BEST LATE NIGHT FOOD SloDoCo

By Archana Pisupati

Picture this: It’s 2 a.m. The fog lowered down onto the streets, and the only sound you can hear is the slow typing at your keyboard under a lofi beats study playlist. The lights are dimmed, with the exception of your desk lamp and, all of the sudden, you can hear your stomach too.

Hour four into studying and you’re craving a study snack. But, GASP! All you have in your pantry is an empty cereal box and assorted chocolates. Only one thing can save you, a beautifully glazed buttermilk donut from SloDoCo will be able to fix this craving. And lucky for you, they’re open 24/7.

SloDoCo is the go-to study spot for many Cal Poly students because it offers both a chill atmosphere and the perfect study snacks. There are over 100 donut flavors to choose from and they are baked fresh every morning. They also have vegan and gluten-free donuts perfect for those with dietary restrictions.

eat alone, but SloDoCo lets you choose from cereal-coated, coconut-coated and the usual sprinkle-coated donut (and more!).

Along with their sweet treats, SloDoCo serves coffee, Thai tea and various other tea drinks. Their flavored drinks range from peach to raspberry and are perfect to compliment their donuts.

SloDoCo has two locations near campus: one on Foothill Boulevard and the other on Higuera Street. Both locations have a study space with a lowkey coffee shop vibe, board games and gathering spaces for visitors to enjoy.

Above all, SloDoCo’s sense of community is clear based on its reputation alone. With an environment so welcoming, couples have even gotten engaged at the shop! The community fostered at the store is a classic smalltown feel that welcomes everyone.

As SloDoCo feeds hungry Cal Poly students at all hours of the day, they always keep you in mind. Their website assures you by saying, “Can’t choose just one? Don’t worry; we have a dozen box with your name on it.”

But what makes the donut shop absolutely delectable has to be their creative and innovative flavors. The shop allows you to custom order donuts for special occasions. Additionally, each season comes with a holiday themed donut available as regular, vegan and gluten-free donuts. Unique flavors, such as lavender, are decadent enough to