Wow, can't believe I haven't written a review for the General Store since it's my favorite shop in…read morePaso! It's always so much fun coming in here to peruse the cookbooks, local goods, plethora of food items, artwork, and bath and body care. I don't think I've ever walked out of here empty handed whether it was purchasing something for myself or as a gift. This is a can't miss if you're in downtown!

This general store is just adorable. I come every single Christmas and I always find something to…read morepurchase. Usually a lot of little somethins to purchase. If you go around the holiday time, just know that the store is quite busy. It doesn't take away from the experience at all and the employees are super friendly and helpful and the line to purchase your goods moves quickly. The products force purchase are of wonderful quality and there's definitely something for everyone there. I definitely will be back again and again.

We were visiting from out of town and wanted to do a little bbqing after wine tasting. I'm so glad…read morewe stopped by Zio meats- Everything was truly outstanding quality and John is such a nice guy. Highly recommend this shop!!

I stopped in today for a large size 16 ounce of That Garlic Stuff. I hafta have this since trying…read moreit, it makes chicken, salmon and so many things go from ok to delicious! It's made in Gilroy the garlic capital. I snapped some new photos to post here as well. I highly recommend everything they sell.

6 Star Alert. 6 star Alert. 6 star Alert. 6 star Alert…read more SIX STAR ALERT. SIX STAR ALERT. That right people, I said it.... And 6 times to be exact! Because let me tell you, the Spice of Life in Downtown Paso Robles not only deserves those 6 stars, but they truly EARNED each & every star (plus a bonus star) that I am awarding them for their exceptional hospitality. Now, let me tell you why! While in Paso for my wife's weekend birthday getaway, we had such fun time casually strolling the streets with no where to be. While window shopping, going in and out of the various shops, and just meandering through the downtown area.... We suddenly came across a little business called: The Spice of Life From the outside, it was pretty obvious what we were about to get into... ----Spices----Herbs----Teas---- Hey, they had me at Spices, but the rest is what kept me from leaving there anytime soon. Upon entering this quaint little shop, we were immediately immersed into a world that I Love. Spices, Spices and more Spices!!! Yeah, I'm that guy that at home, not in public of course, that will put a little spice on my hand and lick it off (to test it of course). I know, but I'm just a spice freak, what can I say! Yeah, give me a good lemon pepper, a blended steak seasoning or even a Kansas City Bbq Rub and I'll gladly give it the "Lance Lick of Approval". Yeah, I'm a Spice Man, & I'm not afraid to admit it. And let me tell you, this place has got spices!! Yeah, there are Jars and Jars, & more Jars of the finest, most incredible spices you can dream of. But on Top of the Spices... There are Oils, Vinegars, Teas, Tea Accessories, Herbal Supplements, Books, and More! And with all that shopping... Why not grab a quick bite alongside a freshly brewed coffee or tea at their mini cafe right on the premises. Heck, we did! (We had the Vanilla Chai Tea Latte) And it was Fire! So what makes this place earn a well deserved 6 star review?? It wasn't just their great product. Or even their beautifully prepared drink. It was their hospitality, their graciousness, and the human connection that we felt that went above the typical customer vs. retailer interaction. The lady who assisted us (forgive me but I forget her name) but she might have been maybe the owner or maybe even manager of the place was so kind, helpful and made our experience exceptional, so thank you for that! With so many great gift ideas and things that we needed for our own household, you know we did some damage and got a few things to take back home. So.... If you are a fan of spices like me, love yourself some tea, are looking for some unique, fun gift ideas or just want to enjoy a nice, quaint shop where the service hopefully exceeds your expectations like it did for me... Then take my highly recommended suggestion and get over to the... Spice of Life in Downtown Paso Robles ASAP!!!

