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What to order at Soluna
- Must order
- A focaccia sandwich at the counter with a cortado.
- Signature drink
- Filter coffee, focaccia
- Editor tip
- Closed Mondays. The pastry counter sells out by 14:00 on weekends.
CuisineCafé
Price$$
Neighborhoodkensington-market
HoursTue-Sun 09:00-17:00
Phone+1 416 854 7705
Signature drinkFilter coffee, focaccia
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Must order: A focaccia sandwich at the counter with a cortado.
Tip: Closed Mondays. The pastry counter sells out by 14:00 on weekends.
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Location
Address: 180 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2L4
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