American cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Luis Obispo

Nikolas Batti

Jim Cobey

Urbane Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered for take out from this location while in SLO. Arrived nearby the Cafe and went in. the order was not ready and a little wait is alright...."

Dan C

"Love the homemade Urban Cafe bread. Yummy selection of sandwiches and salads. I live locally and grab lunch to take home to for my hubby and me..."

Debbie Jamison

"I got the Ahi tuna salad and it was delicious. Other people at my table got a chicken soup and a chicken peanut crunch salad and also very much..."

Leslie Neely

"Best food I've ever had in California. The shrimp bowl was..."

J C VAL

"Good selection of healthy eating. Salads were hefty with good choices for protein. I got the ahi tuna and my friend got the tri tip. Both were very..."

alice w

"Really yummy sandwiches on house-made focaccia. I had the southwest chicken sandwich and it was great - the chipotle aioli had a really nice kick to..."

Aishanee Wijeratna

"I love love love this place. I go here whenever I'm in San Luis obispo because of their house made focaccia. They have that bread for all their..."

Beeta Z

"Great place to get a tasty and healthy meal. Also a good place to sit during Thursday night farmers market. Service was friendly and..."

John Huang

"Excellent food and service. Such an amazing atmosphere and of course I do recommend this..."

Martha Renteria

"Came here with a party of three for lunch when we were in town. It was just over twenty dollars for two meals and a soup á la carte. Very..."

Edward Chaney

"Clean, excellent service, great food, lots of vegetables with the meals beyond the standard side..."

Nick B

"Got to try their tofu banh mi sandwich and salmon bowl and both were perfect! The banh sandwich had the right ratio of tofu to veg to bread and..."

Road Tripper

"10/10!! Fast service, friendly staff, delicious sandwiches, nutritious ingredients!! Seriously great food for a good price. Highly..."

Ruby Vanhouten

"I'd never eaten here before, even though it's been here a long time. My sis and I both had the Keto Cobb salad and it was great. Sandwiches looked..."

Pat Harris

"So so good! 😋 Wish there were more like these in different cities! We got the salmon bowl and the chicken pesto sundried tomato sandwich, they..."

Diego J. Ríos

"Food was good but i have to acquire a taste for the food. Salmon was good. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Nice environment. Price was good...."

lloyd johnson

"Great food at great prices. Good kid options too. My kids are very picky eaters but they love the flat bread kid pizza here. Great service every time..."

Gabe Flynn

Splash Cafe

92/100 (2223 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I will never be able to pass SLO without stopping here ever again! I got the clam chowder along with the crab melt sandwich and OMG was it AMAZING!!..."

Cassie Wallace

"This was my first time at the SLO location. It was amazing! We usually go to Pismo for our Splash Cafe fix, but since we were staying in SLO for..."

Patricia Gilbert

"Just driving through on vacation, could not be more happy we stopped at Splach Cafe! This place is absolutely amazing. Fresh pastries galore,..."

Amanda Wilson

"We had 2 hours to spear until our sons next game. We were playing in a baseball tournament in Paso Robles this past weekend. I was so happy when we..."

Rosie Garcia

"The clam chowder and fish and shrimp were on point as..."

David Jarvis

"Was very good, and the Girls working there were very helpful, and friendly. I would definitely recommend it too my..."

Alex Montoya

"Awesome place! First time, great food! Can't wait to come back and try other awesome stuff on the..."

Aaron Hamusek

"Always my first choice to eat when in town!! The fish was cooked to perfection and the soup, as always is the best!! The staff was also amazing and..."

Meg Riley Rasmussen

"My daughter and I shared a bread bowl and it was amazing. The people and staff were so nice too. We will definitely go..."

Tammy Lanier

"Carrie was a great help in our order. Food was fabulous. I will be driving back there again for the clam chowder with crab and shrimp in the bread..."

Cathy Rucker

"I found myself with 2 hours to kill in SLO and I'd been carrying around a card for a complimentary bread bowl of clam chowder for two years so I..."

Mark Peterson

"Best clam chowder anywhere on the west coast!! The service is fast and the food is..."

Melanie Dennon

"Both disappointed and pleasantly surprised with this place. The burgers, obster roll, fries and onion rings are absolutely amazing. Fries and onion..."

AJ

"We love coming here for the clam chowder! However, this time, we ordered the bread bowl and there were hardly any clams or potatoes, it seemed to be..."

N Valdez

"My opinion should be heavily discounted as I recently moved to California, and this is only my second time eating clam chowder here. So I don't know..."

Alexander Boulgakov

"Service was exceptional!!!! Exceptional! Such a pleasure to share a meal in friendly atmosphere. We had their clam chowder- YUMMY!! Must try for..."

Xyz

"We came here to try their famous clam chowder and we were not disappointed. It was creamy, loaded with seafood and very tasty. We also tried fish..."

Sb Rekab

"Excellent bakery, great food and fun vibes. The fish and chips are excellent and fresh, has a good flavor and spice. Clam chowders is very delicious..."

Michael Chahin

"The place for clam chowder! The bread bowl is really amazing. The seafood combo with shrimps and calamari was tasty. It had more curly fries than the..."

Alisha Kamat

"We're very happy we went here. It's very casual and you order at the counter. We ordered a bowl of Clam Chowder which was very good and decided to..."

