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ACT II: NAUTICAL BEAN<br />
Brett Jones lacks pretense. “I sell a lot of drip coffee,” he says.<br />
“That’s my M.O. here.”<br />
The interior of the Nautical Bean—which he’s owned since<br />
2002—reflects what he calls a “blue collar” vibe. The walls are<br />
covered in skateboards, pop culture art, trophy antlers, bike parts,<br />
and portraits of Mister Rogers. In other words, it’s busy and fun.<br />
Jones sources his coffee from a roastery in San Diego (including<br />
his bestselling proprietary blend, Nutty Bean), and espresso<br />
comes from Slake Roasters in Cambria. The cafe offers espresso<br />
drinks and a popular selection of breakfast and lunch items.<br />
But while coffee is key to the Nautical Bean’s success, Jones is<br />
realistic. “I one-hundred-percent support pour-overs, singleorigin<br />
beans, et cetera, but that’s just not me. I think a big part<br />
of being an entrepreneur is staying true to yourself, not trying<br />
to be something you’re not. If you build an environment that’s<br />
authentic, people will come.” >><br />
82 | <strong>SLO</strong> <strong>LIFE</strong> MAGAZINE | JUN/JUL <strong>2019</strong>
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