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    Rock Espresso Bar

    4.5 (527 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jenner B.

    I ordered the chocolate razzberry cheesecake Mocha. Wow. Sunday is my cheat day so I also ordered a (gluten free) coffee cake, lemon bar, and (smelled so delicious) also ordered the breakfast burrito! I'll WALK to church today to burn these calories. All delicious! Very coastal cafe vibe. The barista was very friendly. There were regular customers who were bantering away about the Tesla they test drove and how they ended up in Morrow Bay 20 years ago. They fell in love with Californa and the hidden gem on this secluded coast... and so will you.

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    Brooke A.

    This café was a wonderful experience all around. The staff were so friendly, even bringing out the food to the dining area rather than I'm just calling my name to grab it. I got a quiche, which looked delicious in the pastry case, and looked even more delicious once they plated and warmed it up for me, adding both avocado and salsa to it. They really care about the food they make here, and it shows through the care with which it is served, even a to go order, as well as the quality and taste. I love the location as well as the ambience of this place. It is absolutely the perfect beach, town, coffee bar, with an amazing little dining patio, where the sunshine is just right in the morning.

    Chia Latte and a Raw Dog !

    The most memorable coffee shop in Morro Bay (: hospitality is like no other !! And the drinks are just a bonus !! I recommend 1000 percent !

    Rock Burrito with bacon
    Mumtaz P.

    The cashier and barrista were great, so friendly and personable. I got a chai and a rock burrito. The chai really impressed me. I'm kinda picky when it comes to tea, especially with chai since I make it at home with fresh spices. This one is great. The burrito was good. The ingredients were well blended and the salsa had a nice spicy kick.

    Libby K.

    Very yummy breakfast bagel and great coffee this morning at Rock Espresso Bar! Friendly service and nice ambiance in and outside.

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    Leti A.

    Our go to spot every time we come to Morro Bay. Customer service is great, Rudy and staff make you feel welcome and the quiche go get you one. I mean run, this was a veggie quiche and salsa was tasty too!

    Amazing savory danish!
    Mel F.

    Amazing savory Danish! Good coffee and reasonable prices. Lovely back patio for those looking for morning cup this is the place.

    The menu

    This place was so quick and easy from our hotel. And the server was a funky dude that added a ton of humor and joked with everyone. We ordered the breakfast sandwiches and even my 7 year old said they were amazing!

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    clarissa h.

    My mom and I both got a Mexican mocha, one hot with oat milk and one iced with 2%. They were so delicious, we were very impressed! So cute inside and a nice area in the back with lots of plants. Staff were very nice and answered all our questions! Definitely a must try for coffee in Morro!

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    Super cool little coffee shop in the heart of morro bay. Really friendly staff and the coffee was good. I definitely recommend.

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    One of the best cappuccinos I have had, friendly service - a most go if you nearby and want a coffee drink

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    Coffee is fabulous! Barista is super friendly. Love to go here and start our morning walk on the beach.

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    Amazing amazing amazing! Cold brew was fantastic and super accommodating to GF needs! A must go!

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    The service was great but the iced caramel latte I ordered wasn't very good and was pretty expensive.

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    Just got an awesome mocha and sandwich. So much better than Starbucks or McDonalds. Great owner and atmosphere and will be going back.

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    Gilligan’s Sandwich Shop - Tuna on wheat

    Gilligan’s Sandwich Shop

    4.5(120 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    I had the killer pastrami my wife had a turkey cheese sandwich…read more Both are excellent If we went back today we'd have the same thing Not only the sandwiches were great the employees are too really great. They make you feel welcomed they are sociable. And that's sorta rare these days.

    Since Yelp isn't showing my earlier reviews I can only update so sorry if I repeat anything…read more I recently revisited Gilligan's, so many people are giving such a high rating that I hoped their sandwiches had gotten better since my last review. Unfortunately, their sandwiches are about the same - at least the one I try. I ordered a turkey on a roll with lettuce, cheese, and mayo. The bread was still SO DRY that I couldn't like the sandwich at all. I did order a small pizza and a hotdog. These are new to the menu since I was there last. After waiting an incredibly long amount of time to get my order, I was at least happy with the pizza and hot dog. Glad to have a hot dog option next to the theatre so I can sneak one in!! I ordered extra cheese on the pizza but I didn't need to. I am happy to upgrade my star rating to 3-stars for those two new items. I am picky about the bread for my sandwiches and honestly the only one I liked was when you had the sliced wheat bread option available one day as a fluke. I will go to Mr. Pickles for my sandwiches from now on, but I might stop in for a pizza or a dog.

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    Menu and Special up on the wall.

