my favorite coffee spot in slo! I drink solely drip coffee & their nutty bean roast does NOT disappoint. Has been my favorite coffee shop for the last 5 years. SLO's coffee scene is not the best, but nautical bean's drip coffee does not disappoint! Love all their locations- especially the Morro Bay one. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is grungy, skater, 80s and so nostalgic![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] TY nautical bean for such fun spots in slo! read more

My fiancé and I had a much better experience this time while passing through SLO. We visited Nautical Bean twice this trip. Staff was friendly and quick. My bear claw was enjoyable..the only glitch was my fiancés breakfast burrito took a while to come out. They have a variety of coffees available. If you're just getting a regular cup of coffee, it's self pour and there's a condiment station. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of seating available- small tables, large tables with outlets, and even a few tables outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm sure we'll be back the next time we're in SLO. read more

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We went to Nautical Bean and it was so good. The iced vanilla latte was so fresh and creamy, highly recommend! The caffeine content wasn't too overwhelming either. Overall, would recommend getting their iced lattes. The breakfast burrito was a bit disappointing. It came out piping hot which was nice. However, it was much smaller than we expected and not the most filling. We'd probably get it again if we needed a quick snack but it's not filling and not going to satiate your hunger if you're super hungry. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love this location so much more than the one by Home Depot! The ambiance just feels a lot cozier and I love their maximalist decor![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried their pesto sandwich and chai latte! The sandwich was a lot smaller than I anticipated it to be but was absolutely delish especially with the salad dressing and salad pairing! As for chai, I'm usually very picky about it because I want it to have a stronger sweeter flavor and not only did it fulfill this, but also had the spice on the bottom which is always a good sign it's not straight syrup! 4/5 chai read more

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The manager yelled at her employee, the three people in front of me, then me. I have been a long-time customer, and the coffee is good. Several people walked out with me, and there are other coffee spots in our town, so I will not be back. The employee was so upset, I was appalled. Do better, Nautical Bean. read more

Solid coffee! Their staff is friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]there is plenty of seating inside and outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good place to hang out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Mint mocha - pretty good! Minty and chocolatey Breakfast burrito - not as much filling as I would've liked. There was also too much tortilla read more

Nautical Bean - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is cute and unexpected. The ambience is 90's skate/grunge. It has the best decor (in my opinion) without being tacky.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tons to look at while you wait for your food or drink. They have a couple TVs and even arcade games. There's a corner where you can set up to work on your laptop as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was super nice and d helpful when I didn't know what to order. We ordered two sandwiches, a burrito, 3 fancier coffees and cookie for about $45. The chocolate chip cookie was a hit. My California bagel sandwich was delicious and fresh. The croissant sandwich (switched with a bagel because they were out of croissants) was a hit with my picky daughter and the breakfast burrito was good. My husband wished there was more salsa in it but it was still good. It had cream cheese which was different but tasty. I got a white lightning at the suggestion of the barista for something caffeinated but sweet. Definitely needed more cream but it did have a good flavor and once I added more cream it was exactly what I was looking for! My husband got a vanilla latte and he loved it. My daughter got a blended mint chocolate chip drink. So delicious! Would recommend and come back! read more

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Greeted immediately upon entry, we were happy to see at end of day there were still pastries available. The Blueberry muffin tasted great and we appreciated the heat up. My Mint Chocolate Mocha was fantastic. The real winner was my wife's decaf black and white latte! Loved the interior decor and how spacious the establishment is. "Oh Warriors...? Come out and play-ee-yay!?!" (See picture!) Will definitely return as our prime SLO coffee shop (beating out all others. And there were plenty we were disappointed with!) read more

