One of the most memorable, savory, delicious and filling bites I've had in Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande/SLO etc. The loco moco is a great price, very full plate, and packed with amazing flavor, honestly couldn't get enough even when I had enough lol The bagelwhich was good, a nice fresh touch for breakfast. The Haupia coffee was decent, not worth the price, stick with the loco moco lol that thing is breakfast, lunch and dinner all in one read more

Red Dirt Coffee House - Bagelwhich on Jalapeños Cheddar Bagel - Hawaiian Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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Coffee good, food ok. Takes a long time to make your food. Maybe best to get the pre-made stuff (musubi, muffins, etc) read more

I usually run in for a quick musubi and they never disappoint. I keep meaning to have actual lunch there but haven't had the chance. The inside is eclectic and homey. The outside tables are in a great spot and I see many people enjoying them. read more

First time trying this place and everything was so delicious. 1/2 sweet iced latte with one pump Mac nut and one pump vanilla bean. We also had their 100% Kona coffee, and a double scoop of their delicious Mac salad. The coffee was smooth and the Mac salad was so flavorful. All of our items came out quickly, the service was friendly, and the place is decorated with Kona coffee bags and other Hawaiian decor. They also have a small area for kids withs. Few toys and an outdoor patio with seating. read more

Red Dirt Coffee House - Half sweet iced latte with one pump macadamia nut and one pump vanilla bean. So yummy!!! - Hawaiian Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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Stopped here on a road trip up to Big Sur and this place popped up as highly recommended. The vibe is super cool, definitely a spot where locals come hang out and it was lovely to see. The menu is super extensive, options for almost everyone. Got a bagel with cream cheese and veggies and a latte. The bagel itself was good but wow PRICEY, everything is an add on so you end up paying quite a lot for a simple bagel. The coffee was simply OK nothing memorable. Cute spot I just can't say I would come back. read more

This is truly a taste of Maui. From the friendliness, the decor, to the taste of all the food, everything had the essence of cozy. When we first came into the coffee shop, the owner welcomed us warmly. There were quite a few regulars gathered in line or seated nearby. For food, we had our eyes set on the loco moco, the spam musubi, and the li hing fruit cup. For the drinks, I had my eyes set on the 100% Hawaiian coffee. When ordering the loco moco, the owners and the menu both said that they hope we're hungry! When we got the order, the owner said that he wanted to see our faces when we opened the box. As pictured, it's a massive portion. Two hand formed beef patties, two runny poached eggs, tons of rice, and a ton of gravy on top; as it should be. You can tell that he was very passionate and took pride in the food. It was perfectly seasoned and easily split between one hungry and one not so hungry person. read more

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Red Dirt Coffee House always intrigued me whenever I was around the area. It was decorated nicely and bigger space than I thought! I've been to Maui and Oahu and so it was very mostalgic to see the inside and how well they decorated it. I got the Hawaiian Plate with Shoyu Chicken and mac salad and rice, one spam misubi, and my partner got the spam breakfast burrito. The hawaiian plate was good - I thoroughly enjoyed the mac salad, while the shoyu chicken was okay - I felt it needed more sauce as flavor. We both enjoyed the spam misubi! My partner liked his burrito as well. As for the drink, I got the Poi Blended which was really good! It was recommended by the cashier and it is similar to taro but milder and a little less sweeter which I really liked. Definitely will be back to try their other drinks and food! read more

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Good coffee Best EGGS Ever!! Went there to meet a friend for coffee and totally enjoyed the visit that was highlighted by great service staff and food. I'm a coffee snob so they went above my expectations. The atmosphere is fun and island We'll be back asap! Blessings and Thanks read more

Red Dirt Coffee House - Hawaiian Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

First visit here. When I'm in town I like to try the independent coffee shops, and this one looked interesting. It was an interesting atmosphere. For example, they have a large variety of spam for sale. Here's what I tried: Island Turkey Panini 3.8/5: decent sandwich but the pesto didn't come through enough. Hot large oat milk latte with one pump of Macadamia and an add shot 4/5: the espresso is great, very smooth, but the oat milk comes in too strong with a very nutty flavor. The macadamia pump was a nice addition. read more

