Wow, can't believe I haven't written a review for the General Store since it's my favorite shop in…read morePaso! It's always so much fun coming in here to peruse the cookbooks, local goods, plethora of food items, artwork, and bath and body care. I don't think I've ever walked out of here empty handed whether it was purchasing something for myself or as a gift. This is a can't miss if you're in downtown!

This general store is just adorable. I come every single Christmas and I always find something to…read morepurchase. Usually a lot of little somethins to purchase. If you go around the holiday time, just know that the store is quite busy. It doesn't take away from the experience at all and the employees are super friendly and helpful and the line to purchase your goods moves quickly. The products force purchase are of wonderful quality and there's definitely something for everyone there. I definitely will be back again and again.

Back for more! Bought the last 2 black sage! Trying the oak honeydew…read more Thank you! You can text them if you have any questions.

What a charming little hidden gem! Sierra Honey Farm has the cutest self-service honey hut, and the…read morewhole visit feels like a unique, local experience. The honey is delicious, especially the orange blossom honey, and they have lots of different flavors to choose from. You can find their honey in local Paso Robles stores, but it's absolutely worth going to the farm for the full experience. I will definitely buy more when I'm back in town.

Do yourself a favor and stop by Vivant Fine Cheese while visiting Paso Robles. It was perfectly…read morelocated right across the street from our hotel, making it incredibly convenient for a quick and easy stop. We popped in to grab a small cheese plate to take along to our wine tasting, and it turned out to be such a great decision. Everything was thoughtfully curated--the cheeses were exquisitely paired with locally produced accompaniments like olives and nuts, which really elevated the whole experience. It was so good we completely forgot to take a "before" picture... but trust me, the empty box at the end says it all--total satisfaction! Simple, delicious, and perfectly suited for a wine country outing. Such a great treat!

This cheese shop is clearly doing something right. The space is charming, the selection impressive,…read moreand the quality of ingredients speaks for itself. But if you're planning a visit, build in serious buffer time. We stopped in on Memorial Day and, with several parties ahead of us in line, didn't place our order until nearly 20 minutes after arriving. By the 45-minute mark, our food still hadn't come out for two paninis and a soup. What made it especially frustrating was watching parties who arrived after us get their cheese orders and drinks served before anyone had even started assembling our sandwiches. It was clear the shop was understaffed for the holiday weekend, with one person managing the counter and another in the back prepping. We ended up asking to take the sandwiches cold just to get out the door, only to have both stuffed into one small bag, sloppily wrapped. The soup, unfortunately, came out lukewarm regardless. None of this felt malicious. The shop has an unhurried, artisanal quality that's part of its appeal, but that can't fully account for the gap between the experience and a nearly hour-long wait for a simple lunch order while others moved ahead of us. Come for the cheese, come for the atmosphere. Just don't come hungry with anywhere to be.

We were visiting from out of town and wanted to do a little bbqing after wine tasting. I'm so glad…read morewe stopped by Zio meats- Everything was truly outstanding quality and John is such a nice guy. Highly recommend this shop!!

I stopped in today for a large size 16 ounce of That Garlic Stuff. I hafta have this since trying…read moreit, it makes chicken, salmon and so many things go from ok to delicious! It's made in Gilroy the garlic capital. I snapped some new photos to post here as well. I highly recommend everything they sell.

My husband and I were looking everywhere for KOKO Coconut Gouda cheese. The cheese store in…read moreTemecula California where we normally purchased this fabulous cheese closed. We looked online at various supermarkets, but alas even those big name stores did not carry this cheese. Then Castoro Winery in Paso Robles, suggested we contact a local store - Cured and Cultivated . .yep they had it and we were thrilled. The owner is a very pleasant gentleman who is friendly, polite, and professional. We bought a half a wheel of this cheese (August, 2025) and it lasted four months. . . so when we returned to Paso Robles in January, we emailed the owner and ordered a full wheel. Very nice company and so glad our cheese journey ended at Cured and Cultivated. Thank you so much

Cheese and Charcuterie Vending Machine is awsome! On the go heading out of town we come across a…read morestreet sign for cheese vending machine. It was worth the stop nice cheese and cracker selections and more. Nice and cold ready for our lunch box!

