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Paso Robles
Hours: Noon - 10pm
Satisfy your cravings at Odyssey World Café,
the local favorite downtown hotspot
Every appetite is satisfied from
salad, soup, and gourmet sides,
tacos, stir fry bowls, burgers, sand-
wiches, wraps, and gyros, to steak,
chicken, seafood, and pasta. Owners
Carmelo and Anna Rodriguez offer
some of the freshest and finest food
selections in town. Everything is
prepared fresh under Carmelo’s
guidance.
“Our menu boasts a favorite for
every customer. We are proud of our
grilled salmon salad and chicken pic-
cata. Each of our taco options offers
a unique, not-to-be-missed salsa,
and we have vegetarian options,” said
“We are honored to see our
treasured locals and regulars on
a daily and weekly basis. I hope
to have exceeded their expecta-
tions in consistency, quality, and
service. I could never have antici-
pated how many new friends I
have made these past few years,”
said Anna.
Artisan food and local art
While enjoying a delicious
meal and good conversation,
guests have the opportunity
to view work by local artists
throughout the restaurant. “Our
partnership with the Paso Robles
Art Association is a fun way to
highlight local artists while keep-
ing our walls fresh and beautiful,”
said Anna. “We enjoy watching
customers peruse our gallery, and
take a painting by a local artist
home to their personal collec-
tion.”
The Rodriguez family's
touches on small details keep the
Odyssey World Café a unique and
popular restaurant. Improving the
quaint back patio and increasing
outdoor seating so guests can
enjoy the beautiful Central Coast
weather are just a few of the spe-
cial touches that have been added.
“Carmelo and I both love serv-
ing quality, home-cooked meals
and sharing our home with those
we love. We want our children to
witness the fruition of hard work
and to also be active players in
this family dream,” said Anna.
Odyssey World Café also pro-
vides catering. Check the website
for the event schedule. Call the
restaurant between 9-11 a.m. or
2-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday to
discuss your catering needs
(805) 237-7516.
Odyssey World Cafe is located at
1214 Pine Street in downtown Paso
Robles. The café opens at 11 a.m. daily
and is open until 8:30 p.m. Sunday-
Thursday and until 9 p.m. Friday and
Saturday. To view the menu, order
online, or for more information, visit
odysseyworldcafe.com or call
(805) 237-7516.
Anna. “One of our popular items is
the blackened tofu taco, combining
some of our already-loved flavors in
What do you want
to eat? Odyssey
World Café has it!
a new way. Spicy peanut sauce, fresh
pineapple, and pickled onions add
the perfect balance and bite for veg-
etarians and non-vegetarians alike.”
Desserts are not overlooked,
either, along with coffee, wine, beer,
and other beverages. Odyssey is very
popular for filling those mid-after-
noon cravings. Downtown business
leaders, shoppers, and friends often
gather for dessert and coffee, or a
glass of wine with a savory snack
for an afternoon pick-me-up and
good conversation. Locals meet at
Odyssey for birthday parties, bridal
showers, book groups, and business
lunches, and it’s a popular spot for
first dates!
Odyssey World Cafe has been a
local Paso Robles favorite hotspot
for lunch and dinner for close to
30 years. The spacious, inviting
interior has plenty of seating, and
there’s street-side and patio seating
for those who prefer al fresco din-
ing. Anna and Carmelo purchased
the café from the founders, Dawn
Gregory and John Hawley, in 2021.
Carmelo was already a veteran of the
Odyssey team, serving as chef and
kitchen manager for ten years before
he and Anna took the reins.
Bringing over 20 years of experi-
ence in the restaurant and hospital-
ity industry, Carmelo continues to
perfect the cafe’s diverse menu and
make every item a new favorite.