A phenomenal California Burrito…read more There's dozens of dozens of dining options in downtown SLO. I looked at various menus and online reviews. Every item seemed to be priced 25-50% more than I wanted to spend. Walked past Kreuzberg and initially thought it was only coffee and pastries. The whole layout is immaculate. Outdoor seating, indoor group seating and even a few private seats in the corner that give it a VIP ambiance. Hidden inside was a narrow lounge area with turntables with a bar area at the end. A DJ was set to start at 8pm. The music genre schedule varies. I will return. The burrito was top tier. Side of chips added to the filling satisfaction. Only downside was the price but if you add the quality service, cleanliness, vibe and atmosphere...the value is there.

On my quest to find chai in every city I visit, was excited to try Kreuzberg after reading their…read morereviews. It was past 7pm and the place was still hoppin' with groups on the outdoor patio, back room lounge and main area. It has more of a restaurant/club vibe than a coffee shop which gives it a special charm. When asked about their chai the friendly barista was happy to share that they don't use dry powder, they use a spicy concentrate. That's one plus!! But, it's not a house brew, it's basic Third Street Chai you buy off the shelf at the local grocer, chef supply, or natural foods store :( To their credit, they heat it up well and top it with a fancy cinnamon design on the milk foam. When asked if there is a local chai, the barista (who is a chai fan) couldn't think of any. This explains why the local reviews were so good for mediocre concentrate. While the chai quest was a miss here in SLO, Kreuzberg is still a pretty cool spot, with a fun, social vibe, friendly, helpful staff, and some tasty looking items on their menu (just not a stop for chai).

One of my most favorite pastimes is traveling to new cities and checking out their best local…read morecoffee spots. It just so happens that my brother in law told me to stop in San Luis Obispo during my pacific coast highway roadtrip, told me it was a really cute area he thought I would love. Little did he know at the time, there is a coffee shop, the BEST coffee shop in San Luis Obispo that's called Scout coffee and Scout is the name of my brother in law's daughter AKA my niece so this was fate. Fate I tell you. I came here later in the day on Saturday right before closing, the shop is just adorable, really sweet tables outside on the street and some seating inside as well. They had some delicious looking pastries in the window and they had merch. Yes I came for the coffee, sure but I came for the Scout merch for my niece when she grows up and wants to drink coffee out of a mug and thinks it's just the coolest thing that her Aunt went to California for the sole purpose of buying her this mug, or something like that. They had mugs alright, $18 a pop. They had some t-shirts too that were PRICEY and sweatshirts that were even pricier. It was a bummer because they didn't have a lot of size options and when I asked the staff if they had more in the back they were not the friendliest bunch. Anyways, got two Scout coffee mugs and a Scout coffee travel sticker and of course a coffee. It was late so I had a decaf americano and went on my way. I came back the next morning for a regular drip coffee and the place was busy! This time, the guy helping me behind the counter was an absolute sweetheart. We made some small talk and it put a better taste in my mouth from my experience with the staff the day before. They don't use sleeves here and I LOVE THAT. I hate sleeves on coffee cups I really and truly do. They tied a napkin around instead and I've never seen that before. The coffee was delish, love the name of the shop, love the merchandise.

Cute little coffee shop in downtown SLO. And they were busy! I was hoping for a mid-morning kick…read moreand wanted something frozen. Learned that they offer milkshakes as their frozen drinks so ordered a coffee flavor with no whip cream. It was $8 for a regular size so a bit pricey for sure. It was good, creamy, cold and I always appreciate smooth milkshakes. I wish it was a stronger coffee flavor and the reason for the 3 and not 4 stars. Friendly staff, efficient in how you order and receive your drink and yes...they are busy and it takes a tad of waiting for your order. Dog friendly patio out front.

Per a recommendation on Instagram, my family and I came here for breakfast on a day trip to SLO! We…read morearrived relatively early on a chilly morning. We ordered and found a table in the back to sit at. Since it was a chillier morning, we were admittedly a tad cold at our chosen seat. First the drinks came out which were nice to enjoy whilst waiting for the food. I had a lavender matcha latte which wasn't too sweet! After a few minutes, the food came out as well! Everything was very delicious. My dish was a bowl with the contents of a burrito without a tortilla and it was sooo good. Everything was cooked really well so there was a balanced plating of textures and flavors. Overall, I had a really nice experience at Linnaea's. I would come back!

Food=excellent Service=excellent…read moreGreat ambiance/patio We were a little late--no potatoes.

Cute former automotive shop repurposed to a coffee shop with pastries and iced or hot coffees. Some…read moreseating inside and out, dog friendly with a little shop on the side. A bit of parking in the lot or street metered parking. Staff was friendly and helpful answering questions and making suggestions, we will definitely be back!

