The Nautical Bean Coffee House & Bistro

11560 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA

★★★★★4.6(380 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nautical Bean feels like the kind of place where you can be a regular within your first visit—locals genuinely seem to camp out here for hours, fueled by consistently excellent coffee and that rare combination of generous refills and speedy service. Beyond the reliable espresso drinks, they've thoughtfully built a menu that spans from gluten-free brownies to full breakfasts, with plenty of outdoor patio seating and laptop-friendly corners that make it easy to linger whether you're meeting a friend or settling in for a work session.

What to expect

Full breakfastOutdoor seatingFamily friendlyPastriesLaptop friendlySlow sitSpecialty drinksMeetingsTraditional drinksLight food

Google Reviews

Benjamin Tan
★★★★★2 years ago

Nautical Bean is a local coffee shop that has a extensive menu for drinks and breakfast items. They have three locations across SLO now with this being the original location They are known for being a hip coffee shop with drinks featuring their drip coffee that you can choose variations from. My favorite is usually the black and white which is a mocha coffee with both black and white chocolate in it. You also can just get the drip coffee and do you own drinks. The atmosphere is very friendly and lots of table space for people to do work or students to study. (Plugs are available at the seats near the walls) Parking is plenty as its in the same plaza as CVS, grocery outlet, and 99c only stores

Malka K
★★★★★3 years ago

A local coffee gem! The coffee selections, friendly service and yummy food make this a regular stop for me. Lots of seating indoors and outside patios. Did I say free refills? Oh yeah!

vignesh t
★★★★★3 years ago

Cute cafe with music and good people servicing!! We had avocado toast and bagel with espresso. Gluten free brownie was good as well.

Daniel Cone
★★★★★6 years ago

I absolutely love nautical bean. Always delicious, fresh, hot and aromatic. Whether food or drinks, you can't lose here. Kids love it, I love it. A lot to choose from, good prices, fast service, and outdoor seating. Support the local business, go here if you have not. Large parking lot, easy to find.

CHANEL CHOUBACHA
★★★★7 years ago

Nautical Bean PROS: + Great for working! + Plenty of outlets available for charging devices + Friendly and welcoming service! + The patrons seem to be made up of regulars who frequent this place often + Fun and colorful decor -- hammerhead shark, Elvis portrait, skateboards, and local art. + Laidback, chill vibe + Good playlist + Fun menu with lots of drink options and healthy food options. Their "House Drink" menu looks interesting and unique + Cabbage & Chicken Salad is fresh and large, but the dressing is a little bland. Also, the ramen noodles are an odd touch + Tuna Melt tastes fresh and healthy. Not greasy like most melts I've tried. The side of cabbage slaw is very underwhelming. Overall, the food is just okay. + Super easy parking + Convenient location by lots of shopping and eateries. + Nice outdoor seating + Good wifi + They offer "sippy" lids now to replace the use of straws CONS: - A little on the dim side. Other than that, everything else is perfect. Love this spot!

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