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April 2024 by Michael Delehanty Real Estate
During our last visit to San Luis Obispo, we stayed in Pismo Beach and dropped by Steaming Bean for coffee and breakfast. It was busy but the service was excellent and although we had to wait for a short while for the food, it was also excellent. I loved the back patio and we sat out there for a while enjoying the morning. A highlight for me was seeing a Sunbeam Tiger pull into the parking lot below but the girls weren’t as impressed. They were impressed with the coffee and fun accessories for sale inside. We are definitely coming back here the next time we visit the area.Michael DelehantyCompass Real Estate
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March 2024 by John F.
Simply put, best coffee shop in this 3 hour vicinity. Perhaps, I should say cafe... Regardless, it doesn't matter the terminology because this is excellence. Any of the breakfast burritos, crunchwraps, or breakfast plates are made fresh and taste great. I usually go for the oatmeal for a meal item, which is tremendous with fresh fruit overtop. The necessity and ultimate reason why I come is for the coffee, naturally. I love the Vanilla Lattes and the various seasonal drinks, perhaps my favorite seasonal drink is the French Toast latte when it comes around. My drink highlight and the best around in this vicinity is the spiced Chai Tea latte. The only chai tea latte around that is flavorful each sip, until it's vanished.
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March 2024 by Hitomate packbag
What a cute sweet cafe near the beach ! Great coffee and great breakfast burritos ! Many indoor outdoor seating. We had nice relaxing morning :)
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March 2024 by Daniel W.
Coffee is excellent. The reason for 3 stars is simple. It's the slowest service in all of Pismo, if you get in and out of this place in under 30 mins it's a miracle. Owners, if you want me to buy another coffee machine I will and you can pay me back out of proceeds.... I know at least 4 people now that will not visit due to the time it takes to get your coffee. Please fix
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March 2024 by Christian T.
Good coffee and snacks!
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March 2024 by Sara Ezra
Good coffee and smoothies. Very slow
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March 2024 by Allie LaMalfa
Exploring the area and found this gem! The Pistachio latte and white mocha were delicious! We loved the outdoor seating. Great vibes inside and outside, a gem of a place! Excited to come back and try their breakfast :)
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February 2024 by Chris dao
Service is so slowwwww. Waited 45 minutes for 2 smoothies and a toasted bagel "with cream cheese". Smoothies came out in 30 minutes and had to wait another 15 minutes for them to give me a toasted bagel "with" cream cheese. With cream cheese means they give it to you on the side. For that long of wait, I thought they would at least put the cream cheese on the bagel but instead they give you a packet of cream cheese without a knife and you'll have to go get find a knife and put it on yourself. It took 45 minutes to get a toasted a bagel! I would understand if everyone is ordering toasted bagels and the toaster is backed up but the guy only used the toaster once while I was waiting.And he seem to be making food in random order. No apology or anything about the long wait. Never coming back.
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January 2024 by Mark Hochberg
Excellent! Highly recommend this place if you’re in the mood for a quick bite or an amazing cup of coffee. We had the granola bowls and a couple latte coffees and they were perfect.Staff are very helpful and friendly.Great to be able to support a small business and even better when they do a great job.Thanks!
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January 2024 by Teddy B
I’d had a rough day today and decided to go for a walk when I passed steaming bean. It looked very cute from the outside and the door was propped wide open so I walked in and up to the counter. The girl working, a younger brunette girl with lighter eyes (and I think a piercing?) was sweeping behind the counter. She looked directly at me and I smiled and said hello. She glowered at me for a moment, didn’t say a word, looked up at the clock on the wall (it was 3:51pm) and then turned her back to me and continued sweeping. I was confused so I stood there for almost a full minute waiting for her to turn back around or say anything to me. I wondered if they must be closed already and looked for their hours on the window, which were until 4pm today. I stood there for another while longer and she continued to sweep silently with her back to me. We were the only two people in there. She never acknowledged me and I eventually just walked out. It was a real bummer of an interaction, especially after a hard day when I was excited to try this cute place as a treat at the end of it. Won’t be trying again, they’re much kinder at the Starbucks down the road.
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January 2024 by Roger Kuo
It was quite slow (25 min) to get two coffees done.
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December 2023 by Teddy B.
I'd had a rough day today and decided to go for a walk when I passed steaming bean. It looked very cute from the outside and the door was propped wide open so I walked in and up to the counter. The girl working, a younger brunette girl with lighter eyes (and I think a piercing?) was sweeping behind the counter. She looked directly at me and I smiled and said hello. She glowered at me for a moment, didn't say a word, looked up at the clock on the wall (it was 3:51pm) and then turned her back to me and continued sweeping. I was confused so I stood there for almost a full minute waiting for her to turn back around or say anything to me. I wondered if they must be closed already and looked for their hours on the window, which were until 4pm today. I stood there for another while longer and she continued to sweep silently with her back to me. We were the only two people in there. She never acknowledged me and I eventually just walked out. It was a real bummer of an interaction, especially after a hard day when I was excited to try this cute place as a treat at the end of it. Won't be trying again, they're much kinder at the Starbucks down the road.
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December 2023 by Jagi Nomoto
First time I came here it was late November 2023. The time was 2:55 pm and waited on barista to take my order as he was making drinks. Only 3 people waiting for drinks and food as person in kitchen was busy. At 3:05 or so barista finished drinks and took my drink order I looked at food menu and I ordered a burrito. The staff in kitchen then stated that kitchen was closed at 3:00pm. Ok I guess, as there were no posted signs on the menu stating that food was only served until a set time.The drink took average time to prepare and it was good.Second visit today, late December 2023, time was 2:45pm. Ordered a burrito and again kitchen was just closed or decided to stop serving as barista also looked at his watch to see why. At this point I walked out.Customer service means that you work to make money. So when as an employee you decide to not clearly define hours of operation making whimsical decisions to close a key component of the services provided then you are not serving the owner. With margins being tight as they are in this business, not making a sale is just unjustifiable. I like the atmosphere but service is just hit or miss. Given the wait times on the coffee I’d rather patronize another location.Good luck, smh.
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December 2023 by Alex S.
A dang good iced mocha, perfect to take on the go to the beach or on the road! Great service, clean and inviting environment. 5/5
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November 2023 by Phil W.
Came here on a zrainy morning and what a wonderful place and way to start the day! We will definitely return. Coffee and breakfast burrito was worthy of a standing ovation!