Red Dirt Coffee House - Decor - Hawaiian Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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A five cities community staple!! If you haven't been here: WHY NOT?? The variety of drinks on the menu is fabulous and the food is SO good!! Staff is always lovely and the vibes can't be beat, so cozy and chill (which of course...beautiful island vibes). read more

Pumpkin spice latte: I could taste that it had real pumpkin puree as advertised. I chose to have it less sweet but even then I couldn't taste much of the coffee. In short it was a bit unforgettable. Breakfast burrito: I'm a big fan of breakfast burritos, especially for lunchtime - which was when I came in. I thought it was interesting that mango salsa was an option so that's what I went with. It does come inside the burrito so if you're someone who prefers having salsa on the side, you may need to ask if that's an option. Unfortunately, this also was more forgettable - the eggs were fluffy but the cheese was barely noticeable. I did like that there were different tortilla options. I chose the spinach which was nice and soft. What really sets this place apart is the ambiance. In the short amount of time that I was there, a few regulars came in. They received warm welcomes and exchange pleasant conversation with the staff. Really confirms the service and vibe of the place. read more

FUXS GIVEN = 4.3 ******************* Food = 3 I wanted this place to be good but the adobo was bland and the tortilla soup wasn't my jam. UX = 5 Super cool place, had homey vibes. Very welcoming. Service = 5 Order at the counter but very friendly and courteous service. read more

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Love this place! The only bummer is that I didn't know about it sooner. I had a Hapuna sandwich and added tomatoes; it was delicious! I'm also addictive to the haupia latte--so sweet and flavorful. The service wonderful and the vibes are immaculate. They have classic Hawaiian drinks and snacks, and they even have some shell lei and Hawaiian clothing. I'm so happy they are open early read more

Red Dirt Coffee House - Hapua sandwich, add tomatoes - Hawaiian Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

My go to spot for adobo on the go. Haven't been to this location since the old one closed across from Vons. Staff is always nice, food was really good and the rice was on par. Got it to go but was a nice enough day to eat there. read more

We were visiting from out of town and came across red dirt coffee house. I was looking for some thing delicious and local so this was the perfect spot. As soon as you walk in, you can feel a relaxing vibe. I was surprised to see that they had a full menu and served many authentic Hawaiian dishes. Service was super friendly and fast. I'm pretty sure I even saw the owner hanging in outside sipping his coffee. You know it's good if the owners drinking his own coffee. I ordered a Hapa Mama and it was delish. read more

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We're here at least once a week. Everyone here is so fun and friendly. I could recommend so many things to try but they are a handful we get regularly. So Ono!!!! Since the weather has been colder they currently are serving beef stew and it's delicious! My cold mornings usually call for hot spicy chai Overall a great relaxing spot to hang with friends or family! Tell Jackie Lynn sent you ;) read more

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I ordered the macadamia nut latte and my husband ordered a raspberry mocha latte and we also both left with a musubi... everything was amazing! And I loved the vibes inside! The workers were so nice, and they have a full blown menu and that I wish to try soon read more

Mahalo Red Dirt for making my morning. I got my iced High Maka Maka (expresso with chocolate, banana and macadamia syrup), Lilikoi Passion, Loco Moco, Chili Pepper Water and my hat. I enjoyed it all at Oceano Dunes!! read more

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Red Dirt Coffee is one of my go-to spots at the Central Coast. Great coffee . Very chill vibe. But the thing I love the most is Loco Moco. Yum! Rich gravy. Well cooked eggs. Rice. Yummy beef . It's everything I want from Loco Moco. read more

Stumbled upon this place and so glad we did! It's such a cute mom and pop shop that instantly transports you back to Hawaii. We got the loco moco plate and it was delicious and tasted exactly like something I would get on the island. Staff are also super nice! I would highly recommend this place :) read more

