SloDoCo Donuts — Restaurant in San Luis Obispo

The positives: fantastic selection of donuts. There is literally something for everybody. There are donuts you’ve never imagined before. The coffee was good too. The staff were incredibly friendly, greeting everyone warmly and like family they were happy to see again.

The negatives: they were out of croissants. I literally came for their jalapeño croissant, so I was disappointed. Our four year old is at the end of his potty training and had to use the restroom. When we asked, we were told there was one next door at the gas station. I understand when establishments don’t have public restrooms. I understand the liabilities of allowing patrons to use restrooms that require walking through a kitchen area. But I also understand that it is good customer service to make exceptions, especially for small children being accompanied by an adult. Had my child not been able to hold it and urinated on the floor, it would’ve been more of a hassle for the staff. To be fair, the staff were younger women, presumably without children. You don’t know until you know. Spoiler alert: we made it to the gas station bathroom without incident or complaint from the gas station attendant.

I am fully aware that this sounds very Karen-esque, but simple kindness and understanding go a long way, especially with children involved. Afterward, we questioned if the friendliness we received upon entering and that which we witnessed afterward whenever someone entered the establishment was sincere. That shouldn’t be the final thoughts regarding one’s business.

In hindsight, we really liked the donuts and the girls serving seemed really nice. And perhaps we are overreacting to the restroom incident, but as parents, it’s important to patronize businesses that understand and support the needs of children, and that exceptions can and should be made...

I really miss Sunshine Doughnuts. That being said the Cal Poly favorite from the other side of town has infected this once excellent piece of prime real estate. My first and only visit to this location featured trendy music playing and a visual assault with their adhoc chalkboard motif. The hipster behind the counter interrupted me by asking if I wanted a box or a bag as if to inquire if my 3 item order (which again he interrupted in typical Gen z fashion) was going to be a large order. I replied what the fsck does that have to do with my order? I stated I wanted donuts and did not care how he packaged them for sale. A maple old fashion donut, a chocolate devils food donut and a bacon maple bar was what I purchased. the bacon maple bar was sus at best, tasting neither like bacon or maple. It was more like substitute bacon with sugar free maple (not so much as tasting like maple) glaze. yeah, eeewwwwww for sure. I did not like the atmosphere, I did not like the hipster interrupting me and the most expensive donut tased off at best. Abandon all hope. With a tip it was a $20 experience I will not soon repeat. I am not really a donut person and I do miss the ham & cheese croissants with jalapenos served by...

My wife has a gluten allergy (Celiac)and must be very careful to prevent cross -contamination. Of course we were looking at the donuts and not at everything the young lady was doing. When she reached in to get the donuts we asked nicely if she had changed her glove. In the snottiest way possible she said, "I just put it on right in front of you! We don't use tongs on the GF donuts!" Well excuse me! The other SLODOCO location we usually frequent DOES. How are we supposed to know the protocol is different in the different locations? Her condescending tone and snotty attitude was absolutely shocking. The atmosphere was strange... Some guy sitting at the counter pigging out on food that had obviously been brought in from somewhere else... Just a weird vibe. Donuts were goid but the attitude of the young lady was atrocious. Good thing my wife was with me or I would have made a scene about...