Sol Bakery & Cafe in Wiltshire

Is this place a real restaurant or does it just identify as a restaurant? It has a sign at the front advertising it's a restaurant and it also had a sign on the front door advertising that it was open. However when my partner and I rocked up at 1420 on Friday 6 September the staff seemed unaware of what they sold or even if they were open. The blackboard behind the counter advertised some breakfast items that finished at 1100 (why??) and under 'sandwiches' there was just one on the 'list', an egg sandwich; when I asked a member of staff if there were any other sandwiches available she had to ask a colleague who said there were no others. I asked for two egg sandwiches but was then told there were none available. When I asked if they had any hot food available I was told 'no' and when I asked if they had any other food available the young lady pointed to three dry-looking slices of cake on open display on the counter. I asked if they were open for trade, which presumably they were given the time, the notice on the door and the presence of other customers sat at tables; the staff member replied "I'm not sure". I do my best to support independent food businesses but when this one closes for good, no doubt like so many of its past contemporaries it will blame others, probably the 'big boys', those who do what they say on the tin and who offer consistent service in accordance with their advertised hours. We went elsewhere and will not stop here again.

Quite pricey, but lovely breakfast sandwich. Very friendly staff. The premises look a bit rundown and unfortunately I have to agree with the comments about customer toilets.... Certainly not a pleasant experience.

Good sandwiches. Toilets are a absolute disgrace. Looks like they have not been cleaned in months. This has put us off and we won't be back

Had the arge sandwich, beef with chimichurri mayo. Fantastic flavour and massive! For an ex-garage in the middle of nowhere it was really busy, but quick and efficient, coffee good too. Would recommend!

I have often driven by but as it’s so close to getting home I have never stopped. Today that changed, now wishing I had busted before! Staff really friendly, food amazing and the coffee was just the best! Good veggie options too. Lived the place and highly recommend

Beautiful and delicious food, organic too. Can't say more, just so good, coffee too. Argentinian Empanadas a specially.

Working in the area for a few days I stopped to do a few admin tasks and have lunch. Staff are extremely pleasant and helpful and had the most amazing Beef sandwich I have ever had and the fresh coffee wasn't bad either Thoroughly recommend stopping for a bite to eat if you are passing

Lovely warm welcome. The cinnamon buns straight from the oven were absolutely delightful. Great coffee break on the A303.

EPIC EPIC Sandwiches! Delicious and perfectly light focaccia with a slightly crispy crust. Roast beef is a MUST! Salami, cheese and pickles SUBLIME. Exceptional quality product, well worthwhile stopping at!

I’ve visited here a number of times, the idea is fantastic, however the execution is really poor. Sandwiches are the best you’re going to eat foccacia, great fillings, super tasty but this comes at cost! £12 for a sandwich! The coffee also could be amazing, beans from “girlsthat grind” so it’s definitely been thought out. So I guess it’s all back to my title. The products are great. The bread is great. The ideas are great but the execution is really poor. Every time I’ve had a coffee here it’s been badly extracted, the milk has been scalding hot. Staff look, unorganised, unprepared and pretty much bewildered all the time. The organisation out front is terrible. I’d really love this place to be great. It’s really close to our home and if the execution matched up with the product quality we’d be here all the time. Bottom line it’s all down to basics, a smile when you come through the door goes a long way, as does efficient service with good humour. Add a little bit of expertise on the Coffee Machine and you’d really see this place shine. Unfortunately until they address these issues. It’s just going to be a really expensive sandwich shop and that isn’t gonna work long term.

Unplanned visit on return journey from the west to south. Freshly baked food, welcoming staff, clean facilities and dog friendly. Empanadas fresh from oven were delicious. Well worth a stop.

Brilliant not to be missed, tucked away don’t the Sol Bakery and Cafe genuinely the best find on the A303. Focaccia, Sough dough amazing sandwiches.

Just drive by. Well , totally disgusted with the prices. Makes a service station look cheap. Nice clean and friendly atmosphere. BUT With London prices. We’re now looking for a proper sized tea and coffee. PORTION SIZES are also to be looked at, £4 for small sausage roll

Wow, what a truly excellent find! We have driven by this place many times but this morning on our way back from France, we needed to stretch our legs and walk out dog. Well firstly we weren't expecting a fully fenced, safe dog field and then even more surprised to find an Argentinian bakery with wonderfully tasty delights inside. Truly grateful to have something a little different on the road side and a real change from a boring old fry up! Looking forward to next pit stop, thank you!

