My last review was in 2019 so it's time for an update. A lot of coffee shops have opened nearby…read moresince I was last here but Caffe Sole is still a good choice for coffee and a sandwich. Most of the sandwiches are small (and priced accordingly) so you won't leave uncomfortably stuffed. I orded the spicy breakfast sandwich #6 described as, "Spicy Mexican Chorizo and Egg, Melted Provolone on a Warm Pretzel Bun". It was good. Not spectacular but I enjoyed it. It's a great deal for only $6.50! I also ordered a plain coffee. Their coffee is consistently good. Definitely better than average. Parking can be a challenge. We arrived on a Tuesday at 11:30am and found one of two remaining street parking spots. On the bright side the parking is free. I can definitely recommend Caffe Sole.

Great food, great staff and great atmosphere. The chorizo…read morebreakfast sandwich is great, the churros are amazing and the Mexican mocha is to die for. Highly recommended.

Mexico is known for its chocolate. If you've ever visited an all-inclusive resort in Mexico you are…read morevery familiar with the vat of hot chocolate that is almost always on offer - usually at breakfast time - and the clay mugs that you drink it from. Edmonton's ch. Cafeteria, located in Grovenor, is a specialty cafe that celebrates exactly this: Mexican chocolate in all of its forms. The Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2024 list named them as Favourite Dessert and with good reason! I visited their lively cafe on a Sunday afternoon, their corner location and bright fuchsia signage impossible to miss. The entire interior (and exterior) is a work of art with a strong focus on work by local artists, handmade items for sale, and an absolute eclectic explosion of colour. The space feels warm and inviting with cozy seating, communal tables (I met and chatted with a lovely family from South Africa while seated at ours), and greenery in every corner. It's a cafe that feels like a community hub, special and unique from the moment that you enter the building. The friendly staff enhances this atmosphere. Chocolate and coffee feel like pretty close cousins making the Mocha de Olla ($6.75 for small) feel like a natural choice. The best of both worlds! ch. Cafeteria also offers different types of chocolate in their beverages including; dark, milk, hazel, and white. This allows for a wide range of personalization to one's exact taste! Their Xocolatl is prepared spicy which is what many people think of when they imagine a Mexican hot chocolate. The Mocha de Olla is made with coffee brewed with raw sugar and cinnamon, chocolate, and milk. My favourite part of the beverage is how well the warming spices come through, truly highlighting the beautiful flavour of cinnamon mingling with the sweet notes of chocolate. Meanwhile, the slight bitterness of the chocolate is a perfect match for the coffee itself. The balance is perfection! I did find that my drink tasted a little bit watered down and I could have used even more developed and robust flavour. An overall delight nonetheless. I wanted to expand my visit from the typical cafe fare (coffee/pastry) to trying some of ch. Cafeteria's actual food. The menu is bigger than you'd expect! You'll find classics like Molletes and even a pulled pork sandwich. But the star of the menu is the Chilaquiles (Corn chips covered with red or green salsa, sour cream, melted cheese & feta cheese - $13.00). This is the dish that nachos (as we know them in North America) originated from. I got mine with Chicken (+$3.50), Avocado ($+3.00), and Extra Cheese (+$3.00). You can also choose from Mexican pulled pork or chorizo as proteins. I chose the green salsa as the flavour of this salsa is a bit more acidic, which I enjoy. These "Mexican style nachos" are pointed out to be a bit soggy - a texture that is desired in this case. Traditionally eaten as a breakfast dish, the correct texture of the chips is for them to be soft but still with a nice bite to them. ch. Cafeteria achieves this spectacularly. I was shocked by how addictive and delicious these chilaquiles were! The salsa was flavourful, bringing the aforementioned acidity to brighten up the dish. The shredded pieces of chicken were juicy and abundant. There was heaps of melty cheese. Every component, as simple as they were, came together to create one exceptional dish. I can see myself returning regularly to order this because I already can't stop thinking about it. Forget about the nachos that you know, chilaquiles is where it's at!! If there is one must try item at ch. Cafeteria I think that we would all agree on the Chido Dessert ($7.50). These famous layered chocolate mousse treats come in at least six different flavours and new ones are popping up all the time. It's like a mousse parfait and trust me, you want one. My personal favourite is the Woodstock but there is honestly no wrong choice here. The Woodstock is made with milk chocolate, caramel, and peanuts. For a chocolate and peanut butter-loving girlie like myself, this is the perfect chido. Each bite is filled with creamy decadence as you dig down into the bowl to capture every single component. The mousse is whipped to a creamy-light-airy perfection while the caramel adds a gooey sweetness. And the whole peanuts bring a great textural crunch. This dessert can only be described as velvet deliciousness. Everyone should take it upon themselves to try every single type of chido - it would be time well-spent. I also always make sure to grab a couple of ch. Cafeteria's housemade Truffles ($2.50 each) because this is the purist way to taste their chocolateria magic in action. This time I tried a Hazelnut & Chili one and a Peanut Butter one. You cannot go wrong with these! A perfect little bite that truly showcases what they do at ch. Cafeteria. I like the Hazelnut & Chili because its got some heat and really showcases the signature spice that you can find in Mexican chocolate. And the Peanut Bu

