Here's the complete list of everything I disliked about Caffe Soleil: Please note the generous white space above, there were no complaints. Even arriving close to closing, we were met with exceptional customer service, a thoughtfully designed menu, delightful pairings, and truly outstanding espresso. All of this unfolded in an intimate, charming setting that basically transported us to a European bistro. It's a rare and wonderful experience to feel so completely taken care of, and this café delivers it effortlessly. read more

First time trying Caffe Soleil, and overall I had a good experience. It's a very small café with two counters and a few small tables, but the inside is adorable. The atmosphere feels warm and welcoming, with trendy décor that is very appealing to the eye. When I arrived, it was a little challenging to find the full menu, and I wasn't greeted right away. However, I understand places can get busy, so I didn't let that affect my overall impression too much. I ordered the Panini Caprese sandwich, and my son ordered the Caesar salad wrap. My sandwich didn't look quite as full as the photo, but honestly, the flavor made up for it. It was delicious with great texture, and I loved every bite. I also appreciated that it came with pickled jalapeños on the side, which was a nice extra touch since I love adding those to sandwiches. My son rated his wrap a 3 out of 5. He felt there wasn't much chicken inside, and there also wasn't much Caesar dressing, so it mostly tasted like a wrap with lettuce. It would have been a much better experience if they had included more chicken and Caesar dressing on the side to add more flavor. Overall, I'd definitely come back and try this place again because I really enjoyed my sandwich and the café itself has such a cute, cozy vibe. read more

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Cute and clean coffee shop Chicken Caesar wrap was delicious and so was my pistachio iced latte read more

Caffe Soleil - Chicken Caesar wrap and pistachio latte - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

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Lovely spot to stop! Freakin DELICIOUS sandwiches!! So glad we enjoyed lunch there! Thank you read more

Caffe Soleil - The lovely spot!! - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

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Newly opened Cafe Soleil in the heart of Oldtown Salinas at 8 Gabilan Street. Coffee, pastries and deli sandwiches Order at the counter to go or sit at 1 of 3 table side barstools either views of Gabilan Street. There a few outdoor tables that create a uniquely European feel to Oldtown. They have several grab and go options as well as espresso drinks. I ordered up an apricot croissant and an Americano coffee. It was nice just to sit outside and enjoy the morning. read more

Caffe Soleil - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

Let me start by saying i had high hopes for this cafe, the location is perfect right down the street from school, i decided to go in in between my classes since it was a nice sunny day and they offer outside seating. Went inside, no coffee menu visible, clerk was short with us, ordered an almost $20 dollar asian chicken salad wrap that took 20min to be made, they forgot to add my chicken and when i finally received it the chicken cold and hard and almost chipped my tooth! I lost my appetite was mad that i spent twenty dollars and there was too much ginger. My suggestion is fresh chicken! My friend ordered chicken caesar wrap and it was $20 and her chicken was hard too. read more

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A cute but small cafe. Come here for the food, not the coffee. I had a white chocolate mocha and it was way too sweet. The cranberry turkey sandwich was good. The cranberry sauce came with whole fruit. The star of the show was the chicken Caesar wrap. The croutons were flavorful, the chicken was juicy, and the lettuce had the perfect crunch. The service was good but not really anything to write home to. read more

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Called in a lunch order for myself and coworker. I probably would've gave five stars If the service on the phone would've been a little easier& clear. They were out of a few things and that's definitely understandable, but it was like they were questioning if they were out of it or not the uncertainty just kind of made me wonder. So we ordered the chicken Caesar wrap and attempted to order a flatbread of the day. They did not have the flatbread of the day available, which is again understandable then I tried to order the turkey Panini and then they said that they did not have that as well, so we just ended up getting two of the Caesar wraps, just a little bummed because we wanted to try two different things and share to see how we liked everything. However, the food was ready right when she arrived to pick it up and said that it is a small place, but very cute the Caesar wraps were stuffed which was appreciated, and the croutons were still very crunchy in the wrap which usually doesn't happen - it did add to the deliciousness of the wrap itself. A little bit more dressing would've been nice just because it was extremely freshly made. You could tell you could definitely taste the anchovy which is usually forgotten in mass produced batches of Caesar dressing, so it leads me to believe that they make their own? If not wherever they purchase it has to get some credit because it was pretty bomb. Overall, I would definitely order again. I do want to try some of their beverages, but I do think we're gonna try to order lunch for the squad at work again just to see how it goes. Hopefully they have more available because I do know my team of mechanics and technicians probably won't go for Caesar wrap as their first option lol read more

