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Ascendo Coffee

★★★★½ 4.6/5 (100 reviews)
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311 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 345-2155 Website
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Reviews (100)

Diana McAllister
Diana McAllister
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I really liked this place! I was delighted by the beautiful presentation of my macchiato, and the cute lil complimentary biscotti was a nice surprise. The espresso tasted smooth, not burnt or sour. The baristas were friendly and put off a nice vibe. I really appreciated that! The space is clean, cozy, airy, and bright. Seems to get nice sun in the afternoon! It's on the smaller side, but my friends and I were able to find a table on a Sunday afternoon. Indoor seating, plus two picnic tables outside. Clean bathroom. Parking is easy. Just drive around the block, find a spot, and walk over. It's not far. There are disabled parking spots right up front if you need that.

Timothy Smith
Timothy Smith
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

3 parking spots and zero street parking thanks to bike lanes and no parking zone. Really wanted to try their coffee but ended up at Scout coffee.

F rank M
F rank M
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great coffee. Was really impressed with the care that goes into making a drink here. The result was delicious. Both the latte and flat white we had were excellent!

Roger Gonzalez
Roger Gonzalez
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Good coffee, delicious pastries, and super friendly service!

Leilagh Boyle
Leilagh Boyle
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

They are so kind, welcoming and friendly. Bright, gentle atmosphere with great wifi to get some work done.

Douglas S
Douglas S
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Only speciality coffee shop in San Luis Obispo County who has consistent/quality espresso. They only use organic/fair trade ingredients and train their staff extensively on how to make espresso. Staff very friendly. Favorite spot for sure.

Jameson Alan
Jameson Alan
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Good genmaicha. Wish they had more plant based options tho :(

Whitney Lewis
Whitney Lewis
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Best vanilla latte I’ve ever had!

david banar
david banar
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Solid coffee, tastes great. & I’m picky about my coffee. Got the Drip Coffee. Tried the latte as well, a little milky but pretty good.

Jason Cuadra
Jason Cuadra
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

OMG delicious breve flat white!!! Beautiful medium roasted beans, wonderful crema, and velvety steamed half and half!

Derek James
Derek James
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Beautiful, airy space with the best matcha latte and spinach brownie I've had in SLO.

Massoud Ruhany
Massoud Ruhany
★★★★☆ Jan 19, 1970

Great coffee, nice ambience, good service ...

Matt S-A
Matt S-A
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Great spot to enjoy a coffee while you watch the hustle and bustle of downtown SLO. Spacious interior with plenty of natural light. The cappuccinos are on point and there are a few baked good items. There are spots for studying, social settings, or just quiet little retreats. Plenty of board games available to entertain a group of friends.

Nikki Maraviglia
Nikki Maraviglia
★★★★☆ Jan 19, 1970

Great coffee! Just wish they were open longer hours!

Gabe Miller
Gabe Miller
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

This is my go-to spot downtown to study or hang out. The coffee and matcha lattes are great, the staff are super friendly, and the vibe is really nice.

Anthony Peter World Adventures
Anthony Peter World Adventures
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Great place to stop and enjoy

Donald C
Donald C
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

A nice coffee place with dedicated unplugged seating for relaxing and talking with friends.

Sam Stearns
Sam Stearns
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Best specialty coffee shop in SLO (might be slightly biased)

Toyon Proulx
Toyon Proulx
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Great coffee and service plus the best in-house made bagel I've had in a long time.

Steven Bell
Steven Bell
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Specious coffee shop. Great coffee too!