If your goal is to find a quick and easy brunch spot, this isn't it. Seating is limited as the space is not big and is often crowded with the brunch rush. My boyfriend and I went on Saturday for brunch after hearing about their coffee flights. We ordered the truffle fries and a coffee flight (which is a set menu of a cold brew, latte, mocha, and caramel macchiato). The fries were decent and came out fairly quickly. The coffee flight, despite being told that it was a 15 minute wait, took an hour to come out and was subpar at best -- totally not worth it. Not to mention, one of the glasses come out filthy!! Customer service was awful when confronted about this, often saying "I don't know" or "it's coming." With how expensive it was, I expected more. Will not be coming back. read more

The food was quite bland. I ordered the truffle club sandwich and the chicken was extremely dry. Even the fries were mediocre at best. The portion sizes were large, but I had no desire to finish the food because it lacked in flavor. read more

Pineapple Sol - Truffle club sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I messaged/commented that I'd had a negative experience on their Facebook and that I'd love to talk to them about it but no one ever got back to me, so here I am. I ordered some gelato and I could tell the girl was struggling to scoop it it was so hard. I asked her if any other flavors were softer and she immediately said No, so she knew. I wanted to ask for a refund instead of watching her struggle, but the line was really long. We went outside and waited for our food. Our actual food came out and we started eating, a good amount of time goes by and she finally brings out the gelato and just sort of thrusts it on the table and rushes away. It's so sad. It was all tiny pieces of icy, hard gelato. I shook the cup and it all fell to the bottom. I doubt it was even a full scoop. They just shouldn't be selling it. The freezer is too cold and it was icy, so it had thawed and refrozen at some point. My chicken salad was ok, but I had several gross, slimy pieces in my actual salad. My companion ordered an iced coffee and she said the coffee had a distinct burned flavor. She drank very little of it. She also ordered a chicken wrap and said the chicken was really chewy and unappetizing. I tried to reach out to them instead of leaving a negative review, but they left me no choice. read more

Pineapple Sol - Disgusting slimy bits in my salad. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Staff didn't know the menu when asked about a dish. Couldn't answer what was included or an extra charge in an entree. Staff talked badly about customers behind the counter. When silverware was brought out. The girl put the silverware on the end of the table and it dropped on the floor. Asked for a new fork and they went back behind the counter and again talked badly. When the coffee came out, the cold brew was 1/4 cold brew and 3/4 milk... the froth on the other drink, which was a latte was burnt,dark and crusted on top. Just an overall bad experience and they were not willing to rectify anything. Really cute place and has a lot of potential but the staff was just horrible and couldn't properly make coffee or have knowledge on what they even serve. read more

Burnt coffee, little to no tea selection. Baked good section is the same as well. Not recommended

I've tried Pineapple Sol twice for their charcuterie and everyone loved it so I was excited for the restaurant. The space is done up nicely, though it's reminiscent of the old cafe that used to be in its place (Crema I believe) so it'd be nice to see them change that vibe, as that cafe was not a very friendly spot. The food is very reasonably priced too, though service is a little slow and the servers seem to be still learning, our coffees were dripping and they confused the order a little. The pancakes are the star for sure, very light and flavorful. The Turkey club and the chicken mushroom was also light and good brunch fare. The Turkey eggs Benedict was also definitely worth it. I wouldn't order the fries again, they were just okay, and the coffees were definitely nice too. It's also halal mostly which is great for those with restrictions such as my family members. They accommodate gluten free restrictions too which was great: the Gf pancakes were solid. I'll definitely be back for coffee and snacks with friends, though not sure if the brunch menu is worth it yet. read more

Very good food, clean. A refreshing take on simple breakfasts. Recommend the coffee flight and the breakfast bowl.

This was so fun! We were walking around because the hubs and I were on a waitlist for another restaurant in Waverly, we just happened to see some of the amazing food people were eating and stopped in! Immediately cancelled out spot at the other place. What a CUTE spot! The coffee flight was what initially drew us in- and mannnnn it's so good! The Sunny Benny is exactly what I wanted to start my day off! 10/10 would eat again! read more

Pineapple Sol - Sunny Benny - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Food was only okay. I ordered a Benny and as soon as I bit into the spinach, I I felt the salt crunch in my mouth. It was too much salt. Chocolate flight was mediocre. Good for pictures. Ambiance was cute. I think your money is better spent elsewhere read more

Very disappointed for Mother's Day Brunch. This place needs a lot of work and changes to be made from food to service. Judi read more

When some friends came to visit, I decided to try a new brunch spot. Pineapple Sol is really cute. I like the concept of ordering and then finding a seat, but it is rather small. So, if you have a large party, seating could be a challenge. We ordered pancakes, egg whites, turkey bacon, avocado toast and a smoothie. Everything was yummy, but we couldn't eat it all. I had 1 of 3 pancakes. read more

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What a cute place! The decor is an Instagramers dream! The coffee was delicious and our food was pretty good not phenomenal or amazing. The ingredients were flavorful if you deconstruct the meal but lacked something when together. Again the food was good and we will try it again. The service was wonderful. read more

