I'm so in love with everything about Scout Coffee on Foothill Blvd in SLO! I'm actually bummed I don't live here and was just visiting. If I lived here, this would be my GO TO spot for ALL my coffee needs. The space is thoughtfully designed with many furniture pieces from repurposed goods. It is spacious with a light, bright airy feel. All the "baristas" were so welcoming and friendly. They seemed to enjoy their job and their coworkers. They set off a very cohesive vibe. I wish I could have spent the morning just being there but had to leave for a funeral. So many things caught our eye! The baked goods were devine. The T-shirts were super soft and I would have bought one of they had our sizes. The roasted coffee beans were priced fairly. I haven't even gotten to the coffee yet! There were so many iced coffee/cold brew options it was really hard to choose. We ended up selecting the Lemon Pistachio shortbread cookie, a Ginger Molasses cookie, a seasonal scone: Honey Cinnamon, an iced Latte and an iced Vanilla Bean Latte: 1/2 sweet and a bag of Classic Espresso beans. My only sadness was I should have gotten a large latte instead of a regular. We saved the desserts for after the funeral and enjoyed the yummy coffees on our way. The Ginger Molasses cookie was perfect. Moist and chewy and not too much ginger. I should have bought more! The Lemon Pistachio cookie had a lovely balance of lemon zest and fine pieces of pistachio in the cookie and a not too tart lemon glaze and pieces of pistachio on top. It wasn't dry or super dense either. Someone making these is an experienced baker! The Honey Cinnamon scone was the best scone we have ever had. It was messy but so worth it. If you want an entire coffee experience, you have to visit Scout Coffee on Foothill Blvd in SLO. You will not stop thinking about what a beautiful experience it was after you've gone. read more

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Ambiance- 5 Service-3 Food-4 Went in at 6:05AM. I just assumed they were open because the door was propped open. The girl wouldn't serve me because they said we don't open until 6:30, we just have the door open for people. People? What am I? I think she meant employees... Anyways, I came back because my girl needed that Matcha (you know how it is) Ordered a LARGE iced matcha and a croissant. $10. When I was handed an Obvious medium maybe even a small arbiter shops I told them I asked for large and she looked at me like I was stupid and said "This is OUR Large". Anyways, I'm not a coffee snob I just wanted to treat my lady and I don't think I'll be coming back after this experience for the money spent. After a tip im at $12+ and feeling ripped off read more

Scout Coffee - LARGE iced matcha according to them. That's my 9 year old daughter's hand holding the cup. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

The best latte I've had in a long time. I had the vanilla bean decaf w/oat milk. their espresso is so good; smooth with no bitter after taste. The staff is pleasant & the atmosphere is casual. Seating is at a premium with Cal Poly so close. read more

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Stopped here on our way through SLO. The staff was friendly and the space light and modern. The I ordered a decaf oat milk vanilla latte and chia / PB / fruit bowl, and my partner ordered a black coffee and bacon cheddar scone. The coffee was great and the food fresh and tasty. read more

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The inside vibe is very cute! There's a decent amount of seating, but it has been pretty full the times I've gone. There's typically a pretty long line, but they move through it in good time. I recently had the vanilla latte and butterscotch latte. The vanilla is good and not too sweet. The butterscotch is a good choice if you like it sweeter. Their drinks don't really have a strong coffee flavor - it's a little more milky. read more

For starters, this coffee shop is really cool. I mean really, really cool. They have a ton of space, cute decor, you can see where they make & process everything, lots of merchandise & tasty coffee. I went there on two separate occasions when I was in Morro Bay for the week. I had a vanilla bean latte one day & the butterscotch latte the next. Both the lattes were good & I drank them way too fast because of how tasty they were. Their croissants are so flaky & buttery. Best around. My biggest complaint is the customer service. The lady pictured in my photo of the pastries helped us the second day we went. She was extremely unprofessional. I was in the middle of ordering a latte when she turned around, walked all the way down to the other counter & set her phone down. I'm not entirely sure what the purpose of that was, or why she didn't excuse herself first. I thought it was strange but I didn't get bent out of shape about that. All I ordered was a latte. I then asked her before she rang me up if she could change it to a vanilla bean latte, and if I could have a bigger size. She stared at me without saying anything for a good five seconds, then finally rang me up. She was inconvenienced by my asking for a bigger size & a flavor added to my latte?? I'm sorry lady but I'm asking to upcharge my one item. Doesn't that help your business? She was very snide in the way she spoke to me. The next customer after me was a male & she was all smiles & super friendly. It was extremely disappointing. I loved the drinks here & the atmosphere but her vibe absolutely killed my experience. I do not think I will be returning when I visit Morro Bay again. 3 stars for the amazing drinks & croissants. read more

