“Our mission is to share Bliss by nourishing our thriving community with wholesome, energizing foods & experiences.”
- The Founders, David Fintel and Chef Palaka Sauer
Evolution is on the horizon.
Our brick & mortar restaurant of 12 years in Downtown San Luis Obispo ceased daily food service operations on Sunday Feb 4, 2024. We ceased serving our fresh food and flavors on Thursday evenings at Downtown SLO Farmers Market and delivering to your door via Harvestly on June 28, 2024.
Now, Bliss Cafe as you know it is transforming.
Join the Bliss Club: We're currently in the pre-launch phase and are excited to share that more details about membership benefits and offerings will be released in the coming weeks. As early adopters, please select the monthly subscription option that best suits your needs and stay tuned for updates as we prepare to welcome you into our vibrant community!
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We acknowledge that for some of our loyal clientele - especially those enjoying our food daily - this may be heartfelt news. Thank you all for being part of a growing and thriving community. Stay tuned as our living wellness offerings expand. Our service is to generate opportunities for a blissful future.
From our Family to Yours,
A Lifestyle
Bliss is an expression of who we are - it represents our commitment to nourishing our community with food that is organic, fresh, local, and always plant-based.
We offer food which uplifts, enlightens, and invigorates. Our inspiration is further fueled by a desire to support the expanding consciousness in our local and global communities: a new consciousness linking the importance of personal vibrancy and planetary resiliency!
Bliss upholds that food and belonging are our primary medicines. We believe in diet change for climate change. We practice and incentivize a lifestyle that uses less natural resource and generates less pollution and waste.
MILESTONES
The original Bliss Ship
Two Partners Meet
In 2011, David, a Cal Poly student, organizes & produces an awareness benefit concert for Haiti Relief Fund while Palaka, a local restaurant owner/chef, agrees to be a food vendor at the event. The event gets rained out, but a lifelong relationship forms.
Food Truck Adventures Turn into A Lifelong Dream
SLO County has a hearing to allow Bliss to be the first mobile food facility in SLO!
The 2013 Ribbon Cutting (David Fintel with scissors; Palaka Sauer on left)
Vegan Community Staple
In 2012, David and Palaka officially partner and find their first dining location in Downtown San Luis Obispo. Mayor Jan Marx attends our Grand Opening Celebration in The Network in 2013. Bliss produces the First Official Vegan Week in SLO in 2014.
Family Business
In 2018, the Bliss ownership team expanded to include two high school math teachers, Dara & Kyle. Kyle, David’s brother, remained in the classroom and has been the company’s steadfast bookkeeper (and occasional dishwasher). Dara, after learning the business from the ground up, became the President and General Manager of Bliss.
Our Purpose
Our purpose and passion is to support the holistic wellness of our community through nourishing foods and intentional experiences!
