This was my third visit to Hotel Carlton in the past 12 months, and what a transformation it has…read morebeen! During my first visit, renovations were just beginning. My room was old-fashioned, with dated furnishings and an unpleasant red carpet. I didn't particularly enjoy my stay, but it was the closest hotel to my event. Five months later, the renovations were in full swing. My updated room had charming wallpaper, a wonderful bed, and a new desk, but lacked seating. Construction noise throughout the day also made it difficult to relax. My most recent visit, however, was a completely different experience! The renovation appears nearly complete, and the hotel looks beautiful! The lobby is fully decorated, there's a new restaurant and bar, and upstairs, Wickerson's Garden has lovely patio furniture, making it a wonderful place to relax in the morning or late afternoon. Our room was absolutely lovely and exceptionally clean! I always check for dust when entering a hotel room, and this one passed with flying colors. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and we had some of the best sleep we've ever had in a hotel. The room also had the perfect amount of furniture, including a sofa chaise lounge, side chair, round table, and a beautiful green dresser that complemented the decor. Everything felt thoughtfully put together and inviting. My only suggestions are to add a second wastebasket near the bathroom sink, since the only one is inside the separate toilet room, and to address the squeaky pocket doors, which can be quite loud at night. What truly made this stay special was the staff. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming. My cousin was undergoing chemotherapy nearby, and I requested a late checkout so my cousin could shower and rest before heading home. I was prepared to pay the fee, but the staff graciously accommodated us and waived the charge. They simply wanted to make our stay easier. That genuine kindness meant so much to us and is something I will always remember. The location is another reason I love staying at Hotel Carlton! The hotel is right in the heart of downtown Atascadero, within walking distance of restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, vintage stores, a spa, Pilates studios, and a gym. Everything is just steps away! There's even an adorable tea room called Tea Trolley around the corner. It's probably the prettiest tea house I've ever visited! Most people know Paso Robles, but Atascadero is such a hidden gem. Its downtown is becoming increasingly vibrant and charming, with wonderful little businesses and gathering places. Every time I return, I discover something new. Marriott has done an amazing job transforming this historic hotel into a beautiful Tribute Portfolio property. Having experienced it before, during, and now near the completion of its renovation, I can truly appreciate the transformation. I'm already looking forward to returning for the Christmas holidays! I've been told downtown Atascadero transforms with Christmas lights and festive decorations, and I can't wait to experience it! UPDATE: A Special Shout-Out to Skye and Cammie! I accidentally left some important documents in that pretty green dresser I admired in our room! I called the day after checkout and spoke with Cammie, who kindly alerted Housekeeping. When I called again on Sunday, Skye explained that Housekeeping hadn't seen the papers and had even checked the trash. But he didn't give up! He double- and triple-checked the room, and after I gave him a more detailed description of where I had left them, he finally found them! I'm incredibly grateful for his persistence and willingness to go the extra mile. Thank you, Skye and Cammie, for the exceptional customer service! It's the people who truly make a hotel worth returning to!

There were a few little issues with getting a hold of the front desk the day before check-in. I…read morefeel like they need another employee or two. But this is a very nice hotel in a very safe, mellow, stylish downtown. The two queen bedroom is very spacious and the beds are wonderful.

The Nest is hopping. A bustling coffee shop setup and smallish inside with a counter, and a nice…read morecourtyard seating for about 40 peeps. Nice. Pluses, it's got standout service and a great vibe. It has a robust breakfast and lunch menu that is non-stop with so many things that sound delish. I opted for the breakfast burrito. I happened to see one made when I walked in, and it's HUGE. I like that it has carnitas and chile verde meat options, along with the standards - chorizo, bacon, or sausage. Served with salsa, it was so good...and only could only eat half...and half to go. (Yes!) The gf and I loved it. PS. It's in Atascadero, and not affiliated with The Nest in Ojai, or the famed restaurant/club in Indian Wells. But, it is coming soon to Paso Robles - yay!

We love going to the Nest. The food is fresh and consistent…read more The toast is always buttered perfectly and the syrup is always warm! The service might even be better than the food.

Came here Friday afternoon for lunch. Quick service at the counter. We ordered the steakhouse…read moreburger, the pig iron and onion rings. We were given a buzzer and were told to come to the pick up area once our buzzer goes off. We sat in the bar area since it was the quietest since we were with our 4 month old, Restaurant is super cute with western themed items throughout the place. The steakhouse burger was very good! Decent size burger and very buttery (in a good way) and the pig iron was delicious! Pulled pork was nice and tender with just the right amount of bbq sauce on there. The onion rings were nice and crispy as well and a huge serving for their full size. I'd definitely give this place a try if I'm in the area again!

