Want to enjoy some really tasty and freshly made cheese? Then you have found your home here inside…read morethe SLO Market Ranch. I actually discovered this business while attending the Thursday night SLO Farmers Market and fell in love with their cheeses. I was happy to find out that I could also purchase their products here at this market. I had to get more of the Cabernet Cheddar and I also decided to try the Chipotle Cheddar. The Cabernet Cheddar is truly the bomb! So creamy and tasty. Their cheese is made primarily from goat or sheep milk as they do not use very much cow's milk in their recipes. Service is always friendly and helpful. I love walking into the aging cheese fridge where all the wheels of cheese sit. Smells yummy! In addition to their cheeses, they also offer a custom build your own charcuterie board in three sizes ready for you to take with you. There are meats, cheese, fruits, and crackers right there to add to your board. Also, they offer fudge and other chocolate delights. Truly a great place to stop and stock up on your items for a day at the beach, a picnic or a hike.

As a lover of cheese, I was happy to find Vintage Cheese inside SLO Market Ranch & Farms. They…read moreoffer a variety of specialty cheeses and carry many items to create your own charcuterie board. Vintage Cheese also has a Create Your Own Mini Charcuterie station. I chose to personally handpicked my own cheeses instead of what was offered in the DIY station. My favorites were the Smoked Gouda and Garlic Cheddar. The young gentleman was very helpful and knowledgeable. It's a great addition to SLO Market since they have a lot of outdoor seating to enjoy delicious cheese, crackers, spread, and sunshine!

Cataneo Bros products have always been above all the rest when it comes to dried meats and…read moresausages. When Ray Cataneo sold this company we all worried because you know how that goes when someone else takes over a company or product usually they make cutbacks on ingredients or change up the recipe. We were elated to learn that they had no intention of changing the recipe and continued the product on even adding more options and branching out into other things like paraphernalia nuts and dried fruits. The Cataneo name has been in good hands and hopefully will be for a long time. There is no jerky or sausage that can beat it in quality. My personal favorite has always been the extra thin cut teriyaki.

This is such a charming family owned company's gift shop…read more The staff is very nice and personable. Her family has a local ranch with many horses. I love the ranch ambiance in this shop, which has a lot of attention to detail. It's very cozy and well laid out. It invites you to explore each section of the shop, which features the family cured meat products midway along the left wall facing the checkout counter. What attracted me in, was the local San Luis Obispo SLO T-Shirts and sweatshirts. The clever sayings on their mugs are quite unique and entertaining, perfect gifts for yourself and others. There's also a stationery and baby gift section. Come by and explore.

Anna's Spices offers unique gourmet world blends of spices and salt. There are 13 spice blends and…read more7 gourmet salts. My favorite are the Old Europe Seasonin and the California Fresh Blend. Each unique spice blend and salt has been handcrafted from natural ingredients from every corner of the world.

I recently placed an order with Anna's Spices in an attempt to liven up my rather bland and boring…read moreculinary creations. I now have Anna's Rub - haven't tried it yet but I'm so intrigued by the fact that it has coffee in it. What I really want to rave about is the jar of truffle mushroom salt. I have been adding it to my salads and omelets. Some kind of magic happens when the flavor of truffles and the sensation of salt fuse. I'm looking forward to experiencing the various other spices I ordered!

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.

I had the pleasure of tasting several varieties of olive oil, and each one was delicious in its own…read moreway. The oils were fresh, smooth, and full of flavor. Their balsamic vinegars are equally impressive, with rich, well-balanced flavors that are wonderful for salads, cooking, or simply enjoying on their own. Owen was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to share information about the different varieties. The shop was clean and inviting, making the entire experience enjoyable. The Italian music playing in the background added such a charming touch and made me feel as though I had stepped into a little shop in Italy. I highly recommend stopping in and trying these exceptional olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

New name. Same great product. Our trusty bottle of Aged Balsamic gave us its last drop of liquid…read morejoy so we checked to see when We Olive was open. OH NO !!! We Olive isn't in SLO any more !!! It's now called SLO Olive. Hmmm. RELIEF - same people, same products, same easy vibe. They just dropped the franchise name. Whew. Traded the old bottle for a new one and we're good to go.

