Reviews of CLOSED Sol Bar and Cafe. (Coffee Shop) in Waiheke Island (Auckland).

CLOSED Sol Bar and Cafe

453 Reviews

227 Comments

Coffee shop

Cafe

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Breakfast restaurant

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139 Ocean View Road, Waiheke, auckland 1081, New Zealand

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Information of CLOSED Sol Bar and Cafe, Coffee shop in Waiheke Island (Auckland)

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Reviews of CLOSED Sol Bar and Cafe

R. B.

We enjoyed a wonderful brunch at Sol Cafe this morning! Amazing food, wonderful attention and hospitality from the staff and the ocean views and setting were breathtaking! They say that Eggs Bene with Salmon is the bench mark dish of a great brunch cafe. I ordered this dish and I have no hesitation in rating my meal 10/10!! This is a 'MUST VISIT' eatery when visiting Oneroa.

O. M.

Had two eggs on toast and two crepes. Crepes were very good, albeit the second one was missed off the order so had to ask where it was before it was made, although didn’t take too long. Eggs on toast were good as well, toast was a little hard. Coffee wasn’t great - was very bitter. Overall a decent breakfast.

M. S.

Had an amazing time at Sol Bar! Food was incredible and the portions were large. The staff was so lovely and welcoming, and I have to mention the view! Amazing. Would absolutely recommend you dine here, breakfast lunch or dinner.

P. Y.

Fish and chips are ready good. The view is extraordinary.

E. M.

Been to breakfast here a couple times. Been impressed each time. Recommend any bakery item in the pantry, the egg dishes and the French toast. Lovely coffees and chai lattes. Beautiful view of Big O and heaps of outdoor seating. Kid friendly.

P. P.

Well positioned in the village of Oneroa. Combined cafe, restraunt and bar. Great place for lunch with reasonable prices when compared to other eateries in the village. It has plenty of seating both inside and out. And it has a great out look over the beach and Bay.

J. E.

Great place to stop when you first get into Oneroa for a snack and a drink. They seem to be the only place serving booze before lunch. Great views of the water and it's cool seeing staff come out to their garden to fetch fresh fruit, herbs etc

R. M.

What an amazing experience on a beautiful Sunday it was! We took a ferry ⛴ ride to Waiheke island. This island is full of amazing people! We met the restaurant owner of Sol Bar & Cafe. She gave us a tour to the cafe. Informed us about the upcoming event where 200 people are expected to join. She offered us to join their boat in the evening! She said she would be our Argentine mom in Waiheke island if we start living there. What an amazingly positive and energetic person! All the staff including Kiara are so happy and fun people that you will feel happy instantly 😀. Not to mention it in a beautiful location of gorgeous Waiheke!

G. W.

Wow! Been to Oneroa on multiple occasions yet never really paid attention to this very surprisingly large cafe on the hill! They've got indoor seating in the main cafe (with couches too), outdoor picnic and regular tables, but then also _another_ seating room behind those with even more couches and a mini beer bar. I see a big like pizza firepit outside too. Only got the fish and chips this time, but that was great so eager to see what they have again next time we're by. Overall, it was a great place to read a book for a couple of hours whilst we waited for the next ferry

J. P.

The food was fairly good but their kitchen is disproportionately small compared to the amount of tables. We waited almost an hour for two mains. If you're sitting outside beware of aggressive seagulls.

H.

Good is fine - we had burgers. Coffee seems a bit hit or miss. Service is also hit or miss. It's a great spot and we like the outdoor space.

h. h.

Fish and chip very nice one. Hoki fish very fresh.

S. K.

Eggs Benedict was delicious - generous with the bacon as well. Coffee was great and views are amazing. Would eat here again for sure.

M.

Delicious breakfast. Eggs cooked perfectly, great hollandaise and a generous gift added to the dish that wasn't stated on the menu. Great place in general.

