Reviews for Sol Cafe in Chicago, IL
Great coffee, great staff and friendly staff. I had a dreamsicle cold brew, that tasted amazing. While waiting for the coffee,... the staff member at the counter was super nice and had a great conversation with them. Read more
sol always has a soft, pleasant atmosphere. the baristas are so nice and accommodating, happy to help wherever they can. the... food is great (i highly recommend the breakfast wrap, turkey club and quiche when available), the drinks are fun and flavorful -i have yet to pose any complaints about the service or menu. Read more
Oh man ... This place is wonderful. Kind staff with good coffee and excellent breakfast.
Love coming here to study or work. Great vibes, very inclusive and great coffee/food. I come at least once a week. LGBTQI... friendly! Read more
Used to be one of my favorites for the LOVELY interior and unparalleled coffee shop design, with all the art, plants, and... different kinds of seating. But now it's just a symbol of gentr-inflation. You get off the Howard stop, walk past a bunch ofhomeless people...and go pay $13+ for avocado toast?? Prices are super high; you could eat out for the money you spend on foodhere. Plus, the case was entirely empty at 10 am -like how do you run out of snack food, you are a cafe- and the biscuits Iordered were dry despite having gravy on them. The staff were not kind and when I tried to order a 'cappucino, regular milk, forhere' got asked 'what drink?' then 'what milk?' then 'for here or to go?' like... I've been a FOH person and low-key youcould've just asked me to repeat myself. For tipping, gave options of 30% (in the spot where the 15% normally is--crafty much?),25%, and 20%. Why am I tipping that much for coffee and bad service? Yes, I know it's a pandemic, but pay your workers thehazard pay, stop relying on community guilt-tripping to pay their bills. And like, please let the homeless people use yourbathroom or something, this is getting embarrassing for y'all. Read more
Happened upon this cozy little spot while looking for somewhere to wait out a Red Line delay. Oat milk latte was on point, and... the sourdough bread used for the avocado toast tasted homemade. Very fresh food and stellar vibe. Read more
At long last, the perfect cappuccino. I?ve searched for 2 years in Chicago to find a cappuccino like those I enjoyed daily in... Italy. One where the milk is creamy and frothy and folded into the espresso. I visited this place for the first time two weeksago and I cannot wait to return! The only reason I have not returned yet is because they do not open until 8AM which is after Istart work. In addition to an incredible cappuccino, they have a variety of pastries - both traditional AND gluten free! Read more
I love Sol Cafe! They always have great seasonal drinks, their food is always fresh and well made, the staff are great, and the... atmosphere is cozy. Always happy to support this local coffee shop over a big chain. Read more