15 Best Cafes in San Luis Obispo

Corazon Cafe SLO Cafe •
847 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Tascalatte Y Empañada
Chilaquiles
Mayan Mocha

“Enjoyed this sweet little spot more than I anticipated. Enjoyed a Cinnamon brown sugar coffee, house specialty, and it was incredibly flavorful; I'm going to try to replicate it at home; such a great twist on my usual drip coffee. Staff was very friendly & hospitable and brought the drink to the table which I appreciate - few spots do that these days. Music was lovely and in the background, not too loud, and had a sweet Latino flair to match the cafe. Sat in a light-filled window seat and started my day perfectly. I didn't order breakfast but they had a beautiful little menu with a lot of hot selections which seemed very substantial - breakfast tortas, quesadillas and burritos.“

4.9 Superb123 Reviews
Scout Coffee Co. Cafe • $
1130 Garden St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Croissant
Honey Cinnamon Scone
Vanilla Bean Latte
Almond Croissant
Blueberry Pastry
Pour over Coffee
Pastry Selection
Morning Latte
Coffee Place
Wilderness

“We popped in here while on our walk from the Apple Farm to Cal Poly. It had been sprinkling so we wanted a hot cup of coffee and my son wanted a snack. My husband enjoyed his Gibraltar (espresso-based drink with steamed milk but less milk than a latte). I had an Oat Milk Latte with Honey Lavender which I had never had before. It had a unique flavor but not too strong. The cup was really big. They seem to only have one size. My son had the Raspberry Crumble Bar and he really liked it. The inside of the cafe is comfy with tables and chairs, plus lounge chairs lining the walls. They have an outdoor patio as well. The staff was friendly.“

4.7 Superb100 Reviews
Sasquatch Coffee House Cafe • $
1050 Monterey St Suite 228, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito
Espresso Shots
Latte Mocha
Burritos

“This is EASILY the best coffee and cafe in SLO. Although a bit hidden to the native and tourist eye, it’s definitely worth the find. The cafe itself is located inside the city courthouse. The craft espresso beverages are always superb. I usually get The Elvis, blended. I think about this beverage often and if I could I would have it every day of my life until death do us part. The food is also great. Just like the coffee, most of the menu is fresh and made to order by the chefs and owners themselves. You can also grab a tasty pre-made snack, breakfast or lunch from one of their fully stocked fridges. I usually go for a breakfast sandwich made with one of their homage savory jalapeño cheddar scones. Please make the time to stop here and check it out. Ownership is local, wholesome and skilled at what they do. The courthouse may be an uncommon place to stop for a pick-me-up. But if you want quality coffee in SLO, without a line out the door, and at a reasonable price—this is the place for you.“

4.8 Superb42 Reviews
Sally Loo's Wholesome Cafe Brunch • $
1804 Osos St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Seasonal Quiche or Frittata
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Sandwich
Al's Avocado Toast
Sally's Waffle
Acai Bowl
Egg Sando
Pastries
Burgers

“This place is great.., cute little spot and the food (I had breakfast) was sooo delicious, I've never had a waffle like this and it's by far the best ever! They take your order before you sit and it being my first time here they were amazing at explaining different menu items, shortly after I sat my meal was brought to me, I sat in the window over looking the park across the street and people watched as they went by. Definitely recommend this place.“

4.6 Superb122 Reviews
The Bridge Café Cafe • $
1074 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

The Grilled Chicken
The Bridge Burger
Veggie Quiche
French Fries
Quiche - Meat
Spinach

“This restaurants mission means a lot to me personally so it was a massive relief to find out their food and drinks are as amazing as their purpose! The coffee was incredible, highly recommend the salted caramel and raspberry cheesecake flavors!! The service was fast and the staff were so kind and went above and beyond to make our experience great. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the outdoor area is lovely with olive trees and many tables! Highly recommend, plus check out their specials they had chicken wings on special the day I went!!!“

4.8 Superb37 Reviews

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LOKUM Cafe •
715 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight
Various Types of Baklava
Baklava Anatolian Cut
Traditional Baklava
Turkish Sweets
Turkish Baklava
Mulberry Tea
Pomegranate
Strawberry
Rose Tea

“Must see and taste confectionery shop when in SLO. Incredibly unusual and varied types of Turkish Delights. I bought a small bag of mixed colors of Narnia. I’m surprised there isn’t a shop like this in the Bay Area and if there is I’d like to hear about it.“

4.6 Superb96 Reviews
Ascendo Coffee Coffee Shops • $
311 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Blueberry Lavender Muffin
Gluten Free Muffin
Coffee Cake

