REAL CAFE!!! Scent of wood and espresso upon arrival so welcoming. Posters in the window and local framed art all a welcoming sign of real community hub. So homey feeling. Housemate pastries. Full menu. Looseleaf teas. Excellent coffee. I got the gluten free olive oil cake. So moist, vibrantly fresh, and insatiabley scrumptious. So many spots to sit here: outside circular tables with umbrellas, window bar, big living room feeling space with tables and plugs and a crammed bookshelf with books and boardgames, and then the oh so charming back courtyard with many sweet seating possibilities. Love Linnea's! read more

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Discovered this place while strolling around SLO I ordered a dirty chai and the cashier was super kind. My hubby ordered a latte and we enjoyed it while relaxing in the back patio. It would have been nice to have our drinks brought to us, but the person who walks them out to you couldn't find us and I had to go and check on them myself - but that was just a minor hiccup. I'd love to return in the future. Very curious as to why this cafe didn't pop up when we searched cafes. Cashiers said that this cafe is the oldest in SLO. read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Fantastic spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Not fancy, just good old fashioned diner food. Sit at the counter or wait for one of the limited number of tables. Seating both inside and out. We had a short 15 minute wait at noon on a Saturday. Not the fastest service which is fine. A great place to just relax and enjoy some comfort food. read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Beautiful patio, and okay food. My croissant was burnt on the edges and stale. However the earl grey latte and the banana bread latte were truly amazing!! Our waitress was very nice, but the rest of the staff was just kind of bleh. Seems the younger generation is lacking customer service skills. read more

Very cute and quaint little spot. So cozy just to sit back, have your coffee, and let the world pass you by. The baristas even bring the food right to you. read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

The best food and tea. I filled up a whole punch loyalty card and will keep going back! It has the nicest back garden patio to relax on. Tables inside have outlets! read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Cucumber gazpacho and Aries season drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Lovely ambience, patient staff, good breakfast burrito, lots of seating, will be back!

We went to try a new coffee place and it was great service great drinks and great ambiance. We wanted a drink and I ordered the ambrosia turmeric. My daughter got a ginger loose tea. She had throat issues. So she felt a little better when she finished the tea. They gave her the bag of tea and told her to put hot water in it. They had a hot water dispenser for the public to use. She added some honey and ready to drink. She even made it a little less hot and drank it faster adding some cold water. I got my hot drink. It was kind like golden milk. I asked them not to add any sugar but the drink tasted sweet. I was in a hurry so I didn't want to go back and ask. It was not too sweet, it was very good. It had the kick of the turmeric. Really enjoyed except for the doubt of the sugar in there. They had sweet pastries and also they prepared food there. The place looked very inviting to go on the back and relax for a bit. The staff were very helpful and happy. They were smiling all the time. Definitely a place to come back. read more

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We ordered the hot chocolate and it was served with a beautiful design on top that made it extra special. The flavor could've been just a touch sweeter, but overall it was rich, comforting and perfect for a chilly evening. Such a cute little café with a cozy vibe. read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I had the burrito bowl which was amazing. I don't mind a little wait for their personal care and attention to each customer and their orders. The ladies were absolutely lovely and kind. My mocha was equally amazing. I love sitting in their spacious back patio area with my dogs while enjoying my morning. I highly recommend coming here. read more

Whenever I'm driving up and down CA I try to stop by Linnaea's Cafe to take a break. I get a matcha latte and maybe something to eat like a salad or quesadilla. It's a beautiful place, carpeted interior make argue ambience so cozy and homey, garden back patio with a live music stage. Food is fresh and tasty. Friendly staff who makes you feel welcome... All positive vibrations. read more

I literally stood and watched the barista make three coffee drinks in 20 min. You couldn't have tried to make it slower if you tried. Then I got it after a long wait to see how this Picasso tasted and I literally walked a block and tossed it. read more

Cool place some a few gluten free vegan options but more lacto-ovo options. The herbal tea is unusually good. The outdoor area is quaint. We enjoyed what we ordered. Thank you! read more

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Loved this cozy coffee shop! Ordered a drip coffee, breakfast burrito, and almond croissant. Staff was friendly and the food came out quick. The interior was cozy and had an older coffee house vibe but the exterior back patio was fresh with beautiful greens, brick, shaded areas and fountains. The drip coffee was really good! You get 1 free refill with your cup and they let us take our free refill to go which was great. Almond croissant was classic, no notes. And the breakfast burrito was nice sized and filling. It had creamery eggs with mild salsa, roasted potatoes, and black beans - it was a different flavor than I'm used to for a breakfast burrito but still really good! read more

