SoLIT Café functions as a dedicated hub for high-quality artisanal pastries and expertly crafted espresso beverages. The interior design emphasizes a minimalist aesthetic that prioritizes functional seating and a neutral color palette suitable for focused work or quiet contemplation. Patrons encounter an extensive selection of flaky croissants, dense chocolate brownies, and layered cakes that demonstrate technical precision in baking. The beverage menu highlights single-origin coffee beans roasted to extract nuanced profiles of acidity and sweetness. Glass display cases showcase rotating seasonal desserts prepared with fresh ingredients and traditional confectionery techniques. This establishment maintains a commitment to efficiency and product consistency through a streamlined service model designed for rapid turnover. Each item reflects a rigorous adherence to core flavor profiles rather than elaborate culinary ornamentation.
SoLIT Café is widely celebrated for its stunning, Instagrammable decor and warm, inviting atmosphere that makes it a popular destination for coffee enthusiasts and social gatherings. Many guests praise the high quality of the food and beverages, specifically highlighting the fresh ingredients, delicious lattes, and artisanal pastries, while frequently commending the friendly and professional staff. Although the overall experience is consistently described as lovely, some visitors have expressed concerns regarding high price points, occasional inconsistencies in beverage preparation, and the volume of the background music, which can sometimes hinder conversation. While the unique design is a significant draw, the service model involving counter ordering and mobile menus receives mixed feedback, though the charming aesthetic and cozy environment ensure that most patrons find it a delightful spot to visit.
Hi,
Disclaimer: I have no affiliation to Solit CAfé in terms of business associations or friends with any on the staff, so this opinion is from a legit first time customer
I was absolutely floored by the interior decor as well as the outdoor terrace when i first arrived there. Myself, coming from the REM train from Nun Island, to REM Mcgill, this location was of utmost convenient for myself with an arrival of 15 minutes & no worries of parking.
The Mocha & cream cheese bagel were great & having it on the outdoor terrace, in the downtown core of MTL, was a fantastic way to start the morning.
I am looking forward to further visits to Solit CAfé in the near foreseeable future.
I was walking by & came across this café, so I decided to stop in. I had the chicken sandwich & salad combo with a coffee, & it was absolutely amazing! The sandwich was incredibly flavorful, & even the salad was delicious. The combination of flavors was like a party in your mouth-the good kind!
I sat outside on the patio, which had a really nice & relaxing atmosphere. The inside of the café is just as inviting, with beautiful décor & a warm ambiance. The staff were polite, friendly, & welcoming.
I highly recommend this place & will definitely be back!
Chai latte très bon/naturel - ils ne le font pas avec le sirop sucré.
Gâteau aux carottes sans gluten - vraiment excellent.
Service : employés très agréables.
Concept/deco - j'adore le concept, mais manque de finitions pour qu'on se sente comme si on y était.
Ambiance - musique très forte, style de musique comme dans un club... Ça ne va pas du tout avec le décor, ni avec l'ambiance désiré pour prendre un café.
Suivant les commentaires, je m'y suis rendu pour un moment entre filles.
Nous avons attendu plus de 25min pour un smoothie, un café & un bagel fromage.
Au moment de recevoir la commande, nous avons eu que le café.
Le smoothie aux bananes était très aigre, je suppose que les bananes étaient très vertes. Les gros glaçons m'empêchait de le boire correctement.
Le bagel fut une demi-baguette avec du fromage à tartiner, de la confiture & du beurre de peanut. Un mélange pas très attendu.
La décoration est sympathique, la musique trop forte retire le charme de la place.
La salle de bain n'est vraiment pas propre du tout.
Le personnel était gentil.
Nous ne retiendrons pas cette adresse pour le futur. Bien dommage.
Perfection in this'go to' central meeting spot! 4 people mentioned this café to me before I first came. Food, drinks & service are sublime. Sunny & orange arbor decor makes it feel like an outdoor terrace (even as it snows outside). The staff helped me choose from the menu & are very welcoming & efficient. In fact, it was so good that I recommended it for a friend's private birthday party. It's now a regular spot for me & my entrepreneur network.
Breakfast for two cost us $80CAD (all-in, with tip). We each ordered one dish & the $8CAD salad/fruit+coffee add-on. For this price, I expected a premium experience, but we got an average experience. We found a QR code at our table instead of a physical menu. After reading the menu on our phones (with all the scroll/zoom limitations of a bad mobile menu), we had to get up & order at the counter. The people working the counter were amazing. I rated two stars for service simply because the QR-code menu & counter-ordering meant there wasn't much service (they did bring our food to the table & bussed our table), but the people working here were stellar; we found no fault in them & they were the shining stars of this experience.
The ceiling has an Instagrammable, overcrowded orange-grove motif. Nothing else is as pretty. The tables are a mishmash of round metal/glass & wood. The restaurant isn't well-lit & there's cheap plastic décor thrown about. The round tables have doily-style tablecloths that your grandmother would be proud of--were she a French nun. These are covered with a big, glass disc. When our food arrived, it was placed on this glass, where the ceramic dishes spun freely as I tried to cut my bagel. This was not designed with thought.
The food is good. We didn't think it was amazing & it didn't make up for the experience. It was just good. 4 stars; above average.
I was annoyed because we had spent $80 on QR-code menus & awkward dining. It was at this time that I noticed the wall in the background that is covered with gold-colored, plastic decor & photos of the owner & family & their various awards. & right as I noticed this, the background music stopped & whatever radio service they use started playing ads. It all felt fake & cheap.
I found this to be a very average mall-style experience with a premium price. The food was decent, but I would much rather spend 85% for a 200% better experience a block over at the Pigeon Café (literally, we spent $68 at Pigeon for 2 full breakfast dishes, coffee, table service, & two more coffees to go vs. $80 at So LIT).
