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Latte was very good. I also enjoyed the quiche. Service was excellent. I will come back in future…read moretrips.

The coffee options are pretty standard, and it was difficult to find the syrups/flavors they had…read moreonline. I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk. The vanilla flavor was strong and mellowed out the espresso, making the drink taste light and smooth.

So much cool sitting space.

Matcha latte with one shot

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Juice Boss

4.6(36 reviews)

1.3 mi

Amy, the owner, makes the most delicious juices. I was visiting the Tea Trolley and the owner…read morehighly recommended the Juice Boss for their juices and soups (during the colder season). I checked it out since it was next door to the Tea Trolley. The Pineapple Punch was so refreshing. I'll definitely try the other juices next time I visit town.

The owner is always so pleasant. I appreciate her flexibility when I comes to service hours. I got…read morethe Wellness Tea Bomb because it is my favorite. Thank you for being environmentally friendly and using my yeti to-go cup. - I was wondering if you would consider using loose leaf tea, pre-steeped for the Tea Bombs. I have recently learned that tea bags/pre-bagged tea can leak microplastics. Especially when introduced to heated water. - Thank you for considering this request.

Delicious!

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The Neighborhood Acai and Juice Bar

4.2(142 reviews)

10.7 mi

•$$

Came across this spot when looking to get a snack before heading out. Acai bowl sounded excellent…read more The place was very inviting and would be a nice to chill for a bit - great ambience. The service was very friendly and helpful. The SLO bowl was fresh and tasty, would be tough to beat. This will definitely be a must stop each time I'm in the area.

The Neighborhood Juice Bar is a lovely establishment located in beautiful Paso Robles. The walls…read morewere adorned with art pieces and merchandise for purchase throughout the store. They offer vegan plantbased food and beverages--including cold pressed juices, açai bowls, and plantbased fare. A juice with ginger was ordered, it was quite the beverage, electrifying even. The avocado toast was delightful, it arrived with pickled cabbage and micro greens. It was clean and tidy. They do have restrooms that were also clean. The employees were awesome especially with ordering from their expansive menu. They have a few tables and chairs inside and outside. I warmly recommend this juice bar as the space is cozy and inviting. You choose how you start your mornings!

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The Hidden Kitchen

4.7(534 reviews)

14.1 mi

•$$

I've been to Cayucos several times, but this was my first time trying the food at this restaurant…read more After checking out their website, I learned that they are known for their gluten-free dishes, organic ingredients, and specialty bioregional blue corn waffles. I was excited to finally give them a try. The restaurant was such a cute spot, beautifully decorated, with the cutest items for sale. The menu offered a variety of options, including waffles, tacos, bowls, and smoothies. We arrived before they opened, so we went for a walk to kill some time. When we circled back, the line was about 20 people deep! Thankfully, it moved quickly, and there was plenty of seating both inside and on their back patio overlooking the beach. You place your order at the window, and the food is brought right to your table. I ordered the Classic Waffles, served with grass-fed butter, maple syrup, and powdered sugar. I also ordered the Plaskett Pork Taco, which featured scrambled eggs, Niman Ranch bacon ends, avocado, Hidden Kitchen sauce, and green salsa. Everything was delicious! The food was fresh and made to order. The waffles were a different color than your typical waffles because of the blue corn, but the flavor was spot-on. The Plaskett Pork Taco was served open-faced, with scrambled eggs on the bottom and all that delicious bacon, avocado, and sauce piled on top. Even the tortilla was made with blue corn as well. My friend ordered the Gorda Green Smoothie for us to share, and it was so refreshing and delicious. The serving was generous and definitely big enough to share. The glass was practically overflowing with goodness. The entire meal tasted fresh and clean. I didn't leave feeling weighed down by greasy or heavily processed food. I really appreciate the thought that goes into their ingredients, menu, and overall approach to serving organic, gluten-free options. The attention to detail was impressive, too. From the table numbers featuring a little quote on the bottom to the variety of salsas available to put on the side, every little touch added to the experience. They also have a self-serve water and coffee station, which is a nice bonus. Between the delicious blue corn waffles, flavorful taco, refreshing smoothie, and charming atmosphere, I'll be looking forward to coming back and trying more of their menu items.

Pros: - Place is known for their creative savory and sweet…read morewaffles. To me and my group, the ultimate winner was actually the tacos! Made on homemade blue corn tortilla, it was light years ahead of the waffle. I recommend the Plaskett Pork as it has the most variety - Great selection of drinks for both coffee and non-coffee drinkers. There's a few morning cocktails as well (mimosa and bloody mary) - Great environment as it is by the ocean with a beach view. Really gets to the heart of what Cayucos is all about! Cons: - Open seating, so you could be in trouble if you can't find a table as there is no wait staff and only bus boys. - Not great for big groups as there is limited seating areas and they seem to run out of utensils at times - A bit on the pricer side given the lack of variety (if you don't like waffles or tacos then you will need to find a new place)! Overall, I would highly recommend HK to anyone who is passing through or staying in town. Great views and fantastic tacos made it worth while!

Le toílet

Blue corn tacos

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Oceano Orange smoothie

Jamba

3.5(35 reviews)

0.9 mi

The white gummy flavor is amazing, it can be described as a party in your mouth! There are so many…read moreoptions here now and plenty of them are pretty healthy. The employees here are really helpful and they keep the location very clean.

