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.
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.
Perfection in this'go to' central meeting spot! 4 people mentioned this café to me before I first came. Food, drinks & service are sublime. Sunny & orange arbor decor makes it feel like an outdoor terrace (even as it snows outside). The staff helped me choose from the menu & are very welcoming & efficient. In fact, it was so good that I recommended it for a friend's private birthday party. It's now a regular spot for me & my entrepreneur network.
Breakfast for two cost us $80CAD (all-in, with tip). We each ordered one dish & the $8CAD salad/fruit+coffee add-on. For this price, I expected a premium experience, but we got an average experience. We found a QR code at our table instead of a physical menu. After reading the menu on our phones (with all the scroll/zoom limitations of a bad mobile menu), we had to get up & order at the counter. The people working the counter were amazing. I rated two stars for service simply because the QR-code menu & counter-ordering meant there wasn't much service (they did bring our food to the table & bussed our table), but the people working here were stellar; we found no fault in them & they were the shining stars of this experience.
The ceiling has an Instagrammable, overcrowded orange-grove motif. Nothing else is as pretty. The tables are a mishmash of round metal/glass & wood. The restaurant isn't well-lit & there's cheap plastic décor thrown about. The round tables have doily-style tablecloths that your grandmother would be proud of--were she a French nun. These are covered with a big, glass disc. When our food arrived, it was placed on this glass, where the ceramic dishes spun freely as I tried to cut my bagel. This was not designed with thought.
The food is good. We didn't think it was amazing & it didn't make up for the experience. It was just good. 4 stars; above average.
I was annoyed because we had spent $80 on QR-code menus & awkward dining. It was at this time that I noticed the wall in the background that is covered with gold-colored, plastic decor & photos of the owner & family & their various awards. & right as I noticed this, the background music stopped & whatever radio service they use started playing ads. It all felt fake & cheap.
I found this to be a very average mall-style experience with a premium price. The food was decent, but I would much rather spend 85% for a 200% better experience a block over at the Pigeon Café (literally, we spent $68 at Pigeon for 2 full breakfast dishes, coffee, table service, & two more coffees to go vs. $80 at So LIT).
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Une expérience globale, sympa, mais malgré tout un peu déçue.
Le SoLIT Café est un espace chaleureux & d'atmosphère calme.
Le café est de qualité supérieure. Néanmoins toutes les autres boissons proposées à la carte sont vraiment classiques & standard & pourtant le prix est excessif. Le matcha est à sept dollars, c'était bon mais pas exceptionnel. Les pâtisseries sont bonnes mais rien d'exceptionnel là encore. & pourtant elles sont assez chère.
Certaines choses propos sur la carte n'étaient pas disponibles lorsque j'y allée.
Je pense que c'est un café qui est sympathique, mais les prix sont un peu trop élevés.
It's my second time back to this cafe! I initially came the first time a couple years ago because I came across it in an Instagram ree! This time I recalled the neighbourhood & I immediately happy upon recognizing the SoLIT Cafe: Food👌🏾, service 👌🏾, atmosphere 💕👌🏾looking forward to popping back in on my next visit!
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 !
Dec 1, 2025
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Beau café restaurant ambiance agréable
Service rapide & efficace
Qualité de nourriture bonne
Beau choix de repas
Se rempli rapidement à l heure du lunch
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!!
Cafe Solit is a cute gem amongst the city. It has indoor & outdoor seating. You place your order at the counter & then find a table, they come serve you. We loved that they had a policy for no laptops/ipads, which prevents people from lingering unnecessarily. The menu had a variety of brunchy-lunchy options with a lots of drink options too. We ordered the grilled cheese sandwich & the avocado hummus sandwich. Both were served on chewy focaccia bread & both were open sandwiches. For something so simple both were flavorful…likely because of simple, fresh ingredients.
The vibe is interesting. The ceiling is covered with orange vines, giving it a very orange farm vibe. Bright colors accenting the orange, including teal, lavender & yellow. The ambience outside is also nice & relaxing.
Drinks are pretty nice, but I didn't eat anything that was particularly good - not bad either, I just don't think it's worth the price. The space is beautiful, definitely the highlight of the cafe! The staff are also very polite & kind 😊
Be mindful that they don't really allow computers, so it's not a good place to work or study.
I've known the owner of SoLIT Café for years, & the passion & care she puts into her business really shines through. Amazing atmosphere, warm & welcoming. The coffee & food are always fresh, the place is built on love for the community. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!'
