If you’ve been to San Luis Obispo I hope you’ve heard of SloDoCo. This legendary 24/7 donut shop has had a special place in the minds, hearts, and tummies of SLO residents since its grand opening in October of 2010 and has continued to grow and thrive since then.
Its founders Jacob and Jessie Pickering originally met each other in a donut shop, and then worked together to successfully fulfill their dream of opening up their own donut shop (how SWEET!). With the help of Cal Poly engineers to maximize the space for studying (free wifi and power outlets!!) and socializing (the shop has plenty of games to test your competitive edge with while you get that sugar rush), they opened up SloDoCo.
SloDoCo is special because the staff is always thinking of new unique donut flavors which are inspired by anything and everything. They feature a variety of vegan, and gluten free donuts so that everyone can enjoy their goodness. They have the classics like chocolate cake and old fashioned every day, but rotate seasonal specials each month too.
The “eggnog” flavored donut was a favorite of mine during the holiday season and I bought my dad a donut covered in yellow “peeps” on Easter Sunday. On St. Patrick’s Day, they dyed every single donut green for the whole day. And on 4/20 they went pretty crazy celebrating as well…
The brief creative twist on a “donut-waffle” hybrid they made when I was a second year was so great that I literally made it into the cake I blew out the candles on at my 20th birthday party.
SloDoCo’s business has continued to grow steadily in the years that I’ve been at Cal Poly. They recently expanded into the retail space next door and doubled in size, as well as added a stage for open mic nights and music performances. This made many up and coming SLO musicians happy, because it provides a place for local artists to showcase their talent.
I can’t see their growth stopping any time soon because SloDoCo is a favorite for everyone of every age in the San Luis Obispo area. This is because the warm atmosphere and good vibes when you walk through the door makes you feel like you’re home (and it smells like heaven). It’s a space you can relax in and enjoy a cup of coffee/tea (they have that, too!) and chow down on some of the most creative themed donuts that taste out of this world any time of day or night… even at 4am.
Take a trip to this welcoming donut wonderland to buy a milk and cookies pillow, thai tea, matcha, lavender, Nutella, creme brûlée, or one of everything because once you take that first bite of any sweet and fluffy fresh baked creation you’ll be eternally hooked. For roughly $1-$3 a donut your taste buds will be transported out of this world… especially if you get the famous marshmallow frosted galaxy themed donut.
SloDoCo is located at 793 Foothill Blvd in San Luis Obispo in suite F. But trust me, you won’t have to worry about finding the place because right away you’ll see the line of people out the door 😉
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