Kaihley Reiner

"Truly exceptional. The best clam chowder i have ever had. The place can be busy at times but well worth the..."

HH

"We were in SLO and talking about the best clam chowder we’ve ever had at Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach. We did a search for directions and were..."

Erickson Dimaano

Aloha Cafe

"Interesting food .... all sorts of nuts at the salad bar ... $8 plate lunch with egg on top a la Philipino style, with hamburger ... not Hawaii plate..."

scott

"Super tasty burritos and tacos for Taco Tuesday! All the means came with a trip through the Salsa Bar, which included chips. The burritos and tacos..."

Snowie Storm

"The hamburgers were tasty and very big.....Well worth the money! The salad has a great selection which includes homemade side salads. The potato..."

Heidi Sewell

"Great lunch spot. Menu changes daily, check the website or Facebook for to see what they are serving that..."

Taylor Morgan

"Good food and good people. There's even music on..."

Russell Stewart Breish

"Have to go on Thursday for Chipotle..."

James Gallagher

Koberl At Blue

Wheelchair Accessible

"We sat at the bar, the girl bar back was friendly. The food was ok. Calamari was very bland and the scallops were OK. The beef carpaccio was really..."

RaeAnn Avila

"Best service. Best food. Best atmosphere. Best in SLO period. I have no connection to this place outside of coming here a handful of times. Tonight I..."

Barrett

"I’ll start with the food. It was exquisite! My whole family enjoyed their meals and frankly we couldn’t stop eating even after we were full. The..."

Mariah F

"Classic cocktail spot! Great bar with attentive bartenders and incredible waitstaff. No problem coming here solo or with a..."

James Piper

"Beautiful atmosphere with white table clothes and table settings. Ryan, our server, was professional and fun. Oysters, butter lettuce salad, sea..."

Chris Ferguson

"5 stars I ate here a month ago and still thinking about that steak.... 😋 Service was excellent and the ambience was amazing. I did sit outside and..."

Sarena

"My hubby & I have always loved Koberl & were looking forward to celebrating our anniversary here post pandemic. We were not disappointed. The same..."

Donna Hunt

"Pricy like other nice restaurants but well worth it. Ordered just 3 appetizers, not dinner. Wanted to be satisfied without eating heavy food. Was..."

Tina Azevedo

"Highly recommend this location if you're looking for an upscale restaurant. The food selection is great, and the atmosphere is upscale, however, with..."

Russ Brown

"I love going to Blue. Patricia is a wonderful host! I always get the key lime martini hold the gram cracker rim. It’s my favorite! You can request..."

Lily Curtis

Batch

Wheelchair Accessible

Cheap Eats

"Such a fun stop! Their new remodel is beautiful and they have new menu offerings. I’m always a sucker for the gold ol’ cookie sandwich but I’m..."

Aprill Murphy

"The ice cream and ice cream sandwich made with two cookies was quite good. If you haven't tried it yet, you..."

Mike

"not the best cookies or ice cream separately, but when together it's pretty good. nice employees and..."

Nicholas Harlow

"This place is delicious! Ice cream sammys served on fresh cookies of your choosing! Yummers. Pick your ice cream puck and then add cookies - you..."

Sean Gordon

"First things, the pink unique door is a quirky and welcoming start to the store . When you open the door the first thing I noticed was the fun decor..."

Kaite Leavitt

"Alice is the best!! Bomb cookie and ice..."

Gold Bar Piercing (Luxury Piercing)

"Small "batch" ice cream sandwiches. You choose the cookie from around 5 or so, then the ice cream flavor, and if you want it rolled in any toppings..."

Jeff Lander (Pasotours)

"Tiny little shop with amazing ice cream sandwiches. You pick your cookie and ice cream, which rotate frequently. There's always a new rich flavor to..."

Daniel Alonso-Soski

"Little ice cream boutique. 8 flavors. Good cookies. I had the caramel fudge and mint. Rally good. But the vanilla had pieces of ice... not good..."

Maribell Gonzalez

"How can you go wrong with warm cookies and ice cream? Amazing! I had the Snicker ice cream and oatmeal cookie sandwich. The cookies were warm and..."

Kim Croft

"The cookies are good and fresh. The ice cream is good. It's a good deal, for $4 to.get an ice cream sandwich which is essentially whatever kind of..."

Jason Pelish

"The dessert here will melt your tongue into a sweet wonderland. Don't make the mistake of eating it like an actual ice cream sandwich and mash up the..."

Austin Ma

"Simply the best home made ice-cream flavors sandwiched between two fresh baked cookies. This is a true craft seller none better in the..."

Mike Rothman

"It's a neat hole-in-the-wall shop that's always bustling in the evenings, but it's worth the wait for great desserts. A tad overpriced, and the staff..."

Daniel Sandborn

"The fudge cookies are definitely the best of the bunch, but I think oatmeal is best for the sandwich. Great cookies and..."

Dominic Bono

"Awesome cocept and executed well. Pick a tasty cookie combination and an ice cream flavor. You can't really go..."

Phil Scott

Slodoco

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"First time there and was very impressed with the quality. Staff super friendly and chill. If you have a sweet tooth this is the place. My favorite..."

wAk3 Th3 P3opLe

"D Double licious, tasty, heavenly, and a rainbow of flavor fighting to get to my taste buds. Wow - incredible donut shop. Who would have thought..."

