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Shop news, coffee notes and the occasional photo story.

The Morro Bay Scout cafe with a round table of mugs and goods in front of the tiled coffee bar, baristas smiling behind the counter

New mugs, tumblers and hats

Oct 15, 2026

Diner mugs, milk glass, camp mugs, tumblers and three hats, all printed with Scout designs and ready for the morning.

Croissants rolled and lined up on the bench

How we make our croissants

Sep 02, 2026

Several days from the preferment to the pastry case, photographed through one run in the Morro Bay bakery.

Guests ordering at the Scout Coffee counter on Garden Street in downtown San Luis Obispo

24 Hours in SLO: Discover San Luis Obispo’s Best-Kept Secrets

Jul 08, 2025

A day in San Luis Obispo, with Scout on Garden Street among the stops.

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