ch. Cafeteria Located at 14802 - Stony Plain are in…read moreEdmonton, ch. Cafeteria is a coffee shop and eatery spot. Part of a small strip mall, ch. Cafeteria is a very cozy and charming place to eat and drink for locals, and to meet family and friends. I drive in front of the shop for so many years, telling myself to go try this place - I finally did, and I was happy I did. I was greeted by a very friendly and welcoming employee!! I took a large latte coffee to go, with a Mexican pulled pork sandwich, which was accompanied with a small portion of pickled onions. The onions were a delicious addition to the sandwich!! I used to drink a lot of lattes in my early adult years when I was a university student. I considerably reduced my consumption of the coffee over the years, but once in a while I drink one. The latte at ch.Cafeteria is very tasty - it was very hot and fresh. The coffee shop is cozy and comfortable. It has table for both small and big groups. There is music in the background but isn't too loud, making it easy to have a talk with your coffee drinking companion(s). The shop also sell sweet treats such as chocolates and cookies. You may also find hot and cold drinks, and a good menu as well, as you can see in the photos provided. Coffee beans can also be bought there. A good amount of art and craft works are sold at the shop, this encouraging local talents. Finally, ch. Cafeteria is a very pleasant spot to have a drink and food, to read a book or meet with friend or a date.

We stopped in before the farmers market today. We were just going to have a coffee but instead had…read morea veggie omelette for breakfast. So it comes out not like a traditional but on something like a skillet, I was iffy but it was amazing! A side plate with some awesome bread and some more veggies. It was fantastic. We also tried the baklava and it was also sweet and tasty. My vanilla latte was one of the better ones I have had, not stupid sweet. The service was very quick and friendly. Overall what I would call an authentic and delightful Turkish cafe!

Soooo good! Sooo friendly! The perfect place for a casual date or to meet a friend for a coffee…read moresnd bite. Everything is made with love! Be sure to ask for recommendations - they won't steer you wrong. There's a cute little outdoor patio as well if you'd like to catch some fresh air or stop during the farmer's market.

Ambiance is good. Coffee is good. But not a good place to get work done…read more Wifi is extremely slow, at speeds slower than dialup, essentially unusable. Tried to hotspot instead but mobile signal when inside this cafe is also very poor, resulting in very slow and unstable internet. Rogers network - 1 bar of 5G Telus network - 1 bar of LTE Also there's a very recent reddit thread about this place (info not confirmed).

This is a lovely spot in an historic neighbourhood. The service is warm and friendly and the…read morecoffees are perfectly made.