The barista took less than 30 seconds to make my matcha and she handed it to me all chunky. At…read morefirst I didn't mind but then saw all these influencers have a perfect matcha so I'm very disappointed. I know it only take a few mins to make a matcha but she could've at least pretended to take longer at the very least. Very lazy work!! I know it's 5:30 but that really sad my matcha wasn't mixed in the slightest. Had to mix for a minute myself Cute place though

What a cozy little cafe in the heart SLO! The Boba Nook serves up delicious milk teas and has a…read morevery cute ambiance. Walking in you're greeted with cute cafe music taken from animal crossing. In fact, they have a video of a cafe scene of the animal crossing game playing to really set the cutesy aesthetic. The milk tea is good. They don't have as many choices when customizing sweetness, but their tea isn't too sweet at all. I enjoyed a strawberry matcha and my wife enjoyed a passionfruit green tea. Both were good. The boba was nice was good and fresh. Service was fairly quick. The girl was very sweet and offered to remake our drink if we didn't like it. We enjoyed the drink very much. Definitely a place to come and chill, study and even get a little work done.

FOOD: They only serve drinks but a good amount of options!…read moreThere are milk teas, matchas, fruit teas, coconut clouds, peachy refreshers, milkshakes and a Vietnamese cold brew. I ordered the banana matcha latte and my bf got the Vietnamese cold brew. The Vietnamese cold brew ended up being sweeter than my matcha but that not a problem for me because I do not like my drinks sweet. A good hint of banana in my drink but mostly matcha. The banana matcha latte is available for a limited time only unlike the Vietnamese cold brew. SERVICE: We were the only ones at the store during our visit but the service was quick. There was only one person taking orders and making the drinks at the time but even then I thought she did it in a timely manner. AMBIANCE: Plenty of space and a cute instagrammable install photo-op against the wall. Plenty of seats available and some games available for groups visiting the store. There is free wifi available as well. The music playing in the background was not playing too loud. I feel like the store is still pretty empty and needs some more decorations but otherwise a good space to get some work done while enjoying your drink. Will definitely come back and try the other drinks!

I'm so in love with everything about Scout Coffee on Foothill Blvd in SLO! I'm actually bummed I…read moredon'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.

Plenty of latte options! It was my first time at Scout's and I was overwhelmed with all the…read morechoices! They have some seasonal offerings and they looked very interesting. I just opted for a basic vanilla bean latte. The person that took my order was super nice and patient! There were a ton of students that were studying or chatting at the tables so there were limited seats available. Their windows are all open so there's quite a lot of sunlight coming through the windows which adds a nice touch to the entire store. It did take a little bit for my drink to get made but I honestly appreciate baristas taking their time with each individual drink instead of batching everything. Drink: Iced Vanilla Bean Latte (7/10): This was good! I tasted hints of the vanilla bean with every sip but I thought it was too milky. It was still delicious and had some coffee taste with each sip!

Drinks and service are 10/10!…read more Located inside SLO Public Market so there's plenty of parking and seats. Usually there's a line but it moves fast. Whole process usually takes 15 min or less. Order: strawberry hojicha cream top (10/10): this is my favorite thing here! not the biggest fan of matcha so i usually get hojicha and this drink is so good. u can taste the roastiness? of the hojicha and the cream top is creamy. Service: Service is amazing :) The workers are friendly and helpful. I noticed that the cashier would always make small talk with everyone! I also had a big order so Justin helped me bring my drinks to my car which was very considerate. Found out hes the founder! Wish I was closer to SLO so I could come back but enjoyed the 2 times I was here.

Very extensive menu options! The ordering process was very fast regardless of the line they have…read moreforming. It was our first time there so we asked for recommendations since they know best. I took the recommendation of coffee cream top matcha and my boyfriend got the mango white peach tea. I noticed that the workers that were preparing the drinks used scales to measure everything out so all the drinks are consistent! Drinks: Coffee Cream Top Matcha (7/10): The coffee cream top was very delicious! I tried a little bit before I mixed it and yum! I was sad when I mixed it in because I couldn't taste it anymore. I did wish the matcha flavor was more prominent after mixing. It tasted like straight milk and brown sugar to me. If you ever had brown sugar milk with boba, it tasted exactly like that. The boba was chewy and soft though! Best boba I've had in SLO. Mango White Peach Tea (4/10): I'm sorry but this one wasn't really good. The syrups overpowered the tea entirely and personally, it was so sweet, it made my throat hurt.

Super nice baristas and great drinks and pastries! I love the gluten free muffins, they are great…read moreeven if you are not gluten free! It is also super clean and welcoming!

I visited SLO for work and I came in for the lotus. I heard this place was good, and gave it a try…read more First coming in the staff was very friendly and welcoming. It didn't take long to get my drinks. I love the little "self serve" station of lids, straw, etc. I couldn't decide between the 2 so I ordered both. They are both really good. I had to stir the mango for a bit but it ended up being my favorite. Definitely recommended, both the white lotus and the mango with the coconut milk foam This seems to be a chill place for locals as some were playing card games and some were doing work on the computer. Clean place as well!