Hidden gems - Coffee shops in San Luis Obispo, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Coffee shops in San Luis Obispo

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in San Luis Obispo. This list contains 39 places from Coffee shop category.

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Nova Coffee Co

Coffee shop

👍👍 I understand why this place has a 5.0 rating. Coffee is perfectly simple yet flavorful and the breakfast burritos is amazing. This is my new favorite drive thru stop before the beach. 5/5.

5.00 (57 reviews) (~18.89 km from centre)

H. Cheval Coffee

Coffee shop

👍👍 Loveliest spot to have coffee, study, & chat with a friend in downtown Paso. The espresso is superb, you can’t top it anywhere else. The food items & pastries are a delight as well. It has the most welcoming atmosphere with beautiful touches. Plus, the chairs are so comfortable. Plenty of outdoor se...

5.00 (36 reviews) (~38.21 km from centre)

Groggy Scallywag Coffee House

Coffee shop

5.00 (27 reviews) (~19.68 km from centre)

Morii Coffee

Coffee shop

5.00 (19 reviews) (~41.42 km from centre)

Tiny Café

Coffee shop

👍👍 Brings a beautifully simplistic and minimalistic idea to life with thoughtful and complex delicious coffee drinks. From the ingredients to the gray water every step of the process is accounted for to ensure that they leave as little of an impact as possible on the planet. They do, however, impact th...

5.00 (13 reviews) (~1.5 km from centre)

Tres Hermanos Coffee

Coffee shop

👍👍 I am so excited about this new coffee trailer! I got an iced shaken espresso and it was absolutely perfect!! Their knowledge of coffee and customer service was refreshing and I will be returning!!

$ $$$

5.00 (12 reviews) (~20.29 km from centre)

PCH Shave Ice & Boba

Bubble tea store

👍👍 If you’re ever in Pismo Beach you have to visit PCH Boba! The owners Eric and Diane are down to earth and are the nicest people ever! As a fellow Filipino I had to try their Mahlo Halo and let me tell you it brings me back to my childhood. They have a wide variety of drinks and shaved ice as well as...

$ $$$

4.90 (109 reviews) (~17.41 km from centre)

Sunroom Coffee

Coffee shop

👍👍 This is my new favorite place for for coffee in north county. My favorite drinks so far are the dirty chai, vanilla latte, or the blended white mocha (when I want something sweeter). They offer plant-based milk and gluten free options which is important for me. The gluten-free blueberry muffins are...

4.90 (35 reviews) (~22.65 km from centre)

Deltina Coffee Roasters

Coffee shop

👍👍 I could tell this place was gonna be good upon entering with the absolutely stellar coffee aroma inside & sweet baristas immediately greeting me. I got a super satisfying & delicious lavender cold brew and can’t wait to come again next time I pass through slo :)

4.90 (18 reviews) (~0.94 km from centre)

Banner Coffee Company

Coffee shop

👍 Friendly, relaxed vibe and the coffee is okay. I’m super picky - coffee could have been hotter, need a waste basket next to sweeteners and stir sticks, more seating that could be made comfortable with cushions.

4.80 (139 reviews) (~19.26 km from centre)

Front Porch

Coffee shop

👍👍 The best place to study in SLO hands down. I'd go there more often if it stayed open later.

$ $$$

4.80 (87 reviews) (~1.64 km from centre)

Nautical Bean

Coffee shop

👍👍 Great new coffee shop on the block! Has a tasty array of quick bites and good coffee drinks. I had the Mexican mocha, perfectly chocolatey. They've got outdoor seating and friendly staff. Their avocado 🥑 toast looks good too!!

4.80 (86 reviews) (~17.2 km from centre)

Greenhouse Coffee Company

Coffee shop

👍👍 Best new coffee shop in town! Great atmosphere! Great coffee. But you MUST try the Artisan "Toasties"!! My favorites are the Avacado and Capriesw Toasties!! 😋

4.80 (77 reviews) (~19.06 km from centre)

Kitchen & Vine

American restaurant

👍👍 10/10 must go! They have a kind, hardworking team, pastries that were DELICIOUS, and we loved ALL of our food! The breakfast burrito and carnitas breakfast bowls were a hit, and the avocado toast was massive. We loved every bite and will visit regularly!

$$ $$

4.80 (76 reviews) (~4.13 km from centre)

Oki Kohi Espresso Bar

Coffee shop

👍👍 2023 UPDATE - Oki Momo is not dead, much of that amazingness just moved across the parking lot to Oki Kohi and it's even better than Oki Momo was.... Shhhhh tell everyone! Also if you live in LoBro and dont know there's respectable espresso available to you right outside your front door, what are...

4.80 (36 reviews) (~1.58 km from centre)

Nano's Coffee

Coffee shop

4.80 (12 reviews) (~1.71 km from centre)

Daisy's Organic Coffee & Tea

Coffee shop

$ $$$

4.70 (148 reviews) (~19.89 km from centre)

Cayucos Coffee

Coffee shop

👍👍 Best coffee in SLO county. I’ve been to every cafe multiple times and this cafe consistently beats others. Temperature 10/10, foam 10/10, espresso 10/10, pour and aesthetic 10/10. Very friendly, no pretentious hipster vibes, just great espresso by the beach. I’m a trained barista with years of exper...

4.70 (148 reviews) (~28.95 km from centre)

Sasquatch Coffee House

Cafe

👍👍 Great stop for coffee- either drive through or walk up with quick service. Very cute spot!

4.70 (90 reviews) (~0.13 km from centre)

La Fuente Donuts & Deli

Deli

👍👍 I always thought this place was jus ice cream OMG I'm in love GREAT sandwhich VERY FRESH ! CHEAP Prices! Alot to choose from. My new go to favorite place in GUAD. A hidden gem for sure.

$ $$$

4.70 (63 reviews) (~36.89 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Coffee shops in San Luis Obispo, United States