Cake Cathedral

Nitrogen ice creaaaaaaam. Oh my cow, it's so creamy. My dad and I stumbled upon this gem, the next…read moreday wanted to go back but they were randomly closed. Anyway, i had the vanilla with fruity pebbles and dad had some salted caramel pretzel thing. We couldn't stop raving about it We want to come back!!

The ice cream I had here was above decent…read more I got the Milk & Gold ice cream which is a waffle infused ice cream with caramel. Flavor wise, this was pretty good. It tasted like a syrupy waffle. I also liked how smooth the ice cream was. What I didn't like about this was how hard it was though. I was given a plastic spoon to eat this with and it was hard to take spoonfuls of the ice cream to the point that I was afraid the spoon might break. I'm wondering if this is because it's a nitrogen-infused ice cream. Regardless of the texture, this was still a good ice cream. Additionally, the service was pretty good and there's some seating inside the store or out in the courtyard.

Mocha Noche

S'mores ice cream

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Banana Carmel swirl

Batch

4.4(14 reviews)

19.2 km

Cute little cookie and ice cream shop we discovered on an evening stroll through downtown San Luis…read moreObispo. It's tucked away on a side street and if you aren't looking for it, you might miss it. Loved all the design elements, many of which must be original to when the building was first built. Almost throws you back in time. There were 4 cookie choices and were even displayed by the window facing the street but we completely missed seeing them when we walked up. I believe there were 8 ice cream flavors to choose from as well. I was in the mood for a chewy warm cookie and my husband, ice cream. I got a large, thin, oatmeal cookie and he chose strawberry cheesecake ice cream. We enjoyed them both as we continued walking downtown. The cookie was the perfect amount of chewiness and not crumbly. Despot it being thin, there was a perfect balance of the brown sugar and oatmeal flavor in every bite. Did not miss having chocolate chips or raisins in it either. I wish I had bought two!!! The ice cream was very creamy and a nice subtle cheesecake flavor. The strawberry flavor came from actual pieces of strawberries on the ice cream. The service was pleasant and the ambiance was calm. Perfect way to top off the evening stroll!

Batch is such a gem in downtown SLO! You can choose your own cookies and ice cream to make an ice…read morecream sandwich of your liking. They also do regular scoops or cookies, sundaes, milkshakes, and floats. Their ice cream is super fresh and absolutely delicious! Probably one of my favorite ice creams around. For an ice cream lover like me, this place truly is amazing! 5 stars every time!

Amazing local made ice cream

Fresh made cookies Dark Chocolate, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter , and Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Menu: Ice Cream Sandwiches, Ice Cream Scoops, Milkshakes, Floats and Cookies

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

4.5(270 reviews)

19.3 km

Cozied up close to WILDFLOWER WOMEN, this is an absolute MUST TRY started in 1949 by a U.S…read more Veteran/husband-wife team out of Santa Barbara. Made from THE FINEST ingredients (including current partnership with SEE'S), it's LOCAL-ORGANIC-SUSTAINABLE - "THE REAL DEAL" and although those are their words, I've tried a lot of ice cream and wholeheartedly agree! KAYLA was SO generous with suggestions & samples, serving me up a new favorite DOUBLE - Salted Caramel Chip & Sweet Cream Caramel Brownie (flavors are self-explanatory, but placards also include tasting notes). It's quality you can taste, a perfect ratio of grass-fed happy cow milkfat, absolutely delicious in a wholesome way. I also believe I could have ice cream for breakfast with the CHURROS & COFFEE pairing, up next! Perhaps I do believe in magic, and the McConnell's promise to "save the world, one scoop at a time!"

That is GOOD ice cream!! Unique and original flavors using natural ingredients. Love that they use…read moremetal spoons for samples and that they give out wooden spoons. Points for saving the environment. Service is great! The staff is friendly and patient. I got the Strawberry with Strawberry Creams which wasn't at all what I was expecting. It was delicious! Chocolatey with the perfect balance of strawberry.

Dairy-Free Coffee Cookie Crumble

House made Brownie and Brownies Cookies & Fudge

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SLO Cheesecake Company

5.0(34 reviews)

19.4 km

I ordered a peanut butter cup cheesecake for a birthday party and it was amazing. Absolutely…read morebeautiful and so delicious. Everyone raved about it. Kathy was great to work with. Will definitely order again!

SLO Cheesecake Company is a cottage industry. Kathy, the proprietor, made ordering easy peasy over…read morethe phone. She does not accept credit cards so I mailed her a personal check. I ordered a dark chocolate cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and chocolate drizzle to help my nephew get through his last finals before graduation. When Kathy was made aware that my nephew did not have transportation, she offered to delivery it for free. My nephew loves the cheese cake! And that boy has tasted cheese cake from New York City to Honolulu.

