This was our first escape room experience, and honestly, it was a blast. 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. read more

Sweet Escapes - Escape Games Near Me - Paso Robles, California

We booked online without any issues. This is our third time visiting 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! read more

Sweet Escapes - New high score - Escape Games Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Tried out this new cafe + escape room for my boyfriend's little brother's birthday! The room we tried was the Legend of Sorro Bay. I've tried multiple escape rooms and while this was interesting, it was confusing. The clues in the room to get to the hint wasn't the clearest. The story itself was also not the most interesting. I am still interested in trying out the other ones, so I'lld efinitely write a re-review of that in the future! read more

Sweet Escapes - Escape Games Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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My husband and I were in Paso Robles visiting family, and this ended up being my favorite activity while we were in town--yes, even better than the wine tastings! I'm by no means an escape room extraordinaire. In fact, I think I'm kinda bad at it, but this was so much fun. There were three of us trying to escape Confectionary Conspiracy, and we had a blast. I got lucky and stumbled across a clue early on, but my husband's cousin was definitely the one figuring out some of the trickier nuances. We got a little help from the staff with a few clues, but tying everything together was so much fun. I don't want to give anything away, but the whole experience was fantastic and super clever. It's not my first escape room, but it's been several years--and this one definitely made me want to do more. We came here after lunch, so I wasn't hungry and don't drink caffeine after 2PM, but holy cow the sweets menu and coffee drinks are legit! I can't wait to come back to Paso Robles to try out their two other escape rooms and I'll definitely be coming before lunch next time. It's also the perfect place to drop off puzzle-loving teens while the adults go wine tasting or treasure hunting through the local antique shops. If you're in the area, definitely stop by for the treats--and if you're up for a challenge, grab some friends and see if you can escape one of the rooms. Enjoy the sweets... and good luck with the escape! read more

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We came for a Girl Scout team building trip and the owners were so friendly and accommodating. We had 7 kids and the chaperones. The kids could not stop talking about how much fun they had. I appreciated how attentive Nay was and the level of effort the staff gave so the kids felt at ease and excited for the escape room. It was a first time for several of the girls. Upon arrival, I loved how clean and friendly the staff were. The girls all picked out a treat and it was finished before I got photos of them eating. They were prepped on the escape room. We did the room with the senior prank. I loved how each girl had a special task so everyone had a role to play. They had to utilize a few hints but finished the room with 17 seconds to spare. The owners were so nice and Savannah shared she was a former Girl Scout. They girls invited her to sing along the friendship song and closed out the day with their friendship circle. It was nice to finally have something in town great for families. I would definitely recommend this place and hope they stick around. The girls are already excited to come back with their siblings and try the other rooms with their parents. read more

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These two young business owners are outstanding! Super friendly, creative, intriguing backstory, theater background, crazy talented, and heading places. The creations they cooked up were a delight to the taste buds, using ingredients such as lemon curd and ricotta. They also educated us on the macaron, NOT to be confused with the macaroon. Then there was the game side of the business. They offer 3 escape games. We went with the bakery game to continue the theme of the store. Something we found to be unique and fun was when we went outside and around a corner, to the competing shop next door, to begin the game. The tasks inside the room put our brains and cooperation to the test but we got out with 1 second to spare! read more

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We tried an escape room! The employees were very kind and there was a screen inside the room that provided us with many useful clues.

So happy we found this place while visiting Paso with the family. It was spur of the moment and lucky they had room for us, upon arrival we were promptly greeted by friendly employees and owner. The experience on our escape room from beginning to end was great, and we will be back to finish it! They also have a cookie case, we came later in the day so not many options but they looked delicious. read more

