Supercharger - San Luis Obispo, CA (LIVE 5 May 2018, expanded May 2020, 14 V2 + 4 V3 stalls)

[Stoneymonster]

Gonna be the contrarian and say I wish it was closer to downtown.

 

[Bigtanuki]

Gonna be the contrarian and say I wish it was closer to downtown.

Downtown would be nice except that parking there absolutely sucks
. The city hasn't done a great job of adding parking as the town center has gotten much denser. If they did put the SC downtown ICEing would be very commonplace.

 

[SMAlset]

I don't know about liking it if it was closer to downtown, pretty slow and congested driving through downtown when were were there looking for a candy shop for a gift, but will say it would be nice to have a wide variety of places to eat maybe closer by. Unless you are having to do a 90/100 SOC you are done and out of the chargers in a shorter amount of time that it takes to walk to the food place, get served and finish your meal.

Any new photos of the progress here?

 

[wdolson]

I don't know if they still do it, but when I was in school they shut down Higuera every Thursday for a farmers market. If so, that would really impact travelers pretty hard. About the only places in SLO that would work for a supercharger that is close to both freeway and has enough parking to prevent spaces from getting ICEd would be around the Madonna Plaza. Cal Poly has enough space on holidays and weekends, but it's pretty tight during classes.

 

[Wshowell]

I don't know if they still do it, but when I was in school they shut down Higuera every Thursday for a farmers market. If so, that would really impact travelers pretty hard. About the only places in SLO that would work for a supercharger that is close to both freeway and has enough parking to prevent spaces from getting ICEd would be around the Madonna Plaza. Cal Poly has enough space on holidays and weekends, but it's pretty tight during classes.

Thursday’s Farmers market is still going strong and parking is still as horrible as it ever was. Madonna is really ideal for getting right off 101, charging and then right back on.

 

[wdolson]

Nice to know it's still going. I graduated from Cal Poly in 1988 and haven't spent much time in SLO since. The one time I did spend a day there about 10 years ago I found a number of new buildings and stores as well as some stores I remember gone. Though it still had the charm it always did.

Some of the towns around here do farmers markets closing down a street in the summer, but they don't compare to SLO's. The food was fantastic. I have fond memories of food coked on those trailer barbecues.

 

[Stoneymonster]

Downtown would be nice except that parking there absolutely sucks
. The city hasn't done a great job of adding parking as the town center has gotten much denser. If they did put the SC downtown ICEing would be very commonplace.

Yeah I agree. Just would be nice to charge while visiting folks and wandering the town and before heading home.

 

[GuyGadois]

Let's hope Tesla colors the Superchargers pink

 

[wdolson]

Let's hope Tesla colors the Superchargers pink

Giving them the Madonna treatment would be very appropriate!

 

[Bigtanuki]

Good location, sort of. I'd like to use this stop as an alternative to Atascadero, but the restaurant at the Madonna Inn kinda scares my wife. She gets the creepies.

Try the coffee shop instead of the restaurant. It's much less creepy. Try the cinnamon monkey bread. At least that's what they used to call it.

 

[TahitiChris]

I don't know about liking it if it was closer to downtown, pretty slow and congested driving through downtown when were were there looking for a candy shop for a gift, but will say it would be nice to have a wide variety of places to eat maybe closer by. Unless you are having to do a 90/100 SOC you are done and out of the chargers in a shorter amount of time that it takes to walk to the food place, get served and finish your meal.

Any new photos of the progress here?

I have been watching the City of San Luis Obispo Planning & Building Logs. The last entry I found was from the week of 08/17-08/23/2017 concerning a review of an administrative use permit to put an electric vehicle charger in a parking lot at Madonna Inn. I haven't seen an actual permit listed yet.

 

[Edward Reading]

I stopped by on Friday and the same layout paint marks were there. No work had started yet. Will keep an eye on it.

 

[PismoPat]

I don't know if they still do it, but when I was in school they shut down Higuera every Thursday for a farmers market. If so, that would really impact travelers pretty hard. About the only places in SLO that would work for a supercharger that is close to both freeway and has enough parking to prevent spaces from getting ICEd would be around the Madonna Plaza. Cal Poly has enough space on holidays and weekends, but it's pretty tight during classes.

They still do the Farmer's Market. Lots of fun, but park on the street. The parking structure has very narrow spaces and you will get dinged Street parking will be a few blocks away.

 

[PismoPat]

Madonna Inn Coffee Shop has very good breakfasts and great service.

 

[therealmrmike]

the coffee shop has the most amazing cakes too. first thing I told my wife when we go up that way will have to get a piece while we charge.

 

[PismoPat]

Since Alex Madonna passed away, the Steak House is not as good as it once was. If you are having dinner, Tahoe Joes is across the road. Wild Wings is also across Madonna Road. Both serve lunch also. Starbucks is also right there.

 

[Lloyd]

Since Alex Madonna passed away, the Steak House is not as good as it once was. If you are having dinner, Tahoe Joes is across the road. Wild Wings is also across Madonna Road. Both serve lunch also. Starbucks is also right there.

Disagree on the steaks. Madonna's is much better and oak fired.

 

[PismoPat]

Disagree on the steaks. Madonna's is much better and oak fired.

I got tough filet about 5 months ago. When I told the waiter that it was not up to par, nothing happened. If you like oak fired steaks, Jocko's in Nipomo (South on 101, off at Teft, turn left and go 1.5 miles to the "T". Look to the left and there it is.) is great. The pit is so big, it's outside. They only use red oak.

 

[comanchepilot]

gotta wonder what will open first - the 101 or the supercharger in SLO . . .

 

[Lloyd]

gotta wonder what will open first - the 101 or the supercharger in SLO . . .

The 101 for sure. Jockos is great, but plan to wait. Usual wait time is an hour with reservations between 6 and 9. If you come early or late you may avoid the wait. Lunch is great, order the steak sandwich or the Jocko burger.

Jocko's Steakhouse | "Well Fed"