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Big Sky Cafe


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4 of 5 stars 45 ratings
45 ratings
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#17 of 172 restaurants in San Luis Obispo
  • Cuisines: American, Asian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Address: 1121 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3506
  • Phone:  (805) 545-5401
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5 of 5 stars
vistingyourtown 3 contributions
visitingyourtown
Jul 16, 2009

We happened to walk by the Big Sky Café and the atmosphere looked perfect for breakfast on a beautiful morning. We were pretty hungry and Big Sky Café did not disappoint. The food was fresh and flavorful. My sister had the beignets. She said they were just as good as those she remembered in New Orleans. It was a mix... more

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1 of 5 stars
Lukaran 3 contributions
SF
May 27, 2009

I was a "local" in SLO for about ten years and shared many good, average meals at Big Sky. On 5/24/09 my wife and I had our worst restaurant experience ever save some bad fish in a third world country. I bit into their apple-wood smoked chicken breast wafer sandwich and hit dirt. I actually had to check for the... more

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5 of 5 stars
redwinelover999 10 contributions
Chestnut Hill, PA
Feb 24, 2009

Has a rep as a tourist trap but it is worth the wait and crowds. Voted best by locals and always crowded. Great selection for meat and non - meat eaters alike. Great wine selection and can even be intimate at times. Affordable and clean. Can't wait to go back. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 16, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

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4 of 5 stars
njoytheride 9 contributions
njoytheride
Feb 3, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

It was a pretty good breakfast. I would recommend it to fellow travelers. The decor was fun. Nature's Grill meets Casa Ole. The staff friendly and attentive. My wife and I shared the huevos racheros and a side of fruit. My fav was the raspberry jam. I would definitely go back for that! more

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5 of 5 stars
SBK91324 17 contributions
Northridge, CA
Dec 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Dined here last night and had one of the best dinners my wife and I can recall in a long time! Great atmosphere, superb food and attentive service. Very interesting menu-the chef/owner is a genius! I had the pork loin and my wife had the vegan tajine. We splurged for dessert-bread pudding with papaya! AWESOME food! more

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5 of 5 stars
aklang 1 contribution
San Luis Obispo
Dec 3, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I love big sky! they have the best breakfast in SLO by far, and the menu is totally unique. They always feature fresh ingredients and everything I've tried there has kept me coming back for more... more

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2 of 5 stars
moxieCalifornia 4 contributions
california
Oct 12, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

we keep giving big sky a chance after we forget how disappointed we were the last time we went. Lured in by the appealing atmosphere, we remember as soon as our bottoms hit those hard wooden chairs! Our food is always served lukewarm and overcooked. Maybe big sky should scale back and become just a nice wine bar. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 3, 2008

Haven't been since the remodel. Love the unique menu, especially the swiss cheese & strawberry pancakes. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 1, 2008
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Big Sky Cafe Address

1121 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3506
Tel: (805) 545-5401
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.