The Bunker SLO - San Luis Obispo, California

Lily C.

Lovely little coffee shop! I walk here on the weekends and drive past during the week. I love the staff, they are all very friendly. They tend to run out of bananas for the Sol bowl pretty often but always offer a different extra ingredient to make up for it. I’m not actually a coffee drinker anymore but have been drinking tea latte’s and Chai. Also, love the new energy drink. My family orders plenty of coffee and other treats! Love it here 💕

Claudia M.

A lovely and much needed community space for our neighborhood. Every month there is a new artist being showcased. And there are art classes, workshops and music in the evenings! And art studios in the back for local and visiting artists! And, the Nautical Bean is in house selling delightfully consistent and perfect lattes served by smiling friendly folks!
And they even have pup cups!
This place is amazing and special and I highly recommend it, 5 stars!!

Clara C.

This review is for The Bunker, which is the vessel that holds Nautical Bean, artist studios, the gallery, and the community event space. The ladies who curate and run this building are amazingly talented, kind, creative humans. The rotating display of artwork from community organizations, individual artists, creative collectives, and others are thoughtful and evocative. They have highlighted topics such as mental health, the climate crisis, motherhood, storm chasing, and so much more over their short couple years of being open. They host a variety of workshops, music events, and other performing arts several times each month that makes finding something to do easy for those who prefer not to spend our outings in downtown SLO. This is truly a community space that only aims to elevate art and connection within San Luis Obispo. If you don’t like what is featured one month, come back the following month for a whole new experience. This intimate space is truly one of a kind.

Mac W.

The Bunker never misses!! Nothing beats a cup of coffee and some good art. (Extra love for the community sketchbook and crayon boxes!) Current show, Repent, is absolutely fantastic! Was in awe the moment I walked in and am still chuckling over some of those paintings. Cheers to America’s Coolest Teenager, the aptly named artist. Looking for a safe space with good energy? You’ve found it! Can’t wait to see what is in the Bunker’s future! Huge fan.

Laslo E.

Amazing cozy little spot for breakfast! Coffee was amazing and so was the breakfast burrito I had. The baristas were very welcoming and eager to explain to non locals what the store is about. You can really tell all the hard work all of the employees put into making the interior cozy.

Nate B.

Wonderful place to hang. Great staff, good coffee. Great vibes for concerts too.

I don't understand why people are giving negative reviews because of the art.
IT'S ART.
Not everyone will like all the art ever shown at any gallery. Get over it.

Maybe those who don't like the art should figure out WHY they didn't like it instead of calling it "satanic" here. Therapy is a wonderful thing.

If this is a satanic place, then I'll gladly see you all in hell!

Kathy M.

Love the atmosphere. Artist's works displayed on the walls. I enjoyed my vanilla latte and my bagel with cream cheese. The staff was pleasant and the restroom was clean

Nate J.

This is a wonderful place to get your morning coffee. The staff are all very friendly and the art is always interesting. Mia is always super helpful.