Red Dirt Coffee House - loco moco with mac salad on the side (not included with plate) - Hawaiian Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Spam musubi was on point given it had a thick slice. Nori was crisp that complimented each bite. I should have bought two to be honest. Spicy Garlic Chicken wasn't what I expected. White meat! Yes I'd prefer dark meat, but even so the cuts weren't in small enough pieces to notice the seasoning and sauce. It was bland. Kalua Pork was decent and highly recommended over the Spicy Garlic Chicken. Friendly service and great location. If I made a return, I'd love to try their coffee and espresso. read more

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Yummy breakfast burritos-- get the mango salsa. Yummy coffee and many flavors. Spam musubi and hawaiian snacks galore.

My most favorite coffeeshop in the area! Can't believe it's been so long since my last coffeeshop review, so lets get right to it! This place is super unique with such a great vibe (Aloha spirit! Need I say more lol). They have decent amount of seating inside, and a few tables outside. However, Red Dirt is more like a cafe instead of coffeeshop, so don't expect comfortable seating where you can spend hours here studying. Regardless, they still earn 1 star for atmosphere from me and another star for customer service. Not only their coffee selections are great, they also have an extensive food menu if you're in the mood for actual breakfast or lunch meal. My favorite thing to grab from here almost every time is their musubi. They make them in batches, so you're guaranteed a fresh warm one anytime (or even hot if they just made them). Since they don't do latte art and have such a great selection of cold/blended drink, I always opt for the espresso latte frappe. It's perfectly creamy but not too sweet, with strong coffee flavor. 2 stars Since you can place the order online ahead of time, and they're located right off of the highway, it's a no brainer for me to keep coming back here. This is the breakdown of my rating for coffee shops: Quality of coffee/drinks/food: up to 2 stars Consistently offer latte art: 1 Star Atmosphere: 1 Star Customer service: 1 Star read more

Love the coffee, the bad shirt and clothes &the atmosphere. I miss the islands. My friend is building her on the Big Island, off the grid... Mahalo read more

I was thrilled to see Kauai Pork on the menu. What I got was regular pulled pork (fatty) with absolutely no spices except for salt. Two-day old scoops of white rice and macaroni salad for $20. After trying it, it all went into the garbage. This was NOT Kauai Pork. I think this place is best for bagels and some fancy coffee/sugar mixes and drinks. Ambiance was similar to the tourist places in Hawaii. I had my meal in 4 minutes...talk about fast (dried out) food! I would go back for Breakfast only. Don't ask for anything toasted. They don't have a toaster and be prepared to wait a while. Haven't tried the "Hawaiian" (Italian) paninis. Three strikes and you are out! read more

The food and coffee are so good but service is always slow. I always laugh they're on island time. The staff are always really nice and the Hawaiian decor, even though is not my cup of tea usually, is homey and welcoming. read more

Great food and vibes! My buddy introduced me to this family spot and have gone to a few of the live music events. The owners are super nice and treat you like family. All the comfort food I have had were always on point. Reminds of the wonderful time I lived on Oahu as a kid. read more

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Had breakfast here for the first time today. Was delish and made me feel like I was back on the islands. read more

Red Dirt Coffee House - Loco Moco Bowl Breakfast - Hawaiian Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Super fun island vibes and theming. Service is amazing and the menu is so customizable! Really good fresh pressed juice and smoothy options and their sandwiches, paninis and salads are SO dang delicious!! Amazing "gluten free" sandwiches and they will even make it a panini!! If you tell them it's an allergy they are willing to put foil or parchment paper on the press before doing your panini. Never been disappointed!! read more

What a great spot! Such a friendly staff, terrific food and coffee, and tremendous ambiance and vibe! Found our new spot every time we hit the Pismo/Arroyo Grande area! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