If you're a tea lover like me, then bookmark this place! On my trip to San Luis Obispo I was…read moresearching yelp for places nearby and came across Secrets of The Garden. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but stepping inside will transport you into a peaceful, tranquil place. Very minimalistic, yet has everything you need. Customer service was very friendly and helpful with any questions I had about the teas. I ended up purchasing 4 varieties. The daily detox, stomach soother, mango Ceylon and Peach. The detox & stomach soother are mild and comforting teas. I've been drinking them daily and they help with digestion after meals.,I also purchased a beautiful ceramic tea cup with an infuser. I'm already using everything I bought and love it! Good thing they sell the teas online too. Overall, a cute tea spot to check out if you're in the area.

The tea shop is easy to find and parking is free in the lot. I went right at opening and had the…read morestore to myself. I was greeted warmly and helped immediately. - They had almost every tea that I wanted, including herbs that I was requesting. The attendant was patient as I looked through my list of options and we had a great conversation. - The tea is delicious. I'm really happy with my choices and I appreciated the feedback that she provided me regarding my purchases. The decor inside the shop is adorable!

The produce here is fresh and a lot of it is super local. The people who work there are friendly…read more They have many items that I can't find anywhere else.

Small but mighty little co-op in a central part of town. There is a large selection of bulk items,…read morea small grab and go. Great place for some healthy food options. Parking lot was very small but there is street parking nearby.

A mom-and-pop-shop (although this one comes with 2 generations of training) uphill from central…read moreSLO. Allegra offers samples of artisanal chocolate and is appropriately passionate about the craft and the local products (STAFFORD'S, PASO ALMONDS + VEGAN options) found here, at the local FARMER'S MARKET, or via flat-rate melt-free shipping. MAMA GANACHE's white chocolate NIRVANA BARK is organic & fair-trade with notes of vanilla & cardamom, added texture & aromatics from pistachio & rose petals. XL California Chocolate-Covered RAISINS from STAFFORD'S (founding gen) are dusted in cocoa powder and DIVINE! This is a place one could spend a lot of time... and they do have tables for that!

My boyfriend's friend was in SLO a couple weeks ago and he bought us a box of truffles and they…read morewere ok. And some of the chocolate seemed a little waxy to me. We will stop by the next time we're in SLO though because I'd like to try some of the other products.

genuinely the creamiest and best combination of cheeses i've ever had on a pizza. 22 dollars for…read moreabout 6 premium ingredient slices is an amazing deal. I came to SLO to visit a friend and this pizza genuinely blew my expectations away. This pizza didnt cheap out on premium ingredients at all. Genuinely should expand to the bay area.

Ordered pizza here for pick up. It's in a food court type location with other food places but…read moreseems like most were closed permanently or just closed for Memorial Day Monday. Lots of take out orders and I used my Door dash/Chase reward to get $5 off their pepperoni pizza. Thin crust with lots of pepperoni but super oily . Tomato sauce isn't overpowering. 5 stars Staff- 3 people making pizza. Don't expect them to greet and say hello. When I entered the door and went to the counter, I tried to get eye contact with the staff but they didn't acknowledge and so had to wait at the register til someone finally got a chance to assist me. 3 stars Overall, not a place that peeps eat there since very little counter and tables If you're craving for thin crust pizza and like an outer slightly burnt crust on the edges, this place is worth trying

These are my all-time favorite jams and preserves. Fig Fennel Bay is my favorite. It's a perfect…read moreaddition to a charcuterie board, over goat cheese on a pizza with arugula and bacon. I've bought them for gifts at Christmas or end-of-the-year gifts for my kids teachers and they're always a big hit. Christiana is super responsive and wonderful to work with.

Yum! Tried the strawberry orange preserve. Love the consistency of the preserve. It's very sweet…read morethough, just a bit too sweet for my taste.