G. A. H.

Great location & awesome views, great service, great staff👌

J. G.

We ordered the Argentinian BBQ for two and wow the food was amazing! Serving size is huge and well worth the price. Service is super friendly as expected and very helpful. We'll be popping in next time we're in Waiheke for sure!

S. R.

Was a nice sunny day so the views out over the bay were amazing. The staff were friendly and the food was delicious and a special shout out goes to the beetroot in one of the salads which was to die for. (I think I would have definitely stabbed someone if they tried to take it from me.) They also have a great range of quirky little concrete fairy houses.

D. A.

Great location nth end of Oneroa good indoor seating with nice outdoor seating. NZ Cafe food with a latin American twist. Good service and reasonable price for Waiheke.

R.

A haven from the weather, good coffee and breakfast/brunch spot. Accommodations easily made for gluten free, vegan, vege etc. A bit of a waiheke classic.

D. &. M. H.

Good food and pretty good service with probably the best view in the Gulf. The owner/manager who looks like a very nice guy spends a lot of time on the phone….

I. p.

The view out over the Oneroa beach. We have a breakfast. So delicious.

M. O.

Great service and great food with a water view. Plenty of space to dine outdoors as well.

R.

Good overview of the sea while u eat ur meal. Good meal and coffee!

J. F.

Loved this place! The staff were so welcoming! They even let one of our group interrupt their live music session so she could perform. So good we ended up back there the next night and were greeted with hugs! We experienced some pretty bad service from a couple of places on the islandbut these guys have showed the rest of them how it SHOULD be done!

R. M.

Beautiful views. Had an amazing breakfast. Heaps of gluten free options. Coffee was the best

L. P. H.

Phenomenal service from Paul and the team! We made a group booking for 37 people fairly last minute and Paul was happy to accommodate and gave us our own private section of the café. Fantastic service, food and setting (despite the stormy day). 100% can recommend. Thank you so much Paul and the Sol Bar team!

C. B.

Food is lovely but more important then that was the level of customer service, The women who owns the place was amazing, Greeted us very friendly and a bubbly personality, The cafe has a really great vibe. Pretty soon you realise you are on Waiheke island. I would recommend to all my friends

C. S.

Best truffle fries 😍 Lovely place friendly staff and nice decor. Will be coming again next holidays 😁

P. W.

Great place with a good view. Food is very tasty

J.

Great brunch and the coffee is lovely. We had to wait a bit for our food because they were busy. The view is incredible and the staff are friendly.

T. A.

Always excellent, good food and coffee, great views.

M. C.

PERFECT ! The food is just so good, made with good product like eggs from fair trade ...

C. R.

Amazing views (obviously) and a decent menu.

L. A.

ldeal spot to rest wait and eat while waiting for ferry to various places on the Harbour.

R. W.

A great location for our Sunday brunch. Yummy food + drinks. Lovely views. Popular with locals which is always a good sign.

J. J.

Sol Bar IS THE BESTTTT!! Its a fantastic joint on Waiheke! If you a mainland aucklander i highly recommend this place to anyone visiting. Fantastic and friendly service and absolutely amazing food. Like literally every single meal was just divine Even simple stuff like a spinach feta scone was damn good. Came here twice on the same trip cause thats how good it is. Big shout to the staff today 29/12/20 and on 26/12/20.

S.

Great service, food and atmosphere.

V. G.

Had such a lovely experience at this cafe! My partner and I got the big breakfasts and it filled us up perfectly. Highly recommend!! The staff were also very kind and helpful.

S.

Great ragu and full of locals, alleays a good sign.

P. M.

The beef and bacon burger was delicious! Great place to chill and use fast wifi

M. S.

Thank you for catering for our squad of 15 for breakfast on a busy waitangi saturday morning. On behalf of the squad the Sol Bar and Cafe get a 5 star rating for service and food, compliments to all the staff and the owners for providing a first class waiheke culinary experience, Highly recommended and will definitely be back again.

