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Back Bay Cafe
1399 2nd St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93402, United States
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Ma
Review №1

Charming spot to have breakfast. All the dishes have a slight twist to them, and are very good. Relaxing atmosphere with nice view of the back bay. Prices are reasonable and proportions are excellent. Great place to try.

Ef
Review №2

Was reccomended this place by someone who visited pre Covid19 closures. Menu was limited when we visited but Had enough options for a family of three. We breakfast Burritos, Coffee, Tea and Pastries. Everything was delicious and fairly priced. We enjoy eating on their covered patio with a nice view of the bay. The young girl taking orders was very pleasant. Definitely coming back!

Te
Review №3

Cute place to have breakfast. Food good. Service is good. Very nice outdoor seating with nice view. Peaceful and relaxing.

Ma
Review №4

Had to wait a bit for our food even tho we walked right up and ordered, but it gave us the chance to wander the boardwalk and Bay. Breakfast burrito and bagel were as good as promoted!

Ai
Review №5

Spectacular and beautiful place. Homie feel right at home in great food. Very friendly people.

Ty
Review №6

Cute place with pretty good food. Nice tea and the BLTE was good! Fantastic view of the water and friendly service.

La
Review №7

Cute little counter service cafe by the water. We had the breakfast burrito and breakfast sandwich and both were better than we expected. The place is tiny and seating is limited but its right next to the bay so you could easily take your food to a picnic table by the water and eat. Expect to wait 20-30 mins for your order since everything is freshly made.

Da
Review №8

Seriously good, comfort food, breakfast food, and coffee. They had a decent selection of items to choose from and everything was hot (that was supposed to be) and filled with flavor. Its great too as it is just steps from the estuary and water. Perfect spot to end up after a nice walk or drive in the area. Staff really nice as well. Portions vs price was very fair as well.

To
Review №9

Delightful place right on the bay, beautiful Outlook. Nice selection of breakfast food choices and lunch. Good wifi! I had a video conf with no issues, ( kept myself in the corner with headphones so as not to disturb others.)

La
Review №10

Very good foods. Love the vegetarian options. Good atmosphere and service.

Ma
Review №11

What more could you ask for than a great cup of coffee and wonderful pastries. I come here whenever I am in town. Even if they are closed.

To
Review №12

My wife and I usually take a walk on Saturday Morning to The Back Bay Cafe for a breakfast burrito, a muffin, and a cup of coffee. Today was no exception. We want to take this opportunity to compliment the staff for their exceptional attitude during a rough morning. We really appreciate your service!

Ha
Review №13

Awesome place to grab at quick bite to eat. Make sure you grab some foglifter coffee

Gi
Review №14

Its been over 20 years since Ive been able to visit this little slice of heaven on the beautiful bay!Seems that a lot has changed, but I cant wait until things get better and I can return and share the experience with my fiance and my daughter! 💚💚💚

Gl
Review №15

Great food, fast, friendly service

jo
Review №16

Charming cafe with tasty food and great coffee. The Back Bay Cafe is on the bay in serene Baywood. Views are astounding. Excellent WiFi. Dogs are welcome on their patio.

Am
Review №17

Worst service and worst coffee in the county. We live locally and we were treated very badly by the staff there. Highest prices in the county too, don’t go!

Ji
Review №18

Great local place for breakfast

He
Review №19

Great food, great coffee, and so many cute dogs!

Dr
Review №20

I dine in this lovely spot a lot! This is my favorite spot to have a bite. I go there at least once a month. The meals are just great, the crew is welcoming and the rates are decent. I like being in this spot to have a rich lunch.

Vi
Review №21

My husband enjoy breakfast here when we stay at The Back Bay Inn. Several tasty choices. Local coffee and organic tea. Baked goods, yogurt, breakfast burritos, scrambled eggs with ham or bacon and toast, etc. Simple menu but enough choices. Delicious. We love eating in the enclosed patio looking out to the back bay. Our little dog is happy that its dog friendly!

