Scout Coffee

Scout Coffee

1130 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA

★★★★★4.7(950 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Scout Coffee Company sits in the heart of SLO's charming downtown, where their dedication to craft shines through in house-made almond milk, syrups, and locally-baked pastries that make each visit feel thoughtfully curated. Whether you're grabbing a smooth, barista-quality espresso or settling in for a slow afternoon with their specialty drinks, the expertly trained staff and inviting atmosphere create a genuinely welcoming space that locals clearly adore. The quiet side-street location with outdoor seating makes it the perfect spot to linger over a latte or catch up with friends in a community-focused café that clearly cares about quality in every detail.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

PastriesQuick grabSlow sitMeetingsPour overParkingCraft espressoFamily friendlyOutdoor seatingSpecialty drinksTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Zaina Kazak
★★★★★4 months ago

Yummiest coffee spot in SLO! They have house made milks and syrup options. The atmosphere is 10/10 and in the heart of downtown. Pastries are also delicious!

Bonny Wilson
★★★★★5 months ago

Amazing coffee and tea selections. Delicious pastries both sweet and savory, locally baked, you can taste the freshness! Staff is fast, efficient, well trained and friendly. Location is central and ambiance is on point. A firm reminder that while the consistency of chains can…

Viktoria Weizel
★★★★★5 months ago

Great coffee spot! The coffee was really delicious — smooth, mild, and definitely barista quality. I’m not sure if it’s a local café or part of a small chain, but they even had their own merch, which made the place feel well loved and established. The pastries looked amazing…

Megan Haase
★★★★★7 months ago

I love Scout coffee. They make their own almond milk, which makes the lattes even more delicious. Their Chia pudding is fresh and full of berries and their homemade jam. Their coffee shops are cute and the people who work there are very friendly.

Walter “Wally” Pietsch
★★★★★11 months ago

Centrally located in the quaint historic downtown, on a side street with little traffic. Handicap parking spot right in front of the shop. A few tables and chairs to sit outside and enjoy your coffee in the sun. Large, bright interior with bright sunlight shining through the…

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