The hype about Soloway coffee is fully justified. The coffee and the food were really great. They have a lot of seating but this place is squally very just in the weekends so you might have to wait to get a spot to sit. The order lines can be long too. We got the mango passion fruit matcha, Cortado and a mocha. They had great sessional options on the menu too but we didn't try them. The coffee order was ready quickly but the food took around 15 mins. My friends got the shakshuka and the avocado toast. For the price, the portion size and the taste were impressive. We will definitely be back! read more

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This spot is known as one of the best matcha spots, so I had to try it for myself. The vibes were cool and there's a lot of seating, but they don't allow working on laptops, so not really a study spot. Service was normal, nothing standout. The matcha was a letdown for me. The mango passion flavor completely overpowered it, so I couldn't taste the matcha at all. It felt more like a juice than a matcha drink. The breakfast sando was just okay. I didn't love the tartar aioli chili sauce, but the crispy hashbrown inside was a nice touch. I like that they're a Ukrainian-founded coffee brand with a focus on quality beans and unique flavors, but based on this visit I'd probably try something else next time. read more

Soloway Coffee - Passion - Mango Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cool little coffee shop in Lincoln park definitely worth trying! I came here with my child on a Friday morning around 10am, it was busy but there were still seats. I got a cold brew, the strawberry croissant, and I got my child an apple juice and a pecan chocolate chip cookie. The croissant was so good, beyond incredible, there was whipped cream, strawberry flavored, on the inside. It was so sweet, soft, and definitely a must try when here. The cookie was more of a scone in terms of consistency but it was still good. The cold brew was nothing special but it was still a solid cold brew choice. read more

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Tried the pistachio croissant and the pistachio cheesecake. Soooo yummy :) would recommend! Online it said the pistachio croissant was sold out but when I went in, they still had some so make sure to check! read more

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We were contemplating if we wanted to go all the way to Lincoln park for coffee and food from downtown, but we are glad that we did. This place is packed on weekends for sure, but they have ample of seating spaces and we were able to get a table fairly quickly. My friends and I ordered Cortado, mango passion match and Macchiato for drinks and we ordered shakshuka and avocado bread for food. Everything was absolutely amazing! I have been on this spree of finding best shakshukas in the city and Soloway definitely tops the list. It was very flavorful and the portion size was great for the price we paid. Our coffee orders were out pretty quickly but food order took a bit of time, but it was surely worth the wait. I will definitely come back to this place for amazing dining experience! read more

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I so wanted to buy into the hype but our experience fell short. Ordered a couple of large lattes and was disappointed by the small size (in comparison to other coffee shops) coupled with no vanilla flavor option. With no flavor option, I was expecting exceptional coffee, but it was just meh. However, the oversized pistachio croissant was delicious. read more

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Delicious breakfast sandwiches and good coffee! Customer service was great, so friendly and kind. It's gets busy, so arrive early if you want a seat! read more

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LOVE THIS CAFE! It is very tiny and not a lot of seating. The matcha is my favorite in the city. And the pastries are DELICIOUS. You order at the counter and staff is very friendly. A must if you are in the area. read more

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My friend and I stopped here while I was visiting her in Chicago, and I had the sudden urge to try matcha for the first time. I was not disappointed. I got the passion fruit mango matcha with coconut milk as recommended by the person taking my order, and it was absolute perfection. I also got a strawberry croissant not realizing that it would have a creamy strawberry filling, and wow... I'm a croissant girlie, and this was easily a top 5 for me. The coffee shop itself is spacious, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and the service was quick. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Brief review- the environment at Soloway is more of a cafe (with food) than a specialty coffee roaster. The food looks fantastic and I'm glad people are enjoying the space but I'd say this isn't the destination if you're wanting a singular excellent cup of coffee. I got the Ethiopia Kochore drip which was fantastic but the pour over menu is limited despite Soloway being a roaster. I assume this is just the market demand of the area. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, the square footage is used very efficiently. Very clean bathroom. Cashier and baristas are efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly. read more

