Banner Coffee is absolutely worth the stop -- just a few minutes off Highway 101 with easy street parking nearby. The space is large, open, and comfortable, with plenty of seating and solid Wi-Fi (I measured around 79 Mbps). The coffee and baked goods were excellent, and the barista/owner/operator was genuinely friendly and happy to talk coffee. They clearly care about quality, sourcing beans from respected roasters as far away as North Carolina and Germany, and regenerative farming practices seem to be an important part of their philosophy as well. I was staying at an Airbnb in nearby Nipomo and ended up making the drive both mornings. Completely worth it. Cheers. read more

Flat white perfection! 10/10 Stopped in after a less than stellar experience at another local coffeehouse yesterday. Banner Coffee has mastered the art of the flat white. The perfect balance of espresso, steamed milk and rich micro foam. What an unexpected delight. read more

Breakfast Burrito: It's not your typical breakfast burrito. Pressed flat, it's more like a panini in that way but that aspect of it allows the flavors to really blend together. The bacon is cooked perfectly, not too hard, not too soft. The chipotle crema adds some sauciness as well. I'm big on sauce and I'm usually dousing my breakfast burritos in sauce but this one didn't need it. Hojicha: It's hard enough finding a decent matcha in the area (especially coming from the OC) let alone a hojicha. Whoever whisked me the hojicha made me a fresh batch and it really made all the difference. Their hojicha comes unsweetened instead of pre-sweetened so that's already a plus in my book so I could really taste the roasted-ness (in comparison to a matcha, for example). Wasn't too watered down by the milk - the barista who made this one didn't put too much milk in my drink. Matcha: I would pass on this but it could be how it was made. I had the matcha on a different day so it wasn't the same barista. I chose to do this one unsweetened as well. The milk to tea ratio was a bit off, the amount of milk overwhelmed the matcha and the light green color of my matcha made it obvious. I would not order this again. The service is quick and friendly, the staff knows their menu inside and out and are able to make recommendations if you're unsure about what to get. I've been here on two different occasions. The first time it was more of a quiet day. There aren't enough outlets so I wish there were just more of those. The second time was on a busier Saturday. There wasn't enough room to walk around the most of the people didn't seem to have enough spatial awareness to allow others to go around them. I'd go on a quieter day if you want to be able to enjoy the space. read more

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Great coffee which expected but had never had breakfast menu. Breakfast tacos with bacon and hash browns (little crispy) onions and a great sauce with scrambled eggs and cheese was a great protein start. Added avocado toast (which also had bacon bits on top) and a cinnamon honey toast. Plenty to share and very tasty. Great little place! read more

Kicked off our camping weekend with a pit stop at Banner Coffee. Now, I wish we had a Banner Coffee in OC too! This cute coffee shop is a great space for getting some work done while enjoying a delicious crafted coffee and a light breakfast. I got the hojicha latte with the seasonal caramel, and it was so so so good! The sweet and saltiness of the caramel paired so well with the smooth hojicha. I also had their version of a ham and cheese croissant, which was the perfect bite of energy before a day at the beach. They also sell retail goods here, so I of course had to pick up one of the t-shirts to remember this trip. This coffee shop had plenty of space, and a breakfast menu. The workers here are super sweet and friendly. I also loved that they gave us some recs as it was our first time here. Parking was a little confusing, so we opted to do street parking just to be safe. We also came right at opening so there weren't any crowds. read more

Banner Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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Finally got a chance to try this cafe. Banner Coffee serves some delicious coffee. Once you step in you are greeted some amazing coffee aromas and a very modern contemporary decorated area. You'll find families, remote workers, students all enjoying the space. Walking up to the cashier, you'll pass by some very high quality coffee beans by some European roasters. I DID buy some coffee, to brew at home. DELICIOUS. I bought the Ethiopian beans roasted in Germany. Back to the cafe. I ordered the Everything Nice coffee. A great drink for a rainy day. My wife ordered the matcha latte. It was fine. We also ordered a scone. We came too late to order some hot food unfortunately. The scone was also fine. The coffee was so good I decided to do my personal test, a cortado- 1:1 espresso with steamed milk. Nailed it. It was delicious. The customer service and coffee definitely shone in our experience. I'm looking forward to coming again. If you'd like a nice specialty coffee experience, this is a great place. read more