Arnold Flores

"Some of THE best donuts I've ever had!..."

Christopher Nelson

"Great to have vegan options. Would love to see natural colors used. Friendly service and fast. Pretty pricey but the quality was..."

Ginger Adams

"Very good quality. Tons of vegan options. Fast service. A little pricey. Sold out of Apple Fritters. We will return. Thank..."

Justin Adams

"My friends & I took a trip to the coastal area recently & as we were passing thru my friend wanted to stop & get some donuts from her favorite donut..."

Elissa Gordon

"I love SloDoCo! After I found out I could not have dairy products, I knew I would miss donuts when I would have a hankering for them. Keep in mind,..."

Isabela Garcia-Lopez

Slo Provisions

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Good food and fresh ingredients. Tried this place for take out. Easy to order and pick up. Location had parking available, this location sees a lot..."

Dan C

"What a delightful find in downtown Slo! The interior design and colors are inviting to dine in and also offer for a take-out meal. Super friendly..."

Malka K

"I got a cup of their creamy chicken soup and it was excellent! Chicken wasn’t dry, veggies weren’t over cooked and it was just salty enough! AND..."

Lorielle Morgan

"Went today for lunch, delicious and glad to see that business has bounced back. Great lunch spot, very good sandwiches and soups, I got the special..."

Tom Brander

"While a bit pricey, you get what you pay for in this clean, family kitchen style cafe. Treated like a friend from the moment you walk in, the service..."

maticuno

"SLO provisions not only has great soups, but the service is top-notch! It's clean, great selection, and a variety of lunch/dinner items. You name it,..."

Treva Bowman

"Nice friendly staff, cute location and most importantly wonderful food! I usually get mine to go and it's like having a meal cooked just for me. They..."

Aprill Murphy

"I absolutely love this place! Chicken tarragon soup is my favorite and a weekly must have for a quick lunch. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I..."

Haley Murphy

"Food is always delicious, creative and well presented. They frequently have vegetarian and/or vegan choices which makes it easy to bring my friends..."

Linda Butler

"Very yummy with elevated options on “basics” if a little expensive. Wish they had more of a hot drink selection (only have tea and..."

Aletheia Higgins

Sal's Sandwiches And Beer

"Keeping our artists fed with some of the best sandwiches in town! Bianca has amazing suggestions and knows how to help you find the right sandwich to..."

Birdhouse Tattoo Collective

"Loved it. Literally top 3 sandwiches I have ever eaten and the other 2 were made by my grandmother. Thanks to the manager Bianca for a wonderful..."

Wesley Bird

"Dirty Ruben didn't taste right! Cooking bacon in oven in a restaurant with no ventilation, stink like oil when left the place! If you had ikes's..."

H. Mob

"The team over at this Ike’s location is amazing! Shout out to Bianca for the great costumer service and great sandwiches..."

Royal Sword Studio

"Very unique blend of ingredients in these sandwiches and they tasted great! Lots of vegetarian options! I had the Reading Rainbow, a vegetarian..."

Theresa R Jefferson

"This is one of the best in SLO, definitely recommend going here. It's a little pricey but absolutely worth..."

Jack Hanson

"Love these sandwiches!! Big portions and super..."

Hailey C

"Best. Sandwich. Ever. Not much more I can say! I got the #68 (turkey and provolone) and it was out of this world. Their special sauce is superb and..."

Sarah W.

"I love Ike's. I have tried a handful of different sandwiches and they have all been very good! I have a few favorites that I go back to but also like..."

Traci Meyer

"Great service! Best sandwiches..."

Mike Meserve

"My family and I love Ike’s! There are tons of vegan options and they are all great. The staff is courteous and the food comes out..."

Ken Janes

"Great place! Food is delicious, the employees are super nice, and the service is great. Tons of options for everyone. Would 100%..."

Stephen Cook

"We ordered two sandwiches, the first one they made the wrong sandwich and the second one they lost the ticket so it wasn't made until I brought it to..."

Alexis Juravic

"Excellent sandwich but took forever to get..."

Jesus D

"Ike's is a very clean and very friendly sandwich shop. The BEST sandwich of my life was eaten here. It isn't on the menu, but it is called the 'Mark..."

Ericka Gilliland

"No joke - we did a comparison of local sandwiches at work with all the usual SLO delis. Our team takes sandwiches very seriously, as you can tell. We..."

Megan LeBlanc

"This place is good. They have a ton of sandwiches not on the board. Always Super..."

Eric Jorgensen

Grill House

"I had such a great dinner here! The food is fresh and delicious...the Jaeger schnitzel is amazing! I love the selection of German beers, and our..."

Margherita Lebsack

"Very tasty burgers served by Jason the owner. Decent house merlot. I would go..."

Jason Gillespie

"Menu was fun! Had a nice chicken sandwich and it had great flavor. It is also nice location. I will make sure to come back..."

Santino Galvan

"Great food and friendly staff! Will definitely be..."

Candace Smith

"Great old world grub, peeps, atmosphere and they carry..."

