Sora 45 offers breathtaking views of Montreal from the top floor, often described as the highlight, especially at sunset, with a chic, relaxed vibe and a menu that shifts from coffee and pastries by day to inventive cocktails and small plates by night. Reviewers consistently praise the cocktails for their craft and originality, the atmosphere for being inviting and lively, and the staff for friendliness and attentiveness, though a few note occasional service hiccups and pricing that makes the food portions seem small for the cost. The location can be a bit tricky to find and access involves elevators and clear signage, but once inside the panorama and the varied seating areas make it easy to linger or study, while crowds can mean long waits and audible buzz during peak times. Coffee gets mixed marks, with standout mocha and cafe vibes in some reports, but occasional cold drinks and daytime cafe experiences that miss the mark in others. Overall, Sora 45 is often described as a must visit for the view and cocktails, a place to enjoy a date or after work drinks, with the sunset experience repeatedly singled out as unforgettable, and the drinks and ambience frequently highlighted as the main draws even when the food is secondary.
If you have trouble finding it, the reception on the ground floor will happily give you directions. You need to take 2 elevators but not as complicated as it sounds.
Prices are good, comparable to other Montreal cafes. But the view is unbeatable! Chill atmosphere. Can get busy at times I'm sure. Would happily go back.
Not going to lie, it's on the pricier side. The tuna sushi had 8 rolls for about $37. It tasted immaculate though! Didn't even need soya sauce. I had a mocktail which was delicious & my friend had a smockey Japanese style old fashion which he said was strong & the flavour was on point.
The view is incredible 😍 It's on the 45th floor in Place Ville Marie, right underneath Hiatus. A bit tricky to find because you have to go through two sets of elevators but worth it.
Jan 25, 2026
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Sora45 cafe is a cozy modern cafe on the 45th floor of place ville marie which converts into a bar in the evenings! Delicious coffee, chai lattes, matchas, & london fogs from Monday-Saturday from 9-4pm. The staff is friendly & the views are so good! Seating can be hard to find on Saturdays so you have better luck during the week. It's also a great place for a study session!
Access via floor PH2 in tower 1 (PVM), then head through glass doors to a second set of elevators to the 45th floor.
Exquisite life can also be cost-effective.
The highest coffee shop in Montreal is located on the 45th floor of Place Ville-Marie. Monday to Saturday 9am-4pm.
This coffee shop is more suitable for a person to be in a daze quietly. The environment is quiet & the coffee aroma is overflowing. Order a cup of coffees & watch the clouds roll by outside the window. Here, time seems to slow down, making people forget the troubles of the world & just enjoy the tranquility of the moment. Don't think about bringing a computer here to work all day, because only coffee, tea & simple bread are provided here, no food is provided.
The attitude of the waiters in this restaurant seems to be unfriendly, as if they treat guests as debtors, which is very'cold'.
Overall nice experience, sashimi bowl & special maki sushi, very presentable & decent flavour. cocktail was so so. Service was pretty good. The restaurant is on top floor & supposed to have stunning view in the evening, but not when it's too dark & if you sit at the table facing the rooftop, not much to see.
AMAZING experience we started at the Terrace Rose Orange, nice wine list & appetizers, ambience was so exceptionally unique because of the view on the 44th floor of Place Ville Marie the sofas comfy & clean & the service was the best! We went to Sora 45 for Sushi & sake, really fresh & haute cuisine sushi & the selection of saké was great, again the service is very classy. They explain everything they bring you. What a great experience! I recommend!!
This is a pseudo-Japanese restaurant owned & run by some Canadians who might not have even been to Japan, in spite of its name & deco. I did not see a single Asian face on the staff. This probably should tell you how genuine their Japanese food is. The food came with nice decorations in small portions but did not taste Japanese, without even being accompanied by wasabi & soya sauce. When we requested these condiments, the waiter asked for 5$ for a ¼ pea-sized portion of wasabi & another $5 for some ginger. Funny. The restaurant should really be called a bar because most customers (10 or so) there were just having a drink. They were probably working in the building & had a happy hour after work. Only 3-4 tables of guests were dinner guests. 90% of the tables were empty all evening. Some rather loud music was playing; this was annoying, as we just wanted a quiet dinner & to have some conversation. Although, in theory, on the 45th floor above, we should have a nice view of Mont Royal & St. Laurent River, the view was spoiled by construction cranes nearby & by the ugly white roofs of the building next to 1 Place Ville-Marie. It is a total disappointment for us. Those positive reviews were probably written by the owner's friends, by companies doing it for a profit, or even by AI. In all fairness, the service was good, & the waiters were friendly.
Jun 18, 2024
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If you have taste plate for dîne dinning, drinks at eleveted of 45th floor, Sora is place for you. 360 ° beautiful views of Montreal, excellent service & Asian cuisine tailored to the best! With amazing selection of drinks to drive in. Refined, elegant & modern - looking to host high end party, special event, Sora is the place!