Travelling down to the West Country we used to stop her en route as a Happy Eater. We popped in en route to our holiday destination today, a pleasant surprise to find a refurbished and looking new cafe with a bakery making goodies attached. Although we just had coffee and tea, we'll definitely stop on our way back. Coffee was strong with good flavour and tea excellent 👍 Bakery, there is a selection of cakes and bread including artisan loaves of sourdough.

The food and service is the best on the A303 have used the sol 4 times since October 2023 and can recommend it's not the cheapest but the food is fresh and top quality we dont mind paying for quality as we dont like fast food

If your looking for real authentic food, come here! You will not be disappointed. The baguette and sourdough loafs are full of crisp and fluffy goodness! The cinnamon buns are a real sweet delight. My kids thoroughly enjoyed the choc chip cookies. The service is fantastic also! All the staff and team are extremely welcoming.

The best combination of bread (focaccia) salami cheese gherkin and heavenly everything in their excellent sarni !! The empanadas travelled home with us and were also an absolute delight , perfect filling and pastry ratio The espresso and cappuccino tasted fabulous and the Dog walking/running field totally exceptional, so safely fenced in . Sol, you need to tell us more about YOU! The organic emphasis and love of baking , it is FANTASTIC, hurrah for Sol Bakery !!

What a great find!!! Its not a road I use often, but I just may go out of my way to use it more.... the staff were very welcoming, friendly and very professional. the cakes on show all look amazing, and obviously as freshly baked as could be! I had a sandwich, on sourdough, which was one of the nicest "buttys" I have ever had!! Thanks guys.

It’s not a Garage anymore, but it’s the best refuelling stop on the A303 by far. We’ve been frequently travelling the A303 from Devon to Surrey and back over a long time and we remember when this was Chicklade services, recently we passed it on several occasions when it was closed, but kept a mental note to visit when we next passed. Today was that day, Surrey bound the car was full of diesel, but we where in need of refuelling with delightful baked loveliness and quality coffee. On entry, the first two things that struck me, where the cleanliness and the radiant smile of the young lady at the serving counter, instantly one felt welcome. Next the wonderful aroma from a freshly baked tray of Sourdough Cinnamon twirls, which hit me like a sledgehammer! Baked to perfection and covered in an intoxicating drizzle of sugary, cinnamony lushness. Ordered two and a bacon roll c/w tea and coffee. Service was polite from all the staff and we didn’t have to wait long. The bacon n egg roll was gorgeous but the cinnamon twirls where the best. After our pit stop, fuelled up like the Williams GP Team, we prepared to hit the road, but I was suddenly diverted towards a stack of stunning Sour Dough Loaves, which meant I was forced to get one to take away, accompanied by another two cinnamon twirls for later!! Got to say everything was first class, coffee was wonderful and prices good. We will be back, congratulations on providing a culinary oasis on the A303. Amid a second rate selection of multinational chain food outlets and garages, you truly shine.👍👍

Truly excellent focaccia filled with roast beef, crunchy salad, tomato...superbe if with mustard sauce. It is worth a stop if you are in the area.

Stopped here mid journey today. Spacious car park. What a gem! Warm, welcoming and clean with lovely staff. An on-site, visible bakery is on view from the restaurant with fresh bread for sale. A good drinks menu - served in generous sized cups. My pot of tea served just over 2 large cups. Lots of delicious sweet and savoury choices to eat. My freshly made, delicious egg mayonnaise sandwich was overflowing with its tasty, yellow filling. The toilets were spotless. An enjoyable, restful, reviving stop that we’ll certainly make again if passing.

Stopped here because we were in need of a break and ended up having the best sandwiches and coffee. There's also a dog walk area. Marvellous 🙂

Probably the best sandwich I’ve ever tasted! Roasted vegetables in sour dough focaccia- and lovely coffee served by friendly staff. First rate place- don’t drive past!

Beautiful freshly made sandwiches. Lovely cakes. Friendly staff. Very clean. Ideal stop large off road car park. Dog friendly

Lovely bacon and bread, fast and friendly service - the dog field is wonderful especially as we were on a 4 hour journey - dogs also welcome in the cafe

Was looking for a place to stop to break the journey down to Devon and came across the reviews on TripAdvisor. Yes, it is a little expensive, but so are most of the service areas on the main routes to the West Country, but the...

Stopped here for a bite to eat while heading west for the weekend, and got a bit of a shock when I got the bill. For a wafer thin egg sandwich, with no garnish, side salad, or crisps, £6.50. Very expensive, for not a lot....

Fantastic little place on the A303. The sandwiches are spectacular. You come for the Argentinian beef and you’ll stay for the roasted vegetables and halloumi. Great cakes too. Too bad we live so far away! :-(

Great gem of a bakery and cafe! Delicious sandwiches freshly made. Excellent coffee and friendly staff. Fresh sour dough bread daily and cinnamon buns to die for!