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It's been a hot minute since I last reviewed a coffee shop. Let's give a round of applause to Banner Coffee! Delicious and beautiful latte! Plentyyyy of seatings! Huge plus for having food options. I didn't realize that there are sooo many coffee shops in the 5 cities until I started looking up a new coffee shop to try and get started on a new book. Banner popped up with so many great reviews, plus their few food options early in the morning was the main determination factor for me. Parking was fairly easy to find with the connecting parking lot next to the church. I didn't expect the inside to be so spacious from the look on the outside. The coffee shop was pretty busy when I got there at about 9:30am on a weekday, but I didn't have any problem snatching a table by the window. 1 star Decided to go with a matcha latte and avocado toasts since a few yelpers spoke so highly of them in the reviews. They delivered! The drink and the toast came out quickly. They call for your name and you just pick up everything from the counter. The matcha was nice and smooth from their housemade almond milk, with a good amount of matcha flavor. I opted out of the bacon bits on top of my avocado toast. The toast looks pretty simple, almost to the point of boring, but the flavor was excellent, and the bread they used was the perfect thickness that provides a good mix of crunch of softness. 4 stars Overall, it's one of my favorite coffee shops in the area now. Highly recommend! This is the breakdown of my rating for coffee shops: Quality of coffee/drinks/food: up to 2 stars Consistently offer latte art: 1 Star Atmosphere: 1 Star Customer service: 1 Star read more

Banner Coffee - Avocado toast without the bacon, simple but delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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The breakfast burrito at Banner Coffee is so good that I'm still thinking about it days later. It's perfectly balanced, grilled to perfection and has yummy sauce/salsa options. I will be back for another every time I'm in Arroyo Grande read more

Loved the fresh, clean aesthetic. Customer service on point. Oh, and good coffee. So, check, check, check. read more

Banner Coffee - Arrived. Love their fresh, clean aesthetic. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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Cute & quality place! Lots of good seating both in door and outdoor. I wad thrilled when I was a black sesame iced americano on the menu. Never seen anything like that. I also loved that it was an americano and not cold brew but because cb can really give me the jitters. This was perfect. Service was friendly. Banner coffee made a fun road trip stop! read more

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Pretty good coffee spot with good coffee, drinks and decent breakfast burrito. My wife got the avocado toast, and I got the breakfast burrito and we are both pretty pleased with it although the burrito kind of fell apart and it was a little messy from the aïoli that they put into it. Everything seemed pretty new and clean. The bathrooms were clean and there was plenty of places to sit I would come back here. Service was pretty good and Quick. read more

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I discovered Banner Coffee Company a few months ago through social media, and it has quickly become one of my absolute favorite coffee shops in SLO County. The space is modern, minimalist, and incredibly open--perfect for getting work done when I need a change of scenery from working from home. What really sets Banner apart is their commitment to high-quality, single-origin coffee. They feature some of the best roasters I've seen in the area, including HEX (North Carolina) and Stereoscope (Los Angeles), both in their drinks and as whole beans for sale. Their team is always friendly, and every drink is crafted with great attention to detail--favorites so far include the Maple Butterscotch Latte, Stereoscope single-origin espresso (served beautifully with tonic water), and the Honey Cinnamon Latte. Everything I've tried has been exceptional, standing out from other coffee shops in the area. Banner is a true gem on the Central Coast--energetic, modern, and serving up some of the best coffees around SLO county. I'll definitely be coming back for years to come! read more

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Cute spot. Very good coffee! Pastries looked good but didn't try. The cinnamon honey latte was great

Great place to grab coffee. People are always friendly. The space is very welcominh for a hangout. Seasonal coffees are solid. I usually go to grab a latte. Honey cinnamon is very good. read more

Another great coffee shop! Super delicious pastries...we got the chocolate crescent and scones that was bacon date. Other breakfast options. Really friendly service and big sitting area inside and out. Clean and comfortable. Lot's of great drinks to pick from. read more