K. E.

Almost as soon as we parked up, the skies opened up and gave us a good soaking. Fortunately we just happened to pass this restaurant. As well as good views looking out over the bay. It had a nice casual atmosphere, just the place to hang out on a rainy day. I had the poached eggs on toast with tomato relish on the side. The coffee was nice and full bodied (wonder if it was the local brand?) I would like to try again sometime, as there were several good choices for brunch. Staff were very pleasant and friendly.

B. S.

Came here for my mums 60th and was absolutely blown away with the stunning views and location. Not only that, but I was very impressed with the the staff who were very friendly and worked well together, even in high pressure situations. The pizza and food was top notch, although it probably could've been distributed a bit more evenly to the other tables, but apart from that, I definitely give it a 10/10 and would recommend to anyone

A. W.

The mushrooms benedict was nice, and the eggs benedict had the makings of a good meal but I paid either $3 or $5 (I can't remember exactly) for what turned out to be a single slice of bacon, and with such a small amount of hollandaise and no butter on dry toast (?!) the meal was a bit dry and difficult to enjoy. The views from the building are excellent, and I love that it's run on renewable energy, but I don't think I'll be returning.

A. K.

Great range & deliciousness of cabinet food. Excellent coffee. Prompt and friendly service. Reasonable outside seating, plenty inside. Toilets clean. You can buy their own brand sauces & chutneys.

C. H.

Great view. Live music. Fresh food and good value for money. Don't take any notice of the reviews of 3 or less. They review but not from their brains. They live but not from their sols.

H. M.

Not only do they have great food, awesome views and friendly staff, the owners also support various community groups. We have a monthly meeting of about 10 mothers and their babies in the back room, for about 3 years now. We really appreciate their generosity, giving us a discount on drinks and on the occasional cake when we have a special celebration.

P. T.

Family with two young kids. Spotted this place from a traveling family blog. Kids area out back is awesome. Toys and a playground out back where families can eat and not worry about having yuppies give them dirty looks ;) The food was fairly pricy but nothing any different from most standard cafe/eateries. Great standard and lots on the plate. We would definitely come back!

M. 1.

Great beer/wine garden. Green, leafy and shaded spots to sit outside. Amazing views from every spot inside and out. If you can grab a seat on the deck near the entry you've won the lottery for views

D. P.

It's a popular spot with travellers and locals alike. Their version of 'the kiwi big breakfast' delicious although the menu is slightly on the pricey side. Nice views from either the front or back decks and a funky almost nautical vibe inside.

E. B.

Went there for breakfast with the rising sun and wow what an experience! Food was outstandingly delicious, would highly recommend the hash - mashed potatoes covered in bread crumbs and lightly deep fried. Very different and unique which stands out from the rest.

L. S.

Perfectly cooked and very well presented Eggs Bene for us. Service was excellent and outdoor setting was just lovely.

A. K.

Great food, great service. Possibly the best scones on the island. Elliot makes a consistently great coffee. Always get service with a smile. Highly recommended.

j. a.

Great place for a coffee with excellent views

C. C.

Enjoyed the experience! The staff member who took our order was knowledgeable and genuinely friendly. With a great view and lots of seating options this is a great place for a coffee or bite to eat.

C. B.

I nice cafe with good views, friendly staff and a choice of couches or table and chairs to sit at. They offer free WiFi for those who want to get through some emails or a casual business meeting while enjoying a coffee or bite to eat.

J. P.

Had lunch here with my family. Staff were very friendly and had a nice wine list. We had the seafood platter which was tasty but a bit on the small side.

T. C.

The staff we encountered were exceptionally nice and friendly. We were looking for coeliac options and I was impressed that they seemed to understand that coeliac is different from gluten free. There is a nice outdoor area if weather is ok. Fit out looks a little old and tired but the views make up for that if you get a spot by a window.

