Taqueria Don Jose

One of the best breakfasts I've had in a looong time! Seasoned, simple, delicious and absolutely…read morewill be going back as much as possible!

We just had Atascadero Bistro it was so delicious. We loved the cowboy sandwiches the bread was so…read moresoft and tasty . We will definitely be coming back.

Atascadero Scramble

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Nice and smooth coffee

Carlton Hotel

4.0(305 reviews)

2.2 mi

•$$$

There were a few little issues with getting a hold of the front desk the day before check-in. I…read morefeel like they need another employee or two. But this is a very nice hotel in a very safe, mellow, stylish downtown. The two queen bedroom is very spacious and the beds are wonderful.

Coming from a job fair at cal poly and found this on the Marriott site . Find out they just became…read morea Marriott property. You can imagine what it would be like to merge systems, get access, room controls, etc in a major change like this. That said, RODNEY and LU were fantastic. Gracious, accommodating, super nice. Hotel is cool, built in a different era when extravagance was king. Rodney was the star. Thankful for good people when you traveling. I would come back

Gorgeous Hotel dates from 1928, but was thoroughly renovated in 1999.

Arcadian suite

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The Nest

4.5(430 reviews)

0.1 mi

We love going to the Nest. The food is fresh and consistent…read more The toast is always buttered perfectly and the syrup is always warm! The service might even be better than the food.

This is a place to return to. Food, service and atmosphere were enjoyed. Menu was inviting…read more Everything was fresh. Service prompt. What we thought about our specific choices. The turkey wrap seemed too dense and needed to be constructed incorporating air or moisture into the layers of ingredients. The salad was served with the dressing on the side. There was an abundance of baby spinach under a mound of flavorful ingredients. Tossing the salad with the dressing was more than I was looking forward to. It was a great salad otherwise, although if I was to make this at home, I would trim the spinach stems off. They hang out every which way on the fork. They could be reincorporated into the salad by dicing them.

Entry area

Chicken Strip Salad w/Fries

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Enclosed Dining

Pig Iron

4.0(317 reviews)

6.8 mi

Came here Friday afternoon for lunch. Quick service at the counter. We ordered the steakhouse…read moreburger, the pig iron and onion rings. We were given a buzzer and were told to come to the pick up area once our buzzer goes off. We sat in the bar area since it was the quietest since we were with our 4 month old, Restaurant is super cute with western themed items throughout the place. The steakhouse burger was very good! Decent size burger and very buttery (in a good way) and the pig iron was delicious! Pulled pork was nice and tender with just the right amount of bbq sauce on there. The onion rings were nice and crispy as well and a huge serving for their full size. I'd definitely give this place a try if I'm in the area again!

Friendly staff and an interesting atmosphere make this a good place for beers and burgers…read more My bacon cheeseburger was cooked perfectly and the bacon wasn't too crispy either. I prefer more seasoning in the patty but that's just what I like. The fries are tasty and unique. I have never had the thin sliced version before. They were well seasoned and crispy. The best thing was the price! $13 for my burger is a great value!!

Bar area

THE PIG IRON WITH BACON

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Old Fashion

Back Porch Bakery

4.4(323 reviews)

2.2 mi

Turkey Avocado Egg croissant was incredible. Very giving portion of meat and avo! Well done,…read moredefinitely returning.

Came in early on a Wednesday morning and thought the storefront and inside the bakery was very…read morecute. Maybe it was too early, but I did notice that it was a bit dim inside. I could barely see the pastries in the case. No worries though, I saw what I came in for. Purchased a French baguette for $3.70. Beyond amazed at the price. Excited to have some with my coffee, I ripped off a piece almost immediately and noticed the nice crust on the outside. 5 stars for the crust!! As for the flavor, it seemed a little flat. It was lacking some of the wheaty-tangy flavor you would get from a longer prove/fermentation. The inside of it was also missing all those nice deep pockets you see in a French baguette. Overall, not a bad baguette, but not one that you yearn for. I'd like to mention the young lady Annabel I had the privilege of meeting outside of the bakery. She was on a delivery run, but told me about their IG page, and we had a wonderful chat about cookies. Thank you for your time, Annabel, you are awesome!

Morning Bun, Chocolate Croissant and muffin

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Country Touch Cafe

4.3(334 reviews)

1.0 mi

Went on a Sunday late morning. The restaurant was busy but my husband and I were seated quickly…read more If you have a party more than 4 people the wait time might be longer but still the waiting time will feel fast! I saw two big parties go inside after us. Food: 5/5 Served hot and delicious. My husband liked the hot cakes and the waffle! I also tried my daughter's French toast and it was super tasty! Ambiance: 5/5 definitely gives country vibes Bathroom: 3/5, only 2 stalls so waiting time might be the downside. They have baby changing stations! Service: 5/5 although it was busy, servers always checked in. The ice water they provided came with a cute lemon. I love when restaurants add simple and significant details like this!! This just shows how much they pay attention to their customers!

I placed my order for takeout and waited while my food was being prepared. I paid for my order in…read morecash and requested that the hostess scan my code from the toast app so I could get my points. She told me that wasn't possible so, I didn't get my points. She was polite and offered me coffee as I waited. - When I opened up the container, the eggs were undercooked and there was a hair in them. I have reached out about this issue using the email on the website a couple of times with no reply. - I would like my points placed in my account manually and I would like a refund for my order. The receipt is in the email I sent. Please reply to the email.