Na
Review №22

This place is consistent, and consistently mediocre. Its a great location, but needs some more care behind the counter. There is always a significant wait for food, even if you are 2 of about 8 people at the place. The coffee is good and the location is good. The staff is usually pretty friendly, but on occasion can be pretty short. Im glad we have it as an option in Baywood, but would love to see someone come in and take it up a notch or two.

M
Review №23

The breakfast burrito was great. The place had plenty of parking and nice views of the bay. It was a tranquil spot for breakfast. Will definitely be back!

Ti
Review №24

Quaint, tucked into seaside bedroom community as far as I can see. Great locally sourced coffee, and scrumptious french toast bread pudding! Nice view, friendly service staff. Overall relaxed, cool, vibe. Hopefully try some more of the menu..

Ja
Review №25

Good coffee. Good for a light breakfast with a view. Dog friendly patio. Vegan and vegetarian substitutions available. Expect a wait on weekends!

Je
Review №26

Beautiful settingPity they are never open. They close at 1 not 3 and seem super excited to get out earlyTried 3 times to enjoy a brunch here

Ne
Review №27

The view here is one of the best in the area. The food is hit or miss at best. If youre a vegetarian, its best to ask for an ingredient list, they sneak bacon into quite a few items, including the scones. Service is great and parking is easy.

Ru
Review №28

I always stop grabbing some food in this spot. I enjoyed the efficient customer service and well cooked dishes. 5 stars.

Ro
Review №29

One of my main spots to grab something to eat. convenient location, clean, and awesome customer service. I highly recommend them!

li
Review №30

My fiance and I stopped by on a Sunday morning. We arrived at around 9am, the line was short and the service was good. I ordered the veggie breakfast burrito and chi tea, both were very good. My fiance ordered the scrambler and coffee, it was simple, but good. The fruit we had on the side was just okay. In my opinion, the menu is a little too millennial geared, Id like to see a little more veriety if I were coming here often. Altogether we enjoyed it and will return. Beware, by 10am the line is very long and seating is hard to come by.

Pa
Review №31

This is just a coffee shop it does offer a very limited breakfast and lunch. The majority of the seating is outside and even with the glass surround it could be very cool when youre sitting out there or in the summer it can be pretty hot. There is limited seating inside so expect to sit outside.

Ga
Review №32

My wife and i ate here while staying at the inn next door. Since it was complimentary breakfast and coffee, i wasnt expecting much, but man this place is great.A good sign is when the place is packed on a weekday morning, and there were a lot of people. The coffee was good, food great, and the ocean view awesome. What a great way to start the day. If you are looking for breakfast, check this place out. You wont be disappointed.

Ke
Review №33

Absolutely IN LOVE with the food at this place! My family stayed at the Back Bay Inn for Mothers Day weekend and got breakfast for free at the Cafe. It was DELICIOUS! The service was fast, and the baked goods were so scrumptious! I will definitely go back in the future!

De
Review №34

Its the location. Right near the small pier on the bay. Small simple cafeteria style with inside/outside seating.Excellent simple breakfasts and lunch. Nice people. Local favorite gathering place.

Br
Review №35

Cute cafe with great breakfast options right on the water. Love their breakfast burrito and breakfast BLT

An
Review №36

My granddaughter said her Kids Hot Cocoa was good as was her wonderful Triple Cheese huge biscuit looking mound of...well...wonderfulness. No gluten-free items so I had just coffee. (SIGH)

Ma
Review №37

Delicious breakfast burritos!

Ja
Review №38

My aunt visits here frequently and I finally got to join her! Great breakfast burrito. Good coffee and excellent muffins and scones. The best feature is their view/ambiance/locstion 😉Now that Im nearby I will definitely try it again soon.

Ch
Review №39

Hidden gem!Warm, friendly service.Fantastic location and view!