“Cute place inside. Good vibe. Espresso drinks made with expertise. A bit warm inside on a hit day because the historic garage door is also the front door, which is open. All-gender bathroom is a single, spacious room. Toilet barely flushed.Wheelchair accessibility: The floors and entrance are flat and spacious.“

4.7 Superb40 Reviews
Nautical Bean Coffee Shops • $
11560 Los Osos Valley Rd #150, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Chicken Salad
Bean Breakfast Burrito
Pesto Chicken
Asian Chicken
Cinnamon Roll
Drip Coffee
Sandwiches
Toasted
Bagel

“I had a medium hot caramel sutra and a navy special. The drink was great; it made me wish I had gotten a larger size. I never had a bagel with lox before, so I didn't know what to expect. The capers in it were a bit too salty for me. But overall, good. Service was good. I would come back here next time I'm in town and need coffee.“

4.6 Superb73 Reviews
Le Ciel Crepes Cafe Cafe • $
3211 Broad St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Topped with Chocolate
Nutella Banana Crepes
Crepe of the Day
Apple Pie Crepe
Nutella Crepes
Soup

“Amazing food and service, crapes were fantastic, bagels were beautiful and tasted great. The service was great, a very sweet lady brought out the sweet crape and offered us water. Very sweet family business, their salt and pepper shaker collection was so funHighly recommend!“

4.6 Superb39 Reviews
Linnaea's Cafe Cafe • $
1110 Garden St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Oat Milk Caramel Latte and Blueberry Muffin
Vegan Chocolate Cake
Almond Croissant
Strawberriescone
Carrot Cake
Vegan Cake

“We visited earlier this week from out of town and had a very nice time at Linnaea's cafe. The employees were so kind, and let my kids feed the fish. They have tables inside, as well as garden seating in the back. We'll be moving to town soon for work, and this will definitely be a favorite spot :)“

4.5 Superb86 Reviews
Coastal Peaks Coffee Coffee Shops • $
3566 S Higuera St STE 100, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Coffee of the Month
Monkey Bread

“Delicious and satisfying food and drink, friendly and beautiful baristas. The ambience is great for studying or just hanging out and enjoying your food for a minute. They also offer a variety of at home coffee tools! Highly recommend stopping by, the energy is great here!“

4.5 Superb44 Reviews
SLO Provisions Cafe • $
1255 Monterey St B, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito with Avocado
Green Goddess Veggie Sandwich
Fried Chicken Sando
Breakfast Sandwich
Fried Chicken
Deviled Eggs

“This place was fantastic. We stopped in SLO on our road trip to Monterey Bay. The food and service were excellent. I'm stilling thinking about the sandwich I had. My family and I all swapped half of the sandwiches we ordered and couldn't decide which we liked the most. My son also had the kale salad which was wonderful too. We loved the outdoor patio because we were traveling with our dog. If I'm ever in SLO again we will definitely be returning.“

4.4 Superb80 Reviews
BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery Cafe • $
1065 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

“A nice local coffee shop! There was plenty of seating inside and outside, which was great for us to be able to enjoy the weather. We ordered vanilla lattes with oat milk. It was a little too dark for our palate and $16 for both drinks felt a bit steep but delicious nonetheless. We also ordered a blueberry lemon poppyseed muffin, which was really good! The baristas were nice and cheerful.“

4.4 Superb63 Reviews
Nautical Bean Cafe • $
2010 Parker St, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito
Drip Coffee
Sandwich

“Had some time to kill while our van got checked out around the corner so we came over here to get some work done. The coffee is delicious, reasonably priced, and the food was great. The best part of this place is definitely the decorations. It’s stunning.“

4.4 Superb62 Reviews
Budget Cafe Breakfast • $
3121 S Higuera St # J, San Luis Obispo

Customers` Favorites

Hash Browns and French Toast
Hash Browns or Home Fries
Short Stack of Pancakes
Chili Verde Omelette
One Biscuit Gravy
Strawberry Waffle
Belgian Waffle

“I have to admit I was a little apprehensive about going to a place called the 'BudgetCafe'. This place has been in SLO for ages. Ever since my father-in-law told me a bad food related story from this place, that happened many years ago, I was definitely not gonna go! I guess maybe it's now under new owners? And I heard the food was good, so my husband and I decided to try it. The atmosphere is old school diner feel. I tend to like that home style blast from the past feeling. I had the country scramble with a biscuit and my husband had pancakes and eggs and bacon. My scramble was delicious. Topped with cheese and had sausage, potatoes, onions etc. The biscuit was also delish! Husband said his pancakes were good and they were huge! Also served with boysenberry syrup. They have whipped butter, too. Price was reasonable and the food was good. Our waitress was nice and attentive! We will be back“

4.4 Superb57 Reviews
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