Jeramy Duane Duncan

"Always awesome. Tonight chicken was a little overcooked on my sandwich, but everything else was and always is nearly perfect. Garlic fries are off..."

Leslie Huffstutlar

"This place is great, but it's a small with a decent size bar. Lots of good German beers and even some local stuff. They have a great selection of..."

A. Hayes

"Nice to eat something different than burgers and sandwiches. The Brats are tasty with different toppings. Good beer selection. The staff started out..."

Mark Phillips

"This place is awesome with great music and pet friendly!!! Franky was amazing, she informed us of vegetarian..."

Da Wiz

"Love the mustard platter 5 mustards to try with bratwurst and fresh soft pretzels. My favorite appetizer. Also a great schnitzel too. Only place I..."

Joe Ison

"Their brats are delicious, and they have a great variety of beer - what could be better? I'm not sure how long they will be in business, though,..."

Kathleen D

"Casual BBQ place...the burgers looked amazing. I had the Guac BLT. It was pretty good; the sourdough bread was great. We also had a Mustard Sampler..."

Joi Guchi

"Their Burgers and Brats are much better than the average and they have dobbelbach! We stopped here for lunch on a very busy Saturday and fortunately..."

Robert Vecchiolli jr.

"Came here twice for the Mustard Sampler appetizer, nicely grilled bratwurst and chewy homemade pretzel slices. Very addicting. Also tried the Barrel..."

snobird33

"Good food. I appreciate being able to swap out a Portobello mushroom for meat in the salads and burgers. Atmosphere is nice and it's one of the only..."

Lucy Bowen

"The pastrami bacon brat was pretty good. Appetizer menu looks interesting. Servers were great. Comfortable, if uninspired..."

Gary Jones

"excellent food. excellent service. i will drive 5 hours to eat here again, it's that good! best pretzel and bratwurst appetizer..."

Eva Lissik

"Dog friendly streetside. Delicious burgers, I had the pastrami, sauerkraut burger with a nice Dopplebach. Reasonable prices, we will be..."

Lee Anna O'Daniel

"The ambiance is very classy. The bratwurst and pretzels with mustard is very good. They have a good beer selection also. I would recommend..."

pamela Murphy

"Great place to have brats and beers with family and friends. Great selection of craft and exotic beers. Loved the mustard..."

Cliff “Pyrotechno” Gunderson

"I got the Tappe burger with pepper jack cheese. Burger was delicious. Small amount of fries came with the burger. Service was ok. Would come and eat..."

Ruben Barrios

Firestone Grill

90/100 (5008 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow What a surprising place, line was long but moved quick, food arrived reasonably quick for a place that was CRAZY BUSY on a Saturday night rush..."

Derakhsh Fozouni

"nice good old BBQ food. you order your food and pick up at counter when your number is called. Ribs are nicely done and burgers/hot dogs are super..."

sy chia

"I heard about this place from a friend and decided to make a stop while driving between San Jose and LA along the 101 freeway. I wasn't disappointed...."

Isaac Oben

"Firestone grill (not to be mistaken for firestone walker or firestone the tire company) is the must go to place in San Luis Obispo. Popularly known..."

Benjamin Tan

"Firestone Grill is a hidden gem that never disappoints. Their tri-tip sandwich is outstanding, with tender and flavorful meat that will leave you..."

Jason Thoman

"One of the best bbq stops to make on the California cost. This is one of four locations that serve some of the best tritip and pulled pork sandwiches..."

Adam Cook

"I live in Ventura and take the train to SLO to visit my parents. I wanted dinner for the train ride back and picked up a tri tip sandwich and fries...."

Amanda Zive

"Favorite place to go with family in all of SLO. Service is quick and helpful, even when there is a line out the door. The tri tip sandwich and pulled..."

Victoria Bochniak

"Went to poly some 20 years ago and visited this place several times then. Just stopped by on a road trip, and the tri tip is still moist and tender,..."

Guess Who

"Best tri-tip in SLO. Can't feed a family for under $100 with this quality of food. The wait time is ridiculously fast and the TVs are stimulation..."

Amanda Foo

"Love this place. Arrived on Labor Day weekend. Lined out the door. And it only took us 15 min to get food. Amazing speed. Super affordable. Thank..."

Inspired Life With God

"Best place for beer, prime rib & people watchin' in SLO. I had the Firestone Ale and a basket of prime rib meat. We actually had just eaten elsewhere..."

600miles

"Firestone Grill is amazing! Me and my family were exploring the wonders of San Luis Obispo when we came across “Firestone Grill”. We decided on..."

Bonix Sunday

"Been coming here since then late 90s. The tri-tip sandwich is a staple and well recognize. Fries are seasoned and super tasty. Good to see that they..."

Tim Huynh

"Best tri-tip sandwich I’ve ever had. The fries and beans are great..."

Vanessa

"Since I was in town, I had to try the famous Tri-Tip sandwich for the first time. This sandwich is an absolute treat for meat-lovers. They pack a TON..."

Daniel Kim

"We had high hopes with the reviews being so good. The place was packed and exciting but the line moved quickly and the service was great. Maybe we..."

Angie Neuberger

"This is another MUST STOP for us when traveling in, through, or around SLO. Their signature sandwich, the Tri-Tip, IS. TO. DIE. FOR! I cannot say..."

