Mama Ganache Artisan Chocolates

Even though Mama Ganache, which is located at 1445 Monterey Street in SLO, is primarily known for its wonderful artisan chocolates, it does have coffee, tea, and cocoa drinks.  We enjoyed a delightfully different coffee experience here.  It was a pleasurable coffee ritual, with our coffees served to us on a silver tray, while we sat comfortably on a sofa by the window.  There is also a table outside. Joan had a small latte with soy milk, chocolate peppermint, and cocoa.  It was $3.50.  It was mellow, foamy and smooth.  The cocoa made it very unique in a good way.  The regular coffee was also $3.50, a little more expensive than most places, but it was French press coffee, made very fresh, and absolutely delicious.  It is a charming place, with brightly colored furniture and displays of wonderful looking chocolates.  They provide assistance to cocoa farmers in Ghana, Cameroon, and Cote d'Ivoire.  Their chocolates are locally made, organic, and fair trade.  Go to their website to learn more about this earth friendly, very special shop.

A great idea for you and your loved one, or for a gift for Valentines' Day or any time, is the Truffle Flight, a pairing of your choice of chocolates and a coffee or cocoa drink. 

 Think About It:  Don't hesitate to go for a cup of coffee all by yourself. It's okay to just sit and think and enjoy your coffee, no devices needed.  

SLO Donut Co.

Happy New Year!  Our coffee crawl today took us to a very popular coffee/donut house called SLO Donut Co., also known as SLODoCo.  It is located in the Foothill shopping center in San Luis Obispo.  Sheila had her usual small black coffee, which was strong and tangy.  It would be a great partner with a sweet donut.  It was $2.00.  Joan had a small hazelnut sugar-free latte with soy milk.  It was $3.25.  It was robust and and not sweet  with a hint of hazelnut flavor.  The clientele included a dad and his little daughter reading a book while enjoying their morning  coffee and juice, young couples, students, local workers, and retirees.  The setting was cheerful, well-lit, with plenty of seating, which including comfortable benches, tables, counters and tall chairs.  There is no outdoor seating.  A number of lively conversations were being enjoyed this morning. The walls are busy with all kinds of diverse and colorful art.  If you enjoy a donut with your coffee, this is the place to go.  As they say on a sign in the establishment, "Be happy and eat more donuts!"  In fact, Joan took this to heart, and purchased a chocolate croissant for her husband John.  Mmm hmmm!

A simple chalkboard menu tells the drink and donut options for the day.

 Think About It:  If you have a New Year's resolution that is important to you and that you think will improve your life, don't fret if you stumble, keep at it until you succeed.