One of the cute walls

Chilaquiles

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English muffin sandwich

Guest House Grill

3.9(601 reviews)

0.7 mi

Excellent attentive considerate service. Willing to make requested changes to cocktail I ordered…read more Good ambiance. (Outdoor and indoor seating) Great tasting cocktail. Really good tasting Asian chicken wrap and sweet potato fries. Only complaint was the wrap was super messy, dripping sauce all over the place, and started to fall apart as I got toward the end of the wrap. Expensive, but I thought it was worth it. Big portion sizes. (I would actually prefer if they were smaller and cheaper.) I was too full for desert, but next time, I definitely want to try one of their delicious sounding deserts.

We brought our two dogs and sat on their patio; we loved that they had outdoor TVs so we could…read morewatch the preseason football games (go Niners!). The cocktails are great, and we loved their wings. My boyfriend ordered the meatloaf and I got a burger- both 10/10! Our server was so sweet and made sure our dogs had plenty of water too.

Interior

June 2023

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Mezcali cocktail (substitute tequila for mezcal, no taking rim)

Kitchenette

4.4(884 reviews)

6.9 mi

Great food and great vibe!…read more The staff is friendly and it's clean. If you're ever in Templeton - make sure to stop by.

This place has been our go to breakfast spot for so many years. After our past few visits our group…read moreis all in agreement that this place has gone down in food quality. Our normal order is pasole and brown rice bowl. Pasole our past few times has been lukewarm and lacking flavor. This past visit we waited 45 minutes for our food and saw most of our plates getting cold at the window. We had to ask our for a status of our order when normally we have never waited more then 10-15 minutes. Food was again barely hot. The brown rice bowl was dry and is now missing ingredients and no longer is anywhere near the same dish as it was. They didn't even put the pesto (magic green sauce) in it. It's as if there is a new chef running things cheaper now. Today as we woke up planning to go to paso for wine tasting and our group had zero interest in going there for breakfast due to past experiences. It no longer is our go to breakfast spot which is sad. Also we have noticed on our past visit that front of the house staff and back of the house staff didn't seem to be communicating well. At one point we watched one employee working with the a cook and the cook just stared at the employee ignoring her. When there is communication breakdown in a restaurant this begins the gradual death of a business. Hopefully they can clean it up fast. We may give this place one last shot but if it's just ok quality we won't be back. The food is too pricey to just had bland lukewarm food.

Here is the bar sitting area and sign.

Breakfast Tacos ($16) Messy but delicious!

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes ($15)

A-Town Diner

3.8(340 reviews)

1.7 mi

We decided at the last moment today to go to the movies on a Friday night. That brought back some…read morememories. I'd seen an ad for Hail Mary and found it at the Colony in A Town. We had time for dinner so off we went. Hum whats nearby the theatre, alot of places to eat really...we'd liked the A town diner before, the menu covers it all practically so...We parked seven o'clock the dinner tush had passed and in we went. We were seated at a small booth, perfect. Drink orders taken now we needed to decide what to eat. M went with a light breakfast offering a pancake, a scrambled egg and bacon. Hum it was dinner time dear, I needed more time. The fish & chips were the special and it was Good Friday but I went big with the hot pastrami sandwich. Fries are extra so I ordered the onion rings to accompany the sammie. Pretty quick the food was out of the kitchen and on the table in front of us, wow M dove right into that 7" pancake as soon as she finished pouring on the syrup. My sandwich was a hood size on a very soft french roll a good six inches Very tasty but I always think there should be more meat than bread, there was alot of bread in that roll. Where's the beef, right... Onion rings, nothing special your average frozen beer battered Moores onion ring served late but freshly hot. We had a good meal, good service and a fair price. Was it five star, no it was a good four star, we didn't need or want anything special. Now dessert was a calling from behind that glass display when we walked in the door but tonight the stomach and the wallet forgave. We were gonna need reason for movie concessions, right? Foodguy-Martin

We showed up here not knowing they would be closing in 15 minutes. I wanted to leave because I…read morehated when that used to happen to me, but the very friendly server insisted we stay. I ordered a full breakfast and my wife ordered an ice cream sundae. Both were delicious, and service was super quick! We'll be back...during regular hours...soon!

Three-Egg Omelet, "A-Town Cluck" -- Diced chicken breast, avocado, bacon and cheddar cheese. 2 thumbs up!

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"Steve's Spaghetti" with Meat Sauce - excellent!

La Parrilla Taqueria

4.5(387 reviews)

1.8 mi

Wow! I visited today for a late lunch break and was so impressed: the service, cleanliness & food…read moremade my day. I ordered a Chicken Enchilada Combo plate that included rice & beans. The enchilada was tender, flavorful and delicious. The refried beans & rice were also so very tasty & freshly cooked. Before my meal arrived I enjoyed a draft IPA and some complimentary chips. The green sauce salsa was delicious - setting me up in a good way for my lunch to follow. I mentioned to the wait staff that today was my Anniversary and she gifted my wife & I with a generous portion of their homemade Flan to go... my wife is going to be very happy! I will be back and will also recommend my family friends. (I would have posted a photo of the combination plate but it was gone the time I pulled my phone out to start my review).

We stopped in looking for delicious Mexican food for our family with young children, and this place…read moredefinitely delivered! The menu has a great variety of options. We ordered a few combo plates and had more than enough food. Our favorites were the enchiladas with green sauce and the chile relleno. The complimentary chips and fresh salsa bar made the meal even better. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, and the restaurant was very clean with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking in the shopping center was easy and convenient. We'll definitely be back if we're ever in the area!

Dining area

Fish and shrimp combo plate

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Very clean restaurant. Service is always great. Food is absolutely amazing. The prices are very affordable. Don't miss out on a great taco Tuesday. The tacos have lots of meat they don't Skimp on the serving sizes. read more

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