salle restreint. Les avis sur les prix sont partagés, car certains clients estiment que les portions généreuses justifient le coût, tandis que d'autres trouvent l'addition élevée pour un brunch. Bien que la plupart des commentaires soulignent un service amical et attentionné, les expériences peuvent être inconstantes, avec des signalements occasionnels de lenteur, de plats servis tièdes ou d'un personnel pressé durant les heures de pointe.
On a Sunday morning, it took us 50 minutes of waiting time till we get a table.
The pistachio latte & the teramissu latte are good for photos only but taste bad.
It is relatively expensive as well, for two lattes & two plates our bill was over 100 $ including tip.
On the other hand, service was good
Conclusion: Will not come back
Great food & coffee, the pistachio latte is amazing! The down side is waiting in line, waiting & waiting & waiting for the food, service is rushed & not the best.
Went here twice already, last time was last year. It was trendy back then, the line was long & waited 2 hours. A year later, they held up with their quality of food & service & the line is still so long till the hour they're supposed to close. I got the chicken waffle (best thing ever) with their iconic tiramisu latte, & also tried their nutella & pistachio latte which are amazing as well. Definitely a must try bruch in montreal
Absolutely delicious!!! The pistachio latte is a must! Still dreaming about it. Our order was as followed: a lavender matcha & pistachio latte, for food we got the mushroom truffle eggs benedict & the pain perdu yuzu!
Their latte selection is impressive, offering unique flavors that go beyond the usual options. I tried both the pistachio & tiramisu lattes-while the tiramisu was my favorite, it was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Food-wise, the eggplant nuggets were a delightful surprise-crispy, flavorful, & addictive. I'm used to a traditional shakshouka dish, this was their own take on the recipe, which was delicious but not what I expected.
Overall, Antipode is a great spot for those who appreciate creative lattes & delicious, well-crafted dishes in a cozy setting. Definitely worth a visit!
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.