Anthony Jones

Mint+craft

Accepts American Express

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Decent spot and a surprise for breakfast. Pricer than I thought it was worth, however can’t beat the patio. Biscuit was good and it was average..."

David Hall

"I will definitely be coming back! I walked past this place so many times and finally gave it a try. The staff was so nice and informative, they let..."

Eli Quin

"Super delicious veggie fried rice as a refrigerated grab n’ go option. They offered to warm it up for me and I am truly impressed. Fried rice is..."

Korinne Ward

"Good location next to San Luis Obispo Mission and close to center of downtown. Food is top notch but not fast...so patience is in order. The..."

Oscar Flores

"This place is the bomb! We ordered the Mustang and the BAAT. So fresh and delicious…real food made by kind..."

Haley Soule

"This restaurant was such a delight to visit, (September 11th 2021). The food was very tasty and was prepared to our liking. The restaurant also had a..."

Elbert V

"I really enjoyed this spot.. Great ambiance w/ relaxing and hip music. Food was healthy and delicious. I recommend this spot to anybody looking for a..."

Michael Gray

"Polenta is bomb! The Works bowl was good too (though we expected a bit more kale). The little shop inside was..."

Anastasiia S

"Decided to split a lunch with my husband and sit outside on one of our many sunny days. We enjoyed a flavorful $13 Banh Mi Sando with marinated tofu..."

Jessica Delaney

"One of my new Go-to’s when I’m hungry and can’t decide! Ingredients are fresh and delicious Love their sandwiches (breakfast sandwich and the..."

Yara Alsuwailem

"This place rocked. Good farm to table breakfast and lunch. Had a great while flgrain toast with egg, bacon, tomato, and smashed avocado. And a great..."

Claude Robinson III

"Customer Service? INCREDIBLE. Food? OUT OF THIS WORLD. These guys did me a huge favor on a DoorDash order that they didn't have to do and were not..."

Jonathan reynolds

"Food was fantastic, outside patio section really takes advantage of great SLO..."

Robert Cone

"Nice cafe. Food was enjoyable but could have more bold flavoring. Friendly and helpful..."

alyssa meyer

Taste Craft Eatery

90/100 (1439 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I came here for lunch around 1:30pm on a Saturday. I was seated right away and my server, Grant was great right off the bat. I got water right away..."

Adrianna V

"Taste is a great sit down restaurant for both good vibes and low-key eatery. It has a lot of options ranging from sliders, mac and cheese,..."

Benjamin Tan

"Cool place where you can customize a meal with multiple small dishes. I got the Mac and cheese (wasn’t cheesy at all except for the top layer of..."

Jen

"Don’t know why but was skeptical upon arrival. Maybe busy street side location but inside it’s very inviting and comfortable. Really friendly..."

Tim Mitchell

"Taste in San Luis Obispo is a great spot for a good meal. My wife and I love the new location for our date nights. The food is always good, and the..."

Christopher Limon

"Great sliders, loved the mini ciabatta bread they came in. These are not normal little sliders but a medium size burger a little smaller than in and..."

Nicole Kim

"I don't know where to start... nor where to end. Everything was absolutely delicious AND the staff were just splendid. Enjoyed every minute from the..."

Angelica Alcala

"Stopped by for lunch as we were passing through SLO. The mix and match option is clever. We were seated immediately, outside under their tents in the..."

Becky Tran

"I can't say enough how much I love this place. They have done such consistently good service over the last few years that they moved to a new..."

Zach Roper

"What a wonderful dining experience! We stopped at Taste Craft Eatery in SLO for lunch and it didn’t disappoint! We arrived around 1pm & were..."

Sandhya Kumar

"Ambience was neat. Service was incredible and food was amazing. It was our first time and the place didn’t disappoint. A lot going on with the menu..."

gee gebre

"Went on a sober girls weekend with two friends to SLO. We hit up TASTE the first night of our trip. We had 1 vegetarian, along with myself who has a..."

Sarah Duesterhaus Hurtubise

"Such a fun concept of mix and matching smaller dishes. Lots of slider options. The chicken popper was our fave. The brussel sprouts were delicious...."

M Diota

"One of my favorite places to eat in the city. Don't let the menu system confuse you, you basically build your plate from about 50 different options...."

Gordon M.

"This place is one hell of an experience. I enjoyed every second here. The food is good, the servers are very nice and give good recommendations for..."

Jaxson Lynch

Black Horse Espresso

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Nikhil

"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..."

Ralph G

"Perfect place for spresso coffee, their bake goodies are delicious. I tried the pineapple and coconut muffin. The customer service is..."

Raquel Kidwell

"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..."

Dan Kaminski

"Breakfast burrito was the best I’ve ever had! I recommend this place. Dylan was so nice when he took our..."

Greenstone Russell

"Nice place, a bit old-fashioned. Seems like a local old timers hang out place. Friendly barista. Nice..."

Jan Gronski

"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..."

Dale Dailey

"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..."

Diana McAllister

"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..."

Lee Berries C

"Pleasant staff and fast service. Love the cinniminis! Wish there was more parking, as shoppers take the very few spaces alloted to..."

Mary MacKenzie

Cool Cat Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this place, the food is delicious. The fries are so good and the burgers are big and juicy and so worth the price. They also have onion rings..."

