Del Monte Cafe
1901 Santa Barbara Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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1901 Santa Barbara Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States
About the Business

Del Monte Cafe is a family-owned and operated institution located at 1901 Santa Barbara Avenue in San Luis Obispo, California. Since opening its doors in 1981, this cafe has been serving up delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner options to satisfy customers. The menu features local Cattaneo Brother's linguica, classic breakfast dishes like BLTs with eggs, and unique creations such as eggs benedict served only on Sundays.
The history of Del Monte Cafe dates back to the early 1900s when the Robbins Family opened a neighborhood grocery store in San Luis Obispo. After decades of operation, the store was eventually boarded up and condemned until Debbie and Mark Collins had a vision to turn it into a neighborhood cafe in 1980. The dream became a reality on February 2nd, 1981, when Del Monte Cafe opened its doors to the public.
Today, Del Monte Cafe continues to uphold its dedication to serving customers with the freshest, home-style food sourced from local farmers markets, fish mongers, and bakeries. This institution has become a San Luis Obispo tradition, offering a cozy atmosphere and delicious meals to patrons. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 7 pm, and Saturday from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. Visit Del Monte Cafe for a taste of local history and a satisfying meal.
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Hours open
Monday:
6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Sunday:
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Reviews
"Went for a brunch with my SO. Had some charming conversation with our friendly waitress, and the atmosphere was charming and with lovely ambiant music. The food was typical breakfast fare: Eggs in everything, pancakes, french toast, sausage, bacon, etc. But the sausage is hand crafted, the orange juice was delicious, and I liked my breakfast a lot. 5/5, would eat here again."
"Great place to eat. Was recommended by a local friend and did not disappoint."
"We were looking for a quick bite before we got back on the road to return to Los Angeles. Although it is a distinct building, we drove right past it! It fit the bill - we arrived between lunch and dinner rush, and basically had the place to ourselves. There is booth and counter seating with small cocktail area; very casual no frills cozy diner with large outdoor covered patio dining space serving breakfast lunch and dinner. There isa even an 0old juke box, and the walls are lined with black and white photos showing the history of the diner. Menu includes soup and salad, sandwiches, omelettes and dinners such as meat loaf. Service here is excellent. We needed time to review the menu, and our server was patient and friendly. It didn't take long to receive our meals, a sandwich and burger (with local sparkling wine Mimosa), which were generous portions and quite tasty. We look forward to returning here again. It appears that they have brunch on weekends, which we would like to try once we get settled in to our new residence. Recommend for groups, quick bite and for the ambience."
"Excellent brunch service. Got a seat on the patio. Green chiles and cheese omelette with potatoes on the side were very good, but not mind-blowing. Huge portions, though. Same could be said for the coffee. No complaints, but not exceptionally good, either. A solid breakfast spot that gets an extra nod for being such a cool, historic-feeling location and having very attentive and friendly service. Strong local vibes. Family-friendly, for sure. The rye toast was pretty basic, but nice that they offer it."
"Great little café for a quality breakfast :)... service was prompt and timely... staff was courteous and never had to worry about waiting for a coffee refill. We had breakfast inside the café, which had limited seating, but there was additional seating within an outdoor patio and covered area next to the parking... arrive early to avoid wait time... parking is limited, but street parking is available as well as parking across the street within a short walking distance. Prices were appropriate and more affordable than eateries within the downtown district... breakfast was between $15-18."
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