This used to be one of our favorite local breakfast spots, but it's really gone downhill. Service is minimalist by design, ambiance and decor are nice but dark & dreary during the winter months due to the lighting. I could mention several criticisms of recent managerial decisions, but I'll just limit it to one. The "American Breakfast" has disappeared, replaced by an a la carte ordering model. I assume this reflects price creep and the reality that the market will not support a $20 counter-service breakfast (especially one that prompts for pre-tipping) when a comparable $12 option is available across the street at a full-service restaurant. Combined with long wait times and lukewarm food, caused by either amateurs in the kitchen or lackadaisical food delivery by the counter-staff, Cafe Sol has regretfully moved to my "occasionally OK" list. read more

It's Veterans Day. Just ordered a Fiesta grain bowl with fried chicken and I need to unload some thoughts. The chicken was seasoned with some sort of magic, firstly. The greens added a little kick, the onions perfectly sliced; almost paper thin. The green chiles cut into little morsels add that Smokey bit we crave when we think of fiesta style foods. There were bits of queso fresco crumbled over the whole thing, giving that tang. Even the brown rice was treated with the utmost respect and has the most amazing flavor and hearty texture! Lastly, I'm sure someone back there made that citrus crema from scratch and I basically licked that little ramekin clean! Thank you, thank you! A stop anyone in Junction will not regret! read more

Cafe Sol - Fiesta grain bowl with fried chicken - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

We absolutely devoured our lunch at this terrific lunch spot. The paninis were packed with flavor - and honestly, we could have probably split a lunch but we were hungry and somehow our dishes were clean by the end of lunch. We saw other folks with these amazing salads - which I will have to try next time. It has a super casual vibe along the main street of town. read more

Cafe Sol - Turkey panini - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

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We could have ordered at the counter but used the QR at the table. The order process was complicated and not intuitive. Finally got the order, the portebello panini was just OK, the beet side salad may have been tasty for some but it looked like fresh ground meat and a bit too earthy for me. The smoothie was good. The chickpea appetizer was really good. I felt healthy after the meal though read more

TLDR: Cafe sol isn't worth it. Go to grassroots cycles (yes it's a good joint too), Main Street bagels, or Goat & Clover. As a GJ native, I feel like Cafe Sol was great when they started and has just slowly gone downhill. Got a fried chicken biscuit with cheddar today and some fries. The chicken biscuit was just bad. I'm not one to waste food, and I still couldn't finish it. The biscuit itself would have probably been ok if it was buttered but the fried chicken breast was so dry and the batter was practically burnt. the fries were good and the water was free, but that's about all I enjoyed today. read more

Small place with counter service Pretty varied menu with a lot of salads and sandwiches Service was just ok, was first time in and girl taking orders was clearly annoyed with me Ordered the fig and walnuts salad with blackened chicken Came out to table pretty quickly and was very tasty. Salad dressing was really good. Salad was ginormous only issue was chicken was hammered. Very dry and overcooked read more

Cafe Sol - Fig and walnut salad with blackened chicken. Very large get the small! - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Called in a lunch order & the woman on the phone was friendly and efficient. I ordered two salads, the Beet Salad and the Figgy Bits Salad, and both were delicious! The small size is perfect for lunch. So tasty! read more

It was a nice little quiet restaurant. There is outdoor seating if you like. I had a peach salad, and it was pretty good. Service was fast and polite. read more

Delicious! We walked in to order for takeout and was greeted by an extremely friendly hostess! We ordered the Turkey Sandwich, Black Bean Burger with Quinoa Salad, Spicy Chickpea Soup, and Cafe Sol Salad. Everything was delicious! The ingredients tasted delicious and so fresh. We also got the vegan peanut butter chocolate donut which had so much flavor without being sweet. This is a must go spot. read more

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I hate leaving bad reviews, but my experience here was awful. I ordered the cafe sol salad, after waiting for 25 minutes, I went to the counter and asked about my food. They said it would be out shortly- despite there only being only one other person in the restaurant. I waited another ten minutes. When I finally got my salad (with no apology or discount) the beets were very mushy and clearly had been sitting for a while. The dressing was bitter tasting and gave me heart burn. For the ridiculous price that I paid for this, I was really disappointed at the size, quality and wait time. I would not waste my money here again. read more

WHAT A GEM of healthy options and great flavors! Parking is everywhere but I recommend the metered lots. Art is everywhere! And, WOW! Such sweet and comfortable decor! The portobello mushroom panini was so delicious especially paired with hummus and fresh vegetables. The salad was so flavorful with the vinaigrette. I was floored with the portion size but very thankful for such a filling meal.the water options are so fresh and the food is so very with the price. The inside is comfortable and there is patio seating available. I highly recommend this salad and Panini combo because of how well paired the flavors are. this is what Panera wants to be, in my opinion! read more