Loved this café! The vibes inside are so warm and inviting -- the kind of place you instantly feel comfortable in. I had a breakfast sandwich and a double-shot cappuccino, and both were amazing. The cappuccino was perfectly made, and the food was fresh and full of flavor. My boyfriend got a dirty chai and some pastries and couldn't stop talking about how good everything was. Definitely one of those spots you stumble into and can't wait to come back to. read more

Caffe Soleil - cannoli and palmier - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

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I am offering an honest account of my experience - HOWEVER, I'd like to give it another try sometime. It was new and still getting going, and I know sometimes the beginnings are rough, growing pains and whatnot. I will gladly update my review later! The place seems promising. Ordered a pastrami - took about 20 minutes. They apologized and offered us some macarons. Very tasty! The sandwich was ok, way too much plain yellow mustard. My wife and I joked that we both smelled like mustard for hours afterward. The pastrami was delicious, but the sandwich was pricey and rather poorly executed. Next time we will explore the menu a bit more - hopefully it's improved with the timeliness of service and quality of prep. Drove by today and there were about a dozen people outside! Good sign. read more

Fortunatelly, we were on vacation and exploring Salinas, we went one of the first clients. My dog Rory was the first dog friend there. The service is very friendly, fast. The ambiance is cozy, like a caffè in a small city in Europe. The croissant was delicious! And my white chocolate coffee was really good! read more

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My new fav spot! This place is amazing! A little hole in the wall with big flavor treats! The man that served us on Friday was so sweet and patient with us. We decided on the pumpkin swirl bake and alfajor cookie. Absolutely delicious. I also saw they serve savory treats like brisket flatbread, Which we'll definitely be back to try. I would 100% recommend this caffe! Please give them a try. We need amazing bakery/cafes like this in Salinas and to stay in Salinas. read more

The European Cafe vibes are just Owner is super kind and an awesome local business owner! read more

Caffe Soleil - The Caffe - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

Best pastries honestly. Their drinks were really tasty too I'd recommend the strawberry matcha. I visited Salinas from Los Angeles and was just looking for places to get coffee and stumbled upon this place. The reviews were good so we decided to go. The customer service is so cool and I think the worker is honestly funny and super chill. They made us feel like regulars so that's dope honestly. I truly recommend :3 read more

Caffe Soleil - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

The ambiance of this place is amazing! They have vegan pastries, which I have to say are absolutely delicious. I ordered a chai latte with oat milk and a vegan banana muffin (I believe that's what it was called). My boyfriend ordered a brisket sandwich. Everything we tried made us want to come back again! I also can't forget to mention Marlene, the worker who helped us -- she was super helpful, genuine, and answered all of our questions. And read more

Caffe Soleil - Snickerdoodle cookie, vegan pastry, and chai latte. - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

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Experience excellent food, ambiance, and service. Beautiful outdoor seating, beautiful soft music, nostalgic. Staff & owner salt of the earth! My husband had pastrami & I had panini, both were delicious! The keylime dessert was Devine we'll be visiting again read more

My 12-year-old daughter and I stopped by today to get something to drink. She really wanted to try the Matcha, and at first was a little surprised by the flavor. The young woman working behind the counter (Janette) heard this was her first matcha and went out of her way to make the drink special by adding a creamy strawberry cream and a little extra vanilla. Janette made this such a special experience for my daughter and it was the best and sweetest service I have experienced in a long time! We will definitely be going back read more

This place is so cute, it reminds me of a little bistro you'd sit at in the city. The service was lovely and the staff were helpful with recommendations! I had one of their fresh juices and one of their signature spinach puff pastry; they were both phenomenal! Really excited for a place like this to be in Salinas! read more

Caffe Soleil - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

Amazing food and service will definitely be coming back, the flat bread was amazing 10/10 and the vibes very astetic read more

The Caesar wrap was very good, matcha was one of the best in town! Service was good, super nice people and friendly. read more

Caffe Soleil - Overall 10/10 experience, food was really good and matcha was perfect - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

Love !! Got a latte and a croissant, both super good and was served fast. The place is small and cozy, and the owner was very nice! Prices aren't crazy either, so it's definitely a cheaper and better place. read more

Really good Caesar salad wrap! Coffee and matcha was good as well and customer service was sweet

Great customer Service, the BLTA is a great choice if you're not sure what sandwich to get. A very pleasant ambience as well.