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BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Bakery

One of the Most Reviewed Bakeries in San Luis Obispo


Address

1065 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Website

blackhorsecoffee.com

Contact

(805) 783-1300

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (328 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 6:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 6:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 6:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Greenstone R. 7 months ago on Google
    Breakfast burrito was the best I’ve ever had! I recommend this place. Dylan was so nice when he took our order.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chiara G. 1 year ago on Google
    Coffee and the muffin were excellent
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Dying R. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been to a variety of coffee/tea places and this is by far my least favorite. Their drinks are overpriced and overly sweetened. The cafe appeared clean with a relaxed atmosphere. Unfortunately they don't provide much of selection to choose from.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan G. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice place, a bit old-fashioned. Seems like a local old timers hang out place. Friendly barista. Nice pastry

  • 5/5 Erin H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee and amazing baristas! Ethan was so kind and made the best oat milk latte. A great experience while passing through town :) I will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Raquel K. 9 months ago on Google
    Perfect place for spresso coffee, their bake goodies are delicious. I tried the pineapple and coconut muffin. The customer service is great!

  • 5/5 Ralph G. 5 months ago on Google
    Coffee was dark without bitter aftertaste which is a sign of careful brewing. Milk was foamy smooth and tasty for the latte! Pasteries we delicious and tasted home made. Did I say the coffee was excellent?! Forgot to take picture of my blackberry croissant it was so tasty. Wife had almond croissant which a delicate almond paste inside and daughter selected the bearclaw which also had a little chocolate inside. Service was excellent and atmosphere was wonderful with indoor or outdoor seating. Tables had a lttle distance and SLO weather was perfect. Will make this a regular stop when in SLO.

  • 5/5 Nikhil 7 months ago on Google
    Finally bagel cream the best in my journey.. fresh nice warm and served with genuine love and compassion. America is great why does anyone want to make it great again. Eric the owner with some good college kids working and he is the most amazing guy. Someone called asking whether it was a tee place as jn golf tee and he wondered whether it was better to offer him tea. He offered me spinach and feta cheese roll.. again good . Bri is the lady learning and studying to be a civil engg and is going tk be a very good engg, I will hire her. And then there is the silent barista who only drinks tea.. Jen ..sturdy focused , studying .. Amazingly beautiful place opening early to feed hungry travellers Thank you for being you

  • 4/5 christian t. 1 year ago on Google
    Good coffee. Nice place. Had a mix up with an order. All good tho.

  • 5/5 Mary M. 11 months ago on Google
    Pleasant staff and fast service. Love the cinniminis! Wish there was more parking, as shoppers take the very few spaces alloted to them.

  • 5/5 Diana M. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm picky. My almond milk cappuccino was delicious. Rich flavor (not sour) and velvety milk. Barista was super friendly! I like the option to sit inside or outside. Outside patio is protected from the sidewalk so it feels a bit cozier.

  • 4/5 Dan K. 10 months ago on Google
    Decent coffee shop in SLO. I had a lavender matcha latte that was nothing to get excited about. The seating area had flies all over the place and there was trash strewn about. The baristas seemed to care more about chatting amongst themselves than interact with customers. WiFi was serviceable and didn't require a password. Overall it was okay but nothing about the experience makes me want to come back especially with all of the other coffee options in town.

  • 5/5 Dale D. 11 months ago on Google
    Been to SLO many times over the years and this is easily the best Coffee place I've found. The staff is always super friendly, the coffee is exceptional, and the pastries are delicious. Great little spot, highly recommend!

  • 4/5 Richard S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place. Visited on Friday morning started getting crowded around 9 am. Had a hot moca, pretty good. Would return when I'm in the area.

  • 4/5 Jonathan R. 1 year ago on Google
    I enjoy their cappuccinos and pastries. The staff are very nice.

  • 5/5 Green T. 1 year ago on Google
    The croissants taste homemade, and everything was made perfectly. The coffee was just as strong & delicious as advertised. I really liked the current seasonal flavors: Maple white mocha and cold Darkhorse blend. I'll be coming back here for breakfast.

  • 4/5 Melinda B. 1 year ago on Google
    Good coffee and bakery items. My husband ate a breakfast sandwich and liked it.

  • 5/5 Angello P. 2 years ago on Google
    There's a lot of cafes in SLO that get a lot of hype but ultimately don't live up to it. BlackHorse is the opposite. You won't hear people rave about BlackHorse super often but it is by far the best gem of a coffee place SLO has to offer. The quality of the pastries is unmatched across other cafes and the flavor of the coffee is amazing. Not to mention, this is the only place I've found that has a proper spicy chai. 100/10 cafe and by far my favorite within my 5 years here in SLO.

  • 4/5 Dan Bulgin s. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm a security guard up the street from I've people your way so far no complaints p.s I don't drink coffee 😎👽🤓

  • 4/5 Lee Berries C. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped by for an espresso. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Well pulled, no sourness, earthy with a nice froth. It would only have been better if I'd thought to grab a pastry. Now I know

  • 5/5 Marcony C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best almond croissant ever! I regret taking only two croissants for my trip once I don't live in the city. Good service.

  • 5/5 Dane O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee, baked goods, people watching. Pro tip: Gen X / "college rock" poster-heaven ('Mats/Pixies/CVB/Love & Rockets, swoon) covering the restroom walls. Worthy shrine.

  • 5/5 Dominique M. 1 year ago on Google
    So, a little thing that my partner and I do whenever we go to a different town is try all of the local coffee shops then compare and contrast their lattes. We have both come to the conclusion that Blackhorse has the best lattes in Slo. If you are looking for a great tasting espresso beverage in San Luis, stop by Blackhorse :)


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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