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Lovely cafe right in the heart of Cal Poly SLO campus. The interior was spacious and full of light, and the service was friendly and efficient. I didn't try any drinks because I already had breakfast, but my wife liked her coffee. read more

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A must stop coffee place in SLO. Every time I'm in San Luis Obispo, Scout Coffee is a no negotiable stop. This place is what every coffee shop wants to be when it grows up, beautiful interiors and delicious drinks. I got their Matcha latte. It was just the right amount of sweet, and expertly crafted. You can really tell they take their sourcing and roasting seriously. The baked goods are equally on point, I wish I would have tried one of their cookies but next time! Also, the baristas are, fast and totally know their stuff without being pretentious. Whether you're grabbing a quick cup or settling in with a book or laptop, this is the place. Bonus: Their branding and merch are actually cute enough to buy. read more

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Latte with homemade almond milk and with wilderness syrup - so good! The house made almond milk is creamy and delicious. The wilderness syrup paired perfectly with the drink, adding a little earthiness to it. So goooooddd! Iced coffee with sunshine syrup - ice coffee is solid! The sunshine syrup is yummy but would've been better in a latte. In the ice coffee, it was just too acidic Bacon cheddar scone - deeeliciousss Service was relatively fast. I really liked the ambiance of this space. It was spacious and parking is so easy compared to downtown SLO. It's in a mall with a parking lot. Perfect pre-hike breakfast/stop read more

Scout Coffee - Latte with wilderness syrup and cheddar bacon scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Visited several times this week. Have to compliment the staff. Not only are they on point with how they pull shots and prepare drinks, they have great attention to detail with customers coming in. Something like "welcome in", when most folks enter this type establishment means a lot. The drinks and pastries are also awesome. Nicely done. Will continue to revisit while in town. read more

Scout Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Stopped by a rightfully popular spot in SLO and had zero regrets. While a weekend line may form, do not fret- the wait was not long! I ordered the Matcha Yuzu Lemonade which was so refreshing and perfect for spring! Despite the busy atmosphere the staff were very welcoming and kind. I also saw a variety of baked goodies and cute merchandise inside. Highly recommend stopping by this location. read more

Scout Coffee - Matcha Yuzu Lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Spectacular assortment of baked goods - you like sweet, they've got sweet. You like savory, you got savory. Something for everyone. Very good coffee and the service is exceptional. Lots of free parking. Adorable little place. read more

Scout Coffee - Open 6:30-6:30 daily - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Scout coffee is our #1 coffee spot in SLO when we come for a visit! The shop is absolutely stunning with so many fun items to purchase, both from Scout specifically, as well as other local vendors. The staff are very sweet and helpful offering a variety of coffee and pastries. Our favorite is the sweetened matcha with oat milk. Not only is it a warm and inviting place to sit and socialize, there is also a ton of seating for studying or catching up on your favorite book. This a place you can't pass up with you're in SLO! You won't regret it! read more

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I like Scout a lot, all locations have neat stuff and delicious food choices. But I'm bummed with this Foothill spot. They haven't replaced their broken oven so they no longer warm up pastries. They are good but much better warmed up. So please have it replaced with a new one just like the Garden location did. read more

Fix The Problem..... I usually have a hard time giving less than 4 stars, but in this case 2 stars was as easy as breathing. I placed an order for a hot drink and specified......."extra hot, extra foam and 1/2 sweet". The young woman who took my order was very nice and conscientious and repeated it back to make sure. While I waited, I watched the barista from a short distance. He was a college age guy with a tattoo on his neck and tattoos on both arms who was "holding court" with customers and other employees. His job was on automatic pilot. So it wasn't a surprise when my drink came back like lukewarm hot chocolate......"barely warm, decent foam and way sweet". He seemed like a nice enough person, but as the former owner of a dessert cafe in the Bay Area, I'd either put him on probation or show him the door. He gave a bad name to very popular place. By the way.....the "Scout Cookie" I ordered was great. read more

Lots of seating, but there are no outlets so make sure your devices are charged. The large Americano was ~$5 & had 4 shots of espresso in it! cute place with merch + cards read more

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When we were traveling to San Luis Obispo over the weekend, Scout Coffee was a college staple for my friend and I a few years ago. It looked almost the exact same as it did the first time I visited--modern, clean, and sophisticated but also cozy with minimal colors. I love the primarily white color scheme! My friend and I ordered one pastry each and at least one drink. Everything came out relatively quickly despite the long lines (~5-6 minutes!). I went a bit all out and got two almond milk iced lattes: matcha and a decaf! The chocolate banana cake, while decadent (it took me nearly all day to finish), was DELISH and so fluffy. 10/10 love this spot for any SLO trip! read more

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Absolutely love their morning rolls, scones snd cookies. Coffee is great too. A favorite for quick breakfast snacks. Super busy place.

