Wayward Baking is one of my favorite bakeries of 2026…read more 1. I've only heard great things about Wayward Baking so I had some expectations - each one of them was met and then some. This bakery is simply amazing and everything I tried was so good. 2. I ordered a kouign amann, chocolate croissant, morning bun, double chocolate cookie, and two caneles. If I could order more, I would've added a rice pudding danish, basque cheesecake slice, and madeleine. I love that when standing in line, you can peek into the kitchen to see what the bakers are working on. It's really nice to see the process and work that go into everything. 3. Their chocolate croissant is my ideal chocolate croissant. I love when the outer layer is crisp and the inner layers are soft and buttery. The caneles were yummy - they were crispy on the outside, custardy on the inside, and the flavor was perfect. I loved the double chocolate cookie as well, it had great texture and the flavor was very balanced - not too sweet! 4. Even if it's a bit out of the way, I would absolutely come back every time I'm in the area.

I really wanted to like Wayward Bakery. There aren't many bakeries in the area, and when we…read morevisited, this seemed like one of the more promising options. The space itself is cute and has the feel of a neighborhood hangout, and the pastries are beautifully presented. Unfortunately, the pastries were hit or miss. Some were nice and flaky, while others tasted a little stale. The ham and cheese croissant was served cold, which was disappointing. We also tried the strawberry danish and tomato danish, and both were pretty mid. The standout, however, was their seasonal fig and walnut danish--that one was actually really good and something I would have ordered again. Their drink selection is also pretty limited. It was essentially coffee and hot chocolate when we visited. As more of a tea person, I was disappointed that there weren't any tea options, and they didn't have juices either. The main reason for my low rating, though, was our interaction with the staff member who took our order. She came across as very rude and repeatedly made impatient tapping sounds while we were ordering. We were ordering quite a few items, and the interaction made me feel rushed and as though we were inconveniencing her simply by placing a larger order. At first, I assumed she might just be having a bad day. But while we sat and ate our pastries, I watched her interact with other customers, and her demeanor was noticeably different--warm, friendly, and welcoming. That contrast made our experience even more uncomfortable. We were the only Asians in the store at the time, and while I obviously can't know what motivated her behavior, the difference in how we were treated compared with the customers who came after us left me wondering whether our race played a role. That's a serious conclusion, and I don't make it lightly. I can only speak to what I personally observed and how the interaction made me feel. Unfortunately, it overshadowed the entire visit. Even with a couple of good pastries, I wouldn't come back.

Best latte I've had since coming back from Australia. Croissant was on point. I'll admit I was…read moresuspect about it being heated in microwave but it was crunchy still and fantastic!

What a great find. This was our coffee stop on our way to Morro Bay. It has an elegant Japanese…read moredecor and serves great organic coffee and matcha drinks. It gets its beans from Morii Coffee, which is another great place, and uses ceremonial grade organic matcha. Doesn't have any exotic or crazy latte drinks like the ones you'd find in LA/OC area, but it does an excellent job with standard items. Flat White was excellent. Nice, strong flavor without being bitter. Matcha Latte was smooth with just the right amount of sweetness. Not sure where this place gets its baked goods but the berry scone and orange cardamom rolls were really good. Service was friendly and inviting. Rather than calling our name, they brought our drinks and pastries to our table. Might make another stop tomorrow as we start heading back home from our last summer trip.

Coffee has gotten better! Still not the best, but glad they have improved…read more Breakfast burrito is good, a little spicy which we liked. Blueberry muffin is okay, suuuuper sweet, but still edible. Wish they had dairy free cream cheese and/or dairy free cheese as an option! Service was pretty fast even on a weekend when it was busy. It's a charming spot with lots of outdoor seating options. Can be cold in the morning so bring a layer!

I had the downtown detox drink it was really good. Jaeden, Alexis, and Greta are always so friendly…read moreand welcoming and they keep me coming back. Drinks are made fast and always taste great. I like the music and vibe of this place :)

Really amazing beans! We buy beans for our espresso machine and truly nothing else will do now. We…read moreare completely hooked. They also have adorable stickers!!! The staff are incredibly kind and knowledgeable. SLO Roasted is such a gem, so glad they are in Osos!!

This is a coffee roaster, not a coffee shop, though they have samples out of some of their roasts…read more It's an industrial building with a lobby that is the coffee 'store'. We stopped in to find some interesting coffee beans, and we received very personalized service. We picked up a bag of decaf (which is getting harder to find in whole bean), and a bag of regular. There is a huge variety of beans to choose from and of course, they know their stuff! They provide coffee to many restaurants in the area and have a big operation. We will definitely be checking out more varieties, we tasted the ones we bought in comparison with a bunch of other roasters on the Central Coast and they are the winner for variety as well as quality. They definitely take pride in their selection and quality!

Came in on the weekend and barely missed the growing line. Cute little house store-front and small…read moreshop inside. Tables and seating outside if you wanted to enjoy your baked goods there. I purchased the pain au levain, in lieu of a baguette, for $12. The price is pretty steep for a loaf, but seems to be the going rate for these smaller boutique bake shops. The bread itself was warm when I purchased it, which was awesome. Enjoyed it with my coffee, but did find it to be a little doughy on the inside. Good flavor, but not something I would come back for. I'd rate it a solid 3.5. I also purchased the chocolate chip cookies. I think I completely went brain dead when I bought these, because I did read they were gluten-free and vegan, but still bought the pack of 6. Man, they looked like chocolate chip cookies, but didn't taste like chocolate to me, at all. For a regular chocolate chip cookie lover, it's a 1 star. For someone looking for a gluten-free and vegan cookie, this could be a winner. Maybe.

