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    Sole City Coffee

    5.0 (39 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Luba S.

    This place is sooo cute and coffee is absolutely delicious. 5 stars for sure. The owners are very welcoming.

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    Wray B.

    Came back to my hometown and discovered Tom Sheredy has converted the old Cigar Store into a coffee shop. He did a great job of reviving the old building down to preserving the embossed ceiling. The care he put into restoring the interior is the same care that goes into his barista skills. Our coffees were fantastic. Here's to a long run of success, the man makes a damn good latte!!

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    Michelle G.

    It's a coffee place. Not a sandwich shop. You can get a pastry or a bagel but if you want a sandwich look elsewhere. Of course, I'm a coffee snob so if I tell you to stop here for coffee, the location cleared a high bar. I had a latte... it was very good - the house blend is smooooth. Because I was hungry, I also scored my first cruffin. The laminated layers of this muffin/ croissant hybrid were flakey and perfectly peel apartable (I love interactive food!!). It featured a perfect hint of cinnamon sugar and lemon - yum! On my Saturday afternoon visit, customers ranged in age from carried-in-by-parents (they came for hot chocolate) to seniors (perhaps ordering the same thing), but most were college aged. Some came for to-go; others stayed. A young Hispanic woman FaceTimed with a family member on one side of me and a couple on a first date played "never have I ever" on the other side. They sell beans and swag. Nice vibe overall. If you aren't certain about the name, Sole City is a reference to the Endicott-Johnson shoe company. A near-by former child shoe and box factory has been converted into a home for Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences (beside the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences). The walls of the coffee shop are covered with classic photos from back in the day as well as art by local artists. I'll be back! Free wi-fi.

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    Wendy M.

    I found Sole City on Yelp and stopped by Friday morning. I got a maple latte and my husband got a croissant. I liked my drink so much that I got a second on Saturday morning as well. We were just in town for those two days but I loved the maple latte enough to get it twice! The exposed brick walls with hanging plants was lovely and cozy, and the stunning mural down the block made me walk down to take a photo!

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    Lou T.

    Lovely coffee shop in downtown Johnson city,NY. Staff and service were wonderful. Told them it's my first time and they were so welcoming and kind. The owner himself works there and gave great recommendations. Lovely place! Definitely visit when you're in town.

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    Melissa S.

    The inside of this place is nice. They have local art you can purchase on the walls, a plant wall, and nice decor. It's a good ambiance to relax and maybe study. It's great that they're celebrating the history of the Johnson City area with EJ shoes and a place like this is definitely, as another reviewer said, "a breath of fresh air on Main St." as this seems to be part of a broader revitalization that is very much needed. However, their menu is pretty limited and basic. The coffee is just ok and they only have a couple options for non-coffee based drinks (hot tea and chai latte). The main reason I would consider coming here again is because it's close by and small owned, not that it's particularly great. It's pretty average in terms of the drinks and food.

    Iced chai and croissant in the patio.

    Always a pleasure coming back to Sole City, whether it's to study, catch up with a friend, or just unwind by myself. The owners and employees are friendly and hospitable. Today I discovered that they have patio seating! So not only is the indoor ambiance spectacular, the outdoor area feels so breezy and zen with a trickling fountain. I ordered my casual iced chai latte with a warm croissant. There are many coffee shops around, but this one stands out.

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    Delicious iced coffees. Good fresh, chewy bagels and tasty donuts. Friendly staff. Lovely building, and incredibly clean bathrooms.

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    Friendly service. Incredible ambiance. Delicious coffee. Glad to see a modern coffee shop in the 607. Highly recommend

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    What a cute place! The service was quick and friendly. Definitely a place to check out if you are in the area.

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    2 years ago

    Such a cute little gem in Johnson city, great coffee and great staff working there. Will go again!

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    Very friendly, very nice and clean. Great coffee! Fair prices. Our new favorite coffee shop.

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    3 years ago

    Looking for a well-made latte? Look no further than Sole City Cafe. Best coffee shop we've found in the area!

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    3 years ago

    Love love love sole city coffee!!! The coffee is delicious, and shop has a great ambiance to it!

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    Awesome classy atmosphere. The owners and staff are super friendly and attentive. This is a must-visit place!

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    Great coffee, very friendly staff, great atmosphere. A really nice place to go for coffee - we will definitely go back.

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    Homage to johnson city's shoe producing roots, there are actually shoe forms from the old factory. Good lattes and donuts from Mannys

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