Visited Scout twice in one weekend while in SLO because the coffee was that good. It was even…read morebetter that it was in walking distance from the house and my boyfriend and I could walk our dog with a cup of coffee! Both times I got a hot vanilla bean latte with two extra shots and it was perfection. Literally no complaints. My boyfriend got an iced americano the first day and tried a hot golden mylk on the second day. He also enjoyed his drinks! The golden mylk is a perfect cold day drink that will make you feel warm and cozy inside. We also had the chance to try their pastries and got an almond croissant with jelly and a goat cheese and roasted leak scone. Im not the biggest fan of jelly filled pastries, but this one was actually really good. It paired well with the crispy exterior and not too sweet. I really enjoyed it! The goat cheese and roasted leak definitely had complimenting flavors, but it wasn't his favorite scone he has. He wished there was more goat cheese versus it just being on top. When is SLO, I will be back!

A family-owned spot serving the Golden State since 2014, where I found the writing on the wall:…read moreWORK HARD & BE NICE TO PEOPLE. Their house-brand HONEYCO is paying above fair-trade prices for beans & using a proprietary roasting process to create some clever blends like MATTE BLACK DARK ROAST and the delicious for everyday CLASSIC ESPRESSO (freshly ground for in-house coffee drinks, along with a water-processed DECAF). Choose your favorite + original housemaid syrups (WILDERNESS w citrus, maple; SUNSHINE w citrus, cinnamon; UNITY w lavender, honey). When rating this high, I'm considering food (pastries) in addition to coffee/practices and service/ambiance, and this spot knocks it out of the park on all counts. The CORTADO (coffee-forward) is medium-roast, savory & balanced. A LAVENDER LATTE is gently floral, not too sweet, still coffee-focused. The CAPPUCCINO is comforting, a prime American version of the classic. Pastries go quickly, and I'm coming back time after time for the DARK CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SCONE - large hunks of chocolate with tart raspberry in a doughy scone, crowned in rock sugar. They're also serving a signature SCOUT COOKIE - like the Doubletree recipe (warmed on request). It's an absolute DESTINATION location with light, bright workspace indoors, lots of tables outdoors (78% chance of sun, any day of the year here!). They have 3 locations total, although Gianna, Andrés, and Mya are friendly faces to make returning to SLO my preference. Like most of their peers, you can enjoy it here, pick-up, or ship by subscription. They also have some very cool HATS and 10% off BOOKS while they last!

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!

Tried this coffee shop this morning w/ my coworker and we ordered the maple and smoked sea salt…read more The espresso beans were good but the maple and smoked sea salt was very underwhelming. I have to say the staff was really polite and would make me want to try it again if I'm ever in the area.

I went to this spot for the first time today. Unfortunately, a difficult situation arose... they…read morehandled it so professionally that I felt guided to give them love as a local business. The same situation has arisen with a couple of other businesses over the years, and those have responded with rudeness, gaslighting, and unprofessionality. The point is that any small business has to deal with things that come up. It's not whether or not things come up, it's how we deal with them, and I will make a point of supporting them as a small business in the future, because of how they dealt with the situation that arose.

A new finding for us! Few doors down from Scout which is a must visit for us…read more This cafe has a bigger seating area especially back patio with trees around, it's a very pleasant cafe experience We ordered latte and mocha both are great, the breakfast burrito was very tasty, it's a different level than regular burrito, hats off to the chef! We will definitely be back whenever we stay in SLO!

Absolutely outstanding! Twenty South Coffee & Food was one of those places where every part of the…read moremeal was done right. I had the breakfast burger, and it was incredible--the burger was cooked perfectly medium, the bun was beautifully crispy, and the combination of the egg and hash brown made every bite delicious. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. The coffee was exceptionally smooth and complemented the breakfast perfectly. On top of the great food, the service was outstanding--warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell there is care behind what they do here. Fantastic food, excellent coffee, and wonderful service. Twenty South is absolutely worth a stop, and we will definitely be back!

Stopped in for a salad while out shopping. Order at counter, get a number and find a seat…read more Unfortunately they only offer coffee drinks, no iced tea or anything else. Luckily they had a small fridge with some bottled sparkling water. Patio seating is your best bet here. Sadly the employee said someone stole their umbrellas and propane tank. So the patio had 1 umbrella which was the only table outside that was occupied so bring a hat! The menu is very limited but they did have one salad, a steak salad. It was very nice, reminded me of a fall salad. I will come again to try their breakfast menu.

Had a an excellent experience here! Was exactly what I wanted - delicious, lowkey breakfast food…read more Tried their breakfasf sandwich special on this incredible foccocia, and tried a bit of the kimcheezy breakfast burrito. Line is a little long but absolutely worth it. Such a cute space and wonderful service.

With an early morning trip to the farmers market planned, what better way to begin the day than at…read moreSLO's best breakfast spot! And it's not just my opinion as they were recently recognized in SLO Times. With a new menu monthly--offering locally sourced ingredients--everything is always a win! I'm constantly ordering something new to try but my go to is the amazing spicy chai latte. The way they make it cannot be beat by anyone in the area! Ok that may just be my opinion but I dare you to tell me otherwise. This day I ordered the strawberry basil waffle with whipped mascarpone and olive oil with of course my favorite: the spicy chai latte!!! They're so good that it's just one of those dishes that you wished stayed on the menu permanently. They have something for everyone and I recommend everything here!!! Also don't be surprised if there is a long queue in the morning. The wait is worth it!!!