Banner Coffee - Counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

I recently moved and stumbled across Banner Coffee since it's close to my workplace, and I'm so glad I did! The food was delicious, and the coffee was absolute perfection. Very rarely do I say that about coffee; it usually needs either more milk or more sweetener, but in this case, it needed nothing at all. It was smooth, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The staff was friendly, and the coffee shop had an open, welcoming feel with plenty of seating. We especially loved all the Dodger bobbleheads on display! I can't wait to go back! read more

Banner Coffee - To go please - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

The coffee here is LEGIT, for a TRUE craft coffee connoisseur. The ambiance is wonderful coffee ambiance for anyone looking to concentrate, study or catch up with a friend. Plenty of seating and it's spaced out. The service is just fine :) I'm from Los Angeles. I travel through on the 101 on my way to Monterey, a few times a year. I stay over in SLO or Pismo Beach & I'm always on the hunt for true good coffee at every city between home and my destination. Coffee beans are everything, besides what you do with them, for my drink. It's very difficult to gauge coffee spots on Yelp as you leave SoCal, because they're usually overly positive and the reviewers vary in what they like out of a coffee shop. But I finally found a winner & a keeper in Banner Coffee! Like I said, the coffee is legitimate in roast, flavor, and execution. Nothing gimmicky here, just serious true coffee. This is my top pic in this whole area. I'm so glad I gave it a shot. As a true coffee connoisseur - I recommend :) read more

Banner Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Tried the cardamom capp with half and half, less sweet. The barista was friendly and accommodating. She made a beautiful design too that I didn't get to photograph as I was too eager to try this new flavor! Perfect flavor and sweetness level. Many cafes go overboard with sweet and overpower the light flavor profiles of the coffee and specialty flavors. This capp was well balanced and temp was perfect to enjoy right away. The cafe is spacious and super clean. Easy to find a spot to sit and would be nice to spend some time in there in conversation with a cup of capp. We also tried an iced mocha. The flavor was light, as was the sweetness, Would get both drinks again. Great experience. Looking forward to trying other offerings:) read more

Banner Coffee - Menu... cool offerings! No heavy cream. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

This is a really cute coffee spot in the SLO area. I ordered their honey and cinnamon latte with oat milk (hot) to go and it was delicious. They also sell food and coffee-related stuff like cups, etc. The cafe itself is quite spacious with in-door seating. There's also a private lot outside so parking isn't a hassle. The service was good, I didn't wait too long before receiving my drink. The barista was also very friendly. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you are in the area. read more

Banner Coffee - Honey & Cinnamon Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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Banner's reputation precedes it. When the coffee enthusiasts in my life recommended this beautiful coffee shop, I knew I had to visit it during my time in SLO. Truly a wonderful experience and some of the best coffee I've had! The matcha is also excellent! read more

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I was treated SO well by the staff. Mike was exceptional in his care and service to me. The ambiance and food is great too!

It was okayyy I wouldn't say there is anything super special about this coffee place and they have limited options unfortunately. It wasn't bad but there are better options in the same area. Very basic decor, spacious with tons of seating though so probably good for group meetings There's only street parking, service was nice, but unfortunately this place isn't a go to spot in my opinion read more

I commend Banner, owned by brothers & leasing from the church's front space. Their honey cinnamon latte excels: rich espresso, smooth milk, honeyed warmth in harmony. Refreshes fully. Service matches, swift and gracious. Five stars. read more

Banner Coffee - Honey cinnamon latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Very nice place. Large open space with many seating options. Very clean. Clean restrooms as well. read more

Banner Coffee - Cheers - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Great ambience and very friendly/informed baristas. The espresso was excellent, the food was excellent. I'll be back. read more

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Ordered two drinks hot latte and iced mocha. Both were perfect and service was great. Pastries fresh - chocolate croissant yummy! Only visit occasionally and has always been worth the extra drive to stop at Banner! read more