So, the owners switched hands (again) and it is under new management. My husband and I went there…read morebecause now they are advertising Latino/Columbian food and we were intrigued. The décor is not much to look at. Uncomfortable tables and chairs, nowhere to linger after having a coffee. If this restaurant does well, I would suggest that this would be the first thing that they change. Service was really slow....especially just to get our menus. I hate buying in to the fact that "Latino service is slow". I wish there was an establishment that would prove me wrong, but it seems to be a thing. Don't come here if you are in a rush. However our food was excellent. We ordered a number of things and they were all reasonably priced and delicious - Cheese Empanada, Flautas, Mexican beef tacos, Empanadas Colombian, Patocon Pisao, Mexianos Tacos with beef. My husband and I were hungry (skipped breakfast) but we only didn't finish the cheese empanada. All things were good. If you want something interesting and unusual go with the Empanadas Colombian and the Patocan Pisao. However, all of these menu items are compareable to a regular Mexican restaurant for a reasonable price. Please check them out.

Food is really good, fair prices also. Breakfast all day was a bonus, also the staff is super…read morefriendly. Food 5/5 Coffee 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5

Such a FUN little coffee shop with lots of focus on local artisans, foods, coffees, and more!…read more Loved that they have open mic nights, lots of seating options, and just a really cool chill eclectic vibe! I will most definitely be back!

Parking available in front. Door is on the side. Lots of…read morefun seating (for groups 1-6 people). 2 single person gender neutral bathroom. No table service. Baked goods looked and smelled great. Cheddar chive scone was 8/10. Texture was good but not a lot of flavor. Quite busy and quite loud. Not a good place for private conversations.

We were exploring a different part of the city in search of a new place for coffee and breakfast…read more That's when we spotted Cafe Rista. The large list of breakfast wraps and sandwiches was a pleasant surprise. I ordered the spicy breakfast wrap for $9.50 in 2025. It was freshly made to order and hot both in spices and temperature. I enjoyed it once it cooled down a little. My partner ordered the Italian breakfast sandwich which was also $9.50. It looked similar to what I ordered except for it being a sandwich and less spicy. She enjoyed her dish as well. We both had a large drip coffee. The coffee was served in a generous sized cup so we thoroughly enjoyed our drinks. Noise was not a factor here as it is in so many places now. The cafe seemed to be clean. There's several tables of various sizes so finding seating should not be a problem. Overall I was very pleased with our morning coffee and breakfast experience although, strangely, the fellow behind the counter seemed somewhat indifferent to our being there. Maybe he was just having a bad day. The prices are excellent for the quality of food and coffee so I know that we'll return here.

The food was good and reasonably priced. I ordered the lox bagel. The guy behind the counter nodded…read moreyes when I asked if he was the owner. I found him surly, but it was 10 am and maybe he's just not a morning person. He seemed to be more friendly toward a male who came in after me. The lox bagel came unconstructed. When I asked if I could move the chairs, he said he didn't care. The guy just doesn't seem to love his work. A couple hours later another staff member came in. I had already ordered my medium latte, which had arrived hot. She may have been friendlier- did not interact with her. Overall the food was good, the decor was fine, and the service was ok.

I've been here a few times before but only for the coffee. This time I had one of their pizzas. I…read moreordered the roma which was quite delicious. All of the ingredients were fresh. As it's thin crust and I was quite hungry, I was able to finish the entire box on my own. That saying, you could easily share it if you're not overly hungry. They have a large selection of food items to choose from as well as pastries and baked goods. I personally don't really care for their desserts but I'd totally come back for pizza and coffee. Customer service was wonderful. They had someone constantly going around and cleaning up dishes/garbage. I even heard them immediately offer to waive a customer's bill because their order wasn't ready when they arrived to pick it up. The dining area was about 50% full around 5 pm so finding seating wasn't an issue.

I love the food and the atmosphere! The three star goes to…read morethat and if my stars could only go to the food I would have given 6 starts for the food! However, the customer service and ordering process is chaotic! Three person were standing beside cashier! Two guys were standing on the other side laughing, three other girl were standing close to bakery and chatting while 5-6 people were in line, waiting for their turn. Each ordering was approximately taking 3-5 minutes! I don't think this number is good and efficient! If you are having a bad day or it's one of those days that you're not patient: I DO NOT RECOMMEND GOING THERE! The staff will surely make your day worse! Keep this place on your list for the days you're relaxed and calm and the chaos can be taken as fun and adventure! This way, you'll enjoy the food and atmosphere!