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    Soloway Coffee

    4.0 (135 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Savory Oatmeal
    Leyang Z.

    A small cafe in Lincoln Park. I went there recently after an interval workout along Lakefront Trail because I was curious about their Savory Oatmeal. Came in at ~8:35, waited for about 12min to order. There were some tomato chutney, parmesan and green onions in the Savory Oatmeal. I love the tomato chutney, which elevated the dish with a hint of sweet-sourness. The parmesan gave it some cheesy texture. It was also served with a soft boiled egg and bacon (opted out). I asked for a side of sourdough and it was good as well.

    Strawberry Croissant cream
    Natasha A.

    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.

    Passion - Mango Matcha
    Tray

    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.

    Divya V.

    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!

    Mayuri A.

    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!

    Passion-Mango matchas and Honey-Cake latte
    Stephanie P.

    Soloway has been on my list of coffee shops to try for the longest time, and let me tell you - it lives up to the hype! Upon entering, my friends and I were welcomed to the sweet aroma of coffee. We went on a Sunday morning and the place was packed. The space itself is very clean, with a large amount of indoor and outdoor seating. The people at the counter were very friendly and helpful. My friends ordered the Passion- Mango matchas. They were very happy with the flavor of the drink and the large quantity a lot drink they got. The large at Soloway is definitely a lot! I ordered the Honey-Cake latte. This was absolutely delicious. The drink is inspired by the European dessert of the same name, topped with sweet foam, a touch of salt, and cookie crumble. What I was most excited about was the breakfast sando. It consisted of Soft potato bun, crispy hash brown, fluffy scrambled eggs with sweet corn, melted provolone, and tartar aioli chili sauce. Many say it is one of the best breakfast sandwiches in Chicago, and I would agree! The hash brown was nice and crisp, contrasting with the scrambled eggs. The corn was an unexpected but yummy touch, and the sauce brought all the flavors together. I am still thinking about it. All in all, Soloway Coffee is a must visit when you are in the city! I will be back soon.

    Emily T.

    Tried to go to Pop up bagels on Sunday morning and then we realized we didn't wanna wait in line for an hour! So here we are! There was still a line, but it wasn't too bad. We both got the breakfast sandwich and honestly??? It was so so good. I always want to try the good breakfast sandwich sandwiches in Chicago and then I never do so this was fun! It was $17 with adding avocado (Honestly, you could've skipped that) But the eggs are super unique because they have corn in them, which added such a lovely sweetness. There's no meat, but there is a really crispy hashbrown, and some good cheese and some sort of spicy spread. Honestly, it was great. I wanted to try the pastries, but they weren't sure with my not allergies so I skipped it. Definitely would come back again though! A bit expensive, but isn't everything???? They have a nice patio as well!

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    Pan J.

    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!

    Annette D.

    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.

    Jacqueline L.

    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.

    Passion - Mango Matcha
    Terry D.

    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!

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    Sean Y.

    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.

    Vanilla iced latte, matcha latte
    Clarissa C.

    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)!

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