Christine&#x27;s Cake Creations

This was such a cute find in downtown Paso. They have so…read moremany treats to choose from. The place has super cute with fun decor. We got chocolate chip cookies, they were delish! Service was sweet and friendly.

Jan 17, 2026. Stopped in and got a lemon bar. $4. Great as usual! I think I like the lemon…read morecupcakes a little better. They are fantastic. I actually liked the location in Paso Marketplace better and parking was easier there. But I assume they wanted more foot traffic. I was hoping they wound keep both locations going. Update : My assumption was wrong. See comment below. Anyway. We 100% support this business and look forward to the delicious Hugh quality baked goods.

Beautiful cake and so delicious

Our beautiful wedding cake

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Mini red velvets, cookie dough cakesicle, flagship choco chip toffee cookie

Sweet Escapes

4.6(17 reviews)

3.2 km

This was our first escape room experience, and honestly, it was a blast…read more The store itself is beautiful, and when we walked in they had fresh cookies and desserts out that looked amazing. The only slightly awkward part at first was figuring out when we were supposed to come in because we were told not to enter more than 10 minutes before the session, so it felt a little unclear whether we should wait outside or come in. Not a huge deal, just a slightly awkward first impression. The employee who explained the locks and how things worked was excellent -- super friendly, upbeat, and helpful. Then we were brought into the room by another employee who stayed in character while explaining the story, which really added to the experience. I went in without huge expectations and had never done an escape room before, but it completely surprised me in the best way. The room was smaller than I expected, but the experience itself was incredibly creative and immersive. There were so many unexpected moments and surprises throughout the game that made it genuinely exciting and memorable. We didn't even finish our room, and I already want to come back and try again, plus try some of the other rooms too. Afterward, we got cookies and desserts, and they were fantastic. The cheesecake cookie with frosting, the macaron, and the white chocolate macadamia cookie with sea salted caramel were all really good. My kids loved them too. The only reason I'm mentioning this last part is because the rest of the experience was so good that it stood out: the interaction when we were leaving felt a little abrupt and uncomfortable. It seemed like the employee helping the next group may have been stressed or rushed, but the tone came across a bit curt and made us feel like we needed to leave immediately rather than relax and enjoy the shop afterward. A warmer, more welcoming checkout experience would really elevate the overall experience from great to exceptional. Overall though, we had a really fun time and would absolutely come back.

We booked online without any issues. This is our third time…read morevisiting this business. Each time we visited we played a different room. There was always just 3 of us in a group. I will say it helps when you have people in your team that balance out, having different methods of problem solving or different in height, even ages. Though none of the rooms require anyone to be too tall. A few of the clues are set very low or require you to bend down low in dark spaces. We haven't tried any of the food here-- but it looks like they have drinks and sweet treats and even a few tables to sit at with games if you like. All around great family fun! Insiders tip: if you've been before, it's recommended you try the room(s) again not only for a better score but some thing's might have changed since you last found yourself in Sweet Escapes! Good Luck!

Sweet Escapes Pastries

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Brown Butter Cookie

4.1(241 reviews)

Assistance+ Balance+…read moreCleanliness+ Deliciousness+ Environment+ Greeted kindly, treated respectfully. Prices are a bit high but the day olds and sales absolutely make up for it. Amazing quality and decent quantity. Clean and tidy. Every flavor is delicious! Environment is warm and inviting, like family baking cookies for you.

Excellent shortbread cookies and chocolate chip cookies!…read moreClean and open store with free samples and friendly service. I will definitely be coming back here and next time I will get more because we ate everything up way too quickly.

Brown Butter Cookie Company

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Negranti Creamery

4.0(190 reviews)

3.3 km

Such amazing ice cream. Definitely a little icier than regular cows milk- but absolutely fresh and…read moredelicious! And I LOVED that I had ZERO digestive issues after eating it! I stay away from regular ice cream here in America because it rips my stomach apart. I can't believe this type of ice cream isn't more popular. Unfortunately, I ate my ice cream too quickly to get a photo of it for my review.

