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.
I was here on a Friday first thing in the morning & I loved it. Very cozy vibe, good music & awesome view. The hot chocolate was delicious with oat milk.
Mar 13, 2026
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A star for the view & a star for the staff. But that's it.
If you want to feel you're walking into a crammed stuffy library this is the place. Place Ville Marie is a hub for business but for some reason it became a hub for 18-22 year olds in oversized clothing, laptops, books, & mostly no manners.
Wondering how profitable it is for coffee shops with these students literally « camping there for hours ». They are all on their screens, they are not enjoying the view.
I used to love this place, i hope they do something about laptops or maybe open a section for business only or « adults section » - Strictly conversation & no screens.
This is such a cool cafe, I came here with a friend & the atmosphere is just unmatched. Super nice for a view over all of Montreal. I just wish they had more seating. The coffee was good. I can't wait to come back after 5 & try the bar.
Atmosphere is the best !!! Coming to this cafe is entirely its own activity, I brought my boyfriend here & he was just admiring the view the whole time, he loved it. Very limited seating it's always super full we were lucky to find a spot to sit in front of each othe
Great place to see the town. Not the best coffee & service. Probably due to under staff. They looks tired & no smile on face. House was almost full. Coffee was cold.
But everything forgotten after seeing the view. Not a good place to work with your devices due to disturbing noises & music. (Fast wifi.) But for visit short time highly recommend to see the city. Make sure to find right way to lifts. 2 lifts need to take. Perfectly lead by signs.
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.
The most unique bar in the city, & one of few places that can claim that you're not just there for the view. The cocktails are incredible & well crafted, shoutout Louis for the coolest Japanese inspired menu. This is a spot where the drinks & the views combine into the perfect evening. Definitely a must visit bar if you're in the city!
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.
Lovely spot to grab a drink, the view is gorgeous. My friend & I came here a few months ago for their happy hour special & we enjoyed our Apperol Spritz. We did experience an issue as we were charged the regular, not happy hour, price for our drinks. We only saw it after paying, & eventually they did refund us, but it is something to pay attention to. Besides that, we enjoyed our time at this place.
Jan 2, 2026
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Nice view, but drinks were not good & it was too busy to the point where you couldn't find a spot or be comfortable. For a Japanese cafe, I'd expect better matcha.
Sora bar is a definitely to go when you are in downtown Montreal & you love cocktails. The view of the bar is breathtaking. The service was very good. The only thing I didn't like much is there food menu. There portion is extremely small. It doesn't worth ordering it. Like my tuna tartare was very tiny for what the price I'm paying for it.
Incredible view, great good & drinks, & fantastic music/environment. The food & drinks are a bit pricey, & if you're bringing a laptop to work, beware of'lounge only' areas, marked with a sign on the tables. A great place to work remotely, or co-work.