The owners and staff at Pineapple Sol are so kind! If you eat halal, this is the place to go for your next brunch- lots of sweet and savory options, beautiful location in Waverly Place, indoor and outdoor seating along with coffee & a picturesque cafe seating area! My favorite was the churro French toast! For the Muslim community in the area, all of their menu is halal so check it out with your friends and family. They also cater and do picnic events. Thank you Sister Aleena for having me and my friends! read more

It's a beautiful place but you really don't get what you pay for here . The $8 hibiscus flight was too sweet and just tasted like the kids freeze pops with a few cubes of ice . The servers were sweet but and fast but lacked menu knowledge about what they did and didn't have . When we asked a server if they had regular tortillas for the breakfast burrito they replied yes so we requested it on the regular one. We were also told they had no panini bread and asked if a croissant was okay to which we replied yes. Food came out and it was on a spinach tortilla when this was brought to the server's attention they said "oh we don't have those but it's fine they taste the same" this was the same server who said they did have them and approve the request to put it on one. The panini came out on a panini which was fine but my mom was looking forward to the croissant after being told about it, I just feel like this is something a server should come out and ask or at least inform someone about. Last but not least , chicken and waffles - presentation 5/5 flavor maybe a 2 . The waffle was soggy and the chicken was not crisp. I just feel like this is a place you're paying more so for to look at and take pics of stuff and not for quality of food. read more

Pineapple Sol - Hibiscus flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The marketing team and photographers are excellent. The real life...not so much. We ordered at the counter and were told it was a 30 min wait for coffee. and food. Whatever, we'll wait. (It wasn't that crowded). The food came one at a time, we were not given silverware. when we asked, we were pointed to plasticware to go retrieve ourselves. The food did not resemble what the menu said. over easy eggs on a biscuit with hollandaise sauce. we had a croissant with hash browns and spinach on top and topped with the egg. It wasn't even worth eating. Finally the coffee flight came which is the main reason for coming. it did not resemble the picture and tasted like water. Did not finish. this was a waste of money and time. Do not waste your time coming for the amazing looking coffee flight! Will never be returning! read more

Best food in Cary!! The management and staff are very friendly and the price is right

The food is delicious, prices aren't that crazy and service are nice. I definitely would go again even though isn't close from home.

Lovely place!!! Enjoyed the food and colorful environment. Great for a quick bite or date night!

Such a cute place and yummy food! Excited to have Pineapple Sol cater a brunch at my house in a couple of weeks!

Great local place! Unique menu items and a wonderful atmosphere. Can't wait to visit soon!

They need to know when to stop taking orders. When we arrived they did not have the kitchenware to provide their most advertised item in the coffee flight. After ordering there was not a place to sit. When a table did open up we had to bus our own table. When the food came out it was cold as if had been sitting for 20 mins. We had to go in to get our own silverware as it didn't come out with the food, and the silverware was plastic because once again they didn't have the kitchenware to support the orders they kept taking. All around bad experience. read more

PineappleSol catered my daughter's baby shower and it was amazing. I had the grazing table for 25 people and also had them make cupcakes as well as decorated cookies as favors for our guests. I can't say enough for the outstanding customer service from the moment I sent a request for information to a follow up email as to is there anything they could do to improve. They came to my home and prepared the table and even accommodated our request for half the table to be vegetarian. The food was delicious and our guests could not stop raving over the presentation. I highly recommend PineappleSol for your next event. read more

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I have never been disappointed with Pineapple Sol!!Incredible owners, staff, food selections and quality, value, ambiance, etc. so many great thing about this amazing locally owned business read more

The place is crowded. Sunday is not a good time to go there. We had chicken and waffles with some empanadas. The empanadas were so bad my wife had to say something. They tasted like they were made a week ago. Her coffee was cold. My tea was just ok. Service was slow. At the prices we paid, I cannot recommend this place. We ordered fries as a replacement for the empanadas and they forgot about the order and us. This restaurant is also too crowded. The ambiance was not great. We will not return here for breakfast or lunch, but we may come back for pastries. Not a place to come to if you need good food. read more

Food took forever I was with four girls for a birthday brunch and my food came 15 minutes after theirs...they were done eating. Food finally gets here just for my pancakes, eggs and bacon to be terrible. My Bacon was good, my pancakes were not done and they tasted like funnel cakes way too sweet. I asked for my eggs to be fried hard they were runny. I asked for a biscuit, because my I was dissatisfied with my meal I pretty much just end up making a $10 bacon biscuit... at least a biscuit was fresh. I will never come back. read more

Great coffee/lunch spot. Good food, friendly staff, and Miami vibes. New go to place for coffee and a couple macaroons

Pineapple sol is definitely one of my favorite lunch/ brunch spots. The food is so delicious and the coffee is amazing. All of the staff were so friendly and kind and I cannot wait to come back. read more

Very nice staff and very good pastries and coffee! Love the inside decorations and drawings too!

