Shine Cafe

On our quick trip to Morro Bay Scout Coffee was at the top of my "must do" list! We tried 2…read moredifferent hot lattes, vanilla bean & salted caramel both were smooth & flavorful with no burnt taste nor overly sweet. We also tried 3 bakery items: a morning bun, a bacon & cheese scone & a lemon pistachio shortbread cookie, all 3 were excellent! Friendly, chatty staff, good prices & lots of parking too. I would go back in a heart beat!

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!

The vault

Roasting room behind windows

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Rock Espresso Bar

4.5(527 reviews)

We received excellent service at this veteran-owned coffee bar. Our drinks were very good! There is…read morea nice back patio where we sat and relaxed for a bit. We highly recommend Rock Espresso Bar!

While searching Yelp for a coffee shop, Rock Espresso Bar came up as one of the most popular…read moreoptions in the area. With so many reviews, I was looking forward to giving it a try. Walking in, you can tell this is a classic neighborhood café. There's nothing overly fancy about it--just a few tables, a small pastry case, and, of course, coffee. One thing that surprised me was the music choice. They were playing what sounded like punk rock, which felt a little out of place for the atmosphere of the café, especially since many of the customers appeared to be older adults. For my order, I went with a blueberry muffin and a cappuccino. The muffin was fresh and flavorful, and the cappuccino was well made. Overall, I was happy with both items. The reason I'm taking off a star is because the employee working during my visit used a lot of profanity while speaking. I understand that casual conversation happens, but I don't think that kind of language is appropriate in a café setting where customers are trying to relax and enjoy their coffee. Overall, I would recommend this place if you're looking for a quick grab-and-go coffee or pastry. The food and drinks were good, but the atmosphere wasn't ideal for sitting down to study, work, or have a conversation with someone.

Local art is the best!

Blueberry Muffin & Cappuccino

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Mama and Lovely

Groggy Scallywag Coffee House

4.8(130 reviews)

0.3 mi

This place has a lot of character and is super cute. the drinks and service were great! Cinda is so…read morenice. Would definitely recommend

- Groggy's Scallywag Coffee House…read more My girlfriend and I stopped at Groggy Scallywag Coffee House during a short trip to Morro Bay after she had noticed it on a previous visit. I'm glad we finally tried it. It's a small coffee shop right off Embarcadero with a simple setup. They have refrigerators with cold drinks, can make both hot and iced coffee, and also offer a small selection of pastries such as muffins, croissants, bagels, and cinnamon rolls. They also sell coffee to take home. There really isn't indoor seating, but that did not bother us at all. You're right by the coast, and there are tables outside in the breezeway along with areas near the dock where you can stand and enjoy your drink. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The menu is displayed on a TV screen near the entrance, which made ordering easy. I ordered a large iced Mexican mocha, and it was excellent. You could actually taste the spice in it rather than it just tasting like a regular mocha with a different name. I would absolutely order it again. One small thing that really stood out to me was their discount program. Near the register, they had a multicolored flag recognizing several groups including military, law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, dispatchers, and nurses. Before ringing us up, the employee pointed to it and asked whether any of those applied to us. I told her I was a nurse, and she immediately gave me 10% off. I thought that was a really nice touch. Discounts for military and first responders are common, but nurses are not always included, so I appreciated the recognition. Between the good coffee, friendly staff, convenient location, and thoughtful service, I really have nothing negative to say about this place. I would absolutely come back and would gladly try more of their drinks and pastries next time I'm in Morro Bay.

Large (20 oz) white mocha, sitting by the bay in perfect weather

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Buttercup Bakery & Cafe

4.4(300 reviews)

0.0 mi

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Easily five stars for me. The breakfast croissant sandwiches are a must try and seriously so good…read more I slightly prefer the bacon over the ham, but it's not a marked difference. The perfect way to start any day. Also had the cheese danish w/fruit and almond croissant. Made for the perfect not-too-sweet treats. Thoroughly enjoyed those as well and would definitely return to try their other pastries.

Neighborhood cafe offering a variety of sweet and savory pastries. Speedy service and plenty of…read moreoutdoor seating options. I especially enjoyed the almond croissant but I wasn't a big fan of the coffee cake.

Morning Bun ($4)

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Huge slice of coffee cake!

Sun-N-Buns Bakery & Espresso Bar

4.0(380 reviews)

0.3 mi

Staff is really nice 2 dollar waters…read more Unlimited coffee refills Doggie treats you can buy! I got the hot dog pretty standard love what they do for the community!

We really loved the cherry bomb and the snuggles. Located just south of Beach St you'll find a…read morelittle blue hut. there was only one other bakery, but they closed at two and we wanted to get a dessert for a late night snack and they're open till eight.

Non dairy mango sherbet

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Ice cream flavors

Goddess Goods

4.7(186 reviews)

0.4 mi

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Another ride another adventure, this one near my backyard. This place is right on the corner of…read moreFront and Beach. Next to the Jerky Place, Bakery, and the surf shop, it's a good stop. Theres also a really good restaurant there, Frankies n' Lolas. See my review. Anyways I'm waiting to pick up a ride, she bumped me to a later pick up time, twice...err. So I went into the Smoothies place to check it out, oh and write a review as I wait. Cozy as it gets with the friendly staff, actually looked like they enjoy the job and human interactions. I asked for a Mango something smoothie but no pineapple, be creative. The place has a good variety of drinks and edibles, sandwiches, salads, avocado toast, and on and on. If you don't see it they would probably make it for you. Now granted I was the only order being made at this moment and my smoothie was delivered to me as I sat at the bistro table out front. I was surprised how flavorful the smoothie was, I don't know why I thought that but it did taste good, a bit pricy. I'm good with pricy and this was backed up with quality ingredients and stellar service. Ah...yes and supporting local business is good for everyone Thanks, I'll see you again! Foodguy-Martin

A must stop whenever im in Morro bay! Staff is always kind, and the shop is costal cozy. The juices…read moreare freshly squeezed with some of the best oranges. You'll find this spot located next to a bike rental store and other businesses. I had always come for the juice and this last time i did try their matcha however i was not a fan. Will continue to return for the orange juice!