I am so ecstatic knowing that , not only is there coffee / cocktails to be enjoyed... but THAT ART…read moreIS OFF THE CHARTS HERE ! I love knowing I can enjoy my most favorite things in the world all at the same time ! A good book , a great coffee , and a wonderfully crafted cocktail all while staring at the art hanging around for hours . We met the owner and we know she does above and beyond to help keep the community united and happy and that brings me joy. Definitely coming back here . There is scheduled events and fun game nights as well as a future Speak-Easy coming here soon .

So the Not Your Mom's Tots blew the sandwich I had on my last trip here out of the water! I highly…read morerecommend it! The kombucha I tried was just okay, but I appreciated them having kombucha on tap. The staff at the main counter were super helpful and considerate. They let me order a small kombucha even though it wasn't on the menu, answered all my questions, and gave me a nice and big to-go bag that the to-go box could lie flat at the bottom of. Ambiance is nice and arty. The chairs aren't that comfortable, but they add to the character. Only real complaint was when they were setting up for a dj event later that evening, and kept switching back and forth between the usual quieter cafe music and the way louder music on the system the dj would use. It made it challenging to get work done. Overall, 4.5 stars. I rounded up because of the amazing front counter staff.

Great coffee atmosphere and very clean! If you are in the area and want a coffee or a bite to eat…read morethis is the place.

Should Have Known Better…read more.... I've been to the Nautical Bean on Los Osos Valley Road a few times since my review in March 2026 and each visit earned 4 or 5 stars. Not bad! But I went back on Monday, June 8th and had a very different experience. I ordered 2 small cups of hot chai with extra foam, extra hot and 1/2 sweet. When they were done, both were "heavy" meaning they felt like there was no foam. I checked and yup...no foam. I mentioned it to the barista who said "no problem. I'll do them over". They were done quickly, but still felt "heavy". I didn't want to go back and figured "it's just me". I got into my car and tried one. It was 90% the same as before. She simply scraped a sliver of the drink off the top and added a touch of foam. Plus...the liquid was "thin" meaning she nearly scalded the drink to get it hot. The 2nd chai was the same way. And the shop wasn't even busy at the time. Everyone at the Nautical Bean is friendly and the vibe is great, but next time I'll take my own advice...even if that means going back to the barista twice to get things right.

We were walking around downtown SLO and wanted to grab a matcha before. I found this place based on…read morethe good yelp reviews so decided to try it. I ordered an Iced Strawberry Matcha latte. The matcha was good but the strawberry was a little over powering so I would do 1/2 sweet next time. But I still enjoyed this one. Customer service was good. The store is really cute. They have picnic benches outside and seemed like a great spot if you planned to hangout or do some work. The restroom was very clean which is always appreciated at a coffee shop.

Meh. I got the mango sticky rice matcha and the banana bread hojicha and both were not bad but also…read morenot great LOL the best thing about the matcha was the mango cold foam but the matcha itself was watery and not strong. (Although the color did look promising!) I would ask how many grams of matcha powder they use before ordering if you like your matcha on the stronger side. The banana bread hojicha was lacking flavor. It did have a subtle earthy roast to it as described, but where was the banana?! And again, it wasn't strong either and ended up being watery as well once the ice melted. Overall, drinks were just alright. I'd come back solely to try their coffee and/or to get some work done.

After scouring Instagram for coffee spots in SLO, I became set on trying Buen Día Coffee! It's a…read morecute shop towards the back of this plaza with other businesses. There was a short line to wait in before ordering. My family and I got a Bon Bon latte and Abuela's coffee to share with each other. Whilst waiting, we admired the shop which is really cute!! A kind of art deco aesthetic with tables of course. There were some items on sale which appeared to be all local businesses. After a couple of minutes, the drinks were ready to go. They were sooo good. I particularly enjoyed the Bon Bon due to the chocolatey sweetness of the cream on top. Overall, a very successful trip to Buen Día and I'd come back!!

Another coffee shop I found on Yelp while traveling through CA and it didn't disappoint! It took a…read moreminute to find since it was tucked back behind a couple other businesses, but not too bad because they had a sign out front. There is a private parking lot and there were plenty of spaces during the day. Once we entered, the ambiance and decor were so bright and welcoming. The staff were super friendly and their service was great. Luckily there wasn't anyone else in line so we were able to ask questions about their menu. After they gave their recommendations, we ended up with the bon bon, abuela's, and an americano. All were very good, but abuela's was my favorite! Very flavorful! There were also seating areas inside and out, and some cute merch and other items for purchase. We will definitely be back if in town again!

Cute cafe with indoor and outdoor seating (though not a a lot of seating), excellent service,…read moredelicious Mayan mochas, and I LOVED the chilaquiles (verdes) that I ordered. My husband and son ordered the breakfast wrap, which they both enjoyed, but they didn't think zucchini belonged in it and picked most of it out. We will definitely go there again!

Sooo cute. Such a homey, familial vibe. It's like if your cool aunt invited you over for breakfast…read more And you knooow she can cook. I will be back anytime I'm in SLO! Would love to try everything on the menu.