Friendly staff and an interesting atmosphere make this a good place for beers and burgers…read more My bacon cheeseburger was cooked perfectly and the bacon wasn't too crispy either. I prefer more seasoning in the patty but that's just what I like. The fries are tasty and unique. I have never had the thin sliced version before. They were well seasoned and crispy. The best thing was the price! $13 for my burger is a great value!!

5 stars for food and service. 2 stars for the display case and presentation. Suggest a painter for…read morethe inside of the case. Also the items were in the dark. Possibly an electrician could have suggestions. LED strips ? Also images of breakfast and lunch choices displayed would be very nice. We will return.

Came in early on a Wednesday morning and thought the storefront and inside the bakery was very…read morecute. Maybe it was too early, but I did notice that it was a bit dim inside. I could barely see the pastries in the case. No worries though, I saw what I came in for. Purchased a French baguette for $3.70. Beyond amazed at the price. Excited to have some with my coffee, I ripped off a piece almost immediately and noticed the nice crust on the outside. 5 stars for the crust!! As for the flavor, it seemed a little flat. It was lacking some of the wheaty-tangy flavor you would get from a longer prove/fermentation. The inside of it was also missing all those nice deep pockets you see in a French baguette. Overall, not a bad baguette, but not one that you yearn for. I'd like to mention the young lady Annabel I had the privilege of meeting outside of the bakery. She was on a delivery run, but told me about their IG page, and we had a wonderful chat about cookies. Thank you for your time, Annabel, you are awesome!

We have come here for breakfast a few times now and tried different items each time, all have been…read moredelicious! Very hometown, friendly feel. Staff is always very nice. Definitely a go to comfort breakfast spot! Carnitas Breakfast Tacos were delicious!

I arrived around noon and couldn't decide between breakfast or lunch. I ordered the Breakfast…read moreBurger with hash browns. The brioche bun was soft and lightly toasted. I enjoyed my meal and was so satisfied when I finished. The staff were so kind and friendly, also they offer veterans discounts here! Bathrooms were spic and span. Portions were good for the price. I would return to this cute little family owned restaurant.

Excellent attentive considerate service. Willing to make requested changes to cocktail I ordered…read more Good ambiance. (Outdoor and indoor seating) Great tasting cocktail. Really good tasting Asian chicken wrap and sweet potato fries. Only complaint was the wrap was super messy, dripping sauce all over the place, and started to fall apart as I got toward the end of the wrap. Expensive, but I thought it was worth it. Big portion sizes. (I would actually prefer if they were smaller and cheaper.) I was too full for desert, but next time, I definitely want to try one of their delicious sounding deserts.

My wife, son, and I made it in for their Sunday brunch after hearing/seeing locals from A Town…read moresaying good things about GHG. Cozy interior with a nice covered patio + extended outdoor patio facing Chalk Mountain Golf Course + Rocky Canyon. My wife really enjoyed her bacon and goat cheese sandwich with the seasoned tomatoes on side. I loved my California Benedict. Only knock was the service was a little slow with only one server for most the covered patio. Well executed establishment that's equal parts classy, cozy, and still casual. The elevated tavern-style menu was intriguing and fun. We'll be going back now that we're local for other items

What a lovely little place! Has a nice patio for the pups. WiFi is available. The staff was very…read morekind and friendly. The vanilla latte was delicious and very hot the way I like it! The avocado toast was really good as well. Will definitely be back when I'm in this part of town!

This place has been our go to breakfast spot for so many years. After our past few visits our group…read moreis all in agreement that this place has gone down in food quality. Our normal order is pasole and brown rice bowl. Pasole our past few times has been lukewarm and lacking flavor. This past visit we waited 45 minutes for our food and saw most of our plates getting cold at the window. We had to ask our for a status of our order when normally we have never waited more then 10-15 minutes. Food was again barely hot. The brown rice bowl was dry and is now missing ingredients and no longer is anywhere near the same dish as it was. They didn't even put the pesto (magic green sauce) in it. It's as if there is a new chef running things cheaper now. Today as we woke up planning to go to paso for wine tasting and our group had zero interest in going there for breakfast due to past experiences. It no longer is our go to breakfast spot which is sad. Also we have noticed on our past visit that front of the house staff and back of the house staff didn't seem to be communicating well. At one point we watched one employee working with the a cook and the cook just stared at the employee ignoring her. When there is communication breakdown in a restaurant this begins the gradual death of a business. Hopefully they can clean it up fast. We may give this place one last shot but if it's just ok quality we won't be back. The food is too pricey to just had bland lukewarm food.

