Sally Loo's Wholesome Cafe

Horrendous dining experience. They make you order at the front after waiting in line and then you’re on your own to find a place to sit. Super awkward vibe with hungry customers watching other patrons with eagle eyes so they can claim their table as soon as it’s available. Tables are dirty because you have to sit down right as the devious party gets up or risk not sitting anywhere (or sharing a bench outside with random people). Menu is small with very little variety. You bus your own table, pick up your own drinks but they still hit you with a tip screen when you pay at the front counter before they’ve provided any food or service, if it wasn’t staffed by college kids there’s no chance I would tip here, 0/10 would not recommend.

This place was AMAZING! 10/10
We got the hippie toast and the spicy chick and it was so flavorful and delicious! The place was packed and our food still came out in minutes very cool little place highly recommend giving it a try!

Sweet people with healthy food. Oh and good baked goods and lattes too.

We came down to SLO for a mini vacation and decided to try Sally Loo's based on recommendations and reviews. We were not disappointed, the lattes were beautiful and tasted great. The food was amazing, we ordered the Egg Sando, Breakfast Burrito and the Yogurt... it was soooo good. This is definitely a favorite and a must try.

Giant step at the front door makes it difficult for anyone with children, a stroller or disability issues. Seating is first come first served and when you are waiting for your party to arrive, it looks like you are just taking up space. Ordering is a bit confusing and by the way- do not ask the "barista" where your regular coffee is that you ordered at the register, because that is not what she does. I made the mistake of ordering and paying for a regular coffee and asking for a to go container, which left me without my regular coffee and apparently some confusion for the person at the register. My daughter had ordered and was drinking her $9.00 smoothie, when a very efficient employee took it, thinking she was finished with it. We could not catch her in time. She was kind enough to offer a replacement, but we did not want to put them out. We had to give it a try.

Enjoyed the food and ambiance of Sally Loo's. The smashburger was delicious. It uses fresh local ingredients I didn't feel heavy after. Waffle and breakfast burrito were also great. Employees were kind and friendly. Great spot for food any time of the day and we never had trouble getting a table.

The food is great, but expect a long wait. I got an acai bowl and my girlfriend got the February special the black forest bowl. Both were delicious! It's a tad loud inside but draws everyone from Cal Poly Sorority girls to young families to old couples. All the food is fresh and beautifully plated! Additionally, the serve coffee from a local roaster including espresso and pour over drinks.

Yummy coffee, pastries, and breakfast! The staff are super friendly, the decorations & environment are great! It’s a cozy and nice place with a perfect ambiance to hang out, or catch up with friends!

They were out of chicken to add to a protein bowl and flatly refused to sell shredded pork as an add on when I asked about other meat options because “we’ve never done that.” Their food is cooked to order, so I don’t understand their reasoning. Poor customer service and questionable business choice since it seems like they’d rather make money on an upsell instead of losing out on revenue by being inflexible. Both employees I spoke to were dismissive/borderline rude. I won’t be back and would not recommend to others.

Food looks fantastic. Taste is good. People are very nice. I like their mocha. Thumbs up! Highly recommend. Enjoy the vibe!