LOVE this tea shop! We booked their High Tea experience and…read moreit was wonderful. You make a reservation in advance. Their availability is Tuesday-Saturday from 10:30-2pm. I was so impressed by their delicious 100% plant base menu. It was so fresh and bursting with flavor. The owner Lori and her staff were so friendly and helpful with picking out teas we'd like. I can't wait until my toddler is a little older so we can have cute tea party dates here. :) Highly recommend for any special occasion!

I can't stop thinking about the Artichoke sandwich! It is so dang good. I am not a vegan if that is…read moreworth noting. I can't wait to have that sandwich again one day. The worker helping me was also kind and sweet! She helped pack my sandwich so that it was easier to eat in the car. I am not sure what she did but it was a nice gesture lol.

Helpful staff and great concept to try a few cheeses that you've been curious about. Loved this…read morelittle vegan haven. We loved the blue cheese and the pistachio honey "goat" cheese. Everything was phenomenal. Also grabbed some homemade desserts. My favorite part was the allulose they used! Talk about win win!! Grabbed few more goodies and cake mixes for the road and for home. Dog friendly patio. Go here!

I would give these peeps 5+, except for one thing, they're tough to give money to! Let me…read moreexplain... we live about 90 miles from S&S, which used to be "J&R Natural Meat and Sausage." Whenever we've historically been in (Paso) town, we try to stock up on their cheddar-jalapeno pork sausage. Folks, the sausage is just fantastic after cooked over an open flame/coal fire. We also relied heavily on J&R Natural Meat and Sausage customer service to resupply us via overnight mail. We did these methods of resupply for years and never had a problem. Then Sinton & Sons took over. We ran out of our supply of cheddar-jalapeno sausage, and I called S&S up. I was assured that the same recipe was being performed for the sausage and that mail order would continue to NOT be an issue under the new ownership. I ordered a small batch of about 5-6 packets, just in case quality had dropped. Days went by and I saw my payment method had not been charged... I called back. Whoops, sorry, we found the order request, it will be handled ASAP I was told. Days pass, no charge. Another call. Whoops! We're NOW out of shipping boxes! We've got the order, and as soon as the boxes come, it will go out ASAP! Days pass, no charge, no box of sausages. Luck would have it we needed to make a trip to Paso anyway, so off to S&S Wifey and I went. Ambiance: I was a little worried when I saw the "J&R Natural Meat and Sausage" was still up outside, and a temporary banner for Sinton & Sons was above the door..... we went inside and found stocked meat cabinets, although a few less choices than before when it was J&R's. But then we found our go-to cheddar-jalapeno and bought some to-go. I've subsequently cooked a couple of them up and the good news is that the sausage is still on-point! We bought a fabulous tri-tip as well, and all the supplies from S&S cooked up nicely and tasted great! I'm hopeful they'll square away their over the phone/remote customer service corrected so we can give them money for more good stuff soon!

Good selection of meats. Bought one of the best ribeyes I've had in a long time. Great staff tooread more

My husband and I were looking everywhere for KOKO Coconut Gouda cheese. The cheese store in…read moreTemecula California where we normally purchased this fabulous cheese closed. We looked online at various supermarkets, but alas even those big name stores did not carry this cheese. Then Castoro Winery in Paso Robles, suggested we contact a local store - Cured and Cultivated . .yep they had it and we were thrilled. The owner is a very pleasant gentleman who is friendly, polite, and professional. We bought a half a wheel of this cheese (August, 2025) and it lasted four months. . . so when we returned to Paso Robles in January, we emailed the owner and ordered a full wheel. Very nice company and so glad our cheese journey ended at Cured and Cultivated. Thank you so much

Cheese and Charcuterie Vending Machine is awsome! On the go heading out of town we come across a…read morestreet sign for cheese vending machine. It was worth the stop nice cheese and cracker selections and more. Nice and cold ready for our lunch box!