K. B.

The view is spectacular and the food was yummy

C. C.

Bacon Benedict and flat white were incredible. Came back a second time a couple of mornings later. Amazing view of the bay and a really comfortable place to sit and eat or have a cup of coffee.

C. N.

Some of the best views, ever, at this wonderful, relaxed eatery. Great burger!

P. W.

Good spot for a lunch if you're visiting the area. Food is very good. Service is friendly and attentive. Nice patio out back.

M. B.

Beautiful view. Whilst my youngest adored her meal, the rest of us, whilst it was good enough that we could finish it, didn't find ourselves eager to return for another meal.

M.

Had a live band and amazing, relaxed customer service. View of great barrier (or coromandel?) Was epic too! 10/10 would recommend

I. L.

Local casual eating. Good view of the sea.

N. N.

A nice querky little restaurant. Wide selection of food.

B. V.

Good food, friendly staff. Great customer service, we ordered a large amount of food and didn't have to wait very long. Lovely cafe.

K. C.

Lovely outdoor area to relax and enjoy the view. Good food at reasonable prices, will be back.

J. W.

Booked for a group of 14 on friday night.The room looked nice and the food was lovely but the service... No-one offered to come to the table so that we could order our meals from there and we would have spent even more if they had.Meals of course came in dribs and drabs. At 9.10 when we went to order more drinks we were told that the bar was closed. We would have spent about another $100 and were told that we had already been warned about the bar being closed but no-one knew. Since we had already spent about $600 I would have thought we were worth staying open for.Thank god we didnt have overseas guests or people from town with us.They would have thought it most peculiar on a friday night. Next time we will request table service and check re closing time

D. M.

Quick friendly service, food selection limited but it was Easter Sunday so this may have been a factor. Nice clean surroundings and great view.

M. W.

Great cafe. Has a good breakfast/brunch menu, and great views too. A big garden area out back to enjoy some sun with your meal. Staff are very nice.

S. V.

Great food, fantastic view and very friendly crew!

D.

Very pleasant place to stop and enjoy the view. Staff were good. Had dumplings and coffee which were very nice.

E. H.

Great cafe and gorgeous spot. Awesome indoor and outdoor options to sit. Incredible views :-)

H. H.

Beautiful glutenfree muffin which is hard to come by. Coffee excellent. I had an almond milk which is also hard to perfect.

V. M.

Getting the SIMPLE dishes RIGHT is actually the more difficult of challenges....especially when it involves delicacies such as cooking fresh squid. Solar's Lady chef HAS that delicate touch....THE BEST salt & pepper squid that I have had in years. She GETS IT. In so doing Solar benefits and customers too. GREAT selection of local Waiheke Island and NZ regional offerings that were wisely chosen and sensibly priced. It was a pleasure to visit them and to recommend them. Poppa Vince MacDonald

C. S.

The place is ok, it's slightly expensive and the fries aren't that good it's about the only place that does that kind of thing in Oneroa though, could be better

D. T.

View to die for. Good coffee. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Menu decent. Wish it was open before 8:30am though.

P.

Breakfasts are amazing. Excellent value & very friendly staff

j.

Very busy, good food

R. F.

Wonderful energy and FANTASTIC food. Will be back

J. W.

We had the solar grill, fantastic breakfast that was filling and delicious. Better than what I'm used to in Auckland, especially loved the mushrooms!

T.

Amazing food outstanding service..easy best on Waiheke..lovely owners and staff....Great!...Ola!

V. F.

Good coffee, very fresh food. Companions coffee too strong remade with no fuss

S. S.

Great location, great service! Love the dumplings! We'll be back!

S. B.

Probably the best Calamari salad in the world and for $16 you can't go wrong. Excellent service with a really nice outside area, will definitely be back.

M. T.

Great spot for a coffee. Lunch looked great too although we didn't have any. Would recommend.

B. G.

Great views. Better coffee. The name says it all if you want some rays and fill your cravings look no further.