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one of the best lattes i've ever had! Their caramel is so good. Banana bread latte is amazing. their bfast burritos are also reallly really good. Nothing bad to say about this place. Their staff is also really kind. I had multiple good experiences here when I was visiting a friend that lives nearby. I couldn't resist coming day after day lol read more

Linnaea's Cafe - banana bread latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Happened upon this place by accident. We wanted a sandwich / salad and we were just walking down the street and found this cute little spot. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. They have the most charming little backyard patio area, which seems like a popular spot for students that are studying or doing schoolwork. We ordered a harvest salad to split as well as some sourdough with jam and butter and olive oil & balsamic. It was just the right amount of food that hit the spot for something light but tasty for lunch. We'll be back again. read more

One of my fav coffee shops in SLO. The banana bread latte with oat milk is my favorite. Staff is super friendly. I'm here pretty frequently, and I've had quite a bit of the menu. Seasonal, unique drinks on rotation. The food has generous portions. Espresso eggs and the burrito are a yes! Yogurt and granola are simple yet yummy, fruit is fresh. Starving artist (vegan chili) is super filling. Fill disclosure, all the food is vegetarian/vegan, but still delicious. The staff are what makes this place. Super friendly, and the service is great! It can get busy on the weekend, but don't let that prevent you from stopping in for a visit. read more

Had 30 mins to pass time and wanted to get a coffee. Scout a couple shops down had a line out the door but Linnaea's had no line, now that's what I'm talking about. Very friendly cashier. Americano was hot and smooth. The best part was the sidewalk seating they had. It was so lovely to sip on a coffee and people watch. Some others got food while I was sitting there and it looked so good. read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

This place is so magical... from the cozy entrance where you order your drinks and food. This is all I can remember from my visit!

This is such a cute spot and the patio/garden is the back brings such good vibes. The workers are so kind and nice, very engaging. Their pastries and food all look so fire. Their matcha has a very light flavor and tastes more like the syrup/milk used. I wanna go back to try their lunch items! ig: @cravingswithcat read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Blueberry Matcha, Rose Matcha, & Shortbread Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I'm not sure what happened, but Linnaea's used to be good. I order a Gibraltar, and it was gross. The milk portion was really off and I could barely taste the coffee. I also waited over 15 minutes to get my drink and there was only one customer ahead of me. The cafe interior and garden are nice however. It's a good place to study or read a book. I'm not sure if I'd come here often though due to the price and quality of service. read more

It's Linnea'sGARDEN Cafe, and the back garden certainly lives up to the name. Lovely space, well isolated from street noise, and nice an sheltered if it's windy. read more

We got the almond raspberry vegan cake for my cousin's birthday! It was so yummy and the perfect amount of servings! Also, we tried the banana bread latte, literally tastes like your drinking banana bread. It was wonderful! We definitely will be back. read more

This place was great, the coffee's good quality with full flavor (I had the banana bread latte), and the price is perfect at 6.50 for a large. Not to mention, the staff are very engaging and have a great sense of humor! read more

Lovely little cafe with outside seating in front and also a shaded back patio. We ordered the continental breakfast and the Midnight Moon & Spinach quiche. Delicious! read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

We got the breakfast burrito and the caramelized onion quiche, both were quite tasty. Portion size on the rito could've been bigger, twas a little expensive for size but tasty. Quiche was delicious, fluffy and flaky. Honey Lavender Matcha was tasty, good ratios. Gibraltar was good. read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Breakfast burrito, caramelized onion quiche, honey lavender matcha, Gibraltar coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Favorite secret garden of a cafe, absolutely stunning, and a calm in the middle of downtown. Even though every seat was taken it has such a calm relaxing atmosphere. The staff are all so helpful and sweet! Everything was delicious! We had the Banana Bread Latte with the Nut and Seed Blondie. The latte was the perfect amount of sweet and was creamy and delicious. The blondie was the best I've ever had! Salty, nutty, and buttery. Most blondies are too sweet but this was perfect! My grandpa had coffee (which wasn't hot) but still good, and Rhubarb Cherry Crumble Bar (I think) which was very good read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

If you ever visit slo, u must come here. the almond croissant was to die for. The vibes are so chilled and relaxed. There is a section of people working inside, to talking in the front, and a stunning garden patio in the back. Highly recommend visiting. read more

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Charming, old school cafe, like coffee shops used to be. Rich and smooth lattes. Crispy salted bagel, best I've ever had. Friendly service by quirky personnel. Eccentric photos and art set the mood. read more