Stopped in to this Jamba Juice store yesterday to treat my grand daughter to a smoothie. I must say…read morethe smoothie was great but I can't say the same for the employees and service. They were not helpful at all and looked extremely annoyed just to be there. I'll never go back to that shop again. It takes no effort at all to be pleasant and put a smile on your face even if it's fake.

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Goddess Goods

4.7(185 reviews)

13.3 mi

Absolutely amazing! Everything was incredibly fresh and tasted fantastic. We ordered the açaí bowl,…read morepiña colada bowl, avocado toast with egg, lox bagel, pistachio cream latte, and the Beets Me juice, and every single item was delicious. The staff was friendly and This was a great healthy option. We'll definitely be making this a regular stop every time we come to Morro Bay. Highly recommend!

Another ride another adventure, this one near my backyard. This place is right on the corner of…read moreFront and Beach. Next to the Jerky Place, Bakery, and the surf shop, it's a good stop. Theres also a really good restaurant there, Frankies n' Lolas. See my review. Anyways I'm waiting to pick up a ride, she bumped me to a later pick up time, twice...err. So I went into the Smoothies place to check it out, oh and write a review as I wait. Cozy as it gets with the friendly staff, actually looked like they enjoy the job and human interactions. I asked for a Mango something smoothie but no pineapple, be creative. The place has a good variety of drinks and edibles, sandwiches, salads, avocado toast, and on and on. If you don't see it they would probably make it for you. Now granted I was the only order being made at this moment and my smoothie was delivered to me as I sat at the bistro table out front. I was surprised how flavorful the smoothie was, I don't know why I thought that but it did taste good, a bit pricy. I'm good with pricy and this was backed up with quality ingredients and stellar service. Ah...yes and supporting local business is good for everyone Thanks, I'll see you again! Foodguy-Martin

Its a small space but they have some seating inside & outside.

Acai and avocado toast

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Outside

The Hidden Kitchen

4.7(400 reviews)

24.8 mi

•$$

Superb breakfast. All gluten free. Plenty of Sweet and…read moresavory options. Coffee was fantastic. Cute courtyard

I would suggest that on a busy day that patrons be advised that they may wait for a half an hour in…read moreline and then another half an hour (or more) for the food. Instead, you're told when you get to the counter to order that it will be 30 minutes for your food. It was actually closer to 40 minutes. We waited because we had heard wonderful things about the Hidden Kitchen. We were very disappointed in the waffle itself. It was extremely dry and unflavorful. If it wasn't for the aïoli, it would've been completely inedible.

Outdoor front

San Luis Sunrise

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Super thick and creamy smoothies

Lol Yogurt

3.5(15 reviews)

1.1 mi

Been coming for a few years. All of sudden what my wife and i get is around 20.00. This time it was…read more40.00. All the clerk can say is yes. Rather buy a dinner . Loast me as a customer.

On the ground floor of the newish La Plaza building across from the Sunken Gardens, is LOL Yogurt…read more They offer 16 flavors of frozen yogurt (FroYo) as well as boba drinks and smoothies. Their condiment bar has a good variety of toppings to help create/complement one's selection(s). Although the space is dimly light with few decorative touches, the interior is clean with two indoor tables, as well as outdoor tables to enjoy one's chosen refreshment. Parking is limited. Overall, 3.5 stars.

Toppings

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Shake Smart

4.4(54 reviews)

12.2 mi

Highly recommend Shake Smart to all!!! It's great for a quick meal on the go, post workout fuel, a…read moretasty snack-- anything! They have açaí bowls, protein shakes, overnight oats, yogurt, and more. So many healthy options to fit everyone's desires!! The staff is also very friendly and always welcoming with an upbeat attitude!! They are always willing to answer my questions even when they are busy and running around the shop. Shake Smart is on Cal Poly campus so it's fun to grab you food and take it for a stroll around campus or go find a cute seating area!

Convenient place to grab a relatively health snack between classes or after a workout. Nice peeps…read moretoo.

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Roy B.

8 years ago

Heard great things about this place and needed something cold to drink. I tried the white chocolate reeses smoothie and loved it. I felt energized all afternoon. Couldn't believe that drinking something that tasted like a milkshake would give me as much energy as drinking 3 cups of coffee. Melanie is very knowledgeable about what she sells and gave me advice on some healthy alternatives to the bad foods I eat. She's very friendly and easy to talk to. I was also impressed with the bar and its setup, which as she told me her husband build. This place will be a regular stop for me now. Can't wait to try the next smoothie on the list. They also have teas. read more

Kourtnie T.

8 years ago

Such a wonderful establishment and just what the city needed! You can tell the owner Melanie is genuinely interested in helping others in their fitness journey. Her husband David did a phenomenal job hand making the shake bar and you can tell a lot of thought, time, energy and love went into making Nutrition 101. Oh, and the shakes and tea are absolutely wonderful! I've never had something that was good for you taste so good! 10/10 would absolutely recommend. read more

Dylan R.

3 months ago

This is the best place to get something healthy or your protein needs.. owner is amazing cheerful and polite. My favorite place in atascadero. read more

Jeanne M.

6 months ago

I love these shakes! I've been getting them after my workouts and they make me feel great! the staff is wonderful and service is outstanding read more

Freddy B.

2 years ago

The best smoothies and bowls in town! And great management! Everything is great!!!!! read more

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