J Lei

"This is my new favorite place, I had the Frisco Burger on Sour dough bread sauteed onions it was so good! And the portion sizes are HUGE. Staff is..."

Tammy

"Cool 50s style diner! The decor was fun and vibrant , creating a lively ambiance that immediately put me in a great mood. The menu offered an..."

Ty Keaton

"Cool Cat is solid and dependable. We enjoy their diverse sandwich (especially chicken) and burger selections. They aren’t necessarily great but..."

Jonathan Reid

"The food and service were very good. The burgers are large and messy. The French fries were very good. The onion rings are heavily battered. It..."

Glenn Wallace

"Great place for a good beer and a fantastic burger. Had the Duke, Thursday special which comes with fries, and enjoyed every bit of it. Courteous,..."

Robert Nowak

"Fantastic experience. Like sitting in a time capsule of classic diners. Good table service, knowledgeable and polite staff. Card machine is brought..."

Bryce North

"Ah yes, the glorious 1950s are right here! Had a milkshake, chicken, and fries. Typical American meal! The most important thing about a meal is the..."

Allen

"50's Diner style. Absolutely amazing food! So well cooked, prepared and also great service. I had my pup and they have outside dining, so lucky for..."

Steven Bosma

"It's a pretty hopping place. We were seated fast and served fast. The food was good and the service was great. Thank you Cool Cats your hamburgers..."

Suzie Jones

Farmhouse Corner Market

90/100 (172 ratings)

Restaurants

American

"Had your food at Rava Winery for Wine � Festival and I waited in line for awhile but it was because there was only one food truck for 300 people. I..."

Susanne Marie Elena

"Went for lunch today, busy but quick, I had the Rock Cod sandwich, with French fries and my wife had a grilled avacado side dish, both very fresh and..."

Tom Brander

"I flew in from Los Angeles for a morning meeting in SLO. I enjoyed a great breakfast at Farmhouse Corner Market. The food was exceptional and well..."

Yaters

"Kimchi fried rice was amazing! The pozole was very good; I felt it could have used more acidity. Service was great and the ambiance was very fun. We..."

Nathan C

"Epitomizes "SLO" lifestyle. Great new place in town! Had driven by a few times and decided to check it out one day. Girlfriend and I each had a..."

James Lacher

"Great place to come if you are waiting to pick up someone from airport. Or you want a quick lunch. Or when you get off work for drinks with..."

Ted Eliakis

"Good variety of options. The roasted eggplant was tasty. Got there before the lunch rush. By the time we sat down There was a long..."

Laurel

"Farmhouse Corner Market A full-size 1939 Ford pickup painted hot rod yellow draws people towards the bakery and the coffee bar. Great food with a..."

John Cameron

"This is fire, google Justin David Myers , YouTube that new album by Point One I swear this is one of the best of..."

Justin David Myers

"Kind of hit or miss, they change their menu often so don't expect to get what you had a week ago. That being said, they always have interesting..."

Duane Stark

"We love this place! It’s so cheery and bright and everything is delicious! Coffee is great, pastries are delectable and their small breakfast/lunch..."

Natalie Rans

"Excellent place to grab a bite to eat or find some specialty food. Tons of specialty cheese and bread are available to try and purchase, from local..."

Colby Bell

"Pulled pork sandwich was amazing. Great little gem to grab a bit to..."

David Nelson

"Oh my goodness this was an unexpected diamond we found! Please go give this place a try it is DELICIOUS! We got the breakfast burrito and it was..."

Daniela Azul

"We went there today with family. Beautiful place. Kids friendly. And amazing amazing customer service. Barbara at Farmer house market went above and..."

Purnima Sheoran

"Chef Will's sliders are the best I've ever had - every hamburger since has paled in comparison. His food is fun, creative, and always delicious. I..."

Justin Hall

Black Sheep Bar & Grill

90/100 (1149 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Seriously one of the BEST restaurants I have been to in a long time. My sister told me their Mac and cheese is famous and she was not kidding! It was..."

Amanda Hunsaker

"Overall I would consider coming back. We only ordered appetizers due to the long wait. Those around us got both appetizers and their main dishes..."

Mari_Mar

"Genuinely friendly bar staff serving up lots of good beers, and of course all kinds of other drinks. The self proclaimed comfort food is super tasty..."

Kevin B

"This place is lovely. Has a beautiful bar right when you walk in. Then, as you head out the back, there is a quaint little patio you can sit and eat..."

Veronica Coxsey

"The chili Mac was the best I’ve ever had. It was so creamy and delicious! So savory. My husband also enjoyed his chicken pesto sandwich was was..."

Patricia Stoddard

"Great bar with good food. My wife's sweet potato fries were perfect, our burgers were good, and the service was fantastic. I was also struck by the..."

Steven Rosenblum

"Great spot with 2 patios, the back is more secluded with large tables for socializing and turns into a nice hangout area at night. Really nice lunch..."

David Hall

"This place is amazing. Great food. Great drinks. Couple that with a great group of bartenders and you have yourself a nice chill spot during lunch or..."

That DroneGuy

"Had a company function in the back. It had vines all over the walls, great atmosphere. Food was good, waitress did an excellent job, especially being..."

