Craving coffee? Cocktails? Here are Yelp’s top 10 spots for drinks on the Central Coast
Thirsty? California’s Central Coast has plenty of top-rated places where you can sip a great glass of wine, a creative cocktail or a tasty cup of coffee, according to Yelp.
The popular review website released its latest list of the Top Places to Drink in Central Coast North on Monday, Dec. 4.
Yelp scores are created by aggregating data from hundreds of reviewers on a five-star system.
These are the best drink spots in Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, according to Yelp Elite reviewers:
Austin Hope & Treana Tasting Cellar
Location: 1585 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles
Info: 805-238-4112 or hopefamilywines.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.6 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “Austin Hope is my favorite winery in the world. The property is gorgeous and has both indoor and outdoor seating. The patio seating is perfectly shaded and they offer space heaters and blankets if you get cold!” Yelp reviewer Tanita J. of San Jose wrote. “The tasting price is more than reasonable and both times I’ve gone the servers have really taken care of us. The wine is to die for .... I keep bringing more friends because I love it so much!”
Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden
Location: 5015 Linne Road, Paso Robles
Info: 805-226-8881 or sculpterra.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.5 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Yelp reviewer Phil R. of Murrieta called Sculpterra Winery “one of my favorite wineries to stop by when in Paso Robles.”
“(The) ambiance here is amazing,” the Yelp user wrote, describing the spot as “a nice and relaxing winery to roam around or sit in the shade and take in all the surrounding art.” “I did the wine tasting experience and the service I received from our wine tender was amazing. She was so enthusiastic and made the experience that much better. I will definitely be coming back here again!”
Scout Coffee Company
Location: 1130 Garden St., San Luis Obispo
Info: 805-439-2175 or scoutcoffeeco.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.5 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “We stayed at Hotel Cerro and (I) was so happy to have a reliable coffee shop right across the street,” Yelp reviewer Cindy L. of Fullerton said. “Every morning during our stay, we walked over to grab a coffee and a pastry. I’ve gotten the vanilla bean latte two consecutive days and it was delicious.”
Eberle Winery
Location: 3810 Highway 46, Paso Robles
Info: 805-238-9607 or eberlewinery.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.4 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “This is one of our absolute favorite wineries. It’s our first stop,” Yelp reviewer MaDonna W. of Laguna Niguel said, praising the cabernet reserve and chardonnay in particular. “We wouldn’t dream of leaving after our tasting without at least a case.”
California Coast Beer
Location: 1346 Railroad St., Paso Robles
Info: 805-369-2347 or calcoastbeer.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.7 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “This, my friends, is one of the best Paso has to offer,” Yelp reviewer Randy B. of Paso Robles wrote of California Coast Beer. “You’ll find it has a great vibe, great beer, great food, great outside patio with great inside seats, too.”
Captain + Stoker
Location: 398 East Franklin St., Monterey
Info: 831-901-3776 or captainandstoker.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.4 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “(The) coffee is SO good. I’ll dream about it,” Yelp reviewer Althea D. of Daly City said. “Everyone was so welcoming and kind. ... Will definitely be back.”
The Alchemists’ Garden
Location: 1144 Pine St., Paso Robles
Info: 805-369-2444 or alchemistsgarden.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.4 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “Yelp reviewer Amit M. from Columbus, Ohio, wrote that they “had a great time at Alchemists Garden ... with my wife. Our bartender Matt was fantastic and created some amazing cocktails for us.”
Tobin James Cellars
Location: 8950 Union Road, Paso Robles
Info: 805-239-2204 or tobinjames.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.6 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: According to Yelp reviewer Katie A. from Leesburg, Virginia, Tobin James Cellars offers a “really great tasting experience! We came here near the end of the day, and it was not crowded.” The Yelp user added that she “got a lot of attention from the staff, and the wines were great! I will put this on a list of wineries to come back to you.”
Cass Winery
Location: 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles
Info: 805-239-1730 or casswines.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.3 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Yelp reviewer Ada J. of Buena Park said Cass Winery has “great wine with servers that have a passion for serving and describing it. The food was just as amazing. On a hot post summer day, the burrata and carpaccio were the fresh bites I needed.”
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Location: 726 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo
Info: 805-505-7137 or novorestaurant.com
Average Yelp rating: 4.2 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “Five stars all around. I was especially impressed by the level of service,” Yelp reviewer Eric E. of Berkeley wrote. “A large number of creative non-alcoholic drinks is a real plus — thanks from a non-drinker! (It has a) beautiful location as well.”