Nautical Bean - Oh Warriors...? Come out and play-ee-yay!?! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice location along the Bay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tasty well prepared breakfast foods. We had a California eggle, Mom's eggs, orange cream drink and hot chocolate. Smaller portions. Like a one egg omelette size. The avocado was fresh. All for $33. So a breakfast in the more pricey side. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a pleasant place to eat breakfast though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good outdoor seating with a view of the Bay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Nautical Bean - California eggel on. Sesame seed bagel. Tasty. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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I was in SLO to have a tire on our car checked for a leak. I asked the service manager at the desk about a nearby place to eat. He mentioned the cafe across the street which turned out to be Nautical Bean. That was a fortuitous recommendation for me. It was a short walk and worth it. The place is coffee house and bistro. I ordered the chicken chipotle sandwich and a blended pomegranate drink. The sandwich was excellent and came with Asian cole slaw. The drink was delicious and refreshing I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and the time in the bistro which is creatively and artistically decorated with old photos and memorabilia. The next time that we are in SLO and want lunch, we will navigate to Nautical Bean. read more

Nautical Bean - Chicken Chipotle Sandwich and pomegranate drink. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I don't know what it is about SLO, but with each visit, I get this hankering for a breakfast burrito. Nothing fancy needed, eggs, bacon, potatoes and cheese, the perfect car food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sitting in my car in front of one lone cacti, sipping coffee with one hot burrito, this is how Wednesday mornings should be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Employees were easy going, it's clean and fits the vibe of SLO.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Nautical Bean - Breakfast Burrito with bacon. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]One of my favorite coffee shops in slo because I love the choice of signature coffees, they have a solid food menu, theres lots of seating (although busy at times) and the decor is awesome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the shot in the dark (dirty chai) and it's delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great vibes here and nice to sit and work[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Nautical Bean - Shot in the dark (dirty chai) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

This place has beautiful and fun decorations. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside. I ordered Mexican Mocha with macadamia milk. They have so many milk substitutes if you are lactose intolerant, which I absolutely love. I also got the breakfast burrito, which has decent portions (worth the price). I also got the Vermont Maple Muffin, which was divine. The service was kind and quick. Definitely will be coming back to this place. read more

Nautical Bean - Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was really busy when I came in. I think every table was full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is pretty cool, all the pop culture art and the skateboards.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They had a decent selection of coffee and food. My iced vanilla latte was okay. It wasn't anything special. read more

Very nice staff. Tasty beverages, the Sol Bol (yogurt, acai, bananas) isn't bad. The seasonal pumpkin spice chai is really good. If you're going in the morning, get there as soon as they open. They get busy fast. read more

FunkTastik! Nautical Bean has morphed into it in past 5+ years? We dig it!!! Food, pastry menu is great. Drink menu is always wonderful. Service quirky and smiley in a great way. Ambience cool, cozy, funky with great music!!! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice decor with a down to earth feel when you first come in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lines feel long at first glance but seem to move quickly. Good options for food and coffee with a few interesting options. My food seemed to take awhile longer than the rest of my party's to get done but when it came out it was well worth the wait! Staff is friendly and inviting and the food came out great (Had the ham and cheese croissant and the Sol Bowl with their white lightning coffee. Based on my party's reaction to the food they all enjoyed it too and they all enjoyed their own coffees, mine was a vote of 2/3rds for it being good read more

Nautical Bean - White lightning coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cool coffee shop![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Theres lots of space if you're local and want to do some work or meet up with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried the Mexican mocha coffee and to be honest I was a bit disappointed. Breakfast food was okay but I'd probably stick to just coffee here if I came back again. Really friendly staff and a fun shop overall. read more

Nautical Bean - Mexican mocha coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Visited the coffee shop twice in one week while in the area. Service even when busy is efficient and with a smile. We enjoyed the Iced Mochas very much but was not a fan of the Hot Mexican Mocha as was sweeter rather than having a kick of heat. Sandwiches both lunch a breakfast are very good. I really enjoyed the Navy special breakfast. Please remember this not a place for big choices for bagels as the usually have only 2 or 3 kinds. The ambiance is eclectic for sure with loads of skateboards on the wall. read more

Nautical Bean - Counter area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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LOVE NAUTICAL BEAN! [[HIGHLIGHT]]love all the locations, specifically the bunker. such a great vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]but i love this location because they have prime all-day work seats aka booths! spent so many saturday mornings here working with so much legroom. a dream.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the best working breakfast - toasted everything bagel with cream cheese and an iced black n' white. read more

