Your perfect day in Cambria starts with a perfect morning, and that starts with a perfect cup of coffee. The coffee shops in this idyllic Central Coast town are as charming and amenable as you expect from the locale’s boutique sensibilities. Check out some of our favorite coffee spots, and find what makes each one stand out.
Cambria Coffee Company
761 Main St., Cambria, CA 93428
Monday–Sunday, 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
A cheerful gathering spot for locals and tourists alike, the Cambria Coffee Company has served as a community coffee shop since the building was constructed in the late 90s. This specialty shop prides itself on the quality of the roasts it uses, using them to produce high-quality espresso and drip-brewed coffee. Specialty drinks like the blended Dominican Mocha and the spicy Baja Mocha are popular recommendations. If you’re not a coffee person, the shop also offers herbal teas, smoothies, and other drinks like matcha and chai, as well as an assortment of pastries from several local bakeries.
Must-Try: Cambria Shakerato
Mojo’s Village Bean
2320 Main St., Cambria, CA 93428
Sunday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
If you’re looking for locally roasted coffee brewed with care and pride, step inside Mojo’s Village Bean for an exceptional start to your morning. The owners of this shop are enthusiastic transplants to Cambria who have brought their own tasty takes on morning fare with them—including traditional New York bagels baked fresh every morning! The shop offers other bakery items as well as 16 varieties of ice cream. You can even order an affogato using any of those flavors. Mojo’s provides a warm, inviting spot to enjoy a cup of joe, with board games in the sitting area, and even offering dog biscuits so your four-legged friends can enjoy breakfast with you.
Must-Try: Chai with a fresh bagel
Morii
2177 Old Creamery Road, Harmony, CA 93435
Thursday–Tuesday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Closed on Wednesdays
If you need a pick-me-up that’s just a little different, head out to the tiny town of Harmony and hit up Morii. This shop perfectly captures the unique charm of this location, with its café space radiating calm, organic, and humbly elegant energy. Its space showcases local jade artists and Big Sur jade specimens, with the drinks on offer being treasures of their own. Morii serves organic coffee roasted in-house with specially made syrups that include flavors like jasmine and almond, orange chamomile and cardamom, and a rotating suite of seasonal tastes. If you need something to snack on with your drink, Morii also stocks baked goods from Buttercup Bakery in Morro Bay.
Must-Try: Mocha sweetened with house-made orange chamomile and cardamom syrup
Lily’s Coffee
2028 Main St., Cambria, CA 93428
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–12 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
The owners of Lily’s Coffee loved visiting Cambria, and they strive to bring that appreciable energy to the comfy coffee shop they now run here. Familiar with their regulars, Lily’s offers familiar favorites like lattes and cappuccinos made with their own in-house syrups. A family affair, their daughter is an enterprising baker whose creations are sold through the shop, and includes specialty wedding cakes and anniversary cupcakes. Lily’s tasty treats also include the scones the shop is known for, alongside regular seasonal items. Stop by to see the shop’s amazing little garden patio spot, and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of this community favorite.
Must-Try: Vanilla latte paired with a scone
Cambria Shores Coffee Bar
6276 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria, CA 93428
Monday–Sunday, 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
If you want to immerse yourself in the defining coastal comforts of the town first thing in the morning, you can’t go wrong with the Cambria Shores Coffee Bar. Located right on the coastline of magnificent Moonstone Beach, this location provides an unmatched seaside coffee-sipping experience. Enjoy your favorite classic wake-up drinks like caramel-vanilla lattes or refreshing iced tea, and even pick something for your first meal of the morning with fresh local pastries and breakfast burritos.
Must-Try: Spiced chai tea latte
French Corner Bakery
2214 Main St., Cambria, CA 93428
Monday–Sunday, 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
A specialty shop that has been serving fabulous fresh-baked favorites to locals for over 35 years, the French Corner Bakery is a must-visit for anybody touring Cambria. Their baked goods are, naturally, their specialty. They offer everything you could hope for, including bread, cakes, pastries, and more eclectic choices like their new favorite menu item, tortas. Each provision is made fresh, from scratch, every day. To accompany all that deliciousness, the Bakery sells coffee brewed using local beans from Slake, and provides a cozy interior eating area and outdoor sidewalk seating for you to enjoy this bountiful baked breakfast.
Must-Try: Iced matcha and bear claw
See What’s Brewing in Cambria
You never have to go far to find a fresh cup of coffee and a tasty treat to accompany it in Cambria. It makes getting up in the morning more appealing than ever. Take in the charms of our beautiful Central Coast town as you sip and savor, and remember that your day is just getting started!