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BlackHorse was born out of an idea that coffee and community go together and after 10 years this idea is still just as true. The company was created with the intention of providing a fun and comfortable atmosphere for members of the community to hang out and enjoy a great cup of coffee. Today, BlackHorse has expanded to offer four locations and an exclusive bakery.

If you are lucky enough to be in San Luis Obispo, there's a BlackHorse near you. BlackHorse is fortunate to be part of the SLO Community and to bring wonderful people together. In addition, we do what we can to support other local businesses. We proudly serve coffee from Spearhead, a local Paso Robles coffee roasting company.
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For our loyal customers who drop in often, the BlackHorse Silver Card saves you time and money! The Silver Card is a prepaid card that gets you 10% off on all your BlackHorse purchases all year-round. Once you've become a Silver Card member, we can access your account in-store at either of our locations.
Reviews (25)
Gray Gautereaux
Gray Gautereaux
Feb 03, 2022
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Just had a heavenly vegan pumpkin & chocolate muffin from here and a not half bad drip coffee that I got for free from a local coupon. Staff is always friendly and timely.
Adam G.
Adam G.
Dec 16, 2021
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Great local coffee place with excellent espresso drinks and fresh, tasty pastry.
Ethan Schaffer
Ethan Schaffer
Nov 30, 2021
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Stopped here on a road trip. Breakfast burrito was gross. Tasted like a Microwaved 7-11 burrito with American cheese. Took one bite and tossed it. I expect more in California. Oat scone was cold like it was in the refrigerator from the previous day. Dont eat here. I would have rather had McDonalds than that.
Coffee was good.
Linda Page
Linda Page
Oct 24, 2021
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Was going home from hospital and needed a coffe badly! Stopped by BlackHorse and excellent coffee had bought a breackfast somthing and Henery was so busy he was kind enough to stop and heet it up for me, I left before it was ready, he came running out to get me, but too late. Icalled back when I got home Henrey was very apologetic and said next time I came in he would buy me a coffee. We need more Henery's in our lives!
Martin Balikov
Martin Balikov
Oct 02, 2021
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Great coffee - my dry cappuccino was just the way I like it! Limited pastries left in the afternoon but cookies are good. Nice patio area.
Lorinda
Lorinda
Sep 26, 2021
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Excellent coffee...buy very poor service, not upbeat type of place. Gal making coffee felt a bit snooty too. Won't be returning.
Emily V.
Emily V.
Sep 23, 2021
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I don't know why I keep coming here. It's always awful, disappointing service. I ordered a breakfast panini. Tipped a dollar and paid in cash. I waited twenty minutes and watched as other customer got their orders including other paninis. It wasn't a busy time at all. There wasn't a line of other customers, but a nice flow. I asked to get it order to go . They were confused. I asked for my money back and left hungry and disappointed. F*ck Blackhorse.
Josh Erdman
Josh Erdman
Aug 16, 2021
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Great place for casual or business meeting. Both the coffee and the service are good. Tables are clean and staff is friendly.
There is also seating with shade - and a variety of tables sizes for 2 up to 6 people.
Megan U.
Megan U.
Aug 14, 2021
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Came into BlackHorse this morning and one of the employees seemed to be having a bit of an identity crisis. His name tag changed several times during the duration of our visit. He was an awesome worker, I'm just concerned for his mental well being. Thanks BlackHorse for providing such a quality customer experience!
Lisa F.
Lisa F.
Jul 02, 2021
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Funny how we choose the things we do! I honestly went in didn't really care if the coffee was good but since I love horses I went in. To my surprise the bakery, the staff and the coffee was great. I even bought a coffee container because the graphics are super cool! I rarely use it, it's one of those things I want to keep so I guess I will have to buy another. Had a perfect morning with a sweet person. Thanks BlackHorse!
Lee Berries C.
Lee Berries C.
May 21, 2021
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Stopped by for an espresso. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Well pulled, no sourness, earthy with a nice froth. It would only have been better if I'd thought to grab a pastry. Now I know
Anita H.
Anita H.
Dec 01, 2020
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Nice coffee shop with outdoor seating and a fine selection of sweet and savory baked goods. Friendly baristas.
Ashton S.
Ashton S.
Oct 18, 2020
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Always delicious coffee, baked goods and fantastic service. The baristas make a conscious effort to remember your name/order if you're a regular. High quality drinks and the best most moist muffins I've ever had!
Suzie B.
Suzie B.
Oct 13, 2020
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So disappointed , coffee was ok, no non gluten snacks, only muffins and pastries. Asked to please use their bathroom as we had just driven 3 hrs and we were refused . I know it's Covid , but really, you can't wipe thee doorknob after ( of which I wouldn't have touched anyways!)
Sunil R.
Sunil R.
Sep 28, 2020
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Great to see small businesses still open and seeming to do well based on the number of people I saw here. They have a few tables outside in case you want to eat or drink here. It was a beautiful day, so it worked out for us. I got the veggie burrito for breakfast and was surprised at how good it was. It really hit the spot.
Dying Rose
Dying Rose
Sep 04, 2020
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I've been to a variety of coffee/tea places and this is by far my least favorite. Their drinks are overpriced and overly sweetened. The cafe appeared clean with a relaxed atmosphere. Unfortunately they don't provide much of selection to choose from.
Timothy C.
Timothy C.
Aug 03, 2020
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Excellent coffee, even better service. Staff is attentive and professional. They were playing my favorite shins song "new slang". Highly recommend the vegan pumpkin muffin. I would visit over and over again.
Sophie M.
Sophie M.
Nov 18, 2019
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Of all the Blackhorse location, this one is my least favorite. There isn't enough space to sit down and work. However, they have the same tasty food and drinks as all the Blackhorse locations!
Shay S.
Shay S.
Oct 02, 2019
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Always great and friendly service. Staff is fast and efficient. They always smile and make you feel welcome. Great spot to meet with people or to get away from the office and work. Plus $1.00 refills on iced teas
Andrew S.
Andrew S.
Jun 10, 2019
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Very cute coffee shop. We were visiting for the weekend and stopped by Blackhorse before leaving SLO. It was conveniently located near our Aribnb and it was way too early to be hitting the road before getting some coffee in our system. I was quickly drawn to their big pastry display case. We ordered 2 Cold Brews, a muffin, and Panini to go. The cold brew was very smooth, the muffin standard, and the panini was very good. The prices here are standard for a small business coffee shop.