On our way to San Francisco, we took a slight detour to grab a cup and found Nautical Bean. What a gem! When you walk through the doors, you are quickly set back int to a laidback fun in the sun type atmosphere. The walls are filled with the type of decor the reminds us why we live California. I was taken back and loved it! Coffees are great here. Whether you're craving a hot latte or cold brew, this is the spot. Plenty of sweets to choose from, including vegan options. The staff was friendly and professional. So glad we stopped by. This quaint little place will always reminds me of San Luis Obispo. read more

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Parking lot in front, also free street parking in the neighborhood. Big store with plenty of seats inside as well as outside. Mexican Mocha - it was good, basically mocha with cinnamon. SLO BOL - also good, yogurt, granola, banana, acai powder. Kitchen Sink (burrito) - just Ok, filled with rice, eggs, bacon, veg. read more

Nautical Bean - SLO BOL - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Nautical Bean at 10 am in the morning was packed! Multiple people ordering their to go breakfasts, coffee, and tea! The ambience is loud but fun. They had multiple funky skateboards as their wall deco; as well as old school lunchboxes. It was a quick trip for me and didn't wait long for the food! We had a peach kombucha as our drink and an asian chicken wrap. The kombucha was really good! The wrap could have had more sauce to it, the flavor was lacking. But other than that, the visit was well worth! read more

Nautical Bean - Kombucha! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a fun spot to walk around and check out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Added bonus, coffee was great too! Basic almond latte was super creamy. My friend got plain coffee and she was super happy too. read more

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A nice caffeinated surprise that I slept on (no pun intended lol) Drinks: Downtown Detox was a lightly caffeinated and refreshing drink. The Yerba matte, sweet honey, tart pomegranate juice and sour sweet lemon was delightful which reminded me an elevated version of green tea and acia refresher from Starbucks. Iced mocha with oat milk was the coffee kick I needed. The mocha syrup ratio was great so the espresso came through the drink. I enjoyed the espresso taste kinda nutty. Rainforest Latte had Yerba matte, chai and soy. This was the type of chai latte I been seeking in SLO. Not too milky or watery with great earthy taste. I am not a huge soy milk person, but this drink I savored I did want a blended drink but they do not put in espresso shots. They use a coffee powder and flavoring powder instead which was a bummer. I wanted real espresso and more natural flavors Service: the young gentleman was quick, super kind and helpful. Smiling and welcoming every customer. The barista girls were helpful too providing input on drinks Environment: skater girl and boy vibes. It's an older building but more cozy feel with outlets. The AC was blasting at a steady negative which is fine since it's been hot in SLO. Overall: I would go again for their personal drinks and change of scenery. Espresso was great. Next time I must try their monkey bread read more

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Can't beat the price or flavor of their drip coffee or bagel sandwiches. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy vibes, tons of searing options and cool art on the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My favorite spot in slo for sure! Love how each location has a different vibe, but similar thread through them all. Love this spot so much. read more

Amazing atmosphere! Super busy on weekends if you're trying to find seating. Lots of local college kids trying to study and get work done. Been coming here for the last 3 years and have not been disappointment! Every drink I've ordered has been amazing this includes shot in the dark which is a chai latte with a shot of expresso, vanilla latte which wasn't too sweet, iced chai latte which was again super yummy, not to mention their food is always a hit. read more

Nautical Bean - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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First Impressions Go A Long Way..... Star Ratings: - Overall: 3 - Drink Quality (1st try): 1 - Drink Quality (2nd try): 5 - Location: 4 - Ambiance: 3 - Service: 3 - Price: 5 - Value: 5 - Parking: 3 I was a little early for a doctor appointment in the area so I stopped by Nautical Bean on Parker Street near High Street around 230 PM on Tuesday, May 2nd. My order was nothing unusual - a large chai...extra foam and extra hot. The first attempt clearly failed. It was large, but not even hot and without any foam. I brought it back to the young woman who made it and asked for a new one. She put the replacement on the counter, walked away and quietly said over her shoulder with an air of resignation "it's here". This one was fine - extra hot and with extra foam. However, what stuck with me was not a drink well made on a 2nd try, but the attitude. People sample a place and go back if they have a reasonable experience. A not-so-good encounter leads to a negative review and potential customers who will read it. I've ordered similar drinks from the Nautical Bean on Los Osos Valley Road and always had good food, friendly service and a desire to go back. Interesting what doing the right thing can do for business. read more

