We love Surfside Donuts! We are locals and love to support our local businesses! It has become part…read moreof our routine to help bribe my daughter to get ready for school earlier and we grab donuts here once a week. Carrie is so great! She is so sweet to my kids and goes out of her way to interact with them. Aside from that, her donuts are amazing. I love the texture and the flavors are so fun! Our favorite is Malted Milkshake. Added bonus: The coffee is great! My malted milkshake donut and shaken espresso were on point this morning!!! Thank you Carrie for all that you do!

Fancy donuts by the beach!…read more It's a small shop next to a couple other small shops. They have a couple of tables and chairs outside for you to enjoy your donut too. There always seemed to be a trickle of people coming in to order donuts. The workers were always patient, especially since it took me a while to decide on a donut. The donuts are on the sweeter side, but very tasty.

Absolutely satisfying cinnamon roll experience! We got two contrasting topping choices (Maple…read moreBacon & Cherry Cream) and loved both options as we ate them out on the pier seating. The shop is very cute and the option to watch the rolls get cut, needed, and shaped through the transparent dividers offered a fun experience while we warmed our buns in their customer-accessible microwave. As with any Pismo Beach business in the downtown area, your experience with crowds will vary depending on if you go on a weekday or weekend. The shop will be notably bustle-filled with lines if you go during the hot days of Friday through Sunday.

Walnut was less sweet than cream cheese frosting. Offers more in texture too. Not served hot nor…read morewarm. May vary throughout the day but that was the case for me at mid day. More like room temperature but absolutely satisfying. More on the bread side rather than cake like. Reasonable for the value at five dollars each. There were three tables out front and a bench at their side parking lot as far as seating. Known for the long lines but non-existent for me on a week day. Appreciate how different in comparison to others. Would certainly make a return.

An essential stop when visiting the area. Very nice man and lady runs this shop! The donuts speak…read morefor themselves. Soft in texture. Adequately moist on the inside. Deliciously dangerous. Maple bar being my favorite and of course the holes! Taking these to the beach has become a tradition. Been returning for years and will continue to do so. Love this place. Can't imagine without their existence.

My inlaws regular donut spot was on vacation, but Foster's was just down the street and open…read more We dropped in and were greeted immediately and presented with all sorts of fresh baked goodies. It's a small place, with not much space inside to do more than order to go, but they have a small table on the inside with maybe four chairs and two smaller two-top tables outside. One of the highlights besides the regular donut fare is my favorite the cronut. If a place has a cronut and they do it well, then it's a great start to a morning - a donut and a croissant all in one, c'mon. They don't have an accessible private restroom which only adds to it's more is a take it and go type place. Donuts are fresh, coffee is hot.

Got the Biscuit & Gravy it was awesome. The portion was large & I ended up asking for a takeaway…read morebox. Chill central coast family dinner vibes. Definitely beats hotel breakfast.

The biscuit my partner in crime had was awesome, but their take on the standard Patty Melt was next…read morelevel good! When asked if I wanted the fries as a side, I hesitated -- luckily they said, no-no-no, you gotta get the fries. Truer words not spoken, thanks y'all!

I used to live just across the street from DK's Donuts, so I've been here plenty of times, and it's…read moreeasily one of the best donut shops around. The donuts themselves are phenomenal, but they also make really solid breakfast options if you're not in the mood for something sweet. Their breakfast croissant sandwiches and bagel sandwiches are both great and worth trying. That said, the real standout here is their Vietnamese iced coffee. It's honestly the best I've had anywhere. I've tried Vietnamese iced coffee in different places across the U.S., and nothing has come close to DK's. Whatever they're doing, they've clearly figured it out, and it's a big reason I keep coming back. Parking is easy, and the inside is exactly what you'd expect from a classic donut shop. The staff is friendly and easy to work with, whether you're ordering something quick or picking out a larger order. They also offer a great variety of themed donuts for events like birthdays, holidays, work parties, or kids' celebrations, in addition to their regular selection. On top of that, they're available on delivery apps like DoorDash and Grubhub, which makes it even easier to get their coffee, donuts, and breakfast sandwiches when you don't feel like going out. Out of all the donut shops out there, DK's definitely stands out. If you're in Arroyo Grande, it's absolutely worth stopping by.

My favorite donut shop! Their donuts are very delicious. They always have the cutest themed fancy…read moredonuts. I highly recommend the chocolate twist donut. Even if there is a line it goes pretty quickly.

Great outdoor seating taking in that cool morning breeze. Can't beat it. Love their dark brew…read morecoffee. My date who I met at the pier concurs with her cup of Americano. She says, "It's smooth, flavorful, with the perfect amount of bitterness." Glad we took a pound of whole beans to go! Overall happy with service and of course the coffee. They're on my Pismo Beach favorite list.

