Scout Coffee Company

Today we had coffee at Scout Coffee Co. in downtown SLO.  It's located at 1130 Garden Street.  It has a charming interior which we would describe as rustic urban. The high ceilings and exposed brick provide an open and airy setting for a pleasant coffee experience. 

Joan enjoyed a small Americano with soy and house made vanilla syrup.  It was creamy and full-bodied.  The cost was $4.05.  Sheila's regular black coffee was strong, bold, and tangy.  It was $2.70.

 

Scout has a variety of seating choices.  There are small metal stools, tall metal stools,  bistro tables,  benches, counter seating, and outdoor seating perfect for people watching.

Scout has a choice of teas, coffees, milkshakes, and baked goodies. There are also choices for children.

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Coastal Peaks Coffee

We're back!  Today we visited Coastal Peaks Coffee at 3536 South Higuera, #250.  Sheila got her usual regular coffee. She chose the Garden Island blend, 12 oz., which cost $2.00.  Joan had a small macchiato with soy milk and toffee nut flavoring.  It cost $3.50 and was served in a small espresso cup.  It packed a bold caffeine wallop.  For those who love their espresso, this is a perfect choice.  Sheila's regular black coffee was strong and pleasing with a slight hint of, true to its name, a garden

island.

Coastal Peaks also offers food items such as sandwiches, salads, breakfast goodies, and smoothies.

Coastal Peaks has two large rooms and plenty of seating.  There are comfortable chairs, couches, wooden tables and chairs, and outdoor seating.  

This coffee house is great for the coffee connoisseur.  Their coffees come in green from such places as Panama, Ethiopia, Bali, and Kenya.  They are fresh roasted right there.  You can also grind your own blends.  They offer certified organic and fair trade coffees.

Think About It: No matter how hard life gets, take time to go have coffee or whatever pleases you, with a friend. You will come away feeling better.

Black Horse on Foothill

Today we had a very pleasant experience at Black Horse on Foothill.  Sheila got her usual tall regular coffee and found it to be hearty and robust. It was $1.85. Joan got an iced tall caramello coffee drink with one shot (some places call them shots, some call them pumps) of espresso, nonfat milk, and, get this...homemade caramel, which is made fresh every day!  It was $3.75.  The sweet caramel flavor made it a refreshing summer drink.  Joan highly recommends it.  Black Horse has indoor and outdoor seating, with a covered front patio and umbrellas and tables in the back.  They also offer a variety of breakfast items, baked goods, and salads.  It is a dog friendly establishment.  Look for our next blog in a couple of weeks. We will be visiting Coastal Peaks.
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Steynberg Gallery

Our latest coffee outing was to Steynberg Gallery Tea and Coffee House , at 1531 Monterey Street.  It is a large facility with both indoor and outdoor seating.  The tables are not too close together, so private conversations are kept private. You can enjoy the latest art exhibit while you sip your drink or enjoy one of their food items. The regular medium roast coffee was $2.00 and was smooth and delicious.  Joan had a large iced caramel latte with nonfat milk and two pumps of caramel.  She found it sweet (no extra sweetener needed) and refreshing.  It was $3.75.  Steynberg Gallery boasts a stage and a calendar of events worth looking into.  It is located in the old Farmer Bros. Coffee building.
   Think About It:  Before you get out of bed each morning, think of five things you are grateful for.

First Stop...Outspoken

Welcome to SLO Coffee Crawl!  Really, this blog is just an excuse for two friends to get together at least twice a month at a different coffee place in San Luis Obispo.  One of us enjoys a good old cup of plain black coffee, and the other likes it a little fancy.  We'll share our feelings and a few pictures of each place.  We hope you enjoy our blog!
Sheila and Joan

Our first stop...Outspoken at 1422 Monterey.

 Outdoor and indoor seating with a cute bench and tables and chairs outside and an indoor couch and tables and chairs...very comfortable.

 The Earth Blend plain black coffee was $1.75 and very mellow and enjoyable!  The Americano with extra 1/2 and 1/2 and a shot of vanilla was $2.75 with an extra 50 cents for the shot.  Joan pronounced it delicious!