198 N Ocean Ave
Cayucos, CA

Want in on a little local secret? This hidden gem, tucked into a mini mart gas station in Cayucos, is one of the absolute best places to get breakfast or lunch. Just look for the pumps and a handmade sign that says “Mexican Food, Hamburger & Bakery” and you’ll know you’re in the right spot. For breakfast, try one of the deli’s famous breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches or even a loaded breakfast quesadilla. The lunch menu offers casual take-out classics like burritos, tacos, burgers, and deli sandwiches. Locals swear by the tacos, available with chicken, pastor, asada, chili verde, and carnitas and served with a double tortilla, salsa, onions, and cilantro. Everything is sold a la carte, so it’s easy to pick what you want and take it all down to the beach, just one block away. The market also sells essentials like snacks, sunglasses, water bottles and other drinks.

84 N Ocean Ave
Cayucos, CA

This eclectic coffee shop sits back from Ocean Avenue and could easily be missed if you’re not looking for it. Quirky, eclectic, and inviting, Luna Coffee Bar serves fresh coffee, espresso drinks and tea, as well as pastries, breakfast items and sandwiches for lunch. Are you into avocado toast? Luna Coffee Bar offers several different varieties, as well as traditional and alternative milks for special diets. The pastry case is always full with flaky croissants, bagels, scones, and muffins. If you’re in the mood for dessert, a slice of flourless chocolate torte or tres leches cake pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or an espresso drink. Plus, Cayucos locals swear by Luna Coffee Bar’s breakfast burritos for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. But if you do have time to linger, spend a morning in the cafe, enjoying a book, or move out to the enchanting garden patio, with leafy plants and abundant flowers.

14 N Ocean Ave
Cayucos, CA

If you’re looking for a cozy place with soul-warming food and drink, this itty-bitty cafe will hit the spot. Named after the Hawaiian nickname for the owner’s mother, Honey Girl is located on the east side of Ocean Avenue, one block from the beach. For breakfast, go for coffee, espresso, and tea, along with acai bowls and lox bagels. Get a breakfast sandwich like the bagel sandwich, piled high with bacon and eggs. For lunch, Honey Girl Cafe does hot dogs that put a backyard barbecue to shame. Get your foot-long dog with your favorite toppings, plus a drink and a bag of chips, then walk over to the beach to enjoy the view! Honey Girl Cafe also offers all manner of sweet drinks, from iced blended caramel mochas and hot homemade chai to orange-vanilla smoothies. Magic bars, ooey-gooey bear claws, and peanut butter cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth, too.

750 Ocean Front Ave
Cayucos, CA

Located at the foot of the Cayucos Pier, Chu-Chew’s Churros is an itty-bitty vintage trailer that serves homemade churros and much more. Each churro is made fresh to order, which might explain why the trailer often has a line—and occasionally sells out. If you’re lucky enough to nab one, don’t miss out on Chu-Chew’s Organic Fair Trade Coffee (either hot or iced), served with homemade caramel creamer for dipping. The beachside business also serves a cold and creamy mango lassi for hot days, as well as a hot grilled reuben sandwich that locals hail as one of the best around. This is the perfect spot to order a treat, drink, or sandwich, then walk the pier or hang out on the beach. But don’t miss out! You’ll want to make your visit between Friday and Sunday, 9:30am to 4pm.

10 N Ocean Ave
Cayucos, CA

If you’re looking for a casual spot to grab a drink and a bite and enjoy ocean views in Cayucos, Beach Bums is your destination. Located at the corner of Ocean Avenue and E Street (above the Central Coast Real Estate office), the Beach Bum vibe is chill. Because it’s on the upper floor, Beach Bums’ patio provides a special perch for enjoying the sights and sounds of Cayucos. Choose from a selection of rotating draft beers, including domestic, imported, and craft labels. Locally-produced wines are available by the glass, with a few foreign sparkling wines in the mix. Grab a classic beach bar cocktail like a margarita or pina colada, and head to the patio. Hungry? Beach Bums also offers nibbles and appetizers like charcuterie, pub pretzels with grainy mustard, hot dogs, and frito boats. If you’re in a sporting mood, come for NBA, NFL and MLB on the big screen. Or if all you want to do is relax, have a seat and be a beach bum a while.