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My college roomie and I were super excited to try this because many of our friends and Reddit had recommended this as one of the best matchas in the city. Sadly, maybe we went on a very off day. The matcha latte was quite milk heavy. We probably needed to try their mango passion fruit matcha latte that everyone recommends. My iced vanilla latte (decaf) with whole milk was delish though!! A very solid choice, and the drinks come out super speedily. They have a no laptop policy except for a few select tables, so this is the place to sit and enjoy breakfast or a cafe lunch with your friends!! But not the place to work from home given how crowded and loud it was (and cuz it's against their policy lol)! read more

Soloway Coffee - Vanilla iced latte, matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Review by: Avila.Eats Service: staff was friendly and cheerful. Ambience/Atmosphere: relaxed cafe setting. Spacious seating and quiet. Low music playing over head. A nice casual bite with friends or even a morning cafe date would be nice here. Food: 1. Banana bread is dense with a nice cream cheese frosting that is subtle. There's orange cooked into the banana bread giving it a fresh and citrus like under tone. I'd recommend. 6.5 2. Pistachio cheesecake is rich and creamy. Nice graham cracker crust on the bottom. The raspberry jam is sweet but not sickly sweet and pairs beautifully with the pistachio cream. The pistachio flavor isn't to strong and is more subtle. The pomegranate adds a nice pop of bright flavor and is a nice compliment. I'd highly recommend. 8.75 3. Breakfast Sando has a nice soft bread. The hashbrown is crispy with a slight enjoyable chew to it. The egg if fluffy and the pepper jack cheese is stretchy with a slight spice. The sauce is really good. Nice and creamy with an enjoyable flavor. I'd recommend. 7 read more

I've been holding off on this review cause I thought I'd give them another chance soon but really didn't have the chance to nor would I want to anymore due to my last experience here. First off even if there was no one behind me, you still get this glare to order as quickly as possible like even if there is no one behind me. The menu is kind of extensive I need some time to review. The drink I got was so meh like idk Wtheck that was Passionfruit mango green tea. Tasted like goddamn water... Then the shakshuka although pretty taste is a scam. For the price point, it was not fulfilling. It was just a snack. Even went on a whim to get the banana bread and Wtheck was it so dense. I really wanted to like this place but it just fell so short imo read more

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Blt sandwich was amazing and coffee was good too! I like their vibe inside, it was cool read more

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Very cute place!! Pretty busy on Friday at 10:30, but still was able to snag a spot to enjoy my hazelnut cortado (nice espresso flavor). Good pastry selection as well. read more

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Rating for the canelé alone. Cute spot. Stopped in because I needed to use the bathroom (it was a non-stop line, it was taken by 2 people while I was sitting because I was too slow to realize it was free). The croissants seemed too large and indulgent/sweet so I went with a few canelés. Ick -- I've had canelés a few times before but this was not it. It was spongy and soggy inside, and the outside was hard and burnt... I believe it's supposed to be like caramelized sugar. At that price point ($4.50 each), I don't think they should've sold me this burnt one. Would not recommend. read more

Soloway Coffee - Bottom of the Canelé - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came for the matcha, stayed for the croissants! I looooved this matcha! The matcha itself was solid and the sweetness of the mango at the bottom really made it next level. I would absolutely come back for this matcha alone! Onto the croissants. First, they are HUGE! I couldn't even finish one in one sitting. We ordered the pistachio and strawberry ones. The are flakey and buttery and so yummy. I love the cream inside of them too! The strawberry one was definitely sweeter than the pistachio, so keep that in mind if you have a strong preference. Both were fabulous. The line was out the door when we got there, but we were committed. I wouldn't say it's the faster moving line, but it's not overly slow either. We went after 11am on the weekend, but I've seen no line outdoors earlier, so keep that in mind. read more

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The matcha latte has a perfect balance of earthy and creamy, not too strong. Vanilla latte is smooth and aromatic, the texture is velvettly and not too sugary. Almond croissant was crispy and layered perfectly, filling is creamy, but on the sweeter side. This coffee shop is perfect for date, girls hangout. The seats by the window has nice sun light and gives the atmosphere a warm tone. Service was quick and staff is nice. read more