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    Philly dog

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    Hofbrau - Fish and Chips

    Hofbrau

    4.0(760 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I get the French Dip Roast Beef sandwich and my goodness the best one I ever had !!! Extra pickles…read moreon the side with a picture perfect view !! The service here is amazing but that sandwich is just delicious!!! When in Morro Bay , i highly recommend you stop here !

    As a meat loving omnivore, my curiosity was peaked when I heard that there was a HofBrau in the…read moretown of Morro Bay. I was in town road tripping and happen to be on Embarcadero Street, the main touristy drag on the edge of the harbor where the Hofbrau is located. So off we go. The Hofbrau is tucked a bit beyond the front sidewalk, it's easy to miss. There are a few parking spaces (including ADA) in lot in front of the eatery. The lot is compact and requires a few 3 pt turns to maneuver about. So as I stepped into the joint. The cashier gave us a sincere welcome. Having told her it's our first time here, she let us know that we order and pay at the counter with the food brought out to us and there is no assigned seating. I asked what's their best selling hot sandwich. She advised to get a French Dip. So I did. Drumroll please.... unfortunately the sandwich fell flat. The roast beef was flavorless and dry. The plate came out without the au jus. I didn't notice at first and had to go back to the counter to ask for it. But aw shucks, the au jus turned out to be lackluster as well. Lacking distinct flavor. Both the sandwich and au jus temp was lukewarm. Disappointing. Could it have been an "off day"?! Anomaly?! Let's talk about the view! Impressive. The interior dining room diners can get the same great views of the harbor, ocean, the Morro Bay as the patio diners. We scored an outside table. At first, I was extremely concerned with the busy body seagulls. But it wasn't an issue. They stayed clear. So the scenery did lessen the disappoint of the sandwich. And from the reviews, it seems the chow-da and fish n chips were worth looking into more so than the carved meats. Next time.

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    Morro Bay Lobster Co - One of the most delicious lobster rolls iv had! Highly recommend.

    Morro Bay Lobster Co

    4.8(87 reviews)
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    The lobster rolls here are 10/10 delicious! I had the Maine Style Lobster Roll, which is tossed in…read morelight mayo and butter with celery, lemon, and chives. They don't skimp on the chunks of fresh lobster. The roll is perfectly toasted, buttery, soft, and fluffy. Together with the lobster, you get a tangy, sweet, meaty sandwich packed with flavor. I also had a side of house made slaw and seasoned flat fries. The slaw has apples and a light vinaigrette that goes nicely with the rich roll. The fries are super crispy onthe outside and soft inside. I've never had fries like these anywhere else and I will be dreaming about them. This cute food truck is located near the water along the Embarcadero. There is plenty of outdoor seating (but not much shade). The people who run the truck are super friendly and inviting. My experience here was really great and I can't wait for my next visit to Morro Bay.

    One of the best lobster rolls I've had. They are efficient and honest with their order/wait time…read moresituation. So, they will pause taking orders to catch up - and personally, I prefer that vs. someone taking my order and feeling like I'm Waiting "too long". They have two lobster roll options (we went with the Maine). It was dressed perfectly, had great seasoning and was very a generous portion. We also tried the CA shrimp roll, which had similar dressing/seasoning and was just as tasty. They also have slaw or "flat fries" option, which we opted for and they were so good! There are some benches to sit at & enjoy, or you can walk to the pier and eat there. Very little shade, but there are public bathrooms right by the benches.

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    Morro Bay Lobster Co - Lobster Roll Connecticut Style - buttery sweet and delicious. Served warm.

    Lobster Roll Connecticut Style - buttery sweet and delicious. Served warm.

    Morro Bay Lobster Co - Lobster Roll Connecticut Style (warm, with butter)

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    Savory Smoke - Best fish tacos ever and...I think a pulled pork? Homemade fries, daily!!

    Savory Smoke

    4.4(61 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    So, normally I avoid BBQ spots like the plague! Reason being (I'm sure we know why) but most are…read morenot that good. Dry, overcooked, horribly seasoned & so on. But! Not the case here. Let's start by saying, very friendly owners. Was greeted with a big smile & a friendly "hi, how are you". Very welcoming. Son (assuming) was working the front counter, who is also very friendly & accommodating. Reminds of the type people you would like to have as neighbors. Alright, let's get to the food! Going to keep this short & sweet (which I like doing, being that's what most really want to know). The Pulled Chicken Sandwich is great! It's juicy, not over seasoned, mix of thigh & breast, topped with their BBQ sauce & coleslaw! What more do you want? Exactly, nothing! Perfect just the way it is. Nothing over the top, nor gimmicky. I truly like this pulled chicken sandwich! The Fried Raviolis are also good, nice app to add. Looking forward to trying their Tri-Tip sandwich, hopefully it's as good! All in all: Very friendly service, great food, small menu, comfortable ambiance. Will definitely become among my favorite places here in Morro Bay.