Ann McDonald

"Kate!!! Give her a raise. She is a great and fast bartender but beyond that she is a very rare, super genius, genuine, rad all around human. The Mac..."

Gage at The Gold Bar

"Food is SO BOMB! A la carte Mac is large and shareable. The bartender Jodie today was great. She was running the whole place by..."

Chell C

"Nice cozy place with good service. They had patio seating and indoor. We were cold, so the heater inside felt just right. Food was tasty and fair..."

Erika Gonzales

"This is a quaint little bar & grill in the middle of downtown SLO. It has such a relaxing atmosphere. I feel like I'm sitting in a pub in England!..."

Backpacker_ Hiker

"Great place for lunch, the patio was perfect for restless children, we were able to find foods for gluten-free vegans. The waitress was..."

Kym Frame

"A great bar for a more refined experience. I’ve evolved since my college days so it’s nice to know there is a “classier” place for patrons to..."

Hilda Gonzalez

"Love this little hole in the wall. They've got good drinks, fabulous pub food, and the server the day I last went had a great sense of..."

AttackoCraft

"Love Black Sheep. My British friends say it’s the closest we have in SLO to a proper English pub. I agree. Nice beer selection, including Guinness..."

Jonathan Reid

Old Slo Bbq Co.

90/100 (2951 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We used Old SLO BBQ as our wedding caterer and it was an absolute highlight. Food was fitting for the venue ( a ranch in the area). Guests went back..."

Jessica Gelzer

"Great Tri-Tip sandwich found here. For my money, the best in SLO. Careful. Because they close down the Higuera street at 4:30 on Thursday for..."

William Wright

"I’m just coming to write a review about the sweet angel who works there. I don’t know her name but she use to be a preschool teacher and she was..."

Hannah Miller

"First timers. The food was good and mostly authentic Santa Maria style BBQ. The cole slaw wasn't made from the right ingredients but was good. 5..."

James Lanier

"Delicious! I am obsessed with the corn pie! The meat melts off the bone, & flavors are amazing! Portion sizes are a little smaller than other local..."

Mo H

"i came here for the first time with high expectations. they were met. i work nearby, but have never made it for lunch. i came on a thursday, when..."

Chloe Allison

"Delicious food no matter what you get. Easy to order and lots of room right by the beautiful creek and murmur of downtown SLO. Also 42 beers on tap..."

Daniel Cone

"FOOD: delicious, tender, juice and tasteful BBQ sandwiches! We tasted and enjoyed the Tri trip, pulled pork and chicken sandwiches with fries: all..."

Fabio Narita

"Our go to dinner whenever we're in San Luis Obispo. Eat in and enjoy a beer from the extensive variety of self serve pours. Or take it home. The tri..."

Laura Cartier

"Delicious BBQ. The tri-tip had a solid meaty/grilled flavor while still being very soft and tender. The toasted french bread was a great companion..."

Robert Spier

"You place your order and then pick it up when ready. You can get your order to go or dine in or outdoors on the patio next to San Luis Creek. We..."

Edwin Studor

"Amazing place! A little confusing at first where to order, sit, get food. I ordered a chicken slider and a pork slider. They were amazing. I don't..."

Allison Wright

"The cashier and cook were very accommodating to my Ciliac’s Gluten allergy...."

greyson lyon

Del Monte Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent brunch service. Got a seat on the patio. Green chiles and cheese omelette with potatoes on the side were very good, but not mind-blowing...."

John Prater

"We were looking for a quick bite before we got back on the road to return to Los Angeles. Although it is a distinct building, we drove right past it!..."

Catherine A. Montgomery

"Great little café for a quality breakfast :)... service was prompt and timely... staff was courteous and never had to worry about waiting for a..."

Adriana Arriaga

"Local gem in a historical building across the street from the railroad station. Interior dining space is charming, most were enjoying the patio. I..."

Gary Maxwell

"The food has insane portions for the price! Reminds me of a good home cooked meal! You’ll def have leftovers! I missed my bus and they let me..."

T

"Great breakfast food. Looked to be pretty busy with constant foot traffic, yet I didn't see anybody wait for too long. I liked the chicken fried..."

Brian Hauptman

"This place has the best breakfast in SLO. I know everyone has their favorite breakfast spot but after trying here this is mine. I tried the chicken..."

Elsa Hanigan

"Enjoyed the portion sizes and comfort food. Waitress was also wonderful. Pork Roast and Pot Roast only available after 5pm, so I didn't get to try..."

bridget b

"Excellent restaurant with excellent fresh made ingredients in their dishes. They do eggs Benedict on Sunday. Only as they make their hollandaise..."

Jerry White

"Little corner cafe, very good customer service. Food is all right for the price. However, O’Brien potatoes were either overcooked or they tasted..."

Ana Gonzalez

"Good food and great service. Gluten-free friendly! We went for brunch and were seated promptly. The waitress was courteous and helpful, and let us..."

Sagar Bansal

"Looked like a fun place to grab some breakfast before starting our day on our vacation here in California. The food was fantastic. I had the Bay..."

Darrin Hackney

"Cute cafe in San Luis Obispo. The place is small and a lot of local people go eat there. Their chicken fried steak with over easy eggs was good, came..."

STEPHANIE SANDOVAL

"The service, the ambiance and the food are all first rate and the portions are huge! Come hungry, eat your fill and still have enough for another..."