They have some of the best cheese in the county. It's velvety, not overpowering, and honestly the…read morebest I've had. I tell people it's like doing sushi, but with cheese--when you're there, you've got to try a cheese "sushi style" experience. CHITO and Biff And Big Tony was

Stopped in on the way home excited after we read the reviews. We were so craving a really good…read moreItalian sandwich and this place seemed deliver. Ordered the Lindsay and the Italian to split between the two of us. Lindsay was good. Reminded me a little bit of some other sandwiches from slo although not quite the same however that one was tasty. Flavor was good and the balance was pretty good. Next comes the Italian. Well. I was sadly disappointed with this one. The amount of bread that was on it was a lot. Usually most places that make Italians with hoagies, will go ahead and remove some of the bread so that it has enough space for the meat and everything else. This one was probably 2/3 bread, the rest was the actual accoutrements. I was not a fan of the muffaletta. But that's on me because I'm not a muffaletta fan. Meats were good but the whole sandwich didn't mesh for me. Staff was really nice, the selections of cheese were awesome but that place was hot! Not sure what was going on with the AC that place was hot! It's worth a stop based off the quality meats, location and staff.

Do yourself a favor and stop by Vivant Fine Cheese while visiting Paso Robles. It was perfectly…read morelocated right across the street from our hotel, making it incredibly convenient for a quick and easy stop. We popped in to grab a small cheese plate to take along to our wine tasting, and it turned out to be such a great decision. Everything was thoughtfully curated--the cheeses were exquisitely paired with locally produced accompaniments like olives and nuts, which really elevated the whole experience. It was so good we completely forgot to take a "before" picture... but trust me, the empty box at the end says it all--total satisfaction! Simple, delicious, and perfectly suited for a wine country outing. Such a great treat!

This cheese shop is clearly doing something right. The space is charming, the selection impressive,…read moreand the quality of ingredients speaks for itself. But if you're planning a visit, build in serious buffer time. We stopped in on Memorial Day and, with several parties ahead of us in line, didn't place our order until nearly 20 minutes after arriving. By the 45-minute mark, our food still hadn't come out for two paninis and a soup. What made it especially frustrating was watching parties who arrived after us get their cheese orders and drinks served before anyone had even started assembling our sandwiches. It was clear the shop was understaffed for the holiday weekend, with one person managing the counter and another in the back prepping. We ended up asking to take the sandwiches cold just to get out the door, only to have both stuffed into one small bag, sloppily wrapped. The soup, unfortunately, came out lukewarm regardless. None of this felt malicious. The shop has an unhurried, artisanal quality that's part of its appeal, but that can't fully account for the gap between the experience and a nearly hour-long wait for a simple lunch order while others moved ahead of us. Come for the cheese, come for the atmosphere. Just don't come hungry with anywhere to be.

Back for more! Bought the last 2 black sage! Trying the oak honeydew…read more Thank you! You can text them if you have any questions.

What a charming little hidden gem! Sierra Honey Farm has the cutest self-service honey hut, and the…read morewhole visit feels like a unique, local experience. The honey is delicious, especially the orange blossom honey, and they have lots of different flavors to choose from. You can find their honey in local Paso Robles stores, but it's absolutely worth going to the farm for the full experience. I will definitely buy more when I'm back in town.

Had great food and amazing service!! Was my sister's…read morebirthday and they made it a special day.

We made a 7:30pm reservation on 04/16 to celebrate our anniversary, and from the moment we arrived,…read morethe experience was exceptional. We showed up a little early, but our table was already ready at 7:10, complete with a beautiful rose and a card wishing us a happy anniversary, such a thoughtful touch!! Our server was incredibly kind and attentive, and the manager Jorge made us feel genuinely welcomed. To start, we ordered the seared scallop special and the corn soufflé both were absolutely incredible. For our main courses, we had the pappardelle en rosa and the lomo saltado, and they did not disappoint. The key to enjoying the lomo saltado is getting a bit of everything in each bite, the fries, onions, peppers, rice, and meat. The combination is truly out of this world. Thank you for the outstanding hospitality and service. We've officially found our new favorite spot and can't wait to come back soon!