    To set the stage, we tried this place on a Sunday night when a bird watching group was in town. I…read morecan't say for sure that they were involved in this situation, but the store was completely sold out of chicken. Maybe all that bird watching worked up an appetite for bird. We read reviews. We looked at the menu online, then we walked from our hotel to the restaurant, planning to order a tri tip sandwich and chicken nachos, which were advertised as having either fried chicken or pulled chicken options. When we arrived, we were informed that they were out of both pulled chicken and tri tip. Not to fear, I told the clerk that we would have he nachos with friend chicken. Alas, they don't sell fried chicken anymore. I asked her what proteins they DID have. Ribs and pork loin, deli sliced were the only options. I asked if the nachos could be made with pork. They could. We ordered that and ribs. First, the good: the homemade potato chips are excellent. The BBQ sauce isn't bad. Now that we are done with that, down to the reality of the situation. I should have known better. We had been staying in a hotel not a hundred yards away for two days and hadn't smelled any smoke or BBQ. When we got back to our hotel room, we opened the boxes. Plating was attractive. The chips are good. A small side note. There is a gas station near my parents' house (North Fork Minit Mart if you are ever interested in visiting the geographic center of California) that purchases pre-seasoned ribs from Costco and cooks them in a crock pot full of sauce. If you like the ribs at this place, you will LOVE those ones. There was no smoke, no smoke ring, no evidence of BBQ at all. The name of the place is "savory smoke"... but the food is neither savory nor smokey. Thr ribs were tough, flavorless and stringy. Even a little salt would have helped. The rub was strale and "muddy". I'm not one who wants ribs to actually fall off the bone, but these you couldn't even get off the bone. The chips were good. The "nachos" were the chips (which are good), covered in canned cheese, flavorless baked pork loin in this case and onions. The onions and the chips stole the show. The chips are good. Incidentally, there is a bar next door that seemed steadily busy. My recommendation is that "savory smoke" give up the facade that they are in any way a BBQ join, because they simply aren't, knock down the wall to let the bar expand, and simply make chips for the bar patrons. The meat was trash. Thr chips were good. This place should be ashamed of itself.

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    Savory Smoke - Southern style nachos.

    Southern style nachos.

    Savory Smoke - Fried ravioli absolutely delicious!

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    High Street Deli - Baywood Park

    High Street Deli - Baywood Park

    4.5(221 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    •$$

    Amazing quality sandwiches, salads, and more!…read more You fill out a form to specify bread, meats, cheese, condiments, and hand it to the cashier once you reach the counter. Ditto for salads- best tuna avo salad. Great French Fries. I've been twice; they were busy both times. After you order, you fill your beverage glass and find a table. Food is delivered, once ready. There's a small store attached where you fill your beverages, plus they sell bottles of wine, souvenirs, etc. It's worth the wait for quality food. If possible, recommend to avoid prime lunch time.

    Friends and I were traveling. One friend loves the High Street Deli in San Luis. We decided to try…read morethis one. We checked out the menu and made our decisions. Problem...the stores have different items. I had chosen a sandwich that wasn't offered here. We filled out our order forms. I recreated that sandwich to the best of my ability. It had turkey and veggies and cranberry on Dutch crunch bread. We also ordered a Dutch Punch sandwich and a build your own chicken cutlet sandwich. We got two orders and fries, an order of onion rings and 3 fountain drinks. The food arrived at different times as the order was ready. All the food was good. The sandwiches were good sized with lots of filling. The fries were great. The onion rings were the star. They were light and crispy and we all loved them. Parking is not easy in this area. It took a few circles to find a spot. We got a table right away. There was a kitchen-like play area for the kids. That kept them busy while we waited 20-30 minutes for food. Cute shop. They had stickers and baked goods and gifty items. Woman at the counter was a little impatient with customers. One surprise was the total price. Three sandwiches, three drinks, two fries and an order of onion rings plus tip was almost $97. Never had such an expensive sandwich in my life!

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    High Street Deli - Baywood Park - Build Your Own sandwich with smoked turkey, pastrami, romaine, and smoked Gouda on Dutch Crunch bread. Half off between 4:20-5:30.

    Build Your Own sandwich with smoked turkey, pastrami, romaine, and smoked Gouda on Dutch Crunch bread. Half off between 4:20-5:30.

    High Street Deli - Baywood Park

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