I ordered a cake for my team and they loved it! Staff during pick up was friendly. I did notice one lady trying to keep up with both dine-in and takeout orders, so my only recommendation is to have more staff up front to avoid long delays (noticed some counter customers becoming agitated). read more

A solid and unique brunch and lunch place with a good variety of vegetarian and some vegan options. It has some covered outdoor seating, which makes it a good place to eat if the weather is decent. I got a latte, the Newport Burrito (vegan brunch burrito), and the chocolate gelato, all of which were good. I think the only slight knock I had was that I wish the side salad that came with the burrito had some more stuff in it, besides tomatoes and greens. Still, the dressing on the side was really good and it was very fresh, so it still tasted good. read more

I had the absolute BEST experience with Pineapple Sol. I ordered a grazing table and it absolutely exceeded my expectations. Everyone loved it!! Not only was the food delicious, but it was a work of art- it was so beautiful! Aleena was so wonderful to work with and was attentive to all of our little details for the engagement party! I highly recommend. read more

PineappleSol is a great brunch spot. The food is always delicious and the aesthetic of the store is beautiful. The barista that made my iced lavender latte was extremely nice and it was brought over to my table relatively fast. The churro French toast was very flavorful and my fiancé loved his morning tostados. We will definitely be back read more

I wanted to love this place due to the beautiful marketing, but it just didn't meet any expectations. No one was out front for more than 10 minutes when I arrived. The cashier was apologetic about this. I ordered the breakfast burrito, honey bee latte, and a strawberry summer salad. I was told they were out of beef bacon, which was surprising since it's Monday morning. My food arrived quickly. It was cut in half and I noticed it was a lot of eggs and cheese, without really seeing the other ingredients. Unfortunately the ingredients were on one side or the other in the burrito. So only the bottom half had the Turkey bacon and potatoes, and only the top half had pico. It was annoying trying to eat it, so I gave up. The burrito also lacked in flavor and this is likely a factor. I thought the potato gems were tots (based on IG), but that is possibly my mistake. Either way, they were lukewarm and unremarkable. The coffee was just ok. I packed the salad to go. I hope things improve over time. read more

Pineapple Sol - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Cute concept - Found this restaurant through an Instagram comment advertising their new Barbie pancakes and Barbie fries. When arriving, the system was a bit confusing, with people standing around holding numbers that signify their orders, but tables being completely filled. They did let us know when we ordered that it'd be a 35-45 minute wait, which was understandable for a Saturday. There was such a rush that people were seating themselves immediately after groups would get up - at these dirty tables, and then the workers would have to wipe the tables while people were sat there. It was chaotic. But again, can't really blame the staff for that. We also waited more than an hour for our food, which consisted of one order of the Barbie pancakes, one chicken biscuit, and one other biscuit order, so nothing crazy and of abundance. People who had ordered after us had gotten their food before us, we thought we had been forgotten. It's hard to critique without also feeling for the workers because I'm sure it was a lot to deal with, with the rush. Our food was nothing crazy. The Barbie pancakes were given a pink sauce on the side that you were to pour on top of the pancakes - the cup was the size of those ketchup cups you fill up, and the sauce was only filled a quarter, which mind you was already a small cup, it didn't even cover like half of the pancake. There were toppings on the pancake, but nothing in between so it made it super dry. The chicken biscuit was quite literally a biscuit and fried chicken - no sauce, no cheese. It was IMMENSELY dry; like, cough-enduringly dry. Very disappointing, especially for more than an hour of waiting. And the other biscuit, the Sunny Bunny (I think?), was pretty good. It had a perfect over-easy egg, and the hollandaise sauce was pretty tasty. Probably the best meal out of the other two. Lastly, it is a self-seating, and seemingly self-serving restaurant. It was not interactive at all - we were supposed to get up to grab our own utensils, as well as to get our own water cups. read more

Me and my husband went to pineapple sol this morning and our experience was amazing!! Let's start off with the ambiance very cute and quaint. The service was amazing and the waitresses were very helpful in helping us decided on what we wanted the eat!!! The food came out quickly and was hot and fresh ! I would certainly recommend this spot and can't wait to go back read more

best brunch spot ever! seriously, the environment and overall aesthetic of Pineapple sol is the cutest. the staff is super sweet and helpful. the items on the menu never disappoint and the little dessert displays in the front pull everything together. i'm obsessed. read more

Pineapple Sol - pesto morning press and pancake flight in the back (smores, birthday cake, and strawberry & cream) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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loved the atmosphere, clean restrooms and iced coffee here. the owner is super sweet and the food is healthy without the added junk.

First time was my last time. Not greeted when we walked in, nor were we greeted when we walked up to order. Menu was average at best. My friend ordered the chicken salad sandwich, which sounded good so I ordered it too. After one bite it was clear that the chicken salad had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. It had not even been salted. Had it not been for the buttery, flakey croissant I would probably not have eaten it. It was certainly not worth $12. Limited space inside to sit. Fabric seats were dirty and stained. Sorry, but this place did not impress me at all. read more

Over a hour wait for a single sandwich. Seemingly not managed well and very unimpressed.

The place was freezing no heat. Staff unfriendly. Food terrible. So disappointed and would not recommend.