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Soloway coffee

2275 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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the thing about soloway is how they make you want to linger. not because of some calculated ambiance strategy, but because the coffee tastes like someone actually cares what's in your cup. lincoln avenue has its share of quick-fix spots, but this place operates on a different frequency entirely. regulars know the drill. they order their usual and settle in, watching steam curl from ceramic mugs while the familiar sounds of proper espresso preparation fill the space. it's the kind of independent shop that remembers coffee is supposed to taste like something beyond burnt bitterness. the 4.6 rating from 281 google reviews tells part of the story, but numbers can't capture the way a well-pulled shot hits your palate. or how the staff treats each order like it matters. chains sell convenience, but soloway sells the real thing: coffee that makes you slow down and pay attention to what you're…

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curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 25 May 2026

nri score66
buzz0
local cred72%

phone

(773) 300-8262

website

www.instagram.com/solowaycoffee?igsh=c3V4dm1neG90Zmdh

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google reviews

281

avg rating

4.6

local cred

72%

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