“Our mission is to share Bliss by nourishing our thriving community with wholesome, energizing foods & experiences.”

-Co-Owners: Kyle Fintel, Palaka Sauer, Dara Stepanek, and David Fintel

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 continued to serve our fresh food and flavors on Thursday evenings at Downtown SLO Farmers Market and deliver to your door via Harvestly until June 28, 2024.

Now, Bliss Cafe as you know it is transforming. We are creating a Living Wellness community to grow, thrive, and nourish each other through Catering & Recipes.

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.

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!

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.

Transition

In fall of 2024, Dara returned to the classroom in favor of offering our flavors and knowledge via Catering & Recipes.