1297 2nd St, Baywood-Los Osos CA 93402
“Baywoods little liquor store sells drinks and snacks and so much more!!! Play the lottery here, or get your paycheck cashed. Buy some smokes and talk to some folks who will make you feel warm and welcome. Locals shop here daily for their needs, and around here, they take it SLO, there's no need to speed. A few things that you might want to know are: 1. You can purchase CA lottery scratcers here with your debit or credit card. It is the only store in Baywood and Los Osos that you can buy them without cash besides Shell on Los Osos Valley road. Be aware that they stop selling CA lottery tickets and scratches at 9:30pm a 1/2 hour before they close in the evenings at 10pm. 2. They have real slushies!!! Red,Blue,and purple flavors!!!! SERIOUSLY!! 3. Monday afternoon between around 1-5 pm this place gets really busy due to the amazing weekly local farmers market that happens right across the street. This is the only time that you may experience a line of people or a wait time of over, let's say... 5 minutes to be rung up for your items. 4. This place is very dog friendly. The whole town is. So it is common to see unattended dogs out front waiting for their human to finish yapping about the current events with one of the friends they come across. A lot of times, they will be unleashed, and that's no need for concern. 5. They do cash checks for a small fee. There are requirements for doing so, such as ID verification. Also, you can get cash back here for a service fee as well. 6. Several days a week, there is a food truck that uses the parking lot. They set up at certain times. I definitely see them there during events such as on the weekend when live music is playing across the street at the local bar (The Merrimaker) and the farmers market on Mondays. 7. This store has an impressive wine selection. Well... this is basicially wine country, so that makes sense.”
900 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay CA 93442
“Wow Jamie I hope you get acknowledged for this review! I went in October 26 to buy gas with my rolled coins. Her response to this was so joyful & accepting of my $5 of rolled coins that we laughed for a while. Then she was full of compliments & even threw in two half dollars to my payment, gifting me $1! I was so impressed with kindness and generosity! Thank you Jamie! I hope the managers appreciate your vibes!!”
396 Atascadero Rd, Morro Bay CA 93442
“I love this store. I’ve gone to Morro Bay three time and each time I stop here to get snacks and drinks for the road and the crew that works at this location is friendly and provide quick service.”
1300 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo CA 93405
“It always make me smile to see the employees of longs drugs on Maddonna Rd react to their customers. The store is very well organized which makes it easy to find what you are looking for. Thank you Cindy, Judy,and Jenica. Keep those smiles and we will keep coming back.”
1300 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo CA 93405
“The lines for the pharmacy are often longer than ideal. But the staff throughout the pharmacy and store are really caring, communicative and friendly. When I made a mistake regarding my prescriptions before a trip they really went above and beyond to help me fulfill them before my flight on an extremely short timeline; Which they definitely did not have to do. Really appreciative.”
354 Front St, Avila Beach CA 93424
“I’m so thrilled to have great coffee in town again. Great staff, fun and contemporary design that makes the space cohesive and still reminds you where you are (the beach), serving Black and White espresso, fun and approachable food menu.”
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