Visited Scout twice in one weekend while in SLO because the coffee was that good. It was even…read morebetter that it was in walking distance from the house and my boyfriend and I could walk our dog with a cup of coffee! Both times I got a hot vanilla bean latte with two extra shots and it was perfection. Literally no complaints. My boyfriend got an iced americano the first day and tried a hot golden mylk on the second day. He also enjoyed his drinks! The golden mylk is a perfect cold day drink that will make you feel warm and cozy inside. We also had the chance to try their pastries and got an almond croissant with jelly and a goat cheese and roasted leak scone. Im not the biggest fan of jelly filled pastries, but this one was actually really good. It paired well with the crispy exterior and not too sweet. I really enjoyed it! The goat cheese and roasted leak definitely had complimenting flavors, but it wasn't his favorite scone he has. He wished there was more goat cheese versus it just being on top. When is SLO, I will be back!

A family-owned spot serving the Golden State since 2014, where I found the writing on the wall:…read moreWORK HARD & BE NICE TO PEOPLE. Their house-brand HONEYCO is paying above fair-trade prices for beans & using a proprietary roasting process to create some clever blends like MATTE BLACK DARK ROAST and the delicious for everyday CLASSIC ESPRESSO (freshly ground for in-house coffee drinks, along with a water-processed DECAF). Choose your favorite + original housemaid syrups (WILDERNESS w citrus, maple; SUNSHINE w citrus, cinnamon; UNITY w lavender, honey). When rating this high, I'm considering food (pastries) in addition to coffee/practices and service/ambiance, and this spot knocks it out of the park on all counts. The CORTADO (coffee-forward) is medium-roast, savory & balanced. A LAVENDER LATTE is gently floral, not too sweet, still coffee-focused. The CAPPUCCINO is comforting, a prime American version of the classic. Pastries go quickly, and I'm coming back time after time for the DARK CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SCONE - large hunks of chocolate with tart raspberry in a doughy scone, crowned in rock sugar. They're also serving a signature SCOUT COOKIE - like the Doubletree recipe (warmed on request). It's an absolute DESTINATION location with light, bright workspace indoors, lots of tables outdoors (78% chance of sun, any day of the year here!). They have 3 locations total, although Gianna, Andrés, and Mya are friendly faces to make returning to SLO my preference. Like most of their peers, you can enjoy it here, pick-up, or ship by subscription. They also have some very cool HATS and 10% off BOOKS while they last!

Cute former automotive shop repurposed to a coffee shop with pastries and iced or hot coffees. Some…read moreseating inside and out, dog friendly with a little shop on the side. A bit of parking in the lot or street metered parking. Staff was friendly and helpful answering questions and making suggestions, we will definitely be back!

Tried this coffee shop this morning w/ my coworker and we ordered the maple and smoked sea salt…read more The espresso beans were good but the maple and smoked sea salt was very underwhelming. I have to say the staff was really polite and would make me want to try it again if I'm ever in the area.

After scouring Instagram for coffee spots in SLO, I became set on trying Buen Día Coffee! It's a…read morecute shop towards the back of this plaza with other businesses. There was a short line to wait in before ordering. My family and I got a Bon Bon latte and Abuela's coffee to share with each other. Whilst waiting, we admired the shop which is really cute!! A kind of art deco aesthetic with tables of course. There were some items on sale which appeared to be all local businesses. After a couple of minutes, the drinks were ready to go. They were sooo good. I particularly enjoyed the Bon Bon due to the chocolatey sweetness of the cream on top. Overall, a very successful trip to Buen Día and I'd come back!!

This review is just for the blueberry bijou…read more When your lips touch the cup as you sip... you get that blueberry flavor first then the matcha as you follow through on that drink so the flavors dont really mix. So it feels like you are eating a bluberry dessert and drinking matcha.

Great vibe! I got the vanilla bean iced latte and it was such a soft coffee drink but soooo…read moredelicious. Loved the shirts they have there so much I grabbed one. A must stop coffee place

Maple sea salt latte $6 - this is from their fall menu. The maple wasn't overly sweet and the…read morecoffee was strong. The wait time was longer than expected. There was a line for pick up yet they were only using one of the two espresso machines.

First place for best alternative nomadic software developer looking for café to eat and do work…read moregoes to... Kreuzberg California Café. When I travel, I love finding a café that has an alternative vibe, friendly staff, really good coffee, really good food, and a vibe that says, "Hey--you bought an espresso like 5 hours ago. Stay as long as you want!" In other words, it's not a snobby café. It's real. It's authentic. I love it. But it's almost impossible to just get an espresso and leave it at that. The breakfast burritos here are just that good. I strongly recommend the soyrizo breakfast burrito with avocado. They have the recipe down to perfection. You have to travel 20 minutes out of town for anything that comes close. I will be honest here: they do charge a lot for their breakfast burrito... they know what it's worth, unfortunately, and they're going to charge you for it (and the prime downtown location). They also charge a very high credit card processing fee--it's more than any kickback a credit card rewards program would give back--so if you have cash, use that. It's cheaper. Their coffee is very good. You're splitting hairs here when trying to find better coffee, but if you're looking for the best breakfast burrito in San Luis Obispo, this is it. Trust me now, thank me later.

