Solar Myth
13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/philadelphia, r/philly17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who mention Solar Myth recommend it, and several say it works for reading, writing or laptop work. One diner describes comfortable seating and lighting that suits reading yet still feels cozy, and several say it is a place to go late for coffee. It is also a bar: several people note that, and one says it is mostly wine in practice, though coffee can still be ordered. Caveats: one visitor found it very dark and said a laptop charger did not fit the recessed outlets, another says seats can be hard to find late at night, and one warns it gets very busy at happy hour.
Address
Solar Myth, 1131 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
At a glance
- Best for
- Work, Late night
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Electrical_List_2125 in r/philadelphia · Dec 2025ambience
Loves it and visits often; asks for similar bars where you can work on a laptop by day.
- Recommendsu/xfamilymanx in r/philadelphia · Dec 2025
Says it saved them during finals since other places close early; living farther now, they want a backup spot.
- Recommendsu/Chimpskibot in r/philadelphia · Dec 2024
Names Solar Myth as a suggested spot for reading.
- Recommendsu/dumdadumdumAHHH in r/philly · Jan 2026ambience
Likes the comfy seats, reading-friendly yet cozy lighting, and people-watching; visited by day and notes it is also a bar.
- Recommendsu/JuniorSwing in r/philly · Dec 2025ambience
Calls Solar Myth a decent place to read; mentions occasional live music, not Sundays.
- Recommendsu/MetGluLeu in r/philly · Sep 2026ambience
Says they often go there for a latte and reading time, calling it chill even though it's technically a bar.
- Caveatu/i_love_eating_grass in r/philadelphia · Mar 2024ambience
Warns the spot gets very busy at happy hour, making it a weaker choice.
- Recommendsu/maddyoverboard in r/philadelphia · Mar 2024
Suggests it as a morning coffee spot turning into a bar at night, and mentions events that sometimes include performances.
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- Recommendsu/cowboys_love_to_69 in r/philly · Sep 2026
Replies with only this venue's name as an answer to the late-night cafe question.
- Recommendsu/kosgrove in r/philly · May 2025ambience
Says Solar Myth stays open fairly late and feels calm; assumes it serves coffee at late hours.
- Recommendsu/veeceevy in r/philly · Jan 2026
Lists it among the top spots.
- Recommendsu/RU_kit10_me in r/philly · Jul 2025
Rates Solar Myth very highly.
- Mixedu/beam2349 in r/philly · Sep 2026
Calls Solar Myth a cafe/bar that is mostly wine in practice, though you can still order coffee.
- Recommendsu/SignificantFlan4245 in r/philly · Jul 2025
Endorses Solar Myth as awesome and open from day into the night.
- Mixedu/drunktextUR_x in r/philly · Jul 2025ambience
Liked working there, but says the lighting is dim and recessed outlets did not fit a laptop charger.
- Recommendsu/soon_come in r/philly · Feb 2025
Replies with only the name Solar Myth as an answer to the coffee shop request; no details given.
- Mixedu/ImportantWay9941 in r/philly · May 2025ambience
Calls Solar Myth cool, but says seats can be scarce in the late evening.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.