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The 4 Cats Cafe and Gallery
1531 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States
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Ha
Review №1

This place was super chill in the morning. The Avocado Toast was one of the most amazing breakfasts Ive ever had. The women who ran the shop this morning were welcoming and sweet. Definitely a 5-Star rating♡

Ka
Review №2

Essential college town type spot. Wonderful local folks who happily give insider directions and help me avoid traffic. Loved my latte and my panini. Why would anyone ever go to a Starbucks when community gems like this are available?

mi
Review №3

This was a friendly place to sit and have a cup of coffee and catch up on the days news. Plenty of seats with good internet and decent bagel sandwiches. If you are staying at any of the hotels on the north section of Monterey then Id definitely make a point to stop here in the morning or early afternoon.

Se
Review №4

Super fun spot to grab a cup and great a breakfast burrito of youre hungry.

Pr
Review №5

Good cappuccino. Not too creamy. Decent place to sit and work. Quality internet. Might be great when a band is on, so read more reviews.

Vi
Review №6

Excellent beans ( Intelligentsia) and personable, helpful employees with lots of rotating artwork on display to exhibit good vibes. Would definitely recommend a visit to anyone who who cares for any of the above... especially the beans,!

Ne
Review №7

Good service, decent breakfast items and they pour Intelligencia. Street parking is easy enough and they have some great walls to show art on.

E
Review №8

Meh. I dont really have much to say - au lait was decent but not memorable, pastry was decent but not memorable. Overall, there are several shops in town that are more easily accessible with equal or better coffee.

Pa
Review №9

Always very hospitable. If the employee is new they seem to learn our names very quickly and what we like to drink or eat. They set up a table especially for our large group for every Friday. We spend from 10 till 11:30 and always are welcomed.

Li
Review №10

I love this art decor inspired place. They used to be a different name and possibly owner, but Im so glad the new people kept the art decor feel with a modern flair! Coffee is still delicious as always. Looks like a great place to hold an event or have a meeting. Stage was beautifully updated too. Barista was very nice and helpful and made a great espresso!

Ya
Review №11

Probably a good stop for coffee if you dont like Starbucks. I was very excited to try them out, but sadly, place didnt deliver. Ordered avocado toast - simple but yet difficult dish to prepare. Definitely no need to add any kind of oil on avocados and better add a spread and for sure lemon juice. Will keep looking for another place.

CH
Review №12

+ Easy street parking+ Very convenient location near downtown SLO, lots of eateries, and shops.+ Spacious interior with plenty of seating. You can really spread out and find your own little corner to get work done+ Great space for working, reading, and quiet time. The place is very mellow and patrons are pretty heads down.+ Service is friendly and welcoming+ Lots of outlets available for charging up devices.+ Walls and space is filled with local art. It feels a little random and not very curated, but either way...it’s a great way to support local artists. The artwork is all for sale if you’re interested in any.+ Restrooms are clean+ Menu is very simple but has great staple caffeinated drinks. They offer vegan milk options which is great- WiFi is stable and reliable. They give you an access code that is good for 2 hours.- Space gets really warm. I don’t know if their AC wasn’t working, but the air felt very stuffy- Cafe closes early...3pm! My husband and I don’t finish work/meetings until 5pm so we had to pack up and change locations.

Sc
Review №13

I like changing art on the walls. Coffee is pretty decent also.

Cl
Review №14

I love this place for two reasons: 1. They have GREAT teas! You wont find any trashy Stash here. 2. They have GREAT music playing. Youll hear oldies, jazz, and and great world music at decent decibels (thank you for not giving into the club music at all hours trend so many other coffee shops have fallen into). PLUS Steynberg has a bright, open ambiance, great beagles, and rotating artwork! Definitely my favorite place to get work done, get inspired, or get together with friends.

Wa
Review №15

Great music experience with David Murray. Nice selection of beer and wine.

Br
Review №16

Very relaxing and artistic atmosphere all around. Great teas and coffee, and plenty of treats if you need a small bite to eat.They seem to not want students studying here with computers, as seen in the lack of outlets, and their tables are a bit small, so it only works as a study spot for one person anyways. If youre looking for a study spot, you might want to go somewhere else. If you want to relax and talk about the arts, this is the perfect place to go.

Vi
Review №17

Fun and different artwork. Great coffee.