Was recommended this place, so gave it a try. Found easily off the A303 in Chicklade. Looks like a garage (it was once) but now is a large Cafe. Loads of open tarmacked space to park the car and a specialized walkway for Dog owners...

Stopped on our travels and was pleasantly surprised to find the best sandwich I’ve ever had. The Argie Beef with Chimichurri Mayo was so good and the focaccia bread it was in, just wow!!

Found this little cafe on our way home from our holiday. The owners are Argentinian, very friendly and helpful and and they not only do basic sandwiches etc, but also snacks, pastries etc, which are spicy but lovely. Not expensive and, best of all for...

Excellent food and drinks. Thoughtful staff Spotless toilets too. Our children are stopping there on Friday on their way to Devon from London.

This is a little gem! In house bakery providing all the bread and cakes, delicious, friendly service and very clean. Also a huge enclosed field for dog walking. Great pit stop on a busy holiday route.

Stopped here en-route to Basingstoke. Had a lovely oat milk latte. I can't bare peppers now, however was offered a roasted vegtable (minus peppers) sourbread sandwich which was amazing! Lovely staff, lovely home made bread... well worth a stop.

Amazing find and would highly recommend if anyone is passing to stop off and try the food . Staff are so friendly and seen happy serving the public

Just stopped for coffee and a comfort break. Wonderful! Freshly made pastries etc. A real find. Friendly service too

Excellent food and service. Shame the council won’t allow an A board on the main road pre warning rather than a last minute decision. A dog walking area a bonus too 😊!

Lovely bakery and cafe with delicious bread, rolls and cakes. The breakfast rolls are a lovely way to start the day. There is a large dog exercise field which is totally enclosed.

What an amazing find!! A beautiful spotless cafe lovely Lady owner and the best brioche Breakfast bap I’ve ever had! Wil be back on out return trip! Fabulous 😀

Lovely independent cafe and bakery. Don’t expect a truckers greasy spoon. We stopped off by chance, desperate for the toilet after leaving Reading for Devon. Toilets outside were very clean. Husband used the toilets in the cafe- said they were pristine too. We only stopped...

This is a supremely good bakery and cafe. It doesn’t look much from the outside but please look past the facade and visit these very friendly bakers! The TASTIEST sourdough and focaccia sarnies on the long drive down from London to Cornwall. We also tried...

I dream about the Argie Beef sandwiches on focaccia from Sol Bakery and it has now become a regular Sunday brunch spot when we have friends to stay. The beef is slightly smoked, beautifully tender, wafer thin and plentiful, the chimichurri mayo is spicy and...

A gem of a place!We stopped here on the way to Cornwall, and on the way back.Wonderful fenced in dog walking field-our elderly dog loved the field! Popped in to get some refreshments.What stuck me was how clean, and tidy it was(even though I was...

I had passed this place many times but it didn't suit my eating times. Today, heading east the traffic was bad so I stopprd for a coffee, however I saw the sandwiches others were having and thought I have missed lunch so give it a...

Stumbled on this delightful little oasis on a long journey home from a fabulous vacation. Timing was perfect for us, just before lunch. Although they had stopped serving breakfasts, the choice of food and drinks was excellent. The staff could not have been more friendly...

Absolutely fantastic service, that you wouldn’t expect on the side of the A303. The bakery produces its own bread and pastries that are simply delightful. You can see the bakery through the large glass window next to the serving area. The toilets are modern and...

Camping up the road at Martha's Down. It rained so we made the decision not to cook. What a decision to make 🤤 Fresh baked breads,cakes and amazing coffee. Argentinian inspired using local produce. Staff are lovely and friendly and with the bonus of a...

Not what we expect from a so called restaurant. All they serve from 1030, after breakfast, is sandwiches and a very poor selection of them plus a few little savoury pastries and some cake. The worst coffee I have ever had, tasted so sour I...

Looking for a coffee stop en route Salisbury to Cornwall and almost missed it. Went to the marked service area nearby which was very crowded and all Costa coffee and Burgers so turned round and went back and were we glad we did! Very welcoming,...

Stopped here on the way back from Devon to Sussex, what a fabulous place! Everyone really welcoming and it was so great to be able to take our beautiful dalmatian into the cafe with us, and then give her a runaround in the safe, spacious...

Dropped into this cafe on route to london from cornwall for a much needed coffee break, and its a lovely place, i remember it once being a little chef i think, current people have had for a year, and very impressed, they make their own...