I just wanted to take a moment to shout out Sarah at Scouts Coffee on Foothill! She is truly the sweetest and most thoughtful person I've encountered at any coffee shop. As someone who's a pretty picky pastry eater, I really appreciated how she took the time to acknowledge that without making it feel awkward, and then went out of her way to accommodate some changes I had made to my usual order. More than anything, her kindness felt so genuine, and it made my entire morning. Scouts is incredibly lucky to have someone like Sarah on their team. She represents everything that makes a business thrive: attentiveness, warmth, and great character. I sincerely wish her all the best!! People like her make a lasting impression. -Jia, regular customer read more

Scout Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Coffee is tasty and the counter service was excellent. Upbeat environment with lots of parking available. Will be back!

Quality/Quantity - My daughter used to be a regular here, probably on a daily basis... Simple menu done well. Today we got the following, all of them were good. Honey Tea Bowl. Americano - My daughter ordered for me; it was just okay. Vanilla Bean Latte - Decaf, my daughter's drink; not sure why people order decaf... Ginger Molasses Cookie - A bakery in San Leandro is our favorite. Lemon Pistachio Shortbread - My daughter's regular cookie. Sunshine Bun - Amazing. My wife's order. It was fluffy like a croissant and the orange zest on top was a nice touch. BTW - All baked goods are baked daily in-house. Atmosphere - Almost always a long line in the morning. Good size location. Clean organized bathroom. Open 7 days a week from 6:30am to 6:30pm. Service - Counter service. Price - $26, reasonably priced for all that we got. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2014 with your 3 locations. read more

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If you have 20 -30 minutes to wait for an iced latte, and want a super beautiful space... Scout Coffee is your place! If you're in a hurry and have places to be, this is not the place but they say Patience is a virtue! Savoring coffee and slowing down may just be the point! Iced Vanilla Latte was good. read more

I scouted and I found Scout! Came in and was beyond words with how beautiful, calm and serene the cafe was! The interior is beautifully decorated, the walls are muted white and decor was carefully chosen. The barista team who served me was considerate and asked the right questions for a newbie scout! Sold with their brand! read more

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It's definitely a cute place. Lots of merch, in fact, my $58 Scout sweater is one of my faves. But maybe skip the $19 wooden spoon Made in China The coffee is acidic. If you love true European espresso, what you'll get here is gross. I couldn't drink it. I come here twice a year when passing through town, every single time without fail, they're overstaffed with lackadaisical employees who will make everyone else's drink then suddenly remember yours after you expire and stare at the counter with dead eyes. 3 out of 4 staff members are polishing things and existing in peaceful ignore-everyone bliss. I will never forget how bad the espresso is now that they've established a clear pattern of not caring about their customers. read more

This place is a SUPER vibe. My buddies came here and always adored this coffee spot. coffee: i got a vanilla latte as the standard and man it is super smooth. I always notice the top tier places make something super basic feel like a top tier drink. i got to try the whisky and raw sugar syrup coffe my homie got to try. So good! ambiance: beach life, open windows, plenty of college kids and people working throughout the day. I would work here for sure. it can get super busy even towards the latter part of the day. read more

Scout Coffee - Inside mural - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

The coffee and bakery items are excellent, which is a big plus. But the slow and inconsistent service really takes away from the experience--especially when customers aren't just students with flexible schedules, but working professionals who need efficiency and reliability. read more

Came here today with my husband to get our morning coffee. The place is a shopping center. So you have great parking. It is a very nice coffee shop with lots of seating areas. Which were mostly taken my students on their laptops. I guess it makes sense since it's situated across the street from a college. We were able to find a table outside so we can drink our coffee. We ordered a hot vanilla bean latte and it was very good. They have a wide selection of pastries, we got a pumpkin muffin and it was very tasty. I would come back if ever in San Luis Obispo again. read more

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All the girls behind the counter were so sweet, especially it being 6:45 in the morning. I got an Iced Salted Caramel Latte, an iced Strawberry Matcha, and a dark chocolate raspberry scone. The Salted Caramel Latte tastes like a Sees Candy lollipop. They were all absolutely delicious. I went 3 times during my visit to SLO. If I come back to SLO this place is on my stop lists for a quick coffee and snack. Inside is cute as well and has lots of seating and WiFi! I did my classwork in there one day and felt very comfortable. read more

