San Luis Obispo is a prized SLO CAL location, offering incredible natural beauty, charming local shops and restaurants and a slower pace of life. Lucky for caffeine enthusiasts, San Luis Obispo also has no shortage of coffee. To help you with your coffee search, we’ve curated a list of five coffee shops in San Luis Obispo. Each offers a unique ambiance, so whether you are looking to catch up with a friend, cozy up with a book, study the day away or grab a cup to go, we've got you covered!

  1. Field Day Coffee
  2. Ascendo Coffee
  3. Lucy’s Coffee
  4. Libertine Coffee Bar
  5. Seven Sisters Coffee

Field Day Coffee

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Located right outside of Downtown San Luis Obispo, Field Day is not only a convenient choice – but also a delicious one! They offer a vast selection of coffee and tea, including matcha and flavored lattes. They also serve wine sourced from all over the world, if that is your beverage of choice. Their wide beverage menu and inviting ambiance makes them a great choice of coffee shop in San Luis Obispo.

Field Day also promotes community within their shop, offering a great atmosphere for socializing with other friendly coffee lovers. Furthermore, they also host a variety of different events at their shop, from surfboard swaps to live music, which make for a fun weekend activity!

📍 1185 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Ascendo Coffee

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The word “Ascendo” is the Latin term meaning “I rise,” which perfectly resembles this coffee shop’s journey from a small storefront on Monterey Street to its beautiful shop on Higuera today! They offer an array of coffee roasts, all curated in-house.

Ascendo’s shop is inviting with lots of open air and natural light. Their store front opens up garage-door style, creating the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by. They have created a very a warm and friendly environment that makes this spot a comfortable space to journal, chat or spend an afternoon with some good friends and good coffee.

📍 311 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Lucy’s Coffee

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Lucy’s Coffee has a rich history, starting from humble beginnings as a traveling coffee truck named Polly, and expanding into the beautiful storefront at SLO Ranch Farms from which they operate out of today. Their minimalistic interior design and open atmosphere makes it a wonderful place to study, work or read a good book.

In addition to fantastic coffee, they also serve an extremely popular avocado toast, made with with goat cheese, tomatoes and basil. Not only delicious food and drinks, but also good vibes at this coffee shop in San Luis Obispo!

📍 865 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Libertine Coffee Bar

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An extension of Libertine Brewing Company, Libertine Coffee Bar maintains the atmosphere of its other SLO CAL locations. It's cool-toned, street-style interior design is unique and makes for a special coffee shop experience!

Much like its counterpart, Libertine Coffee Bar operates as just that – a bar for coffee. Located on Broad Street, this shop is a wonderful place to stop by on a morning walk and grab a cup before heading into town. They offer high-quality coffee and teas, local pastries and a full breakfast menu (make sure to try the breakfast burrito)! They also specialize in making their own cold brew coffee, kombucha and tea. Definitely stop by this coffee shop in San Luis Obispo for a delicious start to your day. 

📍 1240 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Seven Sisters Coffee

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Seven Sisters Coffee is an extension of Coastal Peaks Coffee Company, a treasured coffee roaster here in SLO CAL. Seven Sisters is a welcomed new addition to the San Luis Obispo coffee shop scene, officially opening their doors on July 6th, 2024. Although they are a new location, they haven’t missed a beat – their coffee is truly top tier.

The shop is very spacious and open, making it the perfect place to spend the afternoon, hang out with a friend and savor some delicious, SLO-cally roasted coffee. Bags of their signature coffee are also available for purchase in store, so you can bring your favorite brew home with you!

📍1279 Laurel Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 

More Coffee Shops in SLO CAL

San Luis Obispo has much to offer when it comes to coffee: from Field Day's selection of uniquely flavored lattes to Ascendo's in-house roast, we can promise you won't be disappointed. Next time you're craving a cup or looking for a way to spend your afternoon, we encourage you to try out one of these coffee shops in San Luis Obispo!

Getting around SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County) is easy. You can travel between all the different communities within minutes. Looking for more SLO CAL coffee shops outside of San Luis Obispo? Check out our other recommendations below!