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Stopped by close to closing time, and I really appreciated that the staff still kindly took my order. I got the matcha with passionfruit mango. It leaned a bit watery, but the earthiness of the matcha still came through, and the fruitiness was perfectly balanced. I liked the outdoor seating, and the takeout window on the side was a cool, unique touch for a cafe. read more

Soloway Coffee - matcha w mango passionfruit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great brunch spot for you and your friends! Delicious food and drinks, nice atmosphere inside and great customer service! 10/10 recommend. Tuna melt croissant was my favorite read more

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I am from out of town and needed a place to hold a few work meetings while in Chicago and found Soloway online. It is in a great location, but definitely not conducive to working because all of their tables include a sticker that says it is a screen free zone. I had never seen that in a coffee shop before, and did end up having to switch locations because I couldn't use my laptop to work. They did have a nice patio and it looked like a window to order on the outside which I thought was a great idea. The inside was very clean. I didn't love that half of the chairs were stools with no backs, it was a little awkward to sit like that so low down. I didn't get a chance to try the food, but I did have a delicious iced chai. I would say this is a great place for more of a grab and go sort of experience or for sitting on the patio if the weather is nice! read more

Though I waited in line for over 20 minutes (on Memorial Day), the pistachio croissant was well-worth it. Wasn't super flakey but still buttery and the pistachio cream was amazing. The coffee is high-quality and not overly sweet. The patio is a good space for people watching and enjoying the sun, would come back to try other drinks/pastries. read more

Soloway Coffee - Mocha - A croissant with white icing and crushed pistachios on top is placed on white paper on a gray table. Next to it is a plastic cup filled with iced coffee, topped with a clear plastic lid and a straw. The table surface is smooth and gray, with no additional objects visible. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The hot latte was SO GOOOD! I love a hot latte but feel like not every coffee shop can get the texture right. This was creamy and had a perfect foam on top with a nice design. read more

Soloway Coffee - Hot latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've never been disappointed with a visit to Soloway! On the pricier side and doesn't have a lot of seating (at least in the winter when the patio is closed), but I'll keep going back for more read more

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Came to Soloway with my friends to catch up. It was a bit busy when we got there and noticed a table just waiting for us. We ordered a matcha latte, chai and latte as well as their pistachio croissant - which it was very moist and delicious. People were coming and going with their coffee and sweets. Nice place! read more

Soloway Coffee - Matcha and chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Coffee was great, I ordered the Berry Mocha Latte and a Ham & Cheese Croissant (warmed). Service was quick for how busy it was - only docking the experience due to lack of seating and having to wait for a table! read more

Soloway Coffee - Berry Mocha Latte and Ham and Cheese Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I stopped by for a quick lunch earlier this week and picked up the mango matcha, breakfast sando, and pistachio croissant. The breakfast sando was pretty tasty, but the fried potatoes were a bit too crispy for me. The mango matcha and pistachio croissant were good, but I'm not sure that their high price tags are justified. It's a cute spot to work independently or chat with others, and I would come back for the matcha. read more

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I tried their pistachio croissant and mango matcha and loved them both! They're pretty sweet but taste very fresh. The service is so quick and I love the variety of lattes and pastries they have. read more

Soloway Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been eyeing Soloway Coffee for a while - I happened to be in the neighborhood and in need of an afternoon snack, so I popped in for a quick bite. There wasn't much left mid-afternoon, but I was lucky enough to snag their special pumpkin-shaped pumpkin bread. It was small, but adorable and delicious, and packed with extra goodies like pumpkin seeds for texture. Despite being made with care, I still felt like it was overpriced (hence 4 stars vs 5). They have a great patio, but it was full when I arrived late on a weekend afternoon. Tables were available inside, but the noise level was pretty high. Props here for the service, though. The friendly woman who took my order gave me very helpful recommendations as I was deciding what to order. I might be back, but the price point gives me a bit of pause in light of other high quality cafes and bakeries in the area. read more

