Within the shadowy streets of Dogtown, the Phantom Liberty expansion drops players into a high-stakes espionage story that hinges on quiet signals and forgotten locations. One of the first major objectives in this chapter of Cyberpunk 2077 is to contact Solomon Reed, a celebrated yet cagey spy whose reputation stretches across Night City. Before that conversation can happen, V must find a nondescript telephone inside Capitan Caliente, an abandoned restaurant near the heart of Dogtown. The device is not displayed openly, and the building’s ruined condition makes the hidden mechanism easy to miss. This guide walks through every step required to locate the phone and continue the main quest.
The Atmosphere of Capitan Caliente
By the time V arrives, Capitan Caliente is a shell of its former fast-food life. The windows are shuttered, dust coats nearly every flat surface, and the doors suggest years of disuse. Furniture has been knocked over or pushed aside, and a back hallway serves as a cramped storage area where a handful of items can still be looted. Despite the decay, the building feels deliberate, as though someone chose this spot for a reason. It is the kind of environment that Phantom Liberty uses well—ordinary on the surface, but hiding a secret for those willing to look closely.
Step-by-Step: Finding the Secret Phone
The phone is hidden behind a movable storage shelf, and the greatest obstacle is simply recognizing that the shelf can be interacted with. The route from the main entrance to the phone is short, but each step matters.
| Step | Action | What to Look For |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stand at the main entrance | Face the dining area and locate the rear hallway |
| 2 | Turn northeast immediately | The hallway leads toward the back of the restaurant |
| 3 | Walk a few strides forward | Keep an eye on the left-hand side |
| 4 | Spot the kitchen doorway | It sits on the left side of the hall |
| 5 | Find the storage shelf | It is positioned just before the kitchen doorway |
| 6 | Interact with the shelf | Use the prompt to pull it toward the entrance |
| 7 | Check the exposed wall | The dormant phone hangs where the shelf once stood |
Once V reaches the hallway, the path becomes easier. The kitchen doorway on the left acts as a landmark. Just before that opening, the storage shelf waits against the wall. When the player steps close enough, an interaction option appears, allowing V to pull the shelf back toward the entrance. The shelf moves without resistance, revealing the phone in its hidden position. The device may look inactive, but it is exactly the tool needed to reach Reed and advance the mission.
Making Contact and Moving Forward
After the phone is found, the next objective is to use it. The call connects V to Solomon Reed, and the conversation requires the correct codeword. This is not a simple courtesy call; it is an espionage ritual that opens the next section of the Phantom Liberty story. The phone's placement behind a movable shelf suggests that it was hidden intentionally, perhaps to keep it out of sight from prying eyes in Dogtown.
Players who rush through Capitan Caliente often check the kitchen, the back storage room, or the overturned furniture before noticing the shelf. Those areas may contain loot, but they do not hold the phone. The key is to remain in the hallway and pay attention to interactive objects. A quick scan can help highlight the shelf when visual clutter becomes overwhelming.
For anyone still struggling, the following checklist summarizes the route:
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🕵️ Enter Capitan Caliente and look for the rear hallway
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🚪 Stay on the path toward the back
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🍳 Use the kitchen doorway as a landmark
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📦 Interact with the shelf just before the kitchen
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📞 Use the phone to call Reed
Phantom Liberty rewards patient observation, and this early hidden-phone puzzle is a fitting introduction to its spy-focused tone. Once the call is made and the codeword is given, the story opens up, leading V deeper into the dangerous world of Dogtown and closer to the high-profile figure who needs rescuing.