Feast of Sweets: Celebrate Thanksgiving with Local Rewards and Desserts

Got a sweet tooth? This special Thanksgiving Local Rewards guide is meant for you. Travel with us throughout the Central Coast to 8 local gems where SESLOC members can earn bonus rewards points¹ that are sure to indulge your palette and wallet this holiday season.

 

 

 

 

 

Gopher Glen Organic Apple Farm

There’s nothing more nostalgic and comforting than a cup of apple cider on Thanksgiving. Visit Gopher Glen Organic Apple Farm and stand, located in the beautiful Avila Valley of San Luis Obispo, for their fresh apple cider from Gopher Glen Cider Co. This is a charming, family-owned, roadside spot renowned for their old-fashioned way of pressing apples. This delightful beverage can be enjoyed hot or cold and can even be served with a splash of club soda or warmed with festive spices. No matter how you make it, this cider is sure to satisfy!

 

 

 

 

 

Crumbles Café & Bake Shop

Crumbles Café & Bake Shop is Santa Maria’s answer for fresh-baked goods. Made from scratch and made to wow, their endless assortment of cold pies, baked pies, cheesecakes, and other baked goods are prepared by hand with nature’s best ingredients. While picking up your favorite dessert, you can also enjoy a cup of coffee or stay for their all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus to fuel up for those holiday festivities.

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Pea Bakery

Sweet Pea Bakery, located in Arroyo Grande, has a delicious assortment of cupcakes, cookies, muffins, biscottis, buns, and croissants with a large variety of gluten-free and vegan options. This would be a perfect place to accommodate all palettes, tastes, and dietary needs for your Thanksgiving dessert selections.

 

 

 

 

 

Arroyo Grande Bakery

Want something custom made to celebrate the holiday? Arroyo Grande Bakery has got your back. They serve a variety of wonderful, freshly baked cakes, pies, cookies, and danishes that can meet the flavors and designs that you desire.

 

 

 

 

Just Baked

Just Baked in Paso Robles offers a delightful selection of homemade holiday pies that cater to all palates. With traditional flavors and options for vegan and gluten-free diets, these thoughtfully crafted pies are perfect for family celebrations or festive gatherings, ensuring everyone can enjoy a slice of joy without compromising on taste.

 

 

 

 

 

Linn’s of Cambria

What’s a holiday dinner without a pie for dessert? Whether you prefer a classic flavors like pumpkin, apple, or pecan, or something more exotic like olallieberry, Linn’s of Cambria has a variety of pies that are sure to be a hit with your dinner guests. Linn’s is a Central Coast institution, and if you want to send out of town guests home with a gift, consider popping into Linn’s Gourmet Goods store (conveniently located right behind the restaurant), where you can pick up Linn’s signature jellies, sauces, baking mixes, and more.

 

 

 

 

Brown Butter Cookie Company

Not a fan of pie? Opt for cookies from Brown Butter Cookie Company this Thanksgiving. You can go classic with their Old-Fashioned shortbread cookie or festive with their seasonal Holiday Spice. Whatever flavor you choose, you are sure to love this local and nationwide favorite. You can support this women-owned store by stopping by their locations in Cayucos, Paso Robles, or San Luis Obispo, or shopping online.

 

 

 

 

Tribe Coffee House

Craving a warm drink to complement your holiday desserts? Check out Tribe Coffee House in Arroyo Grande. You would not believe the creative and scrumptious concoctions they come up with. Ever had matcha with Pistachio and Pumpkin Spice? Or a Spicy Chai and Pear? Hurry over to savor these festive specialty drinks!

Access Your Local Rewards

So, what are you waiting for? Give your budget a boost by shopping locally this Thanksgiving season for your sweet treats! Earn bonus rewards points¹ when you use your HomeFREE Checking™ debit or Visa Signature Rewards® credit card at participating Local Rewards² businesses. You can gather points that can be redeemed for gift cards, cash back, and other festive rewards at seslocrewards.org.

 

1.The SESLOC Rewards program (“Program”) is a service provided by SESLOC Credit Union (“Sponsor”) and managed by ampliFI Loyalty Solutions, LLC (“Administrator”). Participation in the Program is exclusive to those who have a current HomeFREE CheckingTM debit card or a SESLOC Visa Signature® Rewards credit card issued by the Sponsor. There is no pre-registration required. By making eligible transactions with a HomeFREE Checking account debit card and the SESLOC Visa Signature Rewards credit card, the cardholder is accepting the terms and conditions of the Program. See seslocrewards.org for Program terms and conditions. You retain the option to utilize these services as long as you are a HomeFREE Checking or SESLOC Visa Signature Rewards cardholder. Subject to terms and conditions. Sponsor and Administrator reserves the right to modify, expand, discontinue, or retire any part of the program at any time.

2.Local Rewards bonus points are earned on purchases made at participating Local Businesses only. Participating Local Businesses (“merchants”) are subject to change at any time without notice. Participation in Local Rewards does not constitute an endorsement on the part of either the merchant or SESLOC Credit Union. Purchases made at participating merchants processed through third-party services (e.g. DoorDash, Grub Hub, Uber Eats ect.) may not qualify for bonus points under Local Rewards. Local Rewards is part of the SESLOC Rewards program; see seslocrewards.org for complete terms, conditions, restrictions and eligibility that apply. For any questions regarding Local Rewards, contact SESLOC Credit Union.