I really wanted to love this place! I loved the cozy atmosphere and variety of menu offerings. However the food we got was just too inconsistent. Kalua pig plate lunch - our party ordered three of these, and the amount of pork varied wildly between the three containers. While the pork was pretty good, the rice was super mushy and the mac salad lacked seasoning. Smoothies - really fun flavors! Just be aware the texture and taste is more like juice blended with ice rather than whole fruit. Bfreakfast burrito w Hawaiian sausage - I loved this with the mango salsa. Definitely the highlight of what we got here. Juicy and full of eggs and sausage. Maybe I ordered the wrong things, but would avoid the plate lunch in the future read more

Red Dirt Coffee House - Kalua pig plate lunch - just ok - Hawaiian Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Fast service, delicious food. Cute little spot with a Hawaiian kick. They make great coffee with breakfast options

There was a line and they were very quick. I had gotten an iced coffee here in the past but today I got a drip coffee. It was very good. The ambiance is decorated with items from Hawaii. It is clean but there are decorations everywhere so it feels cozy in here. There was many people here for breakfast too. They also make cupcakes that you can purchase for pick up. read more

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This place offers amazing plate lunches... It's rare on the central coast to find a place that offers adobo (Filipino food) which I love and crave from time to time. It is pretty amazing and very delicious! Their service is always fast and I like the ambiance & the new location of this restaurant. This will be a "go to" spot for me, for life!! Thank you! read more

The best bagels locally, super fresh and amazing! I highly recommend the cheddar jalapeño bagel double toasted with cream cheese. They also load up the cream cheese, which I love. The fresh juices are also amazing. I have yet to try something here that I don't like, this is my favorite breakfast place around. read more

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3.5 stars Great service, strange decor, mediocre food, great service Came here for a quick lunch, and the menu was fairly limited. The food itself was somewhat bland but the service was great and the people are very helpful. read more

Great vibe inside this place. I'm guessing the owners were from Maui which I appreciate since it's my favorite of all the islands and a place where we frequently visit. The coffee was good. I got the Kukui latte but they were out of the macadamia syrup. I could taste the banana but it would have been nice to have tasted it with all the ingredients. The clerk was super friendly and made us feel welcomed. There were a lot of locals coming and having both inside and outside (plenty of seating). My only negative comment is it's located in a shopping area which I don't really care for. I would have preferred a stand-alone place or not in a shopping strip place. However, they were busy so business was good, so it's working for them. I definitely recommended this place. read more

Red Dirt is a unique and fun spot. I've been here a few times and always noticed that the staff genuinely seem to enjoy each other and their jobs. Sometimes it feels like the joking around and socializing may slow down the preparation of my order, but as long as you are patient... wouldn't you rather have people that enjoy their jobs smiling at you for an extra minute than frowning and rushing? So in the spirit of mahalo, enjoy having a look around and chill out. It's worth the wait. Who knew there were SO many flavors of SPAM? The collection on display blew me away... right down to the Pumpkin Spiced SPAM (blech). I recommend the Loco Moco. Rice, hamburger, and a poached egg, with gravy and yolk sauce. I always get the gravy and yolk sauces on the side when ordering to-go, because any leak from the box can get messy in transit. The side of gravy is rightfully twice as big as the side of yolk sauce. The Loco Moco is generously large enough to split. Finally, they smartly have a basket of SPAM musubi right by the register. I don't think I've ever made it out of there without grabbing a couple to go. They are a perfect portable snack! It's a unique stand out in a town with a million coffee shops. Let Aloha be your guide, and you'll never be lost. read more

Red Dirt Coffee House - Half portion of Loco Moco, plated myself at home. - Hawaiian Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

I felt as if I was transported to Maui when I walked to this coffee shop. The decor, the music, the merchandise. Their coffee menu selections were extensive. They have a lot of trendy breakfast items. We opted for the "local" Hawaiian plates. My boyfriend had the Kalua Pork and I had Pork Adobo. Portions were generous. read more

Great coffee shop 5mins from my house. My wife and I always get an iced oatmilk mocha. My kids love the spam Musubis they make. Inside area is a little small but it has a cool Hawaiian aesthetic and some games. Never a line and everyone is very friendly. I believe they host a ukulele group on the weekends. read more