Scorpion Bay Coffee in Pismo Beach was such a great find! The staff was friendly and welcoming, and…read moremy coffee came out quickly and tasted amazing. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. The shop itself is cute, cozy, and has a really inviting atmosphere. It's the perfect place to get some work done or just relax for a while. I loved that there were plenty of seating options, including comfortable couches, regular tables and chairs, and high-top seating, so it's easy to find a spot that fits what you're looking for. The only downside is the parking. There isn't a dedicated parking lot, so you'll need to find street parking, which can be a little challenging depending on how busy the area is. Other than that, I had a wonderful experience and would definitely come back the next time I'm in Pismo Beach!

I tried the white mocha and had it blended, I personally like my drinks on the sweeter side and…read morethis satisfied me! I had to leave a review because I miss the white mocha so much. The lady at the window was also very nice and the wait took around 5-10 mins. I had a good experience here.

I always have an excellent experience with Andrew and the team at CRAVE. I always seek them out at…read moreevents and have even booked them for catering at my workplace for an employee appreciation event. Their mobile unit is so handy for an on-site, fun activity. Watching the little donut machine go is so fun and nostalgic.

A MUST STOP on the route north!…read more A local farm turned into a FARMER's market with fresh locally grown produce and U PICK options! You can roam around or sit and enjoy the fresh produce food or candy. Also iconic for fresh PIES which ran out by the time I got there in the afternoon. Great place to take kids to feed a variety of barn ANIMALS from goats to cows and even a bull!

This place was so fun to visit! The little marketplace was fun to stroll through and had lots of…read moreyummy things to buy. Bought one of the triple berry pies and apple crisps to try and they were delicious! The filling for the berry pie was really good slightly tart and sweet. If you like pie crust, the crust was well done too- flaky and crisp. The apple crisp was soooo good- the topping was really tasty and the filling was delicious. I'd go back to try their other pies and hand pies. Feeding the sheep, cow, goats and llamas $3 a head lettuce was so fun! The animals loooove eating the lettuce and it's an enjoyable experience for kids and adults alike. The fields with bales of hay to climb and pose on and also the flower fields to walk around in was also nice too! There was a hay ride, but we were not able to make it-- maybe next time. The food was just mediocre. The pulled pork sandwich had too much sauce on it and it was hard to eat because the bread just fell apart. I wish there were a little more coleslaw on top because it cut the sweetness of the sauce. Would not order again. The tritip sandwich was just okay- lots of thinly sliced meat, but flavor was just alright. Would not order again. The plain hotdog was actually pretty good- it was a big hotdog. Would probably order again for my kid haha. The highlight of the meal was the Brussels sprouts (no pecans and subbed Parmesan for the bleu cheese)! Nicely roasted and seasoned. Definitely would order again! The strawberry lemonade and the oallaberry lemonade were really good- not too sweet and very fruity. Definitely would order again Would definitely come back to spend a couple of hours here!

I made an out of town order 1 week in advance, as my family was spending a week up in Avila and…read morecelebrating my husbands birthday! Arroyo Grande Bakery was so easy to converse with and make the order. They helped with recommendations on which filling would work the best with the cake I chose and have to say it was a seamless and amazing process from order, to pickup to eating! We wound up ordering a larger 13x11 rectangular marble with chocolate mouse + vanilla cream filling! It was absolutely delicious and they were able to screen print some photos on the cake which I sent in advance! Everyone was very pleased! Highly recommend - thank you!

This is a family favorite! Always delicious and beautiful! Cakes, Pies, Cupcakes (that are…read moreamazing), Cookies, and breads. Something for everyone! I've been coming to this bakery for decades. It's a locals "go to bakery". The attention to detail and helpful staff makes ordering something special as easy as possible. Cute shop that never disappoints! They even have a wide variety of cookie jars and beautiful wall hanging art. There's also handmade decorations. Simply a wonderful shop. You won't be disappointed here.

I think the hours are messed up on the Yelp. Because it says it's closed and we clearly went in…read morethere and got ice cream. The owner was there so he came out and gave my dog a pup cup. We ordered a few scoops. I got the orange cream sickle cone, and it was pretty freaking amazing with my childhood favorite green tea. My fiancé got a red velvet cake cone with butter, pecan ice cream. We are adults so we had ice cream for dinner.

The Ice Cream The…read moreIce Cream itself was all just generic brands like Deyers and Thrifty (See Image 1). Flavors were nothing special, the most extravagant flavors were their few sherbets which looked very colorful, not in the naturals way. Prices are semi normal. The Service The Service was a bit disappointing. We were limited to 1 sample per person and had to practically beg for their attention. Overall, not the best but, oh well. The Look and Atmosphere of the Shop The Shop was quite small, a bit dirty but it's a little shop, what can we expect (see image 2). There was no seating except some hard wooden benches without a table to eat or anything. There really weren't much to-go options either. It was really uncomfortable to just sit in there wi the out any tables or anything even padding on the seats.