Nautical Bean — Restaurant in California

During our visit to Los Osos to see family and staying at the Back Bay Inn, we were given a daily voucher for Nautical Bean. Our initial visit on Saturday, March 1st, left us extremely disappointed. Upon arrival, I mentioned the voucher to the cashier, but she responded with a blank stare and a dismissive tone, as if I were inconveniencing her. Later, after our coffee and food were delivered, I went back to mention that the blueberry muffin was missing, only to be met with the same unfriendly attitude. My wife experienced a similar lack of courtesy when she asked a simple question to the food runner.

What made the situation even more disheartening was noticing that a local customer was warmly welcomed—a stark contrast that suggested a “locals versus tourists” treatment. As a result, we decided not to return for breakfast. Although we did come back on the second and third days solely for coffee using the voucher, we opted to grab breakfast elsewhere.

While the coffee itself was decent, the consistently poor service makes it hard to recommend Nautical Bean. I hope this feedback helps improve the experience for...

You don’t want to miss this gem if you’re driving through or even a local(but I’m guessing the locals know). Excellent atmosphere inside with fun vintage music and movie posters, skateboards, and lunchboxes through the decades. The coffee and pastries were top notch and have the option of being warmed up which for me is a huge plus. I prefer my bear claw warm and gooey. Although the view is across a parking lot it’s vast and wide enough to still capture your eye. A short walk with your coffee puts you on the waters edge with birds and aquatic life to observe. A+ Will be back to this quiet peaceful and super fun...

The owner of this place must have been following me through my childhood in the 70s and 80s because the design aesthetic made me feel right at home. Down to the labels for the drip coffee varieties based on old VHS tape brand logos. Details matter.

The vibe is low-key chill, but exceptionally smart. Great coffee, great baked goods, and absolutely A1 people watching. The senior table starts to populate around 8 and they are live. They even leave an old towel outside on the patio furniture for you to wipe the condensation off so yo' booty don't get wet. Thoughtful...