We had some wonderful food (Reuben and Mediterranean sandwich) here and even better service…read moreprovided by Patty. She displays a true 'Owner's mentality' in taking care of customers. Strong two thumbs way up for both the food and the service!

6th street location has parking and outside seating with counter service inside so no frills…read moreambiance. No signs for a restroom but there is one through the doors on the right. Service was friendly and fast with sandwiches brought to our table. Sandwich and wrap are big but needed something more. Chicken pesto wrap- 3/5. Too much lettuce and not enough chicken or pesto. Dutch sandwich- 4/5. Bread was delicious; crispy outside and soft inside but too much bread to filling so wish they had pulled some of the bread on one side out. Flavor combo was good but needed the sauce put on edge to edge not just glopped in the middle. Lots of other sandwiches to choose from and was busy so seems to be really popular. Not sure we would try again but if in the area give it a try to support a local woman-owned business and see what you think.

6 Star Alert. 6 star Alert. 6 star Alert. 6 star Alert…read more SIX STAR ALERT. SIX STAR ALERT. That right people, I said it.... And 6 times to be exact! Because let me tell you, the Spice of Life in Downtown Paso Robles not only deserves those 6 stars, but they truly EARNED each & every star (plus a bonus star) that I am awarding them for their exceptional hospitality. Now, let me tell you why! While in Paso for my wife's weekend birthday getaway, we had such fun time casually strolling the streets with no where to be. While window shopping, going in and out of the various shops, and just meandering through the downtown area.... We suddenly came across a little business called: The Spice of Life From the outside, it was pretty obvious what we were about to get into... ----Spices----Herbs----Teas---- Hey, they had me at Spices, but the rest is what kept me from leaving there anytime soon. Upon entering this quaint little shop, we were immediately immersed into a world that I Love. Spices, Spices and more Spices!!! Yeah, I'm that guy that at home, not in public of course, that will put a little spice on my hand and lick it off (to test it of course). I know, but I'm just a spice freak, what can I say! Yeah, give me a good lemon pepper, a blended steak seasoning or even a Kansas City Bbq Rub and I'll gladly give it the "Lance Lick of Approval". Yeah, I'm a Spice Man, & I'm not afraid to admit it. And let me tell you, this place has got spices!! Yeah, there are Jars and Jars, & more Jars of the finest, most incredible spices you can dream of. But on Top of the Spices... There are Oils, Vinegars, Teas, Tea Accessories, Herbal Supplements, Books, and More! And with all that shopping... Why not grab a quick bite alongside a freshly brewed coffee or tea at their mini cafe right on the premises. Heck, we did! (We had the Vanilla Chai Tea Latte) And it was Fire! So what makes this place earn a well deserved 6 star review?? It wasn't just their great product. Or even their beautifully prepared drink. It was their hospitality, their graciousness, and the human connection that we felt that went above the typical customer vs. retailer interaction. The lady who assisted us (forgive me but I forget her name) but she might have been maybe the owner or maybe even manager of the place was so kind, helpful and made our experience exceptional, so thank you for that! With so many great gift ideas and things that we needed for our own household, you know we did some damage and got a few things to take back home. So.... If you are a fan of spices like me, love yourself some tea, are looking for some unique, fun gift ideas or just want to enjoy a nice, quaint shop where the service hopefully exceeds your expectations like it did for me... Then take my highly recommended suggestion and get over to the... Spice of Life in Downtown Paso Robles ASAP!!!

LOVE this tea shop! We booked their High Tea experience and…read moreit was wonderful. You make a reservation in advance. Their availability is Tuesday-Saturday from 10:30-2pm. I was so impressed by their delicious 100% plant base menu. It was so fresh and bursting with flavor. The owner Lori and her staff were so friendly and helpful with picking out teas we'd like. I can't wait until my toddler is a little older so we can have cute tea party dates here. :) Highly recommend for any special occasion!

