Libertine Coffee Bar

Walking into the newest coffee place in SLO this morning we immediately noticed that it was warm and inviting.  We visited Libertine Coffee Bar on the edge of downtown San Luis Obispo at 1234 Broad Street.  It has a very pleasant rustic retro industrial look, with splashes of color provided by mugs and cute metal chairs with comfortable cushioned seats.  The music in the background was not overpowering, encouraging conversation.  There is indoor and outdoor seating.  Part of the wall is a glass paneled "garage" door, which can be opened when the weather permits.  This morning was a bit chilly, so we appreciated the warmth of the inside temperature.  There is a nice coffee menu, as well as teas and cocoa.  They also have some pastries, donuts, (and donut holes for 25 cents each!)  The coffee bar is located right next door to the new Libertine Brewing Company, and opens at 6 A.M., which is a big plus for the downtown area.  Sheila had her usual black coffee, a 12 ounce medium roast which was $2.00.  It was smooth and strong and satisfying.  Joan chose an espresso latte with soy milk and two shots of vanilla. It was a reasonable $3.50.  She liked it a lot and said, "This will increase my words per minute in about an hour!"  Strong, but delicious.

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