The Station

The Station is on Higuera Street at the edge of downtown SLO and has been open a couple of years, but only recently instated a coffee menu.  It is located in what was the oldest gas station in San Luis, hence the name The Station.  It is seriously cute inside, with exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and converted garage doors, letting in the lovely weather and views of San Luis Mountain.  Sheila had an Americano, served in a handmade ceramic cup and saucer, with an animal cookie on the side.  It was precisely made and hit the spot with a full robust flavor.  The cost was $3.00.  Joan had an iced latte which she described as very creamy and frothy, not too sweet, and completely satisfying.  It was $4.50.  They serve Dart Coffee, a family owned company out of Santa Barbara. The barista was very congenial and knowledgeable, taking great pride in making us the best cup of coffee possible.  By the way, we asked Siri about the Italian word "barista," and she said it can be either male or female.  The Station has lots of indoor seating around tables and at a bar. We recommend that you check out their website, because they have different events, food trucks, and wine offerings, and evenings of art, that sound really fun.

 Think About It: It's not where you go to coffee, it's who you go to coffee with.