I would give these peeps 5+, except for one thing, they're tough to give money to! Let me…read moreexplain... we live about 90 miles from S&S, which used to be "J&R Natural Meat and Sausage." Whenever we've historically been in (Paso) town, we try to stock up on their cheddar-jalapeno pork sausage. Folks, the sausage is just fantastic after cooked over an open flame/coal fire. We also relied heavily on J&R Natural Meat and Sausage customer service to resupply us via overnight mail. We did these methods of resupply for years and never had a problem. Then Sinton & Sons took over. We ran out of our supply of cheddar-jalapeno sausage, and I called S&S up. I was assured that the same recipe was being performed for the sausage and that mail order would continue to NOT be an issue under the new ownership. I ordered a small batch of about 5-6 packets, just in case quality had dropped. Days went by and I saw my payment method had not been charged... I called back. Whoops, sorry, we found the order request, it will be handled ASAP I was told. Days pass, no charge. Another call. Whoops! We're NOW out of shipping boxes! We've got the order, and as soon as the boxes come, it will go out ASAP! Days pass, no charge, no box of sausages. Luck would have it we needed to make a trip to Paso anyway, so off to S&S Wifey and I went. Ambiance: I was a little worried when I saw the "J&R Natural Meat and Sausage" was still up outside, and a temporary banner for Sinton & Sons was above the door..... we went inside and found stocked meat cabinets, although a few less choices than before when it was J&R's. But then we found our go-to cheddar-jalapeno and bought some to-go. I've subsequently cooked a couple of them up and the good news is that the sausage is still on-point! We bought a fabulous tri-tip as well, and all the supplies from S&S cooked up nicely and tasted great! I'm hopeful they'll square away their over the phone/remote customer service corrected so we can give them money for more good stuff soon!

Good selection of meats. Bought one of the best ribeyes I've had in a long time. Great staff tooread more

Wow! Wow! Wow! I…read moreworked as a head chef in s nice place. I'm VERY picky about restaurants and food. I love octopus and yellow tail and ceviche. This spot is crazy good! Don't miss out.

Part of a steadily growing number of Chef-driven eateries in Paso Robles Finca comes from Stephanie…read moreand Patrick Aguirre along with their son Diego, its location inside Old Hometown Nursery's historic farmhouse just steps from the Lofts at the Market. Spanish for "estate," or in this case farm, counter-style service and limited interior seating part of Finca's charm, Chef Aguirre's training includes the likes of Suzanne Goin and Thomas Keller while California's central coast yields a bounty of Fish, Meat and Produce. Offering Baja style quick-casual Mexican Food since May of 2021, Avocados from Morro Bay mashed into under-seasoned Guacamole with freshly made Chips, ownership focuses on local Wines and spirits across a menu of beverages including housemade Agua Fresca with flavors that change daily. Pricey for what it is, though ownership clearly cares about local businesses from Mary's Poutry to Octopus and Shrimp from independent California fishermen, guests can choose to sit indoors or on a porch out front while dining on wood-grilled Steak or a California-style Burrito filled with battered Shrimp. Attuned to the flavor profile of its target audience, namely the sort of people touring Paso Robles' wineries, those expecting spicy Mexican cuisine need to keep this in mind as Jalapenos largely come pickled while other Peppers are tempered by Cream, leaving dishes like the Duck al Pastor nearly too sweet.

Love We Olive! Such a great place to buy gifts too! They do such a lovely job wrapping up…read moreeverything - great for weddings, birthdays, housewarming, etc. Tasting is so fun! ALL of their olive oils and vinegars are delicious. Our all-time favorite salad dressing is their basil olive oil mixed with their white peach balsamic vinegar. The BEST! Even folks addicted to ranch will want to make the switch! (I used to be that person !!) I use the lemon & garlic olive oils frequently for roasting veggies. Very high quality and truly tasty. They refill bottles too at a reduced rate.

We Olive in Paso Robles is an absolute delight and a must-stop for anyone visiting the area. From…read morethe moment you walk in, you're greeted by a beautifully and tastefully decorated interior that feels warm, inviting, and thoughtfully curated--perfectly setting the tone for the experience. The selection is truly impressive. There's an incredible variety of infused and fused olive oils as well as different vinegars, each more delicious than the last. What makes it even more special is knowing that many of these offerings are carefully curated by the wonderful owner, Ruth, in collaboration with local farmers. You can really taste the quality, care, and passion behind every product. Ruth herself is a highlight of the visit. She's friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the tasting both informative and genuinely fun. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she has a great way of guiding you through the options while sharing stories, pairing ideas, and plenty of laughs along the way. Between the gorgeous space, outstanding selection, and Ruth's exceptional hospitality, We Olive is an unforgettable experience in Paso Robles. We left with full hearts, happy taste buds, and bags full of goodies--we can't wait to come back!