Chocolate chip cheesecake, Oreo crust

Front of the box

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Perfect size for our small birthday party at the Madonna Inn.

350 Cookie Company

5.0(6 reviews)

19.4 km

What can I say, I'm a pretty lazy person... even when I find the energy to actually bake something…read moreit never comes out as delicious and soft as 350 Cookie Company's treats! Found them randomly a little over a year ago, and literally have been ordering them at least once a month for over a year. The ease and convenience of ordering cookies and having them delivered on your schedule, what more could a person ask for?! I've tried a wide variety of cookies and cereal killers (cereal treats) and I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. The seasonal cookies are a dream, so make sure you ask for the secret menu! Two favorites that are a must order are the Strawberry Cereal Killers and the Brookies (Brownie Cookies)!

Hands down the best cookies you will find. The owner takes his business serious! 350 has a variety…read moreof fun flavors for all occasions! On time delivery makes it convenient! Order 350 for your next birthday party, office party, or just because you need then!! You won't be disappointed!

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SLO à La Mode

4.6(86 reviews)

19.2 km

5/5 stars for the ice-cream itself! I'll get back to this part of the review…read more 5/5 stars for service. She was friendly, let us try different flavors, and there's a jr size option for the kiddos. Setting expectations is always the key to a better outcome. This place honestly looks a bit janky like a run down cold stones. In a small town like SLO and a few other ice-cream options within walking distance, the name of this place lead me to expect locally made ice-cream. It's not. For presentation, I'd give it 3 stars at most. The ice-cream itself is superb, especially considering its large distribution across the country. It's made in Madison, Wisconsin and they sure do bring that creaminess and flavor to the small towns! I just wish that they would present this location better.

Wonderful ice cream! Cute retro decor and ambiance. Only 1 woman was working on Saturday night and…read moreshe was bombarded with customers. They let you get samples which is good because there are so many options for flavors. It's a bit pricey at $7.50/scoop (with +$1.50 for a waffle cone), it is a large portion. I like the games inside and there is a lot of seating both indoors and out.

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Seating was great .

Lokum

4.4(265 reviews)

19.1 km

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!

I was excited to try the baklava from this place, but I felt like they could've been better…read more To try, I had the triangle pistachio, chocolate pistachio, and pistachio roll. Flavorwise, these were all pretty good, but could've been doused in less rose syrup. What I felt could've been better was the texture. The ones I got weren't fresh since the roll and triangle seemed stale. The freshest and crispiest one I had was the chocolate one though. For $5-$6 for a tiny piece of baklava, this was too overpriced for what was given. I would be given larger portions of baklava at around the same price at nice sit down restaurants. Additionally, the service here wasn't the best. I was ignored by the staff who opted to serve 2 groups of white people who came in after me. When I was finally served, the staff weren't very welcoming or friendly to me. Not sure if this was racially motivated, but that was my perception of the vibe. Overall, pretty disappointed with the experience. I would maybe try this again, but wouldn't come out of my way to try this again.

Tea pots and Turkish coffee mugs

Turkish delights.

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Lokum San Luis Obispo, California

SLO Froyo & Italian Ice

4.0(67 reviews)

19.3 km

Yummy frozen yogurt place with lots of great options, including dairy-free! Tons of toppings to…read morechoose from, so there's something for everyone. It's also very clean for a fro-yo place! Just keep in mind the price can add up quickly since it's not the cheapest spot.

So I was out in SLO visiting and my family wanted to get frozen yogurt. They suggested this place…read moreand it was quite good. I wasn't a fan of frozen yogurt being that I like soft ice cream. But lo and behold, this was a very good experience. Friendly town and sweet treat, they also have non dairy options.

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Hot chocolate

Breda

4.5(61 reviews)

19.3 km

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.

Peanut Monoportion ($12)

Raspberry Monoportion ($12) Fell apart after a 4hr car ride home :(

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Oh they were so delicious

SloDoCo Donuts

4.4(1.4k reviews)

20.8 km

Didn't catch his name, but excellent service and recommendations from the young gentleman (black…read morehair and mustache) on Thursday, 8/27 around 10:30am. Regular donuts are awesome! Gluten free donuts are a heavy cake and the flavor differences are only in the icings. Coffee beverages are pretty good. The inside is clean and well kept. It has some good seating for studying, etc.

My latte was half empty (pictured), so I took a star off for that, but otherwise this place was…read moreperfect! They have multiple vegan, gluten-free donuts with tons of unique options. I got the apple and lavender donuts, and they were honestly the best GF donuts of my life. They're also so beautiful and creative! Lots of coffee options, some merch, and plenty of seating. They're open 24/7, which is amazing. The worker was super nice, too.Overall, delicious and fun donuts with lots of options!

Aesthetics

9/27/24 FYI. My daughters treat

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9/27/24 FYI. My daughters choice

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