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Cayucos has become my favorite beach town. It has it all: waves, clam chowder, a pier, and some amazing coffee shops. A sleepy beach town, Cayucos is quiet in the morning. Surfers are hitting the water and I am rushing to the pier to watch the sunrise. Before I make it to the beach, I stop in one of these coffee shops in Cayucos to start the day.
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1. Cayucos Coffee
Walking up to Cayucos Coffee is one of my favorite ways to start the day. Ordering a hot mocha and a quiche, I zip up my sweatshirt and head to the pier. Just feet away from the beach and pier, you have a range of coffee drinks to choose from and a few select pastries and granola.
Check out Cayucos Coffee on YELP or visit their website.
2. Luna Coffee Bar
Luna Coffee Bar is the top rated coffee shop in Cayucos on YELP.
This quaint spot leads you into a floral oasis. Located across the street from the beach, you walk through a garden overflowing with colors. You can sit inside or outside with flowers in bloom all around you. If you are not wanting to walk on the beach, this is alternative is just as beautiful.
As you step inside, you are met with an extensive drink menu. With no shortage of drinks to choose from, they also have different syrups and add-ins. There are also several food items to ponder, from bagels to pastries to a breakfast burrito.
Visit their website for the menu, hours, directions and more.
3. Honey Girl Cafe
Honey Girl Cafe is my go-to coffee shop in Cayucos. The breakfast items usually hold us through the morning and it is easy to drive up and pick up our order. My usual order is a hot mocha with whipped cream. Food wise, I go with the bagel sandwich. My friend always gets the Lox Bagel which has smoked salmon.
This coffee shop is less than a quarter mile away from the pier and is located on the main drive in Cayucos. With their extensive coffee menu and food selections ranging from bagel sandwiches to scones, you have plenty to choose from when starting your day.
Click here to read reviews of Honey Girl Cafe on YELP.
4. Hidden Kitchen
If you are like me, you have never heard of a blue corn waffle. Huh? What is that? Allow me to explain. Hidden Kitchen serves blue corn waffles with a variety of fixings. I ordered the Cass Crunch, which includes almond butter, fig jam, and homemade granola.
In addition to their famous waffles, there is a selection of blue corn tacos, smoothies, and some adult beverages. Their coffee selections include drip coffee and upgraded coffee featuring grass fed butter. Be sure to stop in for a bite to eat and sample a juice or smoothie while you’re here!
Hidden Kitchen has 5 stars on YELP! Click here to read what everyone is saying.
Click here to visit their official website for the menu, hours, directions and more.
Plan Your Trip Now
Cayucos is located approximately 15 minutes from Morro Bay and 40 minutes from Pismo. Cambria is another sleepy beach town approximately 20 minutes to the north.
If you are staying on the main strip of Cayucos, these coffee shops are most likely within walking distance.
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I am always open to recommendations. If you have any favorite spots in Cayucos, please share them below!
