Located at the former historic Bonetti Ranch site on the corner of S. Higuera St. and Tank Farm…read moreRoad, sits the SLO Public Market. The Public Market hosts a diverse selection of eateries and merchants. Some of the restaurants have limited days/hours, so it is advisable to check before venturing to a specific eatery. The entrances are not well marked and it can be a labyrinth to navigate to the parking areas. Many times, there are not enough spaces for the current usage nor anticipated growth. Thus, parking can sometimes be a challenge. Near one parking area is the largest number of Tesla Superchargers in San Luis Obispo. There is a main dining hall to enjoy the many options available, as well as an outdoor patio with picnic tables to savor SLO's beautiful weather. The staff could be more attentive to cleaning the dining table after guests depart. The restrooms are usually very clean and attended to. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

I'm a huge fan of this dinning concept. There is plenty of options of food, dranks, and desserts…read more During my visit I noticed lots of college students doing their homework. My only recommendation is to call your specific restaurant to ensure they are open. As I walked around in the late afternoon I noticed that everyone wasn't open.

The best place ever! So fresh! Love the horseradish and other sauces they give you. Yummmmy!read more

Kind of a local secret in the best way possible, seek it out hidden under a staircase at the far…read moreend of the Embarcadero. The oysters are so fresh and some of the best in the area. I tried the green cilantro based sauce for the first time and it was delightful!

Such a charming environment for a family outing - truly appreciate the vintage Photo Booth tooread more

Vacation Spot - Sort Of - Inside SLO…read more.... My wife and I visited SLO Ranch when it first opened in 2023 and found an interesting mix of shops, but not many customers. We returned during the week between Christmas and New Year's 2025 to discover the buildings and tenants were changed, but the overall impression was very good. Pros: - The mini farm: There are several corrals each with shelters, food troughs and water sources. Everything is well maintained. Two have a total of about 10 goats and one has 2 alpacas and 2 donkeys. It's not quite a petting zoo because you can't go into the corrals, but they can be fed through the fencing with food bought in a shop. They all seemed quite content. - The shops: SLO Ranch is not big, but it does have a nice selection of stores and restaurants. Everything was bright and fresh with friendly employees. - Specialty Food Shops: We walked into cheese and chocolate shops which were very appealing, great looking and reasonably priced. - Ambiance: Welcoming. There are lots of places to sit outside and enjoy the scenery. Cons: - Restaurants: The quality might be good, but the variety is small. We saw a brewery, pizza place, Persian food, bakery (open only Friday-Sunday) and shops with biscuits and ice cream. The best looking place might be Lucy's Coffee which has a fairly big menu and lots of customers. - Parking: Okay on slow days, but the overflow must use a dirt lot. We didn't see a ton of people, but cars were already filling the lot. For us, the biggest draws were the animals, inviting shops and nice atmosphere.

This is my second favorite farmers market in the central coast. Parking is always easy and free…read more There tends to be a large selection and variety, especially when it comes to produce. - It's important to ask if the produce has been exposed to glyphosate spray. Most of the vendors are not USDA organic, but they don't use spray. However, some of the vendors do use spray and they will be honest with you when you ask them. Unfortunately, you have to ask each vendor individually. - The prices at this farmers market are slightly higher than at the Templeton farmers market. It also takes place later on in the day, not in the morning. Make sure to bring your own cart and reusable bags to cut down on plastic waste.

Great produce at reasonable prices! Breads, meats, and other treats available as well!read more

Concept seems cool, but went there a bit after 5pm on a Tuesday and everything was closed even…read morethough Google says 6pm. Disappointed and left. Checked website and couldn't find hours.

I mean. It's cute. But it's bustling. Maybe they had more art stuff. And closer to downtown. The…read morecoffee shop is good

Really cool space and vibes! There's an outdoor petting zoo and place for the kids to run and get…read moreenergy out. They had a performer singing and lots of great seating and tables. It kind of reminds me of a modern day mall food court.

We stopped by this spot on our road trip to LA since it's just a 2-minute walk from a Tesla…read moreSupercharger station. The location was much larger than expected, with a beautifully designed outdoor terrace. Inside, we tried the carbonara and a chicken sandwich. While the prices were on the higher side, the quality definitely made up for it. The variety of options was impressive--boba shops, ice cream, Chinese and Italian restaurants, and even a bar. Oh, and if you're planning to order the chicken sandwich from Jay Bird's, make sure you can handle spicy food! Their extra spicy option includes ground ghost peppers and jalapeños, so think carefully before diving in. If you're on a road trip, this is a fantastic place to take a break and recharge, both your car and yourself!

It is about 3 blocks of greatness! The options are great from the bbq to the fruit and even a great…read moreselection of different vendors. The kettle corn popcorn was great and reasonably priced. As for the food, definitely follow the smoke, it will lead the way to the best smoked meats. Downfall is they only take cash but their selections are wide and everything I tried was amazing! We had the beans, ribs and garlic bread and everything was great! And across from this vendor is a vendor with fresh flavored waters, the strawberry lemon is so refreshing! This is by far the biggest farmers market I've been to and was so happy with the variety.

Quite the see and be seen particularly for the college crowd. And crowded it was. One end is…read moreproduce, the other food stalls, with other sundry vendors sprinkled around and about. We picked up some produce to bring home but most of it was pricey. The food vendors were plentiful (we sampled the street corn), but they really lacked places to sit and chill/eat. We actually wound up going to a restaurant rather than wait to eat expensive food standing up with throngs of people walking by. A fun place and time to experience but they could make it better

Above and beyond customer service and fantastic second hand items!! Great selection of furniture…read moreand house goods at great prices.

My young son wanted to buy a small, cheap plastic heart for his mom. The price tag said $.75, but…read morehe only had $.45. He asked the lady at counter if she'd take $.45 and she said, "I'm staying at $.75." We were buying more items, but she wasn't going to take the $.30 hit to make a kid happy.

Baywood Park Farmers Market in Los Osos has a perfect mix of everything you want and need for a…read morefarmers market - lots of fresh local veggies and fruits, flowers, sourdough, pastries, honey, and clothing (just to name a few)! There is ample booths for you to peruse and everyone is super friendly and welcoming! The market happens every Monday from 2-430pm, but some booths start shutting down early (closer to 4pm) so I'd recommend getting there before 4pm. Highly recommend this local Farmers Market! One of my favorites in the county!

Great farmers market. Gets a little busy, but it's small and nice to walk through. Good selection…read moreof fruits, veggies, and other items like hummus, coffee, juices, baked goods, etc. Glad it's here.