M. H.

Located at the top of Oneroa Village slightly elevated with great views. Decor nice but surrounds are a bit unkept. Friendly staff.

D.

Expensive ordinary food - the omelettes are terrible. Lovely views over the bay though.

L. L.

Meals are great. Service is very good and the staff is friendly. Stunning views over Oneroa beach. Great place to eat.

E.

Food was good, good service as well

B. Y. C.

Really enjoyed this place Humble, simple and good Nothing extravagant, but that's what you need sometimes Great location Not too expensive, paid $15 for me

W. W.

Excellent food and service ! Could not fault ! Would love the recipe for their beer battered fish side salad

I. W.

i eat there every day nearly i like the food and customer service .. big ups to the kitchen staff i like this cafe because it's tidy clean and still very Waiheke Island.

J. H.

Good service and a great position

A. C.

What a great place and fantastic evening such a good atmosphere best fun weave had in ages highly recommended

D. W.

Soup this winter has been spot on...$5 side order of fries.....hmmm 12 chips for $5.... happy to pay more and get a surprise....Staff are fab!!

R. J. F.

Excellent service, great food! I wish they had more local beers available.

V. S.

Very nice

A. S.

Great views of the sea! Nice sunshine ! Best place for an afternoon lunch.

D.

First time, great shakes, but sad I missed on the the Hemp one though. 😎

V.

Food was ok, coffee took a long time but wasn't horrible.

B. T.

Lovely vibe, great food... superb views.

E. K.

great place for lunch and dinner. lamp steak salad is just a must to try + local beer selection.

K. I.

Great food, well priced and great location

B. Y.

Nice food, nice coffee, nice service and nice view.

I.

Great chill out spot.

B. C.

The view and the waitstaff are absolutely extraordinary and the food is delicious.

J. R.

Very good place, nice view, great staff and great food.

N.

Great place and amazing view of the Hauraki golf.

T. R.

Pretty expensive (brunch for two is ~$60) and there are limited options if you’re looking for something gluten free.

R. F.

Enjoyed sitting in the garden, under a shay umbrella with a cold drink and great food. Very friendly staff

a. C.

Delicious carrot cake, nice strong iced coffee and stunning views!

A. H.

Good coffee at a reasonable price. Comfortable outdoor seating. Dog friendly.

G. C.

Great choice for a quick quality bite. Everything is locally sourced. And the view...can’t beat that.

B. S.

Good drinks and snacks. Nice location. Pizza could be better.

S. J. M.

The views were awesome. Food was ok

V.

Good place, nice staff

G.

Great breakfast venue with a view.

D. L. D.

There on open mic night, great atmosphere, great staff

L. E.

Easy seating friendly service great views Food good

V. M.

Lovely food and coffee but sticky table

M.

Best breakfast with best view over the bay. Recommended

H. W.

Delicious dumplings. Smoothies were so thirst quenching on a hot day.

C. H.

Great Food. Awesome Location

O. L. B. (.

Great breakfast with a nice quiet out door seating area

C.

Nice food. Great atmosphere

J. B.

Good coffee. Excellent service. Great ocean views.

S. F.

Went for breakfast the food and service was great...will definitely be back.

D.

Lovely setting and the coffee and muffin were delish

T. K. W.

Solar Grill with Scrambled eggs!! Went back 2 days in a row because it was so delicious 👀😂

C.

Best breakfast on the island. Perfect Sunday

D. H.

Love the veiw and the egg are always perfect done 😎

T. D.

best beef and bacon burger. and great garden to relax with friends.

G. L.

Great place, simple foods, friendly staff

D.

OK. could be more friendly the old lady.. 😁 the young guy is super!

C. K.

Absolutely poor service, booked a table for seven the night before get there and no place to sit, no a great experience overall which is somewhat disappointing.

Y. B.

Huge portions and beautiful place to relax!

R.

Beautiful outside setting with great views of the bay.

J. S.

With solar on the roof supplying 90% of the power needs for this intimate cafe, who wouldn't love it!

