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.