Vi
Review №18

Eclectic art on the walls; good food; great coffee.

Sk
Review №19

Good place for studying and such. They have a great stage for performances. I have seen multiple bands play here and it has alw ays been a great event. Comedy night is always fun too. The art they have seems to be from multiple artists, some local and some from out of town. On their event nights or show nights they usually set up a beer and wine bar towards the back or the space. The wall behind the stage has a beautiful mural that is somewhat iconic to San Luis Obispo. Wish they had some better coffee so I cpould come here more often. Cappuccino was way too hot after the second time they made it and the espresso was way off. Very nice people behind the bar so I will definitely be coming back here again... also they have beautiful For Here mugs... so hang out with your drink if you have the time.

Ch
Review №20

This gallery and coffee shop is a leading independent place in San Luis. They sponsor art in so many forms and display it and encourage it and are part of the art community. That said let us turn to the coffee. Great coffee and always friendly we stopped there often

Ma
Review №21

Good coffee. Good ambiance.

tr
Review №22

Neat little coffee shop in SLO. Wont let my dog in. I guess with a name like 4 cats you cant blame them.

El
Review №23

They laged too much not a bad place just thought it was disrespectful like 5 other people that came after me got there food before me when I just got a coffee and a pastry

Pa
Review №24

Great atmosphere and coffee. Friendly staff!

Br
Review №25

Coffee was great! A little high$ but convent walk from my hotel!

Ca
Review №26

Avocado toast is delicious with the arugula and the thick, dark rye bread.

Je
Review №27

A nice place to gather for a Meetup, or to work on a blog post while sipping a tasty latte.Pro Tip: if youre not going anywhere, you can get your drink in a for-here mug and generate less trash!

Sh
Review №28

Nice, hip place to drink some good, strong coffee and study with friends.

Ro
Review №29

Excellent espresso drinks, chai tea and muffins. Lovely mix of cafe, art gallery and small performing arts venue, with a stage and a bar.

Br
Review №30

Im so picky with my coffee thats its hard to find a good espresso. Steynbergs coffee is amazing! Breakfast burrito served as a bowl is awesome too

Er
Review №31

This is not my favorite coffee in SLO but the coffee shop is a unique style. The coffee shop displays artwork that you can go and enjoy or purchase.

ch
Review №32

Great coffee, beautiful gallery. A really nice place to go in the mornings.

Ta
Review №33

Nice space/good coffee & music on weekends!

To
Review №34

My favorite cafe in SLO. Catch the morning paper with you latte and then stroll through the gallery of works by fresh art talent.

Ta
Review №35

Good coffee. Great spot to get work done or meet with a group.

Ra
Review №36

Great Coffee and Alcohol Selection. Also great for speaker events.

Ja
Review №37

Great coffee

Wy
Review №38

This place has become a sure habit. Thanks for having such a solid coffee shop and cultural center for the arts in San Luis Obispo! Your staff is excellent!

Bl
Review №39

Runaway best study place in slo. The snacks are good, the music is good, the staff is great, and the coffee is the best. The owner has a south african accent, enough said.

Al
Review №40

One of the best mochas Ive had. Nice place

Em
Review №41

Ample study space and cool vibes

Ti
Review №42

Expensive hippie hangout

Am
Review №43

Delightful service. Delicious curry of the day.

Ma
Review №44

Nice mix of art and sculpture.

Mo
Review №45

Kai is awesome!

Ro
Review №46

Friendly local coffee place

ev
Review №47

Coool place

Be
Review №48

Good coffee and bagels

Er
Review №49

One of the coolest coffee spots in SLO!

Ra
Review №50

Coffee sucks

Cr
Review №51

Very enjoyable

Ma
Review №52

Good coffee

Ch
Review №53

My favorite coffee shop in SLO, hands down.

ia
Review №54

Excellent bagels and good selections of tea !!!

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:1531 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States
  • Site:https://the4cats.com/
  • Phone:+1 805-547-0278
Categories
  • Art gallery
  • Art cafe
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–4:30pm
  • Tuesday:7am–4:30pm
  • Wednesday:7am–4:30pm
  • Thursday:7am–4:30pm
  • Friday:7am–1pm
  • Saturday:7am–1pm
  • Sunday:7am–4:30pm
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
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