Kraken Coffee Company
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Kraken Coffee Company

310 Front St, San Luis Obispo, CA

★★★★4.4(593 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Perched right on San Luis Obispo's boardwalk with stunning ocean views from its charming upstairs loft, this independent spot serves rich, flavorful lattes and standout cold brews that locals genuinely rave about. The personable staff and cozy, atmospheric space make it feel like a genuine beach community gathering place, though the limited parking can be tight on sunny days.

What to expect

Traditional drinksOutdoor seatingFull breakfastWifiMeetingsEspresso focusedSpecialty drinksPastriesSlow sitLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

Maika Rothfuss
★★★★★4 months ago

I loved the atmosphere of this coffee shop! We passed by it the night before when it was closed and decided to go there the next morning. There is s asmall upper floor with seating that overlooks the ordering station. You can also view the ocean right outside as well. Beautiful plants and octopus themed items. The paintings where some of my favorite parts. I tried their seasonal peppermint cocoa and found it lovely! I was also very pleased about the breakfast burrito. I often dont like when burritos have all the eggs shoved on one side and the potatoes on the other. This burrito was very evenly distributed, with a good flavor that was well balanced. Nothing overwhelmed the taste of anything else. I also liked their merchandise and ended up getting some ocean style coasters to take home with me. Staff was very friendly and I enjoyed chatting with them. Great spot for locals or travelers!

R H
★★★★★7 months ago

Great location across from the beach on the boardwalk. The lattes are rich and full of flavor. Highly recommend the breakfast burritos. The staff are very personable and knowledgable. There is plenty of seating in the lift area with an ocean view. Great vibe to work and hangout.

Cassandra Schaefer
★★★★★8 months ago

The cutest coffee shop right on the beach. The coffee is fantastic and they have an awesome space with ocean views upstairs that’s perfect for studying. I’m a huge fan of coffee shops and this one has the perfect vibe! If I lived here I’d be a regular. The new owners are very sweet and the employees are great too. I’ll definitely be back.

Anna
★★★★★8 months ago

This spot wasn’t the easiest to get to with limited parking, but to be fair, it was a sunny Saturday so crowds were expected. The coffee and ice cream did not disappoint! We used to visit Kraken when they were in Pismo and were surprised to learn they’d moved, but luckily found them at their new location. Enjoyed a great view with my cup of coffee while wrapping up some work!

Cade Nicholson
★★★★a year ago

Unfortunately no restroom, but the Nitro Cold Brew and Matcha Latte were awesome! The guy working here was really friendly and the view of the harbor is really awesome from the second story loft seating area. I would rate this a 5 star if there were a customer bathroom, which is quite a bummer but it is apart of my reviewing process. Also the matcha latte was made well, but the Chasen was not pre heated before whisking which seems to be a common practice. The bowl used to whisk is not cleaned after each use either from the looks of it.

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