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My wife and I walked to Cafe Sol on Main St just a few blocks away from our SpringHill Suites hotel for a late lunch. It was towards closing time so it wasn't too busy but many customers were still coming in for a quick bite or pick-up. Ordering was done at the counter, it was efficient and easy. Our food items were brought out to our table. I ordered the Chicken Pesto Panini w/chips and my wife ordered the small Cafe Sol salad w/grilled chicken breast (the small was plentiful, a large portion would have been too much). The panini and salad were delicious. Highly recommend trying this restaurant! read more

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Found this place online and I was pumped as I'm a huge cafe go-er so let me start by saying the coffee regular drip was fantastic. Seriously delicious and I had it black. So props on the coffee. The food wasssss nothing exceptional. I was really hoping for a wow on the food. I had the chicken club panini and it was lacking flavor. The chicken was bland in it. I did like the green chilies! Yum. The salad was okay as well but again I was hoping for a wow factor. The ambiance was nice, pretty peace and love vibe. Lots of seating area and cute patio space. The service was fine. It was my first time here so really wish the person who took the order would've explained food options or something special about the cafe but that's just sprinkles I'm looking for on top of the cupcake. The prices for food are in the $15-20 range and coffee was very well priced at $3-$4 for the drip. I could see someone coming here for coffee and working on their computer. read more

Cafe Sol - Drip coffee - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

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Great food but disappointing menu changes. You can no longer get a smaller salad plus 1/2 sandwich or soup combo. Really??? Seems like a no-brainer. Why eliminate an excellent lunch? The $15 salads are too much for me to eat, and they make lousy leftovers. They lost my lunch business. read more

This is a nice place to eat downtown and is accessible to many shops and things. It has a very healthy, hearty breakfast option and gives many vegetarian options. The service was prompt and overall was a very clean establishment. read more

A great spot for breakfast and lunch -- the best food we had in Grand Junction over a long weekend. You can sit inside or out; order at the counter and grab a table while you wait for food to be delivered. The panini are excellent and the salads are great. It gets crowded for lunch on the weekends, as you'd expect, but empties out by 1-2pm and you can easily grab a seat. read more

Great spot for a nice lunch outside. My father and I arrived on the California Zephyr, dropped our bags at the hotel, and wandered over for a late lunch. The staff was great and allowed me to swap turkey for beef on the reuben. It was amazing and the slaw was too. I loved the unique napkins and that they have reusable plates, napkins, and silverware. My dad loved the black bean burger, but is still trying to figure out the spice. We're only in town for one day, but would come back if we were here longer. read more

Cutest place! I loved the vibes here. We grabbed breakfast sandwiches & they were delicious! Mine had avocado on it. I didn't know it was on a croissant until it arrived (which probably wouldn't be my first choice) but it did not disappoint! The breakfast potatoes looked delicious but came to us cold. So unfortunate how one thing can bring the meal down. All napkins are cloth, which was unique to see. Staff seemed great! & the chairs are high quality! it needed to be said!! read more

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The portion size here was great for a big eater like myself. The service was very pleasant. The ambiance is quaint and small shop vibe. I would recommend for anyone wanting a semi quick sit down breakfast or brunch. It's competitively priced like most of the breakfast places here. read more

Cafe Sol - American Breakfast with turkey sausage. And the drip Coffee. - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Service with an attitude. Not sure why but server was snippy. Acted like she couldn't be bothered. Gave a 20% tip up front, wish I hadn't. Oh well, just visiting town. Will avoid. read more

Healthy 5 star worthy food Turkey panini - juicy Turkey, perfect bread, garlic mayo on point. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it Black Bean Burger - so satisfying and so good! Healthy and vegan, I scarfed this one down and did not feel guilty about it at all. Beet salad - GENOROUS helpings of beet chunks and delicious dressing. The greens were fresh and tender. The prosciutto and parmesan slices went together so well. Perfection Cafe Sol Salad - candied pecans and banana bread croutons were a nice sweet touch to the fresh greens! Why dock that 1 star? When we called to order take out, the girl on the phone asked if we wanted a small or large salad, if course it was huge and wonderful the first time we had it dining in, however it was a meager (70%) portion in the to- go container. They should not even offered the large size to go over the phone as it's misleading, you can only fit a regular salad into that container Overall would come again, but would only dine in for salads and would recommend better business practice read more

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Yogurt parfait was $13 and in a bowl that was smaller than my hand...not super impressed

The cobb salad!!!! I'm not even a huge cobb salad gal but this one may have changed my mind. The tomatoes + all the veggies tasted so fresh and delicious. I got the salad + soup combo with the beef stew- also very tasty. Large portion of salad and smaller cup of soup- perfect amount for a good sized lunch. Prompt and friendly service- you order at the front then sit down or wait for your name to be called when to go order is ready. I'm only here a few days but I may need to go back to try more of their menu items read more

Cafe Sol - Cobb salad - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Great breakfast spot! Excellent high-octane iced coffees and hand made breakfasts. I had the quiche of the day with local fresh fruit and my husband had the egg breakfast with portobello mushrooms, potatoes and avocado and sour dough toast. Picked up homemade jam to go! read more

The two stars I did include were for having clearly labeled GF, DF, VEG and NF options and good smoothies/lattes, but the black bean burger "panini" had two pieces of raw bread that wasn't even toasted, along with three almost entirely black avocado slices that were clearly rotten. We were shocked this was allowed out of the kitchen. I hope this is just a new hire's first day on the job and not representative of how things run typically but won't be returning again. read more

It's a great lunch spot, they have outdoor seating, rotating menu items. It's our go to on main.