Emily

"Old school diner, just like I love. Mid-century booths and dining outside. Friendly staff and crowd. Tried to go back again the next day but it was..."

Thomas Penfield

Wheelchair Accessible

"A true hidden gem. Everything here is fabulous. By far the best restaurant burger I've ever had, from San Francisco, Beverly Hills to San Diego...."

Leftover Treasures

"Had a wonderful dinner with my husband and our friends on Thursday evening. We had an Artisan cheese board and fried calamari as starters. All the..."

Aspasia Kalapothakos

"The service was the most lacking we brought our own wine, and the only thing our server did was open the bottle walk away, and never poured our wine..."

Gene Perez

"Got the first reservation at 5pm. We were a little bit early and they quickly set up our table. I should've taken pics of the drinks, food and..."

Ken Wong

"Very good food, but of course with all fine dining restaurants, quite costly. The cost alone is not the reason of four stars. Although the food was..."

Brighton Young

"Food was delicious and the staff was very..."

Yeny Marquez

"Delicious selection of dishes featuring vegetables sourced directly from their on-site garden across the bridge. Dessert was also tasty and topped..."

Jules Ann

"This place is worth the $$$!!! Locally sourced, seasonal menus! We come here for birthdays and anniversaries ( or when we can find an excuse to..."

Lace L

"Excellent staff and delicious food. I was inside but definitely want to sit..."

Krystal

"Our service was fantastic, so was the food, and cocktails (Rusty Nail). We sat outside, mosquitoes were buzzing but that's expected after our..."

Corey C

Rolld Ice Cream

89/100 (311 ratings)

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"They are a new business and honestly they deserve a lot of props for opening a business in SLO. A place where it’s hard to open anything. The wait..."

Jorge Jimenez

"I love this place. Yes it takes a while to get it. But hey they barely opened up. And making fancy ice cream takes time. Everytime we go there they..."

Gonzalo Martiñón

"It is a wonderful experience my kids loved watching their ice cream being made. Aside from the hour wait absolutely no complaints. It was..."

Ricardo Y Perlita Ceballos

"Love it! Professional, Great staff that welcomed us & made our trip fun,..."

Jennie Darling

"Great service! Took a bit long but expected a wait because its a new buisness. Definitly be..."

Wendy Moreno Morales

"Amazing place, great ice cream, unique..... and so..."

Naomi Sampson Westgard

"My first time there and I loved it! The wait time was 15 mns but it could be worse from what I've heard. The ice cream was delicious! A little pricey..."

Cristina González Calderón

"Great service great ice cream ! If your in a hurry don’t go ! The wait was 20 min not bad loved..."

Rachel Yescas

"Worth the wait! Just order, then walk around slo, then pick it..."

Bryson Downs

"This is a very popular ice cream shop. They make your order right in front of you. You get to put an unlimited amount of toppings. The employees are..."

Yunnuen Alvarado

"#allergygirl I’m allergic to milk so I rarely get frozen treats. I was able to choose cocunut milk or almond milk. I choose coconut milk. The..."

Penny King

"Yummy ice cream to cool off in summer! A bit pricier than regular ice cream shops (all the rolling ice cream places are all pricy) but you can add as..."

Yunji Lee

"The Butter Pecan - butter pecan base, Heath bar, Carmel glazed pecans, chocolate chips. Fantastic Ice Cream, love the unlimited toppings you can add..."

Lawrence King (The King)

"Delicious ice cream and the staff was great, but the wait was really long during a slow time of..."

Kayla Marie

"I love their hazelnut high, it's the best if you are a chocolate lover! Friendly staff. It's worth the drive, I only live 30mins..."

norma bean

"My niece turned 21 today and she wanted to go to Rolld for dessert. I never heard of it, but the store is new. Very good ice cream, but u may have to..."

Dennis Johnson

"I absolutely love the ice cream here! It's such a creative way to serve deliciousness. It is usually busy, expect a bit of a wait but it is totally..."

Elizabeth B

"Employees are very nice and helpful. The ice cream is delicious. Definatly check this place..."

Haley Beckett

"👌🏼 its a little pricy for ice cream but it worth it. The ice cream is rich and creamy. I'm a big mint ice cream fan and I think they have a..."

Scott Begneski

"The ice cream here was really good. Everything they make is very photogenic and customized to however you want. The texture of the ice cream was very..."

Cami

"Very creative and cool place. Flavors are really unique and the ice cream is tasty. Staff is friendly and willing to help you out. 4 stars only..."

Will

"I went here today for the first time just to check it out there was a wait but I ordered the hazelnut with Oreos and brownie toppings and it was..."

Jackie Maddalena

"Absolutely love Rolld! So many different flavors to choose from my personal favorite is fruity pebbles. After ordering I had an hour to kill so I..."

Alycia Zachmann

"Great Customer Service!!!!Ice Cream Rollers Are Great Friendly And Served With A..."

Nica Leal

Finney's

"Best flavors, and their toppings are great. Our families favorite frozen yogurt shop in town. They should sell water bottles, too, because they would..."

Ashlee Loughran

"There is a lot of froyo in SLO, and this place is pretty good! When you go, make sure to type in your phone number to get..."

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