The food looks good from afar, and the service initially appeared nice and orderly. The ambience was well situated given their small business building. I ordered two drinks and a pastry. One drink was iced and one was hot, yet I still received an incorrect order, along with an extra coffee cup we never asked for. To clarify, it was a simple order that somehow became too complex in certain eyes. There were three or four mistakes the cashier had made, and although he appeared apologetic, it felt disengenuine, as if he showed little care for our order as customers. After telling the young man multiple times that the order needed to be compensated, it was finally comped, but I did not get to enjoy the barista's drink that had been made with great skill and precision. I wish the young man at the counter had been more coherent and present with his community, as I felt he could be a potential star for that business. Whether he does not understand or is unsure of a customer's order, avoiding extra drinks, cold versions, or compliance mistakes would help make this café a wonderful experience. I found myself nearly negotiating to have my meal comped for the mistakes he made. His coworkers at the espresso bar made no errors and seemed fully aware that we had ordered correctly and simply wanted decent service, not social disregard or stigmatizing behavior. It did not matter my skin tone. I was still disregarded by this young man and pushed aside as just another account for the business. That young, confident arrogance did not help him, nor does it help a customer's perspective on a first visit. I will still give this café another try, as I am looking for a new place to study and maybe people watch some. I am glad I did not ask for the young man's name and even more patient with his naivety for now. read more

The espresso eggs (and breakfast burrito) is in my tastebud opinion the absolute best 'breakfast food value' within a 1 mile radius of Downtown SLO. read more

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Was in San Luis Obispo on Saturday stopped by this nice café and had a delicious latte very friendly people love the. Cup they poured this evening in to ! Great town to just relax and shop thank you so much ! read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Latte !!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Stopped by SLO on the way to Moro Bay and all our Cal Poly friends wanted to hit up Linnea's cafe since it's one of their favorites. The popular drink of the group was the elderberry lavender rose cappuccino, which was perfectly blended and not over powered by rose which is hard to do! Inside smelled so good with all the fresh and tastey looking pastries. The inside seating portion of the cafe wharf vintage aesthetic, and the back patio had birds chirping, a little pond and a vibe covered over hanging: a great spot to study and have a delicious pastry and drink. read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Outdoor patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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I'll give it one star - for location. The rest of it was overrated, overpriced, and generally disappointing. The staff is disinterested (until/unless they see your tip, and then only if they approve). The owner must be very tolerant and sympathetic, because the arrogance and indifference of the staff would cause any normal business owner to lose their mind. The food was just okay, and therefore not worth the price. With SO MANY places to choose from in SLO, this one is a definite pass. read more

Just under new ownership, what a wonderful Vegan Bakery find. No it's not a pure Vegan bakery, however it has Many options... the back room reminds me of a old theaters viewing room from the frames projection windows on high. Such a quaint little back garden that they share with the next door. Quite a find! read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Always so good. There's nothing like waking up to coffee cake, an almond croissant and a stiff cappuccino! We'll be back! read more

Linnaea's Cafe - Amazing cappuccino! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

We were in SLO and looking for a place for a late breakfast. Unfortunately, we were too in about 30 minutes too late to order the Espresso Eggs, which has a lot of good reviews, so we settled on the Midnight Moon and Spinach Quiche and the All Day Eggs. Both dishes were better than we expected...here is what stood out: - Order at the counter in the front, and then go find a seat. The back garden seating area was really beautiful and relaxing. - We just ordered drip coffees...both thermoses were empty, but it didn't take long for them to brew another one. The Ethiopian coffee, in particular, was really good. - We weren't expecting much from the quiche, but I have to say that it was probably one of the best quiches I've had in a long time...so creamy and rich inside, with a nice crust. The accompanying greens were lightly dressed too. The All Day Eggs were ok...they were scrambled, which surprised us a bit (described as "steamed eggs" on the menu, which we think of as almost sunny side up but steamed...obviously not scrambled) but they were ok. The bread that came with the eggs was really good. The size of both portions was fine, but not overwhelming by any means. Bottom line: Nice atmosphere, solid food...we'd recommend Linnaea's Cafe! read more

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Fantastic drinks (Banana Bread Latte is BOMB) and a nice cozy vibe to sit down for a bit. I will definitely come back

One of the gems of SLO...and a best kept secret. Amazing all the way down, from superior craft drinks to some stellar bakery goods and beyond. Super friendly people working here. Incredible back patio to relax or work. read more

My lady friend ordered the all day eggs. Nastiest of the nastiest is what she got. I wasn't paying attention when she ordered but sitting at the table after, I heard she got food and I was like "but there's no kitchen, what are they making the food with a hot plate?". The eggs come and they are really just making food with a hot plate and using the barista steamer on the side of the espresso machine to steam cook the scrambled eggs. Eggs looked disgusting and the bread had like two quarter stick size pieces of butter just sitting on them. Place is OOC. Nice calm backyard patio though, ambiance is pretty good here. Coffee and espresso are probably fine, just don't get anything with steam milk because it might taste like egg. read more