Stopped off for a snack on journey from Torquay to Surrey. Lovely dog friendly place. Excellent coffee . Lovely staff, very welcoming. In house bakery, food really good quality. Safe and secure dog walking area attached. Even “poo bags “ provided so no excuse for...

Best stop on our way west! Will definitely be back again. Amazing coffee and focaccia - friendly staff and relaxed vibes.

We stopped here on the way to Devon and immediately made plans to stop again on ourt return. Everything about the bakery was beyond our expectations. The staff were welcoming and friendly, the food was fresh and tasty, the coffee was excellent and the cafe...

We stopped off for a coffee and snack, drawn in by the chirpy logo and on-site bakery. Pristine cafe, Excellent coffee, the proudest loaves of sourdough we’ve ever seen- tasty too. Great snacks on offer and all fresh and high quality Lovely staff and a...

As regular travellers along the A303, we have been trying new places to stop. Last month we tried Teals, which is very close by to the Sol Cafe and we were both angry and disappointed. teals is a complete rip off and should be avoided....

Lovely place and staff Coffee is extraordinary Bread fresh and delicious Peculiar spot I love it! Not problem to access by car, plenty of parking space, nice , clean and comfy shop. We were welcome by a nice person , I have to ask her...

We’ve passed this place many times over the years whilst it was closed. Realised today it’s open again. What a lovely place! A bit different. Lovely staff and delicious food. Easy parking and spotless loos. Will definitely make this our ‘go to’ place on our...

This is not a route we normally do as we tend to visit south Devon more often. We’d given up hope of getting a spot to walk the dogs, have a bite to eat and make use of the ‘amenities’. The normal petrol station with...

My wife and I came across Sol Bakery and Cafe quite by chance while we were driving to our son's wedding. Our breakfast bun, brownie and coffee were all excellent, indeed, we were so impressed, we stopped again on our way home and enjoyed ciabatta...

The Sol Bakery is a little gem to stop off on the A303. A converted petrol station and expanding to add a shop and full bakery. Outside there is a lovely picnic area, behind the cafe so it is obscured from the road and surrounded...

Full of latino charm, food made with love with excellent coffee and teas. Suitable for the family or a quick shot of adrenaline as a pit stop.

Incredible food and latte excellent, amazing hosts and great location just off a303 and definitely worth a stop as wonderful!

This was our first visit. Even as we pulled up we got a good feeling about the place. The food has an Argentinian twist and was absolutely delicious. The staff are friendly, and the place was spotless. Our new place to stop on the 303....

We have been to Sol Bakery several times now, sometimes leaving earlier to fit in a coffee and cake stop! The service is always friendly and warm, it's clean and inviting, and the food and coffee is amazing (according to my boyfriend who LOVES their...

Nice independent bakery and cafe. Excellent pastries and coffee. The BIGGEST dog walking area ever and dogs welcome in the cafe 😀

Terrific service with original and tasty food . So refreshing compared with the usual road side cafe / restaurant.

We were greeted with the news that today's batch of bread had failed so they could only offer toasties made with yesterday's bread which just goes to show this is a real bakery! I chose a beef, cheese and chimichuri toasty which was delicious. I...

We stopped at this cafe looking for a toilet, and ended up staying for lunch. We were very glad we did - far, far nicer than our original lunch plans. From the outside, it’s hard to know what to make of this cafe. It’s in...

Excellent coffee, delicious empanadas, clean toilets and huge, safely enclosed exercise area for dogs. You couldn’t ask for any more from a stop on the way to Somerset.

Excellent toasted sourdough sandwiches. Clean comfortable cafe. Seemed to be child friendly. Polite pleasant staff. Quite a surprise on the A303

We wanted a place to grab breakfast that wasn’t a Costa and found this independent bakery at the side of the A303 . Ideal for a quick pit stop with reasonably priced sausage and bacon baps . Excellent service with a smile !

Very friendly and welcoming staff Excellent coffee and sandwiches Shame they can’t advertise it better due to council restrictions

Have passed this site numerous times visiting family in Devon and were curious to see how it had developed. Superb! Arrived just after 12 and had coffee/tea lemon cake and a cookie all home made and delicious. Interesting lunchtime savoury items appearing from the glass...

I have been driving past this cafe on the way to the west country for years, never impressed enough from the outside to stop. This time we had to stop as my son needed the toilet; so glad that we did - I will never...

We discovered Sol Bakery and Cafe on route to Lyme Regis and were amazed at the quality of the food. Everything is baked on site including the most delicious sourdough bread and chocolate brownies. The cafe and toilets were spotless and the staff were very...