Sofia Vintage Motor Café

M Meghan Knapp 22 reviews · Local Guide 20 July 2026

I brought my dad here as a birthday gift because he loves vintage cars, and I thought it would be a unique experience. My parents drove all the way from Kingston, so we were really looking forward to it. The café itself is aesthetically beautiful, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, we were pretty underwhelmed by the overall experience. If you're visiting primarily for the cars, it's worth knowing that there are only a handful on display. During our visit, there was only one car that visitors could actually walk up to and view closely. The remaining cars were behind locked glass doors in a separate area that isn't accessible to the public, so you can only see them from a distance. We had expected a more interactive experience with a larger collection of cars. The coffee was good, but I found the pricing a bit steep (my iced coffee was $6.50). In the end, it felt like we had driven a long way to have an expensive coffee rather than the vintage car experience we were hoping for. I think the concept has a lot of potential, but the execution didn't quite meet our expectations. If you're going for the café atmosphere, you may enjoy it. If you're making a special trip because you're passionate about vintage cars, I'd probably temper your expectations. For us, it wasn't worth the drive, and unfortunately, it's not somewhere we'd return.

A Alexandra Coughlan 87 reviews · Local Guide 4 July 2026

Great vibes for the Cafe, cool interior, delicious matcha, and was pleasantly surprised to find kourabiedes as a sweet treat! If I could make a small critique, my friend and I were there for 2 hours, and during that time only Ariana Grande played. Definitely not the vibes for the space and it’s okay to mix her in but most people look for variety at a coffee shop :)

A ARSHDEEP BHARDWAJ 35 reviews · Local Guide 22 June 2026

Such a charming café! I loved the vintage cars on display—they gave the place a unique and nostalgic atmosphere. The coffee was excellent, and the iced café latte I tried was absolutely delicious. The server was incredibly friendly and made the experience even better with their great service. A wonderful spot to relax, enjoy great coffee, and appreciate some beautiful classic cars. I’ll definitely be coming back!

A Ahad Abdullah 49 reviews · Local Guide 28 May 2026

Came in here to try the coffee as I was told it was the best in the city. Maria did not disappoint, I was looking for a zero sugar option, she made me the best coffee I’ve had ever, hopefully it makes it on the menu as I will be back for it! Especially better since I know it is from a local coffee shop. The seating area is comfortable and large enough to come and study and work or just stop by to see the nice cars! Definitely recommend great team, great coffee and beautiful cars!

D Dennis S 55 reviews · Local Guide 5 May 2026

Cool new café in town, and the atmosphere is 1960s racecar garage. These are all real cars, not fibreglass shells like the mobile phone place. The owner's own cars, including a Mercedes Gullwing, a Ferrari and more. And for anyone concerned, the place smells like a proper café, no petrol fumes. The espresso machine looks like it travelled here from the steam age, makes great brew, and the staff are friendly and efficient. If the owner is there you can probably talk cars all you want! Or music! Or whatever else. It was woefully empty when I went - let's send some business over to keep this amazing place thriving.