First time. Keep in mind that this is past the "downtown" area but it shouldn't stop you from getting your caffeine fix. A old school Route 99 feel w/ roll up garage doors and high ceilings and lots of natural light. Friendly staff and efficient service. I had a terrific cappuccino. A definite must visit spot in SLO. read more

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Walked over to get a quick cup of coffee after seeing the line at nautical bean. There coffee is divine! Very sweet staff and quick service. Very impressed and will definitely be coming here first from now on. read more

Nice spot for sweet coffee drinks! It's a quiet place with a very unique atmosphere. It's an old gas station building? The highlight is they do discounts on their pastries from the previous day! Coffee was good (ice vanilla latte) but too sweet for my taste Black and white latte was also very sweet. Staff is very kind read more

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Wife needed coffee "like yesterday" so we went to Joebella Coffee and they have such a cute setup. Great place to meet someone or study. Wife ordered a Horchata latte which was sweet & flavorful. Not too milky which she liked. I ordered a tea and wanted some honey so the nice barista heated up some honey to mix into my warm beverage which was delicious. Would definitely recommend coming here instead of a Starbucks! read more

Joebella Coffee SLO - Horchata latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Love this place and was so excited to hear that they opened a new location in SLO. the coffee is great and the staff is friendly. Brown Butter cookie was delicious. I got the Iced Santa Fe Latte, which is a latte with some cayenne and it was really good - not too sweet and had a tiny kick at the end, but careful with the last couple of sips because all the cayenne settles there read more

Joebella Coffee SLO - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Was so excited to hear that they opened up a Joebella location in San Luis Obispo as it's one of my favorite coffee shops in Atascadero! The space is open, inviting, very bright, and close to downtown SLO. I ordered a vanilla latte and per usual, it was absolutely delicious! The service was friendly and efficient, and just what I was hoping for. Can't wait to visit again. Thanks as always, Joebella! read more

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You come to Joebella Coffee for delicious, smooth, fresh coffee/drinks. Get the horchata latte or the cold brew. Both are excellent cups of cold caffeine. Service here is also top-notch. The baristas are friendly, attentive, and swift. Finally, it's a very charming, cozy, comfortable setup. I'd happily grab a book and kill an hour or two here. SLO has some great coffee shops. And Joebella should be near the top of the SLO coffee list. read more

I really expected this to be a great coffee because of the ratings. I was very disappointed in the taste and quality of my drink and it was a simple Vanilla Honey Latte. Customer service was great. Just disappointed in my coffee and I'm a coffee lover. read more

Joebella Coffee SLO - Honey, vanilla latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Stopped by on a Monday afternoon, got an iced matcha latte. Appreciate it wasn't a premade mix, and they used high quality ceremonial grade matcha and frothed it with the bamboo whisker. I imagine for those who need the sweet element you could add vanilla or one of the many in house syrups they had, the lavender looked popular. For plain matcha fans without the sugar, it was perfect. read more

I have only been here once when visiting San Luis Obispo. Though it's a little out of the way, SLO is small, and it was worth making the trek to Joebella. Both the coffee and the service were excellent. I will be sure to visit again when I'm in the area. Highly recommend them. read more

Joebella has quickly become one of my favorite local coffee spots. The servers are always super nice and welcoming, which makes every visit a pleasure. They carry some bites from the bread bike, and they pair really well with their drinks. So far, I've tried their quiche and a couple of their burritos--and I haven't been disappointed yet. The quiche is definitely my favorite: fluffy, flavorful and satisfying. I also love that they offer specialty beverages. I've tried both the Horchata Latte and the Almond Joy, and while both were delicious, the Almond Joy has my heart. It's rich, unique, and just the right amount of sweet. It's a great place to settle in with your laptop or a good book while enjoying something tasty. read more

Joebella Coffee SLO - Almond joy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Lovely space. Super cute and charming. 6 parking spots. Nice selection of coffee beverages. The woman working was helpful in choosing a drink. Very patient with questions. read more

Joebella Coffee SLO - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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i went out of my way to come here. i politely said good morning to a worker and asked a simple question and she was extremely rude and condescending. your business absolutely should do better than to allow this. to the rude worker, i hope you find kindness in your heart and that whatever is getting you down gets better read more

I'm absolutely obsessed with Joebella Coffee! My boyfriend and I stopped by while driving from Morro Bay to LA, and I'm so glad we made the detour. We got their Coffee Flight and thought it was amazing and such a great value for $15. The flavors they had were Black and White Mocha, Horchata, Almond Joy and Lavender Vanilla Honey. Everything was delicious! The lattes were so rich and strong, which is just how I like them. My boyfriend and I agreed that it's some of the best coffee we have ever had. Our favorites were the Almond Joy and black and white mocha. The barista was also super friendly. There's a good amount of seating inside. I think it would be a great place to study or meet up with a friend. There are a few parking spots right out front, but there's also street parking all around. We ended up parking on Walker Street and found a spot big enough for our 26' RV. The streets are a bit narrow so I would be a little nervous if we were in a bigger rig! read more

