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.
Jan 22, 2026
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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).
I am so glad to have walked into Solit, or as so many of us know it: the place with the vines. From the decor to the ambiance this basement gem should not be missed. Don't let the menu fool you, while not a huge selection, you can rest assured that whatever you order will be prepared fresh & leave your mouth happy & your tummy full!
The interior is very nicely decorated & feels very cozy. There is also a great terrace outside. I was served in a friendly & polite manner. My carrot cake tasted really good. The coffee was average.
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Excellent smoothie aux bananes. La dame à la caisse & au comptoir étaient toutes les deux très aimables. Le décor est fantastique nous avons l'impression d'être dans un vrai jardin d'orangers.
The ambience is totally breathTaking. I went there during christmas times so it was lighted up & decorated even more. We have tried their special winter drinks & mocha & they were amazing. The staff was welcoming & friendly.
Beautiful cafe. Nice decor & had the guac toast with egg & feta. Nicely done with the choice of different breads to choose from. Love the fact that it's a no laptop/tablet restaurant.
Petit café vraiment chaleureux & décoré avec gout. Mon chocolat chaud était exceptionnel. Cela fait longtemps que je ne m'était pas tant régalé avec un bon chocolat chaud. & le service était impeccable! Belle découverte :)