The staff were very friendly. I also noticed that this place is dog friendly, as they have a big container of dog
Ron B.
Ron B.
May 28, 2019
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Over behind Vons charging my car and had seen San Luis Kitchen driving in thinking it was a local restaurant so I walked over. Found it was a kitchen remodel cabinet shop; however, fortunately ran into Blackhorse Espresso and Bakery. Ordered a grande latte and the toffee bar. The bar was very good and the coffee was delicious, one of the most creamy and flavorful lattes I've had for a long time. I will check them out again when I'm in the area. I see they have many locations in San Luis Obispo and this one is a little bit obscure, but the staff was very friendly even though it was 15
Fate D.
Fate D.
Jan 23, 2019
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Wonderful place. Alex makes you feel like you're part of the family here and the rest of the staff are all very kind. Good coffee drinks with plenty of options. Cool setup inside to work. I only wish they had more food offerings :)
Derek L.
Derek L.
Jan 22, 2019
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BlackHorse always has good coffee and when I stopped in most recently they have the seasonal drinks which were great! I like this location a bit more than the one on Los Osos Valley Road as it's tucked away and a bit more calm. It has less seating but still enough between inside and outside to find yourself a place to enjoy your cup of coffee.
Joe G.
Joe G.
Dec 03, 2016
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I must admit that my go-to coffee is Peet's.
Okay, now that that's out of the way, I stop here whenever I can. The baked goods, the coffee and espresso, the kibble (sandwich, snack, scones) are usually way too tempting to leave in the lighted display case. In my case (see what I did there?), it's the perennial challenge.
You're here for the coffee. Yum- a really well-made double shot small wet cap(uccino) with whole milk, well, that's good.
It's like putting a smooth smile in your mouth, and everyone's invited.
See you there!
Andrew B.
Andrew B.
Oct 23, 2015
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Pretty consistent food and coffee. I would rate this location a mediocre. The staff seemed to be a little preoccupied but not bad. Would have been nice to have a little more greeting.

The location is nice and they have some outdoor seating if have a little time to relax.