L. X.

Good view of Oneroa from the cafe. Good that they have iced coffee.

B.

View, indoor and great outdoor seating. Nice cafe

M. S.

Yum brekkie (solar hash is sooo good!). Great way to start the day in paradise!

M. T.

Nachos were pretty normal tasting. Nothing unusual or special for the price.

J. H.

Wicked breakfast and such an amazing view

H. M.

Not for me. Carrot cake was dry and coffee too strong. 😝

W.

Nice coffee, affordable food. Nice service.

A.

Friendly service and great muffins. What more could you ask for.

A.

Wonderful coffee and eats! Views amazing

D.

Very trendy. Hosts local community theatre productions with wood fired pizza

S.

Great food, friendly staff.

C.

Under new management, an eclectic decor, never a dull moment

W.

Very pleasant tasty food

I. S.

Good food and service with a nice sea view

C. P.

Great coffee. Food was tasty

S. Y.

A beautiful brunch and the best waiter.

K.

Fabulous views, great coffee and breakfast.

a.

Great spot. Friendly staff and quick service

E.

Nice food, great views

A. C.

Squid was delightful, views amazing and friendly staff tick,tick,tick.

C.

Great spot and even better food

B.

The food was great as well as the service

C. M.

Great food and awesome views....

K. T.

I ordered a falafel.salad which was ok

G.

A sumptuous breakfast with stunning views

b.

Easy going casual inexpensive good food

R. K.

Food was great and service too

P.

Always great food and service.

E. S.

Warm service and great food.

D.

Awesome service lovely food....

A.

Loved the outlook. Only stopped for a drink.

S.

Great Food... Great View... Great Service...

T.

Bacon and eggs was magnificently prepared.

L. J.

Nice food and quick service.

D. B.

Great views, awesome food.

J.

Has a pretty neat view

A.

Awesome service, staff and view!

S.

Excellent food and attention

l. p.

Great tasting food!

T.

Great cafe with an elevated view

I.

Coffee is never hot enough!

B. C.

Perfect place to grab a bite when on the island for the day.

T. a. K.

Yum food great vibe

A.

Reasonable prices and a great atmosphere

B.

Great coffee, nice lookout

P.

Best cheese scones in the world

G. H.

Great food very good !!!

K.

Great place too eat

N.

Nice place good food

S.

Great coffee with a great view!

J. S.

Fantastic beef burger and falafel burger

T.

Nice breakfast options !

J.

Very nice outdoor setting

A.

Love the scones

J.

Great coffee and snacks.

C.

Relaxing!

P.

Great sea view

D. B.

Always a good option for Oneroa

C. M.

Great Corn fritters

d.

great food great spot

K.

Favourite cafe

J. M.

Busy...but for a reason!

K. W.

Love it

R.

so good. Thanks guys

k.

Love the coffee

A.

Yum

R.

Excellemt service

l.

Amazing food

M.

Amazing food

T.

Friendly staff, cozy ambiance, fantastic burger !

R.

(Translated) Excellent restaurant service with stunning ocean views. The service showed the professionalism of young people who do it with love for the profession. Returning to the island there I will be. From Hamilton New Zealand Vera Leda and Rodrigo Roque Brazilians on tour. (Original) Excelente serviço de restaurante com deslumbrante vista oceânica. O atendimento mostrou o profissionalismo de jovens que o fazem com amor à profissão. Retornando a Ilha lá estarei.De Hamilton New Zealand Vera Leda e Rodrigo Roque brasileiros a passeio.

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(Translated) Enjoy the view and wine tasting at the winery. (Original) 在酒庄观景，品酒，非常享受。

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(Translated) Seki learns !! (Original) Seki uce!!

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(Translated) Good choice of wine and good meal (Original) Bon choix de vin et bon repas

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(Translated) Abundant and delicious breakfasts! (Original) Desayunos abundante y delicioso!

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