Lucy's Coffee Co
871 Froom Ranch Way Ste 100, San Luis Obispo, CA
Crema's Take
“Housed in a warehouse-style space with cozy nooks and thoughtful design, Lucy's Coffee Co balances energetic vibes with calm corners perfect for lingering conversations or solo work. Their strength lies in creative specialty drinks beyond the standard espresso menu—think creamy vanilla chai made with concentrate and inventive matcha preparations—though their core coffee earns consistent praise for quality and consistency. The baristas are genuinely friendly and professional, the space is immaculate, and the overall vibe feels like a gathering place where both the coffee craft and community matter equally.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Such a great location!! I had a delicious Cocunut tea with oat milk. I also tried the match tea with oat. That was not what I expected. It was unsweetened and tasted grassy. My suggestion: add vanilla and sweetener.
Great coffee served in a warehouse-y environment thats cold, clammy, and blasting music so loud you can’t even think. Some big comfy couches and chairs, rugs on the floor, warm decor, and calmer quieter music would go a long way to make me want to come back in a town with a ton of options. Feels like Starbucks dressed up as a community coffee shop. Also no food in the case by lunch time so if you’re hungry go somewhere else.
Coffee is great! Extremely Clean inside!!! Most likely because they uphold high standard when it comes to sanitary practices. I love animals but it’s difficult to enjoy a restaurant or cafe when there is dog hair everywhere and smells funky…. Keep up the great work. This coffee shop deserves more of a 4.8 star rating.
Cafe is clean and inviting. Baristas are friendly and professional. Prices are in line with other cafes in the area. All that is 5 stars. I'm giving 3 stars for the underwhelming flavor of the coffee. I would personally love to have a stronger and bolder espresso flavor come through in my latte. Right now the espresso gets lost in the milk, and the flavor is blander than at other cafes. I find myself wishing for something "more", and I've heard neighbors echo a similar sentiment. But the location is convenient for me, so I stop here when I am short on time.
I stopped in while in the area, and ordered vanilla chai. It’s made with a cream concentrate, which I really enjoyed. The shop is very cute on the inside, very welcoming. My drink was made extremely quickly, and the barista were very friendly. I will definitely stop by again as I am in the area for work for the next several months. If you have not had the opportunity to stop in, I would recommend giving them a try. Admittedly, I did not have an opportunity to try any other items, but will be doing so within the next week or so.
Crema Reviews
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