Such a cute little local creamery. Great flavor choices and all locally made…read more We tried: - mint chocolate chip (loved) - pumpkin spice -black coffee

Strawberry basil single scoop

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Salted brown sugar

Negranti Creamery

4.2(249 reviews)

7.5 km

Wow. All I can say is sheep milk ice cream for the WIN for those with lactose intolerance or dairy…read moreissues. I could not believe this didn't bother my stomach! It was a little "icier" than traditional ice cream- but still super creamy and the flavor (mint chip) was so delicious. Helpful staff and super clean inside.

I've been meaning to write this review since I had such a great experience!…read more We came in after eating at Etto I needed something sweet to cleanse off that pasta pallet of carbs. We wanted to mask it with sugar lol. Sheep's milk! Who would have thought?! My husband had the crazy cookie, and I opted for the fresh mint. The mint was delicious. Literally not artificial, and the sheep milk is smooth, a little icy, and complemented the mint beautifully. Dare I say the best mint chip I've ever had. Trust when I say I love artisan ice cream. I came here to leave a review about the service though. There was one young girl working, and there were two large families in front of me and no one behind me. She was patient with them as they both had kids and tried different flavors. When everyone left, for some reason I started having a coughing fit. I think I tried to sneeze and cough at the same time and that was just a catalyst lol. Plain embarrassment. She reached for some water handed that to me and I was so grateful that she recognized I was struggling lol. It's the little things we do as humans. Inside is small, but they do have a patio and this place is surrounded by a brewery with lots of other options to eat outside so you will not be lost on finding a seat somewhere.

($10/flight of four)

Thai Iced Tea ($10/flight of four)

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Blueberry Lavender ($10/flight of four)

Angela's Pastries

4.8(219 reviews)

A great place to enjoy a coffee, and a delicious, fresh pastry…read more Plenty of places to sit and so many lovely real plants surround the area. The staff is kind and professional. I believe that the owners are those that are behind the register and in the kitchen. Support local businesses

I've been a number of times to Angela's, and have also been the benefactor of a box of assorted…read moreyummies at parties. I love what they do, but I also have a hard time with it. Allow me to explain. It could be cuter -- see Just Baked. It could be nicer -- feels like a donut shop. It could be better prices -- each delicacy is $4 (small) to $9 (larger) each. I've gone inside a handful of times to bring some to a dinner function with friends, and walked away half of the time -- just toooooo pricey.

Angelas pastries

Key lime Pie

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16oz Iced Honey Lavender Latte

Leo Leo Gelato

4.4(101 reviews)

We tried LeoLeo for the first time when I got one at the hotel I was staying at in Pismo. It was…read morememorable enough that I zoomed into the picture of that cup to see what company made it, the next time I was down in the Central Coast. We stopped once on the way home back to the Bay Area right before they were about to close for the night and again for a "cheaper" dessert option after a spendy dinner at In Bloom next door. So many flavors from cream based to fruit ones to choose from, they were nice enough to let us sample so we get what we want. But honestly, you really can't go wrong with whatever you choose and some of their fun names makes it even more memorable.

Perfect dessert after lunch. Had a bit of trouble finding it, but it was inside the food court…read morebuilding, so just go inside the building and find it in the front corner. The building itself seemed pretty empty, but it was super clean and had clean bathrooms too. I came to try the sea salt caramel flavor, but they were out. Went for 3 scoops - choco chip coffee which was good - pistachio which was excellent, my fav - mixed berry very refreshing great milky smooth gelato I also found leo leo on the menu of Rustic Fire pizza place, and thought about going there are dinner just to see if could get sea salt caramel there, but of course was too full and too tired at night to hit the pizza place. Will just eat the pizza next time to kill 2 birds with 1 stone maybe, lol.

