SLOCAL 2020

RESTAURANTS & CULINARY
COLONY MARKET & DELI
Now serving signature sandwiches, soups, salads and small
plates created with locally sourced ingredients. Colony Market
& Deli takes its name from Atascadero , a city that traces its
beginnings to 1913 as a master-planned colony. In addition to
the many craft beers and local wines available at the market,
they also feature fresh produce, flowers, desserts and a wide
assortment of grab-and-go meals.
DELICIAS DE MI TIERRA BAKERY
This little shop is a multi-generational family affair founded
by husband and wife team, Rene and Laura Suarez. Many of
the recipes trace back to the family bakery in Mexico where
Rene learned to hone his skills. Those same traditional recipes,
including conchas and empanadas, are now savored by their
Nipomo customers.
JOLIENE BAKERY
This family-run artisanal bakery is a recent addition to
San Luis Obispo ’s thriving downtown, where the love of
classic French technique mixed with California’s world-class
agriculture is showcased. Every item is made fresh daily by the
husband and wife duo. All varieties of their bread are made
with an all-natural starter originating from wine grapes and the
pastries and cakes are created from treasured family recipes.
KIN COFFEE BAR
Kin Coffee Bar draws inspiration from the 1800s siphon
brewing technique, employing a two-chamber system over an
open flame, where vapor pressure pushes the water up to mix
with coffee grounds. Paired with antique furniture and decor,
Kin offers a coffee shop with an entirely new vibe in downtown
San Luis Obispo .
LOUIE’S AT THE BEACH
Pairing a love for great food and a carefree California vibe,
Louie’s at the Beach in Avila Beach offers up quintessential
coastal fare. Fresh and flavorful food is paired with a wellcurated
beer and wine list for an enjoyable dining experience
that will not soon be forgotten. The only thing better may be
the weather.
MESTIZA BAR Y COCINA
A cultural mix of European, Spanish and indigenous influences,
which forged today’s vibrant and modern Mexico, can now be
found in San Luis Obispo . Mestiza celebrates Mexico’s subtle
complexities—visitors and locals alike are sure to delight in
their culinary offerings and cocktails.
QUINTESSA COFFEE ROASTERS
Located off Highway 1 in Oceano , visitors to this coffee shop
enjoy the cozy atmosphere of a family-owned and operated
establishment while sipping on a hot cup of joe. Quintessa
Coffee Roasters also produces specialty blends, focusing on
small-batch coffees, meaning there is never a reason to head
home empty-handed.
SEABREEZE CUPCAKES & SWEET TREATS
Neatly tucked away in San Luis Obispo ’s historic Creamery
Marketplace, SeaBreeze Cupcakes & Sweet Treats is busy baking
gourmet cupcakes and other delicious desserts one step faster
than their customers can devour them. Each of their treats is
handcrafted and made fresh to order with too many locallysourced
ingredients to list.
SHEILA KEARNS CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONS
Since childhood, Sheila Kearns has been creating decadent
chocolates for friends and family. Concocting luxurious,
interesting and addictive treats has forever been a passion of hers,
and now her confectionary collection in San Luis Obispo offers
an ever-changing glamour, a unique set of flavor profiles and
surprising ingredients.
SIDEWALK CAFE
Visitors to downtown Arroyo Grande can now stop by this classic,
friendly, family-owned cafe, which provides a wide array of recognizable
favorites including breakfast burritos, burgers and more. A
classic choice for an entire family of choosy diners, and a perfect
place to refuel while shopping in the village.
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