We decided at the last moment today to go to the movies on a Friday night. That brought back some…read morememories. I'd seen an ad for Hail Mary and found it at the Colony in A Town. We had time for dinner so off we went. Hum whats nearby the theatre, alot of places to eat really...we'd liked the A town diner before, the menu covers it all practically so...We parked seven o'clock the dinner tush had passed and in we went. We were seated at a small booth, perfect. Drink orders taken now we needed to decide what to eat. M went with a light breakfast offering a pancake, a scrambled egg and bacon. Hum it was dinner time dear, I needed more time. The fish & chips were the special and it was Good Friday but I went big with the hot pastrami sandwich. Fries are extra so I ordered the onion rings to accompany the sammie. Pretty quick the food was out of the kitchen and on the table in front of us, wow M dove right into that 7" pancake as soon as she finished pouring on the syrup. My sandwich was a hood size on a very soft french roll a good six inches Very tasty but I always think there should be more meat than bread, there was alot of bread in that roll. Where's the beef, right... Onion rings, nothing special your average frozen beer battered Moores onion ring served late but freshly hot. We had a good meal, good service and a fair price. Was it five star, no it was a good four star, we didn't need or want anything special. Now dessert was a calling from behind that glass display when we walked in the door but tonight the stomach and the wallet forgave. We were gonna need reason for movie concessions, right? Foodguy-Martin

We showed up here not knowing they would be closing in 15 minutes. I wanted to leave because I…read morehated when that used to happen to me, but the very friendly server insisted we stay. I ordered a full breakfast and my wife ordered an ice cream sundae. Both were delicious, and service was super quick! We'll be back...during regular hours...soon!

Wow! I visited today for a late lunch break and was so impressed: the service, cleanliness & food…read moremade my day. I ordered a Chicken Enchilada Combo plate that included rice & beans. The enchilada was tender, flavorful and delicious. The refried beans & rice were also so very tasty & freshly cooked. Before my meal arrived I enjoyed a draft IPA and some complimentary chips. The green sauce salsa was delicious - setting me up in a good way for my lunch to follow. I mentioned to the wait staff that today was my Anniversary and she gifted my wife & I with a generous portion of their homemade Flan to go... my wife is going to be very happy! I will be back and will also recommend my family friends. (I would have posted a photo of the combination plate but it was gone the time I pulled my phone out to start my review).

Located in a strip mall, plenty of parking on a busy Friday night. Ordering was easy at the…read morecounter. Complimentary chips and salsa were self serve. Service was good. The gentleman helping us were patient and super helpful. There were a number of items out. The staff were apologetic and good at communicating with us after we had already ordered. The staff were also great about cleaning the tables as diners have to bus their own tables. The carne asada super burrito was a hearty portion. It served as two meals for me. The carne asada had great flavor. I'm a big fan of lettuce in my burrito. I should have read the description better and omitted that. Other than that, the burrito was good. The star of the meal was the fish ceviche tostada. Generous portion of fish. Excellent flavors. Love that there wasn't an up charge for avocado. The chips and salsa were complimentary. I don't know if it was just a batch that had been sitting out at the end of dinner rush, but they were on the stale side. The salsas were awesome.

I've been going to the San Luis location of SloDoCo for a while and I noticed that they had a…read morelocation here in Atascadero. I travel up here for work on occasion and it was a great place for me to purchase fresh donuts instead of the ones down in SLO specially if I wasn't down there already. Overall, The vibe here is more cozy but it is also in a busier location because of the location of the movie theater. I've driven by here hundreds of times but never realize that it was hiding in plain sight. All of my usual favorites are here. There's always a lot of the fancy looking donuts and my personal favorites are the creampuffs. These are probably one of the best creampuffs I've ever had. They're almost like larger donut holes with cream in there. They're just wonderful. I've always wanted to try some of the drinks that they have here but I've always only purchased the donuts and creampuffs here. The last time I was here, the team was very friendly and helpful and they were able to get me in and out of there in a matter of minutes. There is tons of parking here and it's plaza. if you get lucky, there are spots right outside on the street for easy access.

Upon walking in we were met with a large amount of customers in front of us but the wait was not a…read moreproblem with all of the options to choose from. I needed roughly 5-10 mins to look over all of the options before making my selections. There is a front case with all of the specialty donuts and a whole back wall with the classics donuts. To say I was overwhelmed would be an understatement. As a group of 4 we decided to order several donuts to share. We ordered the blueberry cake, pecan pie raised, mashed potato raised, lavender with sprinkles raised, pumpkin cheesecake, espresso filled, pumpkin brûlée bites, and a jalapeño ham and cheese croissant. The donuts are very beautifully decorated and the time that was spent decorating them shows. The customer service was patient, kind and very helpful. Some of the funky donuts such as the mashed potato raised donut is actually vanilla flavored and thankfully the person helping us was patient enough to tell us all of the flavors. All of the donuts were delicious. No complaints what so ever. As for the prices, they were listed above and everything is a fair price for speciality donuts. Additionally, they offered a very generous 25% discount for military. Inside there were seating options surrounding a fire place, bar style seating, and some options outdoors.