De
Review №40

Got the complimentary breakfast here from our stay in the back Bay inn. This place is really good. Nice staff and beautiful, hidden gem of a location!

'O
Review №41

Although set in one of the most beautiful surroundings one can imagine, and the people are awesome... I stopped in to grab a quick coffee and breakfast burrito...granted it was rush hour..regardless, it took 50 minutes to get my to go burrito! Thats rediculous! Come when its not busy for best experience.

Ph
Review №42

This is one of my favorite places in the whole county. Theres nothing exceptionally spectacular about the place, but it has the right combination of consistently good coffee, reliably tasty food, friendly staff, a relaxed setting, and a lovely view all wrapped up in a local-hidden-treasure package. It sits just a small parking lot away from the Morro Bay estuary with its small beach, which can be a great place for sitting and enjoying the view, letting the kids play, or giving dogs a chance to run, especially when the tide is in (the tide out transforms the estuary into expansive mud flats). Ive seen individuals enjoying a good read, guests with dogs, couples and friends, and families with kids of all ages. My only complaint comes from their loose and early closing hours: You need to get there before 2:30 p.m. most days if youre not planning on staying or ordering food. But it still is one of my favorite places.

Ma
Review №43

Very nice little cafe by the bay. Had a tasty breakfast burrito with cheddar and bacon, and a smooth Americano. Very chill afternoon, listening to the waves in the bay. Highly recommended.

Ki
Review №44

Awesome Cafe! Extremely friendly & sweet staff! Great food variety! Always busy! Welcoming to dogs. Lovely place to visit!!!!! 😊

su
Review №45

Closes early but good viewing for breakfast and lunch

Ca
Review №46

Best food. Best people. Best view. I absolutely love coming here weekly.

Pa
Review №47

Local favorite. Great food and coffees and lattes. Bring your dog and stay awhile.Beautiful location and low prices.

Di
Review №48

Great location to have a breakfast and coffee. Great view of the back bay. Friendly people. Good breakfast burritos.

Er
Review №49

Tasty food in a lovely location. Friendly staff and cozy, sheltered outdoor seating area.

Lu
Review №50

This is a perfect spot to get a delicious lunch or snack right on the water.

Be
Review №51

Delicious way to spend Mothers Day brunch and very Child friendly too!

Th
Review №52

Right on the Bay. Good coffee, scones, and breakfast entrees. Thumbs up!

De
Review №53

Still a great place to relax and have some goodies. 😎

Mi
Review №54

Unique and mellow spot

Li
Review №55

Great food, good coffee...all with a view. Plenty of outside seating

To
Review №56

Good coffee, and breakfasts, including breakfast burrito. IT is small, has outdoor seating and is delightful to walk to on a sunny day. It is located on the back bay with a view.

Ja
Review №57

Good coffee, good eats, great view, good vibes! (Note for planning - can be a little slow when busy for specialty coffees and food)

Jo
Review №58

Lovely spot by the ocean. Quaint, casual, great food and coffee. Outside dining and dog friendly.

Ch
Review №59

Good service, tasty food, and spectacular view. Its also a great gathering spot for the community.

Ke
Review №60

The food here was ok, not worth waiting in line though. We ordered breakfast (egg scramble) and it came out cold. The person taking orders said it would be about 20 minutes, however we ended up waiting almost 40 minutes for our food. When it did finally come out, some of us got our food and others had to wait longer, even though we had ordered similar items right after each other.

Sh
Review №61

Really great vibe with a nice view of the bay. Friendly staff and a surprising number of options. Also very fairly priced.

Em
Review №62

Great service and delicious food

Da
Review №63

Good coffee nice view of the estuary.

To
Review №64

A nice rustic outdoorsy place for breakfast and lattes. Mostly locals or pretty good imitators like us.

Il
Review №65

Strange and tasty. Great view

Li
Review №66

Cozy with heated outdoor patio or bay view indoor dinning. Delicious dessert options.