I am so ecstatic knowing that , not only is there coffee / cocktails to be enjoyed... but THAT ART…read moreIS OFF THE CHARTS HERE ! I love knowing I can enjoy my most favorite things in the world all at the same time ! A good book , a great coffee , and a wonderfully crafted cocktail all while staring at the art hanging around for hours . We met the owner and we know she does above and beyond to help keep the community united and happy and that brings me joy. Definitely coming back here . There is scheduled events and fun game nights as well as a future Speak-Easy coming here soon .

Great coffee atmosphere and very clean! If you are in the area and want a coffee or a bite to eat…read morethis is the place.

Should Have Known Better…read more.... I've been to the Nautical Bean on Los Osos Valley Road a few times since my review in March 2026 and each visit earned 4 or 5 stars. Not bad! But I went back on Monday, June 8th and had a very different experience. I ordered 2 small cups of hot chai with extra foam, extra hot and 1/2 sweet. When they were done, both were "heavy" meaning they felt like there was no foam. I checked and yup...no foam. I mentioned it to the barista who said "no problem. I'll do them over". They were done quickly, but still felt "heavy". I didn't want to go back and figured "it's just me". I got into my car and tried one. It was 90% the same as before. She simply scraped a sliver of the drink off the top and added a touch of foam. Plus...the liquid was "thin" meaning she nearly scalded the drink to get it hot. The 2nd chai was the same way. And the shop wasn't even busy at the time. Everyone at the Nautical Bean is friendly and the vibe is great, but next time I'll take my own advice...even if that means going back to the barista twice to get things right.

Really friendly staff! The turkish delights and baklava are delicious. Loved the mastic coffee!read more

Feels like Istanbul, Turkiye with the Ambiance, Turkish lamps, aromas and Turkish confectionery…read moredisplayed! What a delight to stroll upon a Lokum on Higuera Street in beautiful San Luis Obispo or "SLO" as locals seem to tag it in their marketing. Having visited the famous Istanbul Bazar several years a go and purchased Turkish lamps for our home, we indeed feel "Right at home"! In the SLO Lokum store. Over the decades we have appreciated the sugary Turkish Delight and baklava treats. It has been both of our late father's favorite deserts and my Dad live in Altayna, Turkiye for a decade so I can appreciate the delicious offerings as after diner offering. Our host was extremely friendly, helpful and generous in our sampling and guidance about our inquiries. We left with a special experience and amble confectionery items for our travels back to San Francisco! Highly recommend Lokum!

Super cute coffee shop in an adorable little market area. Got an iced late with their seasonal…read moresyrup and it was delicious. If you don't like your coffee drinks super sweet, ask for half sweet because even that was pretty sweet for my taste. I didn't really interact at all with the barista, but the person who rang me up with nice and helpful.

Very cute shop with great coffee and small breakfast items. It was busy when I visited but my…read morecoffee came out quickly enough. I did order a bagel with cream cheese and there was a good ten minute wait for that however. Great coffee and friendly staff.

I enjoyed high tea service on the patio. I like the decor. It's peaceful and the aesthetic is…read moreconsistent. My server was incredibly kind, authentic and helpful. I think her name is Lena. - The red rooibos tea was delicious! I particularly loved the dairy free, nut free Matcha soft serve. I hope that this is added to the menu for individual purchase in the near future. - The tower had a great presentation factor. My favorite sandwich was the ham and brie with honey. My only feedback is the cost of my club soda was eight dollars which I would've liked to have known at the time of purchase. In addition, investing in environmentally friendly to go containers such as paper would be wonderful.

Dessert Climate Tea…read morehouse and dessert shop born from the kitchen of Brazilian-born, Italian-raised pastry chef and chocolatier Florencia Breda, whose claim to fame was being a finalist on the recent Food Network competition show "Ultimate Baking Championship." This is how we came to know about her and her shop, as we made a special pit stop to visit Breda in downtown SLO on the way home from a SoCal trip. The Good: * More than just desserts, as they also offer afternoon tea services, as well as a curated selection of savory foods like pizza, salads, and sandwiches. * Afternoon tea reservations are available via OpenTable. * We just came in to grab some of her beautiful monoportions which were featured on the show, and they did not disappoint. They were absolutely stunning and looked surreal. * I didn't try the mango one, but my son said it was delicious, so I'll take his word for it. * The raspberry monoportion was as delicious as it was fantastic. I am sad it fell apart on the four-hour trip home to SJ from SLO before I could fully capture its beauty. The Meh: * Street parking only. * Service was OK but nothing noteworthy. * The peanut monoportion was just OK. The peanut flavor was a bit muted for our liking. The Ugly: * Prices are available online, but nothing was marked in the store, which is one of my pet peeves. Conclusion: Probably 3.5 stars, but rounded up because we were really only in and out and didn't try enough.

I went to this spot for the first time today. Unfortunately, a difficult situation arose... they…read morehandled it so professionally that I felt guided to give them love as a local business. The same situation has arisen with a couple of other businesses over the years, and those have responded with rudeness, gaslighting, and unprofessionality. The point is that any small business has to deal with things that come up. It's not whether or not things come up, it's how we deal with them, and I will make a point of supporting them as a small business in the future, because of how they dealt with the situation that arose.

A new finding for us! Few doors down from Scout which is a must visit for us…read more This cafe has a bigger seating area especially back patio with trees around, it's a very pleasant cafe experience We ordered latte and mocha both are great, the breakfast burrito was very tasty, it's a different level than regular burrito, hats off to the chef! We will definitely be back whenever we stay in SLO!