Wonderful to have Joe Bella's in SLO, now one of the BEST coffee shops in SLO. Limited parking is a down side as not about a half dozen in site parking spaces. If driving at a busy time you will need to park on the side street, which is probably than backing out into S. Higuara St anyway. **** ADA accessibility FYI **** (Just got some ADA users, just to be aware of, old buildings always have some issues) The owners have taken many steps to make the location ADA compliant and usable but may not be for some ADA user. Below is not a complaint!! Just a FYI for some ADA users to be aware of. Overall they a lot to make it accessible and to meet or exceed many needs.... Handicap parking for rear loading wheelchair van is not really workable but reg parking spit in front of old station garage doors is better for rear loading HC van than designated spot. That said for any other HC parking spot users spot is mice and close, plenty of space and perfectly level access from building to parking with no ramps or grades. Restroom, additionally without a curb and railing at the restroom (as the street side walk is a single step down in front of the bathroom door) I would not recommend for wheelchair use either (this issue could be fixed by city elevating the street walk up to level with building access sidewalks) These are old building locations issues, and I live what they have done. Despite the above notes I am a power wheelchair user and am still thrilled with quality of coffee and the character of the old 1950's old gas & service station location. PCR seeing old buildings always being kept up and repurposed, Unlike the ugly block new buildings always in town, this location is maintaining the charm and character of SLO. Thank you Joe Bella's! read more

Joebella Coffee SLO - The coffee shop, lots of character - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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While in town for a work trip I searched out this place. I wanted a clean delicious coffee , with a nice setting to study. I Ordered a Carmel latte. I sat to read and enjoy my latte and before I knew it, It was gone. It was well made and quite delicious. Not too sweet. I blew past my one coffee a day rule and ordered the almond joy. Wow- delicious. The barista was so kind and remembered my name. She didn't judge me for inhaling my first latte and made me another one with a smile. I also love all of the beautiful plants they have all around. This place is a keeper. I will be here whenever in town or passing through. read more

This distinctive building is hard to miss & this former garage makes a good coffee house. Sadly, Ascendo is no more, but we need to welcome Joebella. One of the possible reasons that the former store did not do that well, was that Cal Poly students spend too much time lingering around & can discourage higher income customers from spending time. It was hard to even find a seat in this former "study hall". Parking is very limited. Hopefully this new place will also join the "Good to go" network as did the former owner. read more

Loved this new spot! We were visiting slo and wanted to try a new coffee shop. Our go to spot in Pismo wasn't as good, so I was on the hunt for a coffee that didn't taste burnt and bitter. Found this little gem which looked new! Parking on the street was easy to find. The indoor is quite spacious with tons of seating for a coffee shop. It looked new and love the modern ambiance. I got a flat white and cappuccino, which came out pretty quickly. The pricing is decent as well. That first sip was good, good quality coffee and had good ratio of milk. I really enjoyed it! I felt like it didn't taste burnt/bitter and was smooth. My husband really enjoyed his flat white too. Hoping to be back soon the next time we're in town to try more of their signature items! read more

A coffee shop that looks like it took over an old gas station is conveniently located close to Highway 101. This place has the typical coffee menu with some added specialty drinks. I tried the Hotchatta Latte and the London Fog - both hot. They were good and a nice alternative to your typical coffee or tea. The staff is really friendly and the space is really clean. read more

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Cute location, friendly and quick service. I'll be back to try some of the other drinks ordered the Vanilla latte which was a bit sweeter than I prefer. Perfect temp for the drink and the pastries are delicious! read more

Amazing coffee and pastries. My wife and I come whenever we are in SLO. Sweet staff, and a location that used to be a gas station. Love this place and what they serve. read more

Joebella Coffee SLO - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Great coffee and my new go to spot. Good atmosphere and friendly staff :) I recommend the bourbon barrel-aged latte. Its just perfect! They also have fresh baked goods, I typically get a scone when I stop in. They have art on the wall from local artists, and I had the opportunity to talk with one of the artists as they were hanging new pieces. I think this is a great way to connect more artists to the community and expose people to art that they may not typically see in a downtown gallery. I think Joebella Coffee SLO is a great addition to the town! read more

Joebella Coffee SLO - bourbon barrel aged latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I just love this place. The people are so nice. They have the best beans in the area. Hands down. The location and garage setting is wonderful. read more

Beautiful space Extremely clean Excellent drip coffee Unfortunately the espresso drinks were below average after trying about 3 Drinks tasted watery and way under extracted While also not being consistent. Neither Kberg or Field Day are excellent with espresso and both are a lot better. read more