When I went with my wife and a couple of friends to Sweet Escapes for a Valentine's adventure, we never expected to experience the funnest escape rooms in the county. We've done every room at Puzzle Effect, we've done half the rooms at Locked Inn, and a couple other rooms throughout SLO county. None of them could top The Legend of Sorro Bay at Sweet Escapes. The fact that this experience is in the back of an Escape Room + Patisserie fusion business is mind-blowing. It's such a weird combination, but it worked out so well. We met with the co-owners while we were there (they were lovely and comped us a few GF macarons for our friends), they talked about how they had been in over 200 escape rooms throughout their relationship, and how they always wanted a place they could go after to just talk about the room they'd just done. They married Savannah's training under Amaury Guichon (THE chocolate sculpting king of YouTube) to their joint enjoyment of escape rooms to create something I didn't know that I needed; an escape room scene that lets you sit and enjoy the high of victory together over some delicious treats. And yes, they are all delicious. Savannah's apprenticeship under a world-famous chocolatier and pâtissier was on full display in the macarons and mini-cakes available, even late into a Friday evening. My wife noted that the sole improvement she could devise was that she would have loved some coffee afterward or as part of a daytime experience, but that's just a comment, not a critique. In conclusion, with such an odd fusion, one might naturally expect half of the experience to be considerably weaker than the other, but both elements were excellent in their own rights. The pastries were wonderful and surprisingly affordable, the escape room was one I will remember forever, and the owners were people I genuinely want to see thrive as business owners in our area. Our group will be returning for another room later in the year, and we cannot wait. Much love from the Spare Time Sleuths; get out there and try and beat our leaderboard score. read more

Sweet Escapes - Escape Games Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Their raspberry lychee macarons were absolutely delicious, I'm without words! I got a sour candy infused lemonade that I think is my new favorite drink Super sweet staff, beautiful shop. Can't wait to try their escape rooms!! read more

The depth of theming and attention to details in the escape room is crazy. Our mixed group of 2 middle aged adults with three 20-somethings found the perfect activity for an afternoon of bonding and getting to know each other. In addition, rewarding ourselves with a tasty, unique cookie and a drink afterwards as we rehashed the room only added to the experience! read more

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One of the best escape rooms we've ever done! The atmosphere was Amazing! So well done- from smallest details to color schemes, props and decor! Even the smells! We LOVED it! They have really clever puzzles that really make you think outside the box. And they didn't rely on a lot of locks like so many other companies do! Pretty high tech and cool effects! The staff were all so friendly and have a passion for escape rooms as they talked about being enthusiasts as well. On top of being an epic escape rooms company, they also have some to die for desserts that they make in their attached bakery! We tried their Crème Brûlée and blackberry tarts- they were SO good! They even have some really cool merch and tshirts for each of their rooms! Seriously cannot recommend them enough! It was a blast, such a fun experience for our family! We're already going back next weekend to do another room! read more

Sweet Escapes - Amazing desserts & "potions" - Escape Games Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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LOVE this place! Friendliest and coolest staff, enjoyed the overall chill vibe of the place. My partner and I tried the Confectionary Conspiracy escape room and while we were unable to escape, we thoroughly enjoyed the variety of puzzles the room had to offer, even if we almost exhausted the amount of hints we could ask for. We rewarded our efforts with some pastries afterwards which were delicious! Love the key lime cookies. If we're ever back in Paso Robles, this place will definitely be our first stop. We can't wait to come back one day! read more

We had such a blast at this escape room! The room we did Legend of Sorro Bay was creative and well thought-out. The puzzles were just the right level of challenging without being frustrating with great clues to help along the way. Everything felt really immersive, from the decor to the storyline, and the clues were clever and satisfying to solve with great special effects. Can't wait to come back and try another one. Highly recommend for a fun group activity. We also got some treats to go which were fabulous. read more

This is really expensive for the experience you get. Some of the props are falling apart inside the room. Paint chipping that makes it hard to progress to another part of the escape. The cupcake was stale and hard in the middle. This was for my daughter's birthday and everyone in the party said they wished we had gone to another escape room business in Atascadero or SLO. To top it off the employee was quick to get us out. Opened the door and said thanks for coming before we could look at the bakery items and I had to ask if we were allowed to purchase a cupcake. Not at all the experience we were hoping for. read more

Definite 10 out of 10! We did the Confectionary Conspiracy room and it was super awesome. Not too hard, but challenging enough to keep us on our toes. The details are on point and the room is really well constructed. Lots of variety in the puzzles (vs all locks like some rooms I've been to). The staff is incredibly helpful, very professional and you could tell they all liked being there! I've done close to 100 escape rooms and this one definitely ranks in the top! I would recommend without hesitation! Very excited to go back and do the other rooms! read more

The Escape Rooms are really fun! The employees are super nice and the pastries are delicious. Worth visiting if you're looking for a fun activity to do with friends! read more