Such a cute modern + simplistic vibe! Friendly staff, ample seating, and delicious coffee. I ordered the vanilla latte with their homemade vanilla syrup and it was delicious! Left me wishing I had more coffee in my cup! Not sure if they only offer the (one) small size, but other than that, highly highly recommend! read more

I had high expectations for this place. I was welcomed in and the shop had great vibes. Loved how they had merchandise for sale. Super clean and inviting. Got 2 mochas and was asked if it was for here or to go and I wanted it to go. Coffee came out in a glass container so I asked again for it to be to go. No big problem until I tried the coffee. Was not a fan of the taste. Tasted almost acidic. Could not even finish. Not to mention it was nearly $15 for 2 coffees and came in a very small cup. Very disappointed and unfortunately could not recommend to anyone. read more

Amanda, not only are you beautiful to see but you have a beautiful soul as well. Thank you for making our orders exactly as we wanted and even more so, thank you for your kindness Michele read more

Sadly missed our favorite spot when we were driving through. Place is beautiful, people were friendly but drinks were not great. Matcha was extremely watered down and cortado was cappuccino sized. Bummer! read more

Eh, wasn't impressed by the coffee at all. Also the baristas weren't very friendly so that's a bummer. Ambiance is cute and nice so that's the reason for my two stars. We have friends that live nearby in AG and I'd be dying to try this place and it was disappointing. Would not return. read more

Creamy and the light vanilla latte with sneaker delicious snickerdoodle cookie! The service was quick, and I could relax right away upon sitting. I recommend local businesses because of the level of care and detail that they put on every visit. The music in the café was relaxing., perfect to unwind! Even though there is a Starbucks in town and other shops, I still prefer Banner-coffee! It is my to go happy place where it is worth sitting down instead of taking items to go. Enjoy the free Wi-Fi. Just make sure that you ask for the password. read more

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Fantastic coffee I discovered banner when I was in town recently went three days in a row. Every time was greeted by kind, friendly wonderful people very impressed. read more

Hey Banner, was really looking forward to good coffee on a Sunday morning. Unfortunately, did not enjoy your coffee. Everything was really watered down, I'm so sad we paid 6-7$ each drink for this. You can definitely do better. Matcha was also not it. I can't even begin with the toasts we got, this was not "leave your house" worthy. As a local - I'm a big supporter of small businesses but I just couldn't bring myself to not say anything, this was very underwhelming. Overall, it's a clean spot, people were nice but coffee and food need a lot of improvement. read more

Ben and his team run the best coffee spot in AG hands down! Spacious seating, super friendly to cyclists, with a diverse menu to boot. If you want to try good coffee on the central coast, look no further than banner. read more

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I ordered the oat milk latte. It was as beautiful tasting as it looked. Unfortunately, they don't have Splenda and Stevia tasted different to me; not in a good way. read more

Banner Coffee - Lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Let me start off by saying this has been the best coffee so far in our journey to Pismo Beach! This coffee was really well balanced, nice acidity, and the flavor profile of every coffee we tried was good. Bonus points for have Stereoscope coffee! Tried it as a drip and it was nice and smooth, too bad we don't live even remotely close because I would frequent this place often! Service was really good, the girls who helped us were nice and informed on anything we asked them, the ambiance was exactly what led me to this place, being a barista and a coffee snob, there's a certain look all good coffee shops have and this had it, and it didn't let me down. Cheers to Banner Coffee this place is legit! read more

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Banner is a lovely, clean, spacious shop with the loads of seating both inside and out. There is a community table, nice for a large gathering. The coffee choices are minimalistic, but I can get behind that when when the coffee is as delicious as it is at Banner. A regular hot latte is always my beverage of choice and Banner did not disappoint! The espresso was smooth and balanced be perfectly steamed milk. Baristas were warm and welcoming. I highly recommend Banner if you are in this lovely part of town. read more

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Love this place. These people know their stuff- the coffee never disappoints. I like how spacious it is.

If you know coffee you'll know this is top quality!! Everything is well crafted and enjoyable. The workers are kind. We went with our 4 year old and they took the time to acknowledge her presence. Also looks like a wonderful place to work and study. read more