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Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo, CA

Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn

4.3
4.3
1984 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 105 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
The Copper Café is popular with tourists and locals alike for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in a warm and charming atmosphere. Copper counters, rich Bavarian woods, and lovely natural lighting will transport you to a quaint European village. Our Madonna Inn Bakery, featuring world-famous cakes, pies, cookies, along with French and Danish pastries remains open and available for walk-in and pre-ordered items.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–22:00 Breakfast Pick-Up Menu Daily 07:00–10:00 Lunch Pick-Up Menu Daily 11:00–17:00 Dinner Pick-Up Menu Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (805) 543-3000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jacqui Hanover
  • Catering
    Please visit https://www.madonnainn.com/weddings-events for more information about catering and events!
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit https://www.madonnainn.com/weddings-events for more information about catering and events!
  • Area
    San Luis Obispo
  • Cross Street
    Highway 101
  • Parking details
    Free parking!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,984 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for brunch

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Copper Café and Bakery at Madonna Inn offers a unique dining experience that combines "really good diner food" with an unforgettable ambiance. Guests rave about the "amazing" bakery, especially the "lavish cakes." While service is often praised as "outstanding," some note occasional wait times and menu inconsistencies. The vibrant decor and "fun" atmosphere make it an iconic spot for celebrations and casual dining alike.

1,985 Reviews
  1. Tiffany

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s one of our favorite places to go. Great service great food. We love the atmosphere and mimosas!

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  2. Tony

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Patty melt was great, the French Dip was loaded with meat but a bit on the tough side.

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  3. Wanda

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was friendly, very slow. It took a long time for salad dressing, bread and water refill, and take out dessert. Bread was soggy on prime rib sandwich, side vegetables were cold with entrees. Okay, but not great especially for the price.

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  4. Erick

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and decorations. Timely service. Tri tip sandwich was gristly and bland. Breakfast plates were great. Waiter was top notch and the prices were not outrageous. Dessert to go was good too.

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  5. Hal

    VIP

    New York City

    165 reviews

    4.0

    165 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A fun, reliable and consistent place with a great diner-style menu and incredible desserts!

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  6. Justin

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had to wait for about a half hour past our reservation for a table, then about another 10-15 min before a server came to our table. They brought us water and 3 of the 6 glasses looked like they had not been washed as chunks of food floated in them. We brought this to the attention of our server and he did not even replace them - just made a comment about wow those are dirty. The experience was not worth what we paid and we will not be returning. They make good pasties , but just stop by and get those to go.

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  7. Velma

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice, helpful, efficient server. Good food. Reservation for 7:30, weren't seated till after 8:15. Party of 10 with an infant and small child, elder, very trying time waiting.

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  8. Loren

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Madonna Inn is not prepared for Christmas Day service. They were very backed up, both in front and back of house. When I called a week prior, the manager assured me we could order from the steakhouse menu in the café. Our server last night informed us that that wasn’t possible. So, my folks decided to order the duck plate off a special holiday menu for $49/plate. The duck was dry and insufficiently seasoned. The rest of us thought our meals were just fine. Nothing special, but at least we didn’t have to cook on Christmas! Madonna Inn is more a novelty act than a dining experience. Proceed accordingly and you’ll have a fine time.

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  9. Kristin

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went on Christmas Day. It was very busy and the service was great, but the food was suboptimal.

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  10. LadyB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    As always it was crowded with families celebrating Christmas. It seemed like a good time was had by all. Our little core group…..the fabulous four…..have been doing Christmas dinner at the Madonna Inn for 30ish years, even doing drive by take out during the pandemic. and hope the tradition will continue..

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FAQs

Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 543-3000.

Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn is rated 4.3 stars by 1984 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 105 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn

100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Highway 101
  • Area
    San Luis Obispo
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–22:00 Breakfast Pick-Up Menu Daily 07:00–10:00 Lunch Pick-Up Menu Daily 11:00–17:00 Dinner Pick-Up Menu Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jacqui Hanover
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 543-3000
  • Catering
    Please visit https://www.madonnainn.com/weddings-events for more information about catering and events!
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit https://www.madonnainn.com/weddings-events for more information about catering and events!
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