Its a small space but they have some seating inside & outside.

Acai bowl at Morro State beach 5 mins away from Goddess Goods

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Morro Bay Coffee Co

4.0(142 reviews)

0.5 mi

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Some people in the hospitality business were born to be there, and Aja Davis is one of those…read more She runs her coffee shop with that kind of welcoming spirit that feels homey and warm. Of course Morro Bay is already a charming locale, and Aja fits in well. Her coffee is distinctive and her pastries are made with real butter not nasty seed oil. I stepped aside to let her greet two young gentleman and she said, "It's okay, these are my sons." And what charming young men Matthew and Jeremiah are! I was very glad to meet all three and to patronize this sweet coffee cafe.

The other coffee place we initially went to was out of service due to a power outage. He…read morerecommended we come here instead. It was pretty busy when we pulled up. The person working there (owner?) Was hustling hard. She was working the register. Cleaning the tables. Handing out the food. Making the food and drinks in the back. She was a 1 woman wrecking crew. But still was able to get everyone's stuff out in a timely manner. Without sacrificing customer service. We ordered their chai latte and a black medium roast coffee. As well as a breakfast burrito and a rock harburrito. We forgot to tell her it was to go as we were trying to get back home before the LA traffic started. Imagine to my surprise when she came out with the food and it was to go!! The chai latte was really good. I loved it. And my wife really enjoyed it. Black coffee was good too. No frills. No fluff. But it kept me awake for the 4.5 hour drive home. So that works. The breakfast burrito was really good. My wife enjoyed hers. And mines was good too. Packaged really well. Ate it while driving so that really facilitated us getting home before the traffic. It was a very hearty burrito the rock harburrito. Gave us some green sauce to go with it. And it was just amazing. The inside is somewhat cramped with many tables and chairs. She also sells baked goods. And some random things. Like coffee mugs and other things. Nice signs all over the place as well as in the parking lot about the importance of coffee!! I really loved the hustle. And the food and drink was amazing. Not more you can ask for.

Parking spot sign

Orders a hot coffee and it had a bunch of curdled milk floating in it

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From the outside

High Tide

4.0(126 reviews)

Love the vibe here and the sandwiches are very good! Cute merchandise to shop around too.read more

High tide what a find! Cute place w tons of variety and great merchandise. I had the Italian and…read morefriend had hippie toast which hit the spot. Coffee was fresh and hot. The day was sunny outside eating only which was awesome sunshine. Overall: A

Interior

Hippie

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Bagel with cream cheese avocado sprouts onions and sesame seeds!

Nautical Bean

4.5(23 reviews)

Yummy food. Ham, cheese, and egg croissant was good. Breakfast burrito too, but if you don't like…read morecilantro, don't get it with salsa!!! You've been warned! Friendly service and warm vibe. Comfortable bench seating inside. Would go back if in the area again! Street parking available.

Fantastic set up. Love All the decor, Great service…read more Excellent coffee and food Can't wait to go back

The coffee bar and David Bowie section of skate decks

Navy Special

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So many killer skate decks and other memorabilia

Chōwa Bowl

4.6(305 reviews)

Although Chōwa Bowl is a small eatery with a limited menu, their dishes have a high flavor profile…read more We tried the Rock Shoyu Ramen and Beef Bulgogi Bowl and both were enjoyable and full of flavor. The interior has an inviting decor, but seating is limited. There are also outdoor tables along the side the building. The Rock Shoyu Ramen had a good amount of noodles along with three good-sized pieces of pork belly (albeit a bit fatty), pickled fresno peppers & shallots, topped with green onion, an ajitama, umami-rich egg and a sheet of nori. The broth was complex with the duck fat and togarashi; it is noted the broth contains pork, chicken and dasmi. It was excellent. Their Beef Bulgogi Bowl was quite good. It consisted of four char grilled filet mignon skewers (2 pieces per skewer), kimchi, shredded carrots & daikon, pickled red onion, avocado slices, over herbed brown rice and topped with green onions, black sesame seeds, basil and a gochujang glaze. The portion was generous and quite filling. Service was friendly, and our selections were delivered in short order from the kitchen.

First night staying in Morro Bay and I stopped here for dinner with the family. I ordered the poki…read morebowl and the boys ordered ramen- one ordered the Shoyu one and the other Miso. Cute little place with lovely decor- very inviting. You order the minute you come inside. It's very casual and when you are done you put your empty dishes away in the back. If you order a drink it's self serve as well. The poki bowl was abundant and I got half rice and half greens, the cubes fish was fresh. I just wished couple of sauces were offered such as eel or teriyaki sauce, ponzu sauce, or spicy mayo sauce on the side. The sauces would have given it the extra life. Now the ramens....complete passes on both. Noodle texture was probably the best thing for both ramens. Both broth was too sweet and it didn't pass for me as a tasty ramen of any sort. Edible...sure, but I wouldn't come back to eat this.