Scout Coffee - Iced Strawberry Matcha (x2) and Iced Salted Caramel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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I want to San Luis Obispo to go to the byzantine Catholic Church in the area for Thanksgiving holiday! I stopped by scout coffee because I was down the street from the church. I got me a cappuccino and I treated myself to a chocolate banana loaf. The service was fast in the barista prepared to drink quickly. There was relaxing music playing in the background. There was coffee from the roasters for sale and the prices were relatively low. I think that I am going to go back to get the Christmas blend! read more

What makes Scout Coffee fun is the ambience and student who hang out here. There's a long table of people to plug in their laptops and do their homework. I love this because it makes students feel comfortable with hanging out here for longer periods of time. The menu of coffee, tea and other drinks is extensive. The bakery items look fresh made but we didn't try them. We were on our way to the beach for breakfast. Scouts is a great place to stop on the way to the beach especially for those who get coffee on their way to wherever... read more

Scout Coffee - Lemon Pistachio Shortbread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Delicious I had a lavender honey latte and it was perfect and you really got to taste the notes of lavender! I also got the Gruyère artichoke danish, and it was incredible! It was a great breakfast and the service was fast! It's busy though in the mornings and does have limited seating. Bathrooms were nice and clean though! read more

This is my first time in San Luis Obispo and Scout Coffee has it nailed down. Cool vibe with great people that work there. I am in and out just as fast as any other mass produced coffee shop, but 100% better taste with an intimate hip small coffee vibe. read more

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Scout coffee is a famous coffee chain with this been their second location (locals called it Scout 2) and it is always a must stop for alumni Located in the same plaza as rite aid, near campus many students come here and visit to study with hipster vibes in the background. Their drinks are amazing with cool latte art on it. Would recommend the honey lavender latte or if you're feeling not coffee their honey tea bowl is also really good. They have an assortment of pastries as well and I would recommend their almond croissant! Parking is plenty in the lot and plenty of tables but might be hard to get as this place is bustling read more

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I love scouts DOWNTOWN SLO so much, it has been a family favorite for years and a staple to the SLO community. Walking downtown can be daunting so grabbing a cup of coffee is the only way to suffice. I ordered a Capuccino it trastes great but the barista Ava (on April 17th at 8am) was not very nice when I went to pick up my drink. I would go over to Kreuzberg instead or Linnea's seeing that it wasn't to busy. Regardless if you do come to scouts I would grab a vainilla Bean milkshake and avoid the baristas (chances are they will stop doing their job to talk a lot and make rude looks at you). The baked items are amazing and if I could make a recomendación I would get a sliding door so the Files that are always flying by the door don't go in and out of the case. Anyways good coffee which is the most important detail in the end. read more

Scout Coffee - This was from another day I was here and the service was much better that day. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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I stopped by this coffee shop for the first time before work since it's nearby. The space is super cute and clean, so I was excited to try it! Unfortunately, the cashier's attitude and lack of basic customer service ruined the experience. I ordered a cold brew and a savory danish. The cashier handed me my coffee and dismissed me, so I stood aside waiting for my danish--only to later realize it was supposed to be handed to me right at the counter. When I asked for it, I also politely requested to have my iced coffee remade black because the flavoring she recommended didn't taste good. She paused, looked annoyed, and said "um, yeah ok" with clear attitude--even though there was no one else in line. At that point, I decided to just leave. I threw away the coffee and called to get a refund because I didn't want to deal with the unprofessional service any further. It's really unfortunate, because the shop itself is lovely and I was looking forward to making it a regular stop--but after this experience, I won't be coming back. read more

The croissant is way too small for the price. The value is not there. Not very satisfied with this experience read more

Scout Coffee - What the f is this? How can you call this a croissant? Very disgusting - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Scout coffee has something for everyone. All of their treats/ baked goods are tasty. From savory to sweet they have you covered. My personal favorite is their cappuccino. Great portion size and very smooth. Customer service is good and quick. The business also has things from cards, to small items you can buy like playing cards, olive oil, and coffee making related items. read more

I love the addition of ordering online, they had my drinks ready on time and tasted great. I recommend the Honey Tea Bowl for a warm drink. The iced teas are also refreshing but a little light on flavor. Baristas and cashiers are always friendly. Hit or miss on how packed it is but we went during the summer on a weekend and it wasn't too packed. I love how much natural lighting this location has. read more

Very nice I like vanilla bean :) very good. Nice people and order is streamline. The shop makes me want to buy coffee and has nice lights, pretty. read more

Cute place! Love the open, chilled out environment. So spacious which is good because it gets BUSY. Staff was fine, not over good or bad! Drinks were alright, I did a matcha-wish I did a coffee instead but oh well. It wasn't my favorite but also not bad. Croissant was yum! Would definitely come back-for coffee ;) read more

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