Love the Nautical Bean! We had the great fortune to stay in the AirBnb hosted by the owners, and then by pure happenstance, also decided that Nautical Bean is the best coffee shop in SLO! Would definitely recommend the muffins and the top notch teas and coffees. You won't be disappointed read more

Excellent coffee and service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is very popular and there was no seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After tasting our coffees, i understand the allure. Great job! read more

Such a cool and trendy coffee shop in SLO with a lot of pop culture decor items to look at while you order or wait for your coffee. As with social distancing in place, they didn't have any indoor seating, but they did have some benches outside. I ordered an oat milk vanilla latte and a Greek yogurt with a croissant while my husband got an iced cold brew. They tasted delicious and was perfect to start off our morning. The price points are reasonable for a coffee shop. I wish we had a coffee shop like this in LA/SGV. read more

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I had a wonderful experience my first time at nautical Bean which drove me to visit a second time. There was a 20 minute line of coffee and I didn't have the time so the cashier gave me some vanilla syrup so that I could use the already brewed coffee to go. I decided to order a maple cupcake and boy oh boy did they go well together. This is a small shop and of course it's going to get busy at peak times of the day but I was impressed at the cashier wanting to give me an alternative to my order so that I wouldn't have to wait. There were more pastry options like a ham and cheese croissant but I wanted something sweet and it paid off. You will see a lot of 90s motif In the form of skateboards hand on the walls. It's a really cool set up so I will give you some screenshots and you can tell me what you think. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]super cozy and great chat/study spot for college age people[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], [[HIGHLIGHT]]great comfy leather couch with electrical sockets[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]truly wish i lived here just for the vibes[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Coffee is pretty good, burrito was fine but should maybe use smaller tortillas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall aesthetic of the place is amazing tho.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

oh my god i love nautical bean and crave it every single weekend now. The iced vanilla latte + plain bagel w/ cream cheese combo goes so hard (they're super generous on the cream cheese which i love). The workers are also so sweet and helpful! Shoutout my friend emily who works there :D Overall such a great place to be on a weekend morning :) lots of different kinds of seating options too w/ study spaces! read more

Nautical Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I arrived in the afternoon to find this cute coffee shop in an average strip mall. I loved the name! I met a friend for work, and we camped out on a table in the back room to get some things done. It was awesome. I ordered a coffee that I really enjoyed. It was caramel something and it was delicious. There is plenty of places for charging your devices while you work. And it seems like a popular place to do this kind of thing. Everyone who works here is friendly and helpful. And then at 4 o'clock they play the closing song and turn it up a little louder than normal. That is your gentle reminder that they close at four! It was a very friendly way to get people to pack up their things and move on. I really like this place and will definitely be back. read more

The drinks are good (I tried black and white and carmel sutra) and the decor inside is pretty cool. The baristas and people working the register were very kind! I only had an issue with how difficult it was to do work here. It was REALLY loud in here, and the seats are mostly wooden, so it was uncomfortable sitting for awhile. Although it's a large space with outlets and ample seating, I heard the blender noises, banging noises from making drinks, and people talking and laughing very clearly and loudly (not the coffee shop's fault). It's almost like every noise and voice was amplified. I would not recommend working here, unless you're okay with all of this. I even had noise cancelling headphones with music blasting on high volume, and it couldn't block out the noises. read more

The nutty bean coffee is my favorite coffee on the planet. I'm also crazy for their bagels sandwiches. but the crowning culinary delight is there noodle salad. read more

The coffee is great but the vibe is even better. Breakfast burrito is filling and recommended by locals. The cinnamon roll was fresh and fluffy and squishy and cinnamon Yu in all the right ways. Going back tomorrow for pics and another choice to double up review!! Returned this morning for the kitchen sink burrito and the reviews don't exaggerate. Check out the pics and the deal is stuffed with goodness. For coffee they have a nutty bean I enjoyed yesterday but today got the Peruvian and prefer it read more

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