Peanut butter, cookies and cream, and yummy custard-based brownie gelato (wish I remembered the name!)!

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Amstrdm Coffee House

4.4(302 reviews)

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Funny thing is I found this shop by accident and I'm so glad I did. I was staying in Atascadero…read morelooking for a local coffee shop there and instead of hitting the one I thought was going to in my GPS, I accidentally hit Amstrdm instead. Even though it was a 15 minute drive up the freeway from where I was, it was worth every minute. The downtown area this shop is in was really cool, plenty of parking, and the moment you walked into this coffee shop you could tell it was going to be good. Lots of space, people sitting and having conversations, and a greeting from the Barista the second I walked through the door. I went with my standard iced oat milk latte with honey and a triple shot and it was perfect. I wish I could have drank it there because the inside of the shop seemed like a place you could hang out for a while. Unfortunately, I had to take it on the road, but that is a shop (if I lived in that area) I would drive out of my way to get to. Well done guys!

We ordered a latte, a breakfast sandwich, and the chicken pesto sandwich. The latte was enjoyable,…read morethough it tasted more milk-forward than coffee-forward. To be fair, we did order a latte, so that is partly expected. The breakfast sandwich was good but a little underseasoned and could have used a bit more flavor overall. The chicken pesto sandwich was the standout. The pesto was well balanced and did not overpower the rest of the ingredients, which made the sandwich really pleasant to eat. Overall, everything was solid, though slightly pricey for the portion sizes. The food was good, but nothing especially memorable. Still, it is a nice stop if you are in the area.

Edna's Bagel with Lox and Chive House Crafted Schmear Brunch 8am-1pm

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Vanilla Elderflower Latte

Proof & Gather Baking Company

4.7(23 reviews)

7.6 km

The prices here felt very reasonable, especially compared to some of the other bakeries near…read moredowntown that we found overpriced and underwhelming. For pastries, we tried the cinnamon roll, a fruit brioche/danish, and the Dubai strawberry bun. The cinnamon roll was amazing--easily the highlight among the pastries. The fruit brioche was fine, but probably something I would skip next time. The Dubai strawberry bun was nicely done and pleasantly balanced, not overly sweet. For savory items, we ordered the Pepp & Gather pizza and the Brekkie Sando. Definitely get the pizza. It was simple but incredibly satisfying. The Brekkie Sando was also very filling, and the egg was cooked perfectly. The only odd part was the wait. We arrived around lunchtime, and apparently the chef had stepped out, so we ended up waiting about 20 minutes for the food. It felt a little strange during such a busy hour, but thankfully the food made up for it. In short, one of the better bakery and café experiences we had in the area.

After visiting Paso Robles I now think every town should have a Proof and Gather!…read moreI managed to find an excuse to visit every day of my visit... So Good! They provided boxed lunches for my group one of the days and the freshness, flavor and display was fabulous. Thank you for the treat to the tastebuds.

Store front

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Slodoco

4.2(19 reviews)

I can't tell you how happy I was to see Slodoco open a new location in Paso Robles. I used to go to…read moreAtascsdero when I wanted a unique and tasty donut. Their donuts are work of art. Always fresh and delicious. I can never just choose one, althoughI fo love the maple bacon donut. I'm like a kid every time I go in.. I want everything. I don't have a favorite, I just grab what ever looks good at the time. One tip.. go early to get the good stuff. They sell out of the unique and crafty ones early.

Stopped in for donut holes for a road trip. They had old fashioned donut style donut holes. Yum!…read moreThese were great to eat on the road - everyone loved them! Way better than the tasty traditional donut holes - although those are pretty tasty here too. I hope old fashioned donut holes & blueberry fritter bites become regular items. They are our favorites!! And perfect for when you want a true donut but don't want to eat a whole one! Also, everyone who works here is very friendly. Posting their pic from online bc they disappeared before I could take a picture. Yes - they are that tasty!!