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Steaming Bean

1651 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-2222
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Ranked #8 of 75 restaurants in Pismo Beach
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- 9 May 2013
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Niagara
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Loved my morning cappuccino . Friendly staff too . I didn't eat here , but what I saw others had on their tables , looked very tasty . Popular with the locals .

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London, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

A little pricey but good food & (for US standards) good coffee. The staff is cool and friendly, the atmosphere is cosy. You can sit outside in the sun or play games inside. Perfect for breakfast/brunch.

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Sequim
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

In the small quaint town of Shell Beach a local hangout. Close to hotels. Have gone there many times and they have tasty pastries too. In fact sometimes thats why I have stopped there just for the pastry.

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Atascadero, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

Yummy coffee drinks and goodies and I like supporting local business. I love the very short drive to get here after a morning skate on the Bob Jones in Avila.

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Arroyo Grande, California
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58 reviews 58 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

Nice place. A little old and out dated but they have great coffee with a fairly large menu of specialty drinks. I had an almond milk latte. My friend had a chocolate mint, cookies and cream thing. He said it was amazing! I'll go back...And take more friends.

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Salinas, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

Great service, good food, cute little joint & lot of choices for the healthy eaters... Right on Price street in Shell Beach, walking distance from several motels, right on bike path to/from Avila & Pismo Beach.

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012 via mobile

Blended Ice Heath Bar Coffee Beverage to die for! Delicious coffee & location very near to panoramic views of the ocean. Friendly service, fun, inviting atmosphere. We stopped here on out way north: we needed good coffee, this place was a lucky stop, glad we found it. Just off the highway and down the street from an awesome park (Dinosaur... More

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San Diego, CA
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92 reviews 92 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012

We try to visit the Steaming Bean while in the area. This is a very casual, semi- self-service place that is usually filled with friendly locals. There are always several varieties of coffees to try, and breakfast specials. The baked goods vary and taste homemade- we loved the apricot scones and the mixed berry scones. The tea selection is very... More

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Ojai, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2012

Awesome coffee...awesome small town homey feel, good pastries

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Boulder, Colorado
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43 reviews 43 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

nice people. good food and chai! We ate here twice. Had the scrambled eggs and the quiche. It was very good and fresh.

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