De
Review №67

Good Tiny little breakfast place - have outdoor seating next to the bay and pier.

Po
Review №68

Yummy egg

Mo
Review №69

Excellent Mocha. Hot or over ice if you happen to catch a warm day in Baywood.

Ch
Review №70

Friendly staff and great food. Amazing espresso drinks!

Da
Review №71

What a great breakfast🍳☕. Take a walk around enjoy your morning, no place like this so take it in.. Pet friendly

Ja
Review №72

We like this place. You sure cant argue with the view. Try the oatmeal, its goooood.

al
Review №73

Cute place. Friendly staff, simple menu but a nice place to sit, cool off and have a snack or coffee.

So
Review №74

Friendly service. Nice view. Nothing particularly stand out as far as food or chai latte.

Fr
Review №75

Good coffee, friendly staff. Loved the outdoor seating near the water. Quiet spot, easy parking.

Br
Review №76

Perfect little spot for great coffee and brunch. My favorite is the daily frittatas

Ja
Review №77

Their breakfast burritos are awesome. Fresh local coffee, too.

Be
Review №78

Great view of the bay and equally good food and coffee. Especially love the BLT.

Gr
Review №79

Great place to relax and eat good food. Try the breakfast burrito. Very good.

Mo
Review №80

Very good iced mocha on those surprisingly warm late fall days.

Ma
Review №81

Omg best view ever nice breakfast but not full its an amazing place to overlook the ocean and meet the regulars

ve
Review №82

If you are travellling through and want a great coffee, breakfast burritos and more delicious food, stop by. The lattes are excellent.

Su
Review №83

Great place. Friendly staff. Dogs welcome.

Ka
Review №84

First time was great this time ordered veggie panini ×2 twice the tried to deliver a turkey wrap......

Ma
Review №85

The Back Bay Cafe is a quaint spot right near the water. I stopped here while on vacation with my family. Tasty scones and cookies. I also had a chai latte and it came extra foamy and a little sweet, just the way I like it. This place is only open 6am-2pm as of right now (Jan 2, 2015), so grab a bite and a coffee and settle into the view from the nearby pier while you can. Four indoor seats and about five small tables out on the patio. Small, cute place with good food and friendly baristas.

Ni
Review №86

Best coffee in the world! Local, organic. Traded a song for a coffee. They live-love musicians!

Ma
Review №87

Good cappuccino. Nice view.

St
Review №88

Wonderful atmosphere, very friendly staff, great menu items.

Ma
Review №89

Nice little cafe on the bay.

Mi
Review №90

Good food and great service

Al
Review №91

Beautiful and great food and wonderful staff

Br
Review №92

Nice little cafe. They have great food and fresh pastries

To
Review №93

Food goodService almost always very goodSeven bucks for a piss beer?Faaack offNo, really - f o

Mo
Review №94

Super friendly staff and the veggie breakfast burrito was out of this world!!

G
Review №95

Nice atmosphere. Breakfast burritos are always good.

Su
Review №96

Beautiful location, great food! I love Los Oasis/Morrow Bay!

Du
Review №97

Great atmosphere. Small menu. Great taste.

We
Review №98

Friendly people, casual atmosphere, good food, good coffee!

Me
Review №99

Monday night Beer at the Pier. 5 to 7pm, live music, good vibes.

Ja
Review №100

Nice people. good food. great view.

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  • Address:1399 2nd St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93402, United States
  • Site:http://thebackbaycafe.com/
  • Phone:+1 805-528-5607
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Lunch restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:6:30AM–1PM
  • Tuesday:6:30AM–1PM
  • Wednesday:6:30AM–1PM
  • Thursday:6:30AM–1PM
  • Friday:6:30AM–1PM
  • Saturday:6:30AM–1PM
  • Sunday:6:30AM–1PM
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
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