Dont try this place confused with the much busier dining spot to the right and upstairs. Wait time…read morewas about 40 minutes on a Tuesday. We went to the left and downstairs instead and there was no wait time. In fact the majority of the tables were open. Granted their food options are limited as it is a Cafe. But the no wait so that we could get back on our road trip was invaluable. We sat with a beautiful view of the coast. The view is quite majestic. You can move the umbrellas around to give your table shade. Its a first come first sit type place. We ordered their black forest ham panini as well as a chai latte and a hot apple cider. Drinks and food came out quickly. The drinks tasted great. Very hot. It warmed up the soul in this cold February day. They black forst ham panini was really good. Crunchy bread. Good amount of ham. I love the melted cheese inside. It was crunchy, and gooey and tasty all at the same time. The views are just otherworldly. And the food and drinks were really good too. Pricing wasent bad considering its a tourist location. I would definitely recommend stopping by this place to experience the views and try the food as you go on your road trip up the coast.

If you are driving the Big Sur highway (?)m Hwy One along the California coast you will experience…read morewide stretches of just beautiful views of ocean and hills. Not a lot of commercial stuff. One of the most popular and well-known eatery is Nepenthe, always crowded and murderous, skimpy parking. A challenge for sure parking and also getting seated. Come early or late, but at prime time your best bet is to walk down the hill to Cafe Kevah, just below the main bar and restaurant. Excellent ocean-side viewing and a decent menu. If you are traveling along the highway, see if you can call ahead for reservations. Kevah serves, meals, pastries and drinks. Put your figurative seat belt on as the prices are California and touristy. Breakfast, granola at $18.50 up to their eggs benedict at $36.50. Until noon. Order at their central counter. Salads from $20.75 - $28.75, Sandwiches serve with mixed greens from $17.75 - $24.50. Kids can get a PB&J or Quesadilla for $9 each. More limited than the full bar and menu uphill at Nepenthe but easy to get seated/not too long of wait for table, less crowded and OK, but not cheap food. It is worth a stop here. If going further south there is another place called Ragged Point, depending on traffic, may be 2 hours more south. Enjoy.

I've been coming to Cambria Coffee for years, and somehow they've managed to pull off the…read moreimpossible--they've never let me down. In a world where restaurants and coffee shops can be wildly inconsistent, this place just keeps showing up and doing what it does best. My go-to is always the Baja Mocha. At this point, it's less of a coffee order and more of a long-term relationship. It's rich, smooth, perfectly balanced, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting. Every time I tell myself I should try something different, the Baja Mocha gives me that "Don't be ridiculous" look, and I happily order it again. A visit also isn't complete without grabbing a pound of whole beans to take home. That way, I can continue pretending my kitchen is a quaint little coffee shop instead of just... my kitchen. The café itself has a ton of character. It's on the cozy side, which means it can fill up quickly, especially during busy times. If you're looking for acres of seating and total silence, this probably isn't your spot. But if you're looking for exceptional coffee, a welcoming atmosphere, and a place that feels like a true local favorite, you'll understand why people keep coming back. The staff is always entertaining in the best possible way. They're friendly, have personality, and somehow manage to keep things moving even when the place is buzzing. It's the kind of coffee shop where the people behind the counter seem like they're genuinely enjoying themselves, and that energy rubs off on everyone else. If you're passing through Cambria or lucky enough to live nearby, do yourself a favor and stop in. Just don't blame me when the Baja Mocha becomes your default order too. I tried branching out once... the Baja Mocha and I worked through it.

Small cafe gets very overwhelming on weekends. We stopped here on the way to Hearst Castle, wanted…read moreto grab a quick coffee and pastry, but the experience was disappointing. The service was not very efficient with the crowd. The barista asked many questions (decaf or regular, oat milk, whole milk, 2%, almond milk, which coffee bean, etc.), which made the line move very slowly. She also had to stop taking orders halfway to make drinks, making the long line to get even longer. There wasn't enough seating, so we decided to take our food to go. They can't help warm up our pastries and directed us to use the microwave and toaster oven ourselves. For the price of the pastries I paid, I expected better service rather than DIY. When the coffee was ready, they did call names but the place was so crowded, we all had to wait outside of the cafe. So many of customers had to come in and out several times to check on their orders. The coffee was also extremely hot and not drinkable right away. Overall slow service, crowded environment, messy flow. I wouldn't come back.

This place is such a special place, in the tiny town of harmony, in a square full of curated art…read moreshops! The space is small so enjoying drinks outside in the lovely coastal air is ideal. The drinks are high quality and made with premium ingredients. The pastries are delicious as well! The service was efficient and friendly, making this a great destination coffee shop when you're in the central coast!

Harmony ...The town with the most unfriendly employees at every shop we went in specially this…read morecoffee shop. Morii Coffee. Rude cashier and barista !!! The space is nice specially the outdoor area. They sell a few pastries. They roast the coffee in house so it smells and tastes good. I enjoyed the cup of cappuccino I bought. But the attitude of the people working here not so great. After all it's a tourist stop ( I would say) be cool and happy to see people stop by.

