Soloway Coffee

I chose this place because it was very close to my spa appointment and I have some time to spare before my spa day. Right when I walked in, you could smell the amazing aromas of the coffee and espresso in here. I ordered a flavored latte and an amazing pastry that I still dream about to this day. The coffee was delicious and the cinnamon sugar croissant was delectable. Great coffee spot!

I've been here twice now, once for just a drink and once for a coffee and a croissant. The space is pretty small and the tables are right in the middle of the action so it's pretty loud and crammed when it's busy (which is often), but the space gets nice light so I like the aesthetic. The outdoor seating is wonderful though, lots of tables and in a nice shaded area!My first time here I just got the passion mango matcha and it was delicious and refreshing - definitely a unique item that sets them apart. My second time here was in the early afternoon on a Sunday, and they were out of cold brew along with most of their food items. I got an iced americano instead which was fine, and 2 pastries. The croissants are pretty popular, but honestly I didn't really like the lemon croissant - the filling was really rich and overpowering so it tasted more like a lemon bar than a croissant. If that's what you're going for then maybe you'll love it, but it was too much for me. The canele I had never heard of, but my friend said the texture was supposed to be more crunchy on the outside than it was. Overall it's a decent coffee shop, but the prices are high and the food is fancy looking but just ok, especially for what you are paying for.

This place is in east Lincoln park in Chicago but it has a NYC vibe to it . Solid breakfast menu. My avocado toast was a little bit on the bland side and a little light on the avocado part but the side of burrata it came with made it better . They also have shakshuka on the menu which I spied at my neighbor's table and I'm trying it next time. My latte was very good. The Pastries are beautiful looking ( be warned you'll pay almost 8$ for a single croissant) Overall, crowded ( but line moved fairly quickly ) and pricy with solid breakfast options . If you aren't on a budget, don't mind long lines, aren't looking for a place to relax/ do work and are ok eating amongst with a bunch of wealthy, trendy 20/30 something's you should try it . I'll likely be back - gotta try that shakshuka next time

I got sweet cream cold brew and a strawberry croissant. Cold Brew was on the acidic side, not my preference, but not bad with the vanilla cream. I have a sweet tooth so I felt the croissants were indulgent and excellent. Perfectly layered, crispy, sweet, and creamy.No issues with service. Pretty pricey but this is a great, occasional spot to hit by the Lincoln park zoo! There's a few small tables so it's may be grab and go for most customers.

My friends and I visited here on Sunday and it was packed! The cafe itself is pretty small so we had to snatch a table as soon as there's one available. They have only a decent menu election for coffee and food. We tried the latte which was decent, espresso tonic which is more on the sour side but it wasn't too bad, and a sweet cold brew. For food we tried the croissants which had cream filling and they were delicious! My favorite was the Turkey sandwich on brioche, perfect balance of flavor and the kale salad was just perfect. They have many other selections of pastries like cakes and canele. I wish I had the appetite to try everything! Definitely will return for another visit so I can try other items.

I came with a friend on a Sunday and left fairly unimpressed. The staff just seemed annoyed with us. Granted, it was a busy Sunday, so I get it. My friend has food allergies, and they weren't sure about various pastries touching each other, so that was a bother because she couldn't eat anything. The egg dish I got was subpar, to be honest. The place was crammed, so we lasted maybe 5 minutes after getting our stuff. Coffee was solid, but that's not enough reason for me to go back.

Fantastic coffee spot with solid pastries and food on offer.Space has a very clean and modern interior. The pour over was one of the best I've had in a while and the avocado toast was delicious.They have a nice system as well labeling certain tables as "no laptops" and impose a 30 minute limit. Great for patrons, but if you're looking for a spot to sit and work all day, this isn't it.Very worth your time to stop here.

A cafe and roaster that serves various kinds of beautiful and delicious pastries and simple and fresh breakfast sandwiches and salads. One shiny La Marzocco machine, two professional roaster machines, and bags of beans sourced from different countries / areas for purchase. I particularly like their simple yet focused coffee and tea menu. The cafe was so busy and packed around 10am this Sunday! The host was very friendly and helpful though which made you feel better after a long wait in line. Since he was the single person who takes orders and takes care of grabbing pastries from the case, he was very busy. You basically would not wait too long after that pay step. Pastries get sold out fast and they will refill as they make at the back. Latte was smooth and rich - nothing super special but we really had nothing to complain about. The espresso tonic with Ethiopian espresso was very refreshing and tasted strong. Hubby thought his ham sandwich was not big for the price that we paid for but tasted good. My pistachio cheesecake and hummus with toasted bread were really delicious and I highly recommend them.I also used the spring blend beans for espresso at home. The quality was high and I was pleased with the fruity notes, medium body and strong wine-like aroma that I got.

Have been here a few times now since I live relatively close by. The coffee is decent and so is the food. The one thing is that it's really really expensive. Spending almost $30 for chai tea and a Turkey sandwich is a bit steep. I think I'll come here as a treat for myself every so often - and just stick to a beverage. Baristas are very nice. And great that it is Ukrainian owned and run. Seating is VERY limited.

I am honestly very disappointed after trying this place. Despite all the good reviews from tik tok, I would steer away from this cafe! Philz is down the street if you want some good coffee. Latte art was mediocre. Don't even get me started on the yogurt parfait, it was around $11 and I don't know if they were rationally the yogurt but there was barely any. There was more granola than there was yogurt. Take your money elsewhere