Bang for your Buck
San Luis Obispo is a college town and home to California Polytechnic State University, so there are many options for grabbing a cheap meal. That being said there are some places where you can get good food for the money without having to venture out of the city. Some are:
- High Street Market & Deli
- Splash Cafe
- Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop
High Street Market & Deli is great sandwich shop with delicious sandwiches
Splash Cafe offers some of the best clam chowder around along with other great food items!
Grab a Quick Snack
If you aren't feeling all too hungry, only need a bit of energy, or just craving something good; San Luis Obispo offers a variety of places to feed your cravings. You could grab a snack to get you through for a couple of hours. Some of these places include:
- SloDoCo
- RakuRamen
- Insominia Cookie
- Sweetie Cup Tea House
Whether you're looking for takeout or want to sit down RakuRamen is the place to go. They offer more than just ramen for a reasonable price, try the Raku Ramen, their signiture dish, it's a bit spicy but worth it.
You can always count on SloDoCo for a donut whether it's 4pm or 4am, they're open 24/7 and always ready to serve you.
Best Sit Down
Are you looking for somewhere new for a date night? Or maybe a more formal experience? San Luis Obispo offers some great choices for fine dining.
- Ciopinot
- Alex Madonna's Gold Rush Steak House
- Koberl At Blue
Alex Madonna's Gold Rush Steak House is known for its prime cuts of beef, cooked to perfection, as well as its elegant atmosphere. The restaurant has been in business for over 70 years and is considered a local landmark.