Stopped here during a road trip, in search of a solid sandwich shop and some healthy food. Staff were friendly, everyone was COVID safe and professional, and they had a massive menu selection. Solid place to get a healthy lunch with some very tasty and creative salad and sandwich options. Really enjoyed the Cuban Sandwich and the Chicken Avocado. read more

I have never in my life enjoyed eating beets. Cafe Sol has a way to make them taste magical and, for that alone, they earn five stars! But, of course, beets are just one item that dazzles the taste buds. The quinoa tabouleh is also amazing. And the paninis that come with these sides? Large, flavorful, warm, and oh-so-crunchy. I love the tuna melt, and the chicken guacamole makes my tummy sing. Oh, and taking a fresh smoothie along for the ride home? Yes, please. read more

Excellent food quality. My dining companion liked his quiche and I loved my burrito. My turmeric oat milk latte was super; my companion's latte was a bit too sweet. read more

Cafe Sol - Massive breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Really good lunch, very tasty! My wife and I loved our paninis and my son devoured his grilled cheese w/fries.

I've been here several times for both breakfast and lunch and it has always been amazing. Their salads are the best in town! Really love the smoothie selection also. Also the staff are so nice! Outdoor seating is lovely and indoors when it's chilly. It's a great place to meet for coffee or lunch. 5 stars well deserved!! read more

My friends and I were strolling around downtown Grand Junction and decided to stop in at Café Sol for lunch. We had a delightful time! It was quite crowded when we first arrived, with a line at the counter to order, but very quickly a table opened up and the three of us were able to sit down. The line to order moved quickly, and by the time we'd put down our bags to go up to the counter there was no wait. One of my friends just wanted coffee, but the other two of us ordered the lunch combo. My friend had the beet salad and turkey panini, and I had the pear and goat cheese salad and quiche of the day. Everything was delicious! Even my friend's coffee was yummy, and served in a real diner coffee mug. They have sustainable practices, with cloth napkins, real silverware, plates, and glasses. The portions are just right for lunch, and the food is extremely fresh, with wonderful flavors. The ambience of the café is bright, airy and welcoming, with high ceilings and local artwork covering the walls. The staff is friendly and efficient. The menu is extensive, with something to please every palate. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Café Sol and will be back soon! read more

This is a great little spot right in the heart of Grand Junction. We stopped in to get lunch on the way to Moab. They have a nice big menu with plenty to choose from. This is an ideal place for anyone who is vegan or gluten free. I had a delicious smoothie with apple, mango, kale, basil and oat milk. Such an interesting combo, I was totally intrigued, and not let down! I also ordered the summer salad. It was so tasty and so so fresh, but the quinoa was missing, which I definitely felt was needed. Overall a great experience. read more

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No accommodation for eating at outdoor patio with a dog. By myself and they will not take my order at the patio; I will not return indoors to make my order and leave my dog unattended outdoors. read more

Wanted something different than bar and grill offerings. This hit the spot! Fun menu, hard to decide.

I enjoy Cafe Sol. Good mostly healthy food, generous servings and fair prices. They did a good job of adapting during the first two years of the pandemic, and was one of the few places that felt safe. There is plenty of parking and outside dining. Their Cobb salad is a big lunch, and a favorite. read more

Okay food, nothing special. I had the beet salad and while the portion was good sized it was mostly lettuce with not much topping. We would not come back. read more

Ordered the turkey panini and beet salad as the side. The "beet salad" looked and smelled like a scoop of canned cat food--brownish grey minced mystery substance--with a weird, also undecipherable, sour taste, and I only took one tiny mouthful before deciding that it was neither desirable nor probably safe. The panini was barely tolerable; the bread was a good consistency, but the insides were slimy, soaked in mayonnaise, overripe avocado and questionable tomatoes. read more

Menu items are great: Huge portions, farm-to-table ingredients, reasonably priced, and healthy options. My group had the paninis and really enjoyed them. read more

I really enjoyed this spot! It's a order and sit kind of restaurant. The menu caters to omnis, vegetarians, and vegans alike. I loved that healthy sides don't cost extra as they tend to at other establishments. I got the portobello panini with a side of lentil and carrot salad. Really enjoyed that. It was a nice, hearty portion and kept me full until dinner. They had smoothies too that I wish I'd had the stomach to enjoy! read more