Serving Up Resilience: Cool Cat Cafe was Smashing Burgers Before it was Cool

In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with Sean Corpuel, owner of Cool Cat Café, a beloved 1950s-inspired diner with locations in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, and Maui. Known for their award-winning burgers and retro vibe, Cool Cat Café has been a staple for locals and visitors alike. Their San Luis Obispo location, in the LoBro neighborhood, is a must-visit for burger lovers.Sean shares his incredible journey as a restaurateur, from navigating the challenges of COVID-19 to the devastating Lahaina fires that destroyed his Maui location. Despite the tragedy, Sean’s determination led to the reopening of Cool Cat Café in Kīhei, making it the first restaurant to resume operations after the fires—a powerful story of resilience and community. It’s an inspiring conversation that touches on the highs and lows of the restaurant business, the dedication of his team, and the joy of rebuilding and giving back. Don’t miss this heartfelt and delicious episode!Visit Cool Cat Café: www.coolcatcafe.comFollow Cool Cat Café on Instagram: @coolcatcafeVisit SLO Restaurant MonthFollow ShareSLO on Instagram: @ShareSLOFind more at AdamMontiel.com******ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!********For more behind-the-scenes moments and additional content, follow Adam on Instagram at @adamontheair HERE.*********Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!Window Coverings By DesignBarometer CoffeeWe Help You LegalGeneral Store Paso RoblesDaou VineyardsWoodsHumaneSocietyTin City DistilleryOriginal Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner CollectiveMoonshiner on Spotify HEREFollow Adam on InstagramPlease Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com