Soloway Coffee - Interior of the pumpkin bread - A hand holds a partially eaten apple-shaped pastry with a cinnamon glaze on top. The interior reveals a filling containing nuts and seeds, indicating a baked dessert or pastry. The background includes a table with a paper box and a clear plastic cup, suggesting an outdoor or casual dining setting. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Modern cafe with excellent cappuccinos and baked goods. Enjoyed everything we ordered including jumbo macarons and carrot cake around Easter time. Orders are taken over the counter and there is some casual seating indoors. read more

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This location has indoor and outdoor seating. The location is definitely more for a social ambiance rather than working from there. It offers a wide variety of pastries and breakfast/lunch items. The passion--mango matcha with coconut milk was absolutely divine. I wish the pistachio croissant did not have as much filling as it did, but the flavor was good. The strawberry croissant was not to my liking--it felt a little old. The baristas were very friendly and patient with everyone ordering. read more

Soloway Coffee - Passion-mango matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I really enjoyed their passionfruit matcha drink. It's definitely a combo you don't typically see, but it does work well. It tasted sweet from the matcha milk but then you get a nice tartness from the passionfruit. I heard their croissants are really good but unfortunately they sold out early. We opted for their basque cheesecake and it was expensive ($9) for a tiny slice. It was yummy but you've probably had better basque cheesecake elsewhere. Their cheesecake could've definitely been softer + have a stronger cream cheese flavor. In terms of service, they were very efficient. The line was long but we didn't wait long at all. read more

Soloway Coffee - Basque Cheesecake & Passionfruit Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Dream about the croissants here. My fav is the almond or pistachio. Latte is decent here too. Def the food is best for me. Lines can get super long on the weekends so keep that in mind. Very little seating indoors and tables are electronic / laptop free. read more

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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! read more

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I tried the pomegranate matcha with coconut milk. I wasn't sure how it was going to be but I actually ended up liking it! They have a delectable looking selection of pastries. We only tried the Basque cheesecake because we were still full from lunch. The cheesecake was so light and tasty. My husband also enjoyed his hazelnut spice latte. There isn't much seating room inside so we had to take it to go. I will have to go back to try a gigantic macaron! read more

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The croissant is fluffy and soft with a light sweetness that keeps it very balanced. The oat latte is delicious, and their canelé is a favorite of mine. I have probably picked up ten by now because I keep coming back for it! read more

Soloway Coffee - Passion - Mango Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Soloway is a quick walk from Theatre on the Lake which is where I was working out in the morning. They have some limited but decent options for coffee. We really wanted to try the pistachio croissant because I had heard that it was really good, but they only serve that post 8:45am or so, and hence we couldn't try them!! We tried the pistachio macaroon and that was yum!! Although there was a long line to get coffee, the service was quick! read more

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Updating my review - I came back and got the pomegranate matcha and pistachio croissant and both were lifechanging. The lemon croissant was too much but the pistachio was perfectly balanced. The space is still quite tight and busy, definitely not a spot to work at all, but if you can get a table it's quite cozy. The quality of their drinks is worth it! I'll be back. read more

Soloway Coffee - Pomegranate matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Love this spot! I met a friend for coffee here and it was so nice. Not a ton of seating so it does fill up fast, but we were able to grab a seat. I got an iced vanilla latte and loved it. They also have the BIGGEST croissants I've ever seen. The next time I went there was a line out the door! Must be a popular place. read more

We came to this cafe after looking up cafes with matcha near us. The ambiance of the cafe is great - I really liked the openness of the sitting area and it seemed like a good place to do light work and/or people watching. However, my low review is due largely to the matcha itself. Both me and my friends got matcha lattes and we were super disappointed. It was very imbalanced in terms of milk to matcha ratio - I could barely taste any matcha at all! I honestly felt like I was just drinking straight up milk with green food coloring. I usually make my own matcha lattes and drinks at home so I'm familiar with how matcha is supposed to taste, and this was not it. The matcha latte with fruit (mango or passion fruit?) probably would taste better simply because of the fruit puree. I would not recommend this cafe for a simple matcha latte - but if you get sometime else on the menu or just want to come for the nice vibes, you might be better off. read more

Soloway Coffee - matcha latte and apple juice from the refrigerated section - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois