Overall, SoLIT Café comes across as a cozy, design-forward space with orange vine ceilings and a calm, welcoming vibe that makes it feel like an inviting garden oasis, even on cold days. The coffee earns frequent praise for being rich and well made, with lattes, cappuccinos, and seasonal drinks drawing strong notes from guests, while the food is commonly described as fresh, flavorful, and well prepared, with sandwiches, bowls, focaccia, pastries, and light bites cited as standouts. Prices are often described as premium, with some reviewers feeling value doesn't always match the cost, and a few dishes or menu items receive mixed marks. Service is typically described as friendly, attentive, and efficient, with staff guiding guests through the menu and sometimes bringing items to the table, though some readers mention a counter-order flow and a no-laptop policy that can limit work or study. The ambiance, decor, and terrace are repeatedly highlighted as strengths, and many reviews call SoLIT Café a hidden gem and a great place to meet friends or unwind, even if a small number note occasional inconsistencies in menu availability and portions.
I really loved the salmon, avocado, & feta sandwich, as well as the freshly squeezed orange juice. The staff were very attentive & provided top-notch service. To top it off, I ordered a latte to go & can confidently say it was one of the best lattes I've ever had in my life.
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.
Went there lately hoping for a third wave coffee but turns out it's not, it's some sort of restaurant/coffee shop with overpriced menu. The coffee & pastries are good tasting, but almost 10$ for a regular oat latte, a pumpkin spice latte that tasted artificial & more than 10$ for orange juice makes no sense when compared to other coffee shops in the region that offer same quality coffee. The atmosphere was nice & cozy, staff were kind, but service was slow & the music was loud so it was kinda hard to work there.
Delicious food in a unique & beautiful place owned by an amazing woman with smiling & welcoming employees.
J'ai célébré mon mariage au solit café ; le menu, l'ambiance & la disponibilité de Mary pendant les préparatifs...tout était parfait & au delà de nos attentes.
Forever our favourite place !
Thank you so much Mary & your super staff !
The staff are so friendly & polite. Brought my food to the table, & boxed it up for me to take it home.
I've had a latte, flat white, & pumpkin spice latte. All of them were SOOOO GOOD, especially the pumpkin spice latte that came in a cute mug!!!
However, they say it's a cafe but it's more so a restaurant. Not very many outlets to plug in my ipad/phone. There are « No Laptop » areas. & the music is a little loud so if that's something that bothers you… i wouldn't recommend studying here.
Also, I got a vegetarian rice bowl & was extremely disappointed. It was EXTREMELY dry with very little sauce. For the price point (about $30 after i added chicken), I expected better.
I gotta admit, it's a VERY cute place to go with a friend to grab a coffee, but that's all i would do here unfortunately. I'll be back to get my pumpkin spice latte though!!
Oct 22, 2025
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We usually explore new places when we're on vacation, but we liked the food & atmosphere so much that we came back to try the things we didn't have room for the first day. Very kid friendly, not overcrowded, & a great playlist. The macha latte was beautious. I'd normally order a grilled cheese for the kids, but theirs looked so good with the focaccia bread & tomatoes I had to have it myself. The Salmon Avacdo Feta also highly recommended. We came because of the NY Times 36 Hours in Montreal article, & the suggestion did not disappoint!
Figured out most things that cafes can't put together. Great design, attention to detail & service impeccable. Food amazing. Where they miss? Music. Aggressive pop when it should be refined cafe del mar ish Turkish, Mediterranean vibes...it's the little things ...but not a hard fix.
It was not the best latte, but not bad. The chamomile tea was so good & fresh. The cafe is so beautiful & quiet & the staff were very nice. BTW, you are not welcome with your laptop, that was a bit weird to me that you can't work with your laptop in the cafe. :)