Hello! You had me at absolutely charming!…read more First of all, I've never been to Morro Bay and it was probably the only torrential rainy day in a Century. Being from Seattle, I'm nothing but used to the rain. But this little visit to the bakery warmed my heart. As we drove to the bakery we stopped at Morro Rock, , so I could actually see the amazing 23 million year old monolith. So fun to see the surfers out there! As we started driving into a neighborhood to get to the basket, I was like, "What? Am I going to Gramma's house?" And then, we pull into the freaking cutest little beach house with a garden that made the bleakest day make you feel like sunshine and rainbows. Upon entry, the baked spices and smells blow your olfactories! Yummm! We felt the young lady was very overwhelmed with all the baking!! And maybe our dumbfoundedness was overwhelming. Or maybe I was overwhelmed with so many amazing options and goodies!! She had just pulled something out of the oven. We ordered lemon curd and raspberry tarts, brownies, curry croissants, ham and cheese croissant, french onion soup croissant and some other cookie that someone snuck in on the sly. Sadly, there was no seating there, so we had to take everything to go. Luckily we were only 10 min away. Everything was epically delicious. Especially the flaky curry croissants!!!! They really know how to do it!!! If we had more time we would try their bread. I can't imagine what this place is like when it's peak season but it must be crazy! It is a must visit!!!

- 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.

Great vibes, great drinks, great decor…read more Matcha was perfect, helpful staff and you get money back!!

We stopped by Scout Coffee Company as a result of the Tesla supercharger that is in the back…read moreparking lot. We have been to the Scout Coffee location in SLO and this was the first time that we've been here at the Morro Bay location. We had an iced vanilla latte and hot mocha along with their morning bun. The mocha tastes a little bit more like a hot chocolate mix with espresso versus an old-fashioned mocha, but I was pleasantly surprised by how lightly sweet it was. The morning bun was one of the best morning buns I've ever had. The bakery for Scout Coffee is at this location and so all the pastries were very fresh. The location aesthetic was beautiful and they had a lovely large wooden community table that you can sit at as well as a cute area for kids to sit and play equip with a kid coffee shop wooden toy. Very sweet.

We made a pit stop for charging the EV here. No wait and delicious food pastries and drinks here…read more Ok/good 1. Homemade bread on turkey sandwich -- the cheese was too salty Better 1. Scout cookie (warmed) 2. Ham and cheese croissant (warmed up) 3. Crème fraiche scone Best: 1. Almond blackberry jam croissant 2. Leek and gruyere scone 3. Moroccan mint tea The experience was so nice we ended up stopping here twice!

The Chile Verde Omelette my sister ordered was easily the star of the meal 10/10! I instantly…read moreregretted not ordering it myself. The meat was incredibly juicy and flavorful, and honestly one of the best omelettes I've tasted. The steak and eggs were unfortunately a miss for me. The steak was a little dry and lacked flavor, but the super crispy potatoes definitely helped make up for it. The Cinnamon French Toast was good, just not as unique or homemade-tasting as I expected, still a solid 8/10. The hot chocolate was another 10/10 So delicious! The cafe itself is such a cute little spot with an outdoorsy, relaxed vibe and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect for sitting around, chitchatting, and enjoying a meal. Overall, I'd definitely come back and explore more of the menu.

Our first visit here was not great. The ambiance of Celia's is really nice - I liked the…read morearchitecture of the building and the decor, and the patio looked really comfortable. Unfortunately there were no patio tables available so we sat at a table just inside. The service was pretty good, with the exception of the busser forgetting our drinks. We had to ask for them again when the food came out. I got the carnitas melt with frings. The onion rings were great, however the fries could have used another minute in the oil. The sandwich was fairly tasty, however it was like the bread was grilled without butter. It just didn't get very toasty, and the bottom became soggy quickly. My wife's southern benedict was good, but the eggs seemed to have been cooked over medium. There wasn't much runny yolk at all. I was picking at my plate, and I picked up what I assumed was a piece of carnitas that had fallen out of my sandwich. Nope, it was tuna. Somehow, tuna ended up on my plate, I'm assuming from a tuna melt that was being prepared nearby. I can't stand tuna so this kind of grossed me out. I will probably give them another shot as it is a nice, relaxing place to go for breakfast, but things could have been a whole lot better.

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.

Best coffee place in Morro Bay! Rudie is so personable and his back patio is bursting with…read morewelcoming colors from flowers and budding friendships! The coffee is amazing too!

Baked goods, good. Friendly young man that knows math and…read moretakes cash. What the? Taste. Does the spot hit!

I am so happy I found this bakery via Yelp so we could stop here before visiting the Elfin Forest…read morewhen we spent a weekend in nearby SLO. Location- available free parking in the small lot shared by a few businesses; no frills in the decor with an old-school vibe but everything looked clean Staff- very welcoming, friendly, and efficient Bakery- plenty of options and all 3 items we got were delicious, especially the squash bread Drinks- got a hot and iced coffee and the hot coffee was amazing