I had the pleasure of grabbing some pastries at Bijou Bakery, and it absolutely lived up to the…read morehype. I was craving something savory, so I ordered the Pain Bijou, the ham and cheese croissant, and a blueberry muffin. There was a long line, but the food came out quickly once we ordered. This place sells out, and they were already out of a few pastries. I was told I ordered the last ham and cheese croissant at about 9:30 a.m. on a Saturday. We enjoyed the blueberry muffin while we waited. It was filled with huge blueberries and had the perfect balance of sweetness. It was not too heavy and instantly became a favorite. The Pain Bijou was delicious and reminded me of the flavors of a sausage biscuits and gravy breakfast. The ham and cheese croissant was really good, but for two people we probably could have just stuck with the Pain Bijou and the muffin. I look forward to coming back the next time we are in Cayucos.

Visited Bijou Bakery over spring break and absolutely loved it! We tried the quiche and the pain…read morebijou with sausage and bacon -- everything was incredible. The eggs were fluffy and creamy, the pastries were perfectly flaky, and every bite tasted fresh and homemade. The strawberry scone and almond croissant were especially delicious! I had a lovely tea and cappuccino while sitting on the cute patio area, which was spacious, relaxing, and very walkable to the beach. The service was wonderful too -- the ladies working there were so friendly and welcoming, and they had great music playing that made the whole atmosphere feel cozy and happy. You can really tell this place is locally owned and made with a lot of love. While we were in line looking over the menu, the staff greeted several customers by name and already knew their orders, which made it feel like such a genuine community favorite. Everything was top-notch -- 10/10, would absolutely recommend if you're visiting Cayucos!

Beautiful building with tall ceilings and an old vault! So much SEATING and great for studying or…read moremeeting a friend. Staff is very friendly and helpful in describing options. Drinks were great they had lattes made with in house syrups. I ended up trying one of the specials called the WILDERNESS LATTE and it was great! Not too sweet and very aromatic resembling essence of a pine tree almost more like a tea. Very UNIQUE and worth a stop!

So glad I found this place! Best place to grab a quality coffee and baked good in Morro Bay…read more Discovered it while charging the Tesla in their back parking lot. I got the vanilla latte and dark chocolate raspberry scone. The coffee was 5/5 smooth no burnt or bitter espresso taste. The scone was super soft and tasted fresh. They have a lot of cute things to buy like dried flower bouquets, coffee mugs, books, and a fridge with fresh juices. I grabbed some kombucha and sparkling juice for the road.

Bagels! Best in the…read moreVillage (Cambria). Best of SLO (San Luis Obispo County). That's my opinion. Just perfect "bite" texture chewiness. Perfection!Love mine toasted slathered with butter or cream cheese. I dream about these bagels. Also had their Rocky Road ice cream. Yes, yum. Repeat customer.

Cute spot with fun decor. I like that they have a seasonal menu with summer specials, and that's…read morewhat I ordered from though I can't remember the exact drink. The menu also has bagel sandwiches, we were told they were fully out of bagels when we came in at 1PM so we went elsewhere for lunch. They only had one staff working at the time, and the ordering and drink process took a bit longer than expected. They do also have ice cream!

Coffee and pastries are good. Service is mediocre and slow at best. Avoid during prime times.read more

Delicious! LOVED my iced honeycombed latte! Wish I got the largest cup :)…read more Service was excellent! The place was spacious and clean. We couldn't stay long as this was just a midway stop but glad this place has restroom facilities (as every coffee/tea/restaurants should). I will surely come back for more iced honeycombed latte!

Great coffee and Chai tea, but the gentleman working there was THE BEST. Nice conversation with a…read morecomplete stranger, such a fantastic experience, a restoration of the human experience

So glad I stumbled upon this coffee shop on my motorcycle trip across the states. I was a bit…read morehesitant at first, because often at small coffee shops the coffee is on the sour side. Not here. Both the Americano and cortado were just perfect!. Our Barista, took interest in our destination and upon learning that we were going to Monterey he took time to write a detailed travel plan for us listing food places where we had to stay. Turned out he wasn't just a barista, he was a world class chef who decided to open his coffee shop with the best coffee around! This coffee really made my morning! Thank you so much for the recommendation!

If you are traveling Highway 101 near King City, check out this coffee house in our historic…read moredowntown area. It has been a wonderful addition to King City, located in what was once the Vendome Hotel but now has been revitalized. They offer traditional European-style coffee, have indoor and outdoor seating, are family friendly and there are electric vehicle charging stations on the same block. Open Monday-Friday 7-3, Saturdays 8-2. Great place for locals and travelers and they will soon be celebrating their five-year anniversary.

Needed a coffee break en route to LA and really glad we chose Hestia. Great coffee, homemade baked…read moregoods (the muffins and scones are top notch), friendly service, and a comfy space to relax. Would definitely stop here again. i've

The Ragged Inn Restaurant offers an affordable and delicious menu. The preparation and presentation…read moreare wonderful! Staff are professional and helpful. They interact with customers and are accommodating to special requests. The setting at Ragged Point is beautiful. Dinners are served on a open patio or inside their high ceilinged dining room Eating dinner and listening to the waves crashing on the cliffs is a wonderful experience.

We were seated promptly, but it took quite a while before a server came to our table. The…read morerestaurant didn't seem particularly busy, yet we had to wave someone down every time we needed anything. I ordered the halibut tacos, and they had very little fish compared to all the other fillings. My partner ordered the salmon salad. The salmon arrived looking burnt and had an unusual flavor. When we mentioned it, we were told that's how it's prepared, but they did replace the dish. Unfortunately, the replacement tasted the same. The salad itself was fresh and good, but the salmon had a flavor that seemed off. It's disappointing because the restaurant is in such a beautiful location, and we were expecting a much better dining experience.