I was given a giftcard to try the new Joebella spot in SLO. Having lived in Atascadero for years I was familiar with Joebella and was hopeful since I know that location is a great spot with a cool vibe. The ambiance was still good, like Ascendo was, however I have to leave this review after today. I went up to Atascadero to do some errands and wanted a coffee and decided that using my giftcard would be a great treat. I pull up out of my way to the Atascadero Joebella and order and go to pay with my giftcard. It says denied. The barista let me know the card is only good for the slo location and "doesn't work" for this location. I was in shock and doubted that it just wouldn't work. I drove to the slo location to use the giftcard (going out of my way again but committed now ig) and sure enough- the /same drink is more expensive in the SLO location than in Atascadero/ That's why they don't let you use the giftcard anywhere and force you to just use the one location. I will be making others aware moving forward of this scam. I thought the coffee was expensive and interesting that I was right. I know they do keurig cups and other things so they have the means to charge the same price anywhere. Especially with the giftcard, that should be able to be used at any location. Not only that, but I got an iced coffee in which the cup was flimsy and almost fully broke in my car. I'll give it another try as my giftcard needs to now be used up at this spot but be aware anyone who goes here for average coffee/espresso. read more

I stopped by here. I am on the hunt for the best coffee that I can find for my taste buds in San Luis so I stop by here at Joe Bella's and I have to say this is the best coffee I've had so far the gal who made my coffee was very kind. I hadn't had much to say about the service too much at other places, but she was very knowledgeable and sweet. She also welcomed me and told me goodbye, which I didn't get that service at other places I write the ambience was interesting. I would say I thought I was pulling up to a garage to get my oil changed or tires repaired, but I'm not mad at the location because it is right off the highway easy to get off easy to get back on that's a plus for me Because I don't live here. The coffee itself was great. I really the first thing I noticed was the coffee was actually hot. You know when you get lattes and they're normally just warm this was actually a hot latte so I enjoyed that. Secondly, I really love the hand craftsmanship of the caramel they make at their place. I has a very desirable taste and I Can say I would definitely be back here again. They also had other options that I was dying to try, but I just said I'd stick it to my caramel latte for doing my review. I will definitely be back here knowing so far this is my favorite spot. I've stopped at. read more

Joebella is one of my favorite coffee shops in the SLO. The baristas are either very sweet or just kind, which is all you really need! I'm a sweet gal so I'm always trying their lattes and mochas. My favorite being a white chocolate mocha. Everything I have tried has been delicious and if I don't like it, they adjust the flavor to my liking. I love this place and 10/10 recommend trying! read more

The absolute best coffee in SLO! I recently moved here and have been on the hunt for my go-to coffee spot--Joebella has quickly become it. Their drinks are always consistent and delicious, and the customer service is amazing every time. I've tried everything from an iced vanilla latte to a caramel macchiato, and each one has been perfect. I love a stronger, quality-tasting coffee, and Joebella definitely delivers. Plus, the atmosphere is super cute and cozy. Highly recommend! read more

Decided on Joebella for my last coffee morning in SLO with my parents after graduating Cal Poly. It was my first time in, and it met and exceeded all expectations. Super cool building, great coffee, great food, and such nice owner! read more

Simply the best! I look forward to my weekly visit. Excellent coffee, friendly staff, warm atmosphere, and delicious pastries. Bella has taken the time to get to know us (an engineering firm down the street) and the intentional care with every drink is wonderful. read more

If you are after great espresso not some sugary drink this is the spot! Had an awesome Cortado.

Awesome coffee. Great service. Lots of room to sit and enjoy coffee. Great cappuccino.

I'm a frequent visitor and the Mexican mocha is the best iced coffee drink I've had in SLO. I've been to all the coffee shops in the SLO area and surrounding cities and this one always has the best service, best drinks, and a great experience overall with the unique architecture. Highly recommend. read more

Fun (and good) coffee, cool people, funky vibe... oh yeah, pastries were awesome and warm!

My FAVORITE coffee shop, period. The staff are warm and friendly, the crunchers are insanely tastie, and the depth of flavor, tone, and richness the different coffees they make is superb. If you are a coffee snob, come in, order any of the flavors, and sit back for a journey. read more

I'm a coffee snob and very particular about my espresso. My standard has always been Scout. I've only had one coffee house meet my standard, UNTIL TODAY AT JOEBELLA, SLO. The espresso was superb and service with a smile. The ambiance is really cool situated in an old gas station. I highly recommend and REQUEST the next location in the OAK PARK SHOPPING CENTER in Pismo Beach. read more

So I don't do yelp reviews for the simple reason that I'm too busy. Today I find myself slowing down as I sit at SBP thinking of my recent 24hr trip to the area. I had some extra time on my hands and decided to hit some local coffee spots. I went to one around 9am that was outside a gym and it was ok. Clearly a cash grab off a popular local roaster. I went to another very impressive shop where the locals go. Lots of decor and fun things to see. Skateboards everywhere and a friendly staff with tasty drinks. Having about two hours to kill I stumbled into Joebella Coffee. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and freshness of the beans they were using. The cashier engaged in conversation about the sourcing and origins of their esp and the barista crafted a perfect Cortado. The esp was rich and full of flavor. The foam thick and smooth. You could tell that this was a coffee shop. Small and intimate with coffee at its forefront, this shop hits all the marks. Friendly staff and amazing product. Do yourself a favor and grab a cup from Joebella's today. You will not be disappointed! read more