23 Best Coffee Shops in San Luis Obispo

“I love the coffees and the staff is so fun to talk to. The menu can be a little confusing. The sizes, for example, aren’t uniform. I can get a large of certain ones but not of others. The sweetening is also curious. There is simple syrup on the counter but baristas won’t sweeten a buen dia.“

“Joebella is now franchise. The warm local charm all gone. This is usually due to the owner of the business stressing out the employees. If you were a Joebella customer in the past, and go there now, you'll notice the change in atmosphere right away. Might as well be going to starbucks.“

“Awesome so nice ☕☕ very good cup!!“

“I can only recommend trying their beans. I bought a bag while I was visiting SLO.
It seems a few places carry them, sometimes the Tiny pop up sells their beans as well.
Tried them at home with our automatic coffee machine and the coffee has been delicious- the smell is great too.

Best latte ever!
Their own beans “surfdog blend” is also amazing. Overall such a charming little cafe and friendly people.
I recommend them to everyone traveling through SLO.“

“Checked out Field Day Coffee with a friend today. Space was utilized well as a coffee shop. Open and airy throughout the inside portion of the coffee shop. Ample outdoor seat which was a bonus, and just as the sun came out on our visit. Coffee was delicious and made to order correctly on the first time. I shared a Brown Butter cookie with my friend and it was Delicious. Pricing is fare and coffee tasted much better than other big brand coffee chains. Definitely recommend field day coffee if your visiting SLO. 👍“

“My partner and I have come in a few times now and have loved all their different smoothies! They're filling and flavorful without feeling too heavy or overly sweet. The ladies working here are always so sweet and even offered us a freebie sample of one of their energy refreshers. Will be back! :)“

“It is so full of life and love. How could you stay away!“

“nice atmosphere. good coffee. friendly baristas.“

“I came on a Sunday morning around 9:45am. The cappuccino and chocolate chip cookie I had were delicious! Service was good, and baristas were friendly and accommodating. It was quite empty, so the environment was peaceful. Not sure why it was empty, because the coffee is awesome!“

“Always great and always awesome service!“

“Great vibe immediately upon walking in the door. First rate service. Might be the best breakfast burrito I’ve ever had. Outstanding coffee…medium americano. Killer art. Skater/surfer/local artist/inclusive tags galore. They’re doing it right and the comfort, along with the smiles, of the patrons was clearly evident and confirming.“

“Ive been here a couple times and every single time it is amazing! I love the energy and vibe of all the workers, the coffee AND food is great (lots of places make me feel like i have to pick good food OR good coffee, but not here!) i plan on coming back often!“

“free coffee. that is all 😋“

“Great coffee served in a warehouse-y environment thats cold, clammy, and blasting music so loud you can’t even think. Some big comfy couches and chairs, rugs on the floor, warm decor, and calmer quieter music would go a long way to make me want to come back in a town with a ton of options. Feels like Starbucks dressed up as a community coffee shop. Also no food in the case by lunch time so if you’re hungry go somewhere else.“

“Excellent custom Services.❤😊🎆🎇“

“Great experience at Scout! The service is top-notch and the shop itself has a great location/vibe.

What to Order:

Rosemary Latte: Unique and delicious.

Orange Cardamom Cappuccino: Highly recommend, super fragrant and smooth.

The Note: The coffee is definitely the star here. The cookie we had was average, so I’d stick to the drinks next time. Overall, a fantastic stop in San Luis Obispo.“

“Love to study at Kreuzberg! Atmosphere is upbeat but not offensive. Food is great and coffee is delicious!“

“The boba was amazing, and a pretty good price. I got a strawberry smoothie with almond flavor and added boba to it. I also got a mango-flavored snow fluff, and it was great. There was around a 10-minute wait time after ordering. Would recommend!“

“These donuts are amazing, they always have what I'm looking for and the people are so kind and caring. When ever I crave donuts I go there. Nothing satisfies my cravings better than these donuts! I recommend it. 10/10“

“This is my go-to weekly spot for a delicious avocado breakfast burrito and vanilla latte. I travel frequently and as a fan of breakfast burritos I constantly compare to my fav at Libertine--literally none compare. The entire staff is always lovely as well.“

“we absolutely loved Linnaea's Cafe. Tasty espresso, baked good and burritos. Cute establishment, Nice barista in an amazing location. We will be back!“

“Needed a break during a long drive home after Thanksgiving and happy we found this Starbucks. The clerks were very attentive and friendly. We ordered a hot chocolate, a coffee and a piece of warm coffee cake . Both were prepared quickly. Plenty of parking was available.“