One of my favorite coffee shops in SB. I take my coffee black here bc I savor the richness of the…read morehot coffee. Nothing to taint it. No milk. Nothing fancy. Just good solid coffee. I lied. I may get a pastry every now and then :)

This was definitely the spot to go to for coffee if you were visiting the area. While I did have…read morecoffee available for me at my airbnb stay, I wanted to checkout a local spot as well. I did not visit during it's peak hours, though there still was a line out the door when I went mid-afternoon. The wait in line didn't seem too long and I was entertained / distracted by the merchandise that was out on display on the way to the register. I ended up pulling two coffee bags -- one for me (Brazil) and one as a gift for my sister (Gibraltar). I would love to be able to try the entire assortment of coffee beans. Love the packaging. The ambiance is open and spacious inside. Lots of space for seating indoors and there are places outside as well. I noticed a lot of students would come here to study or others who would go there to meet with friends or just a place to hang out. I would come back for sure next time I am back in the area and would like to try a food item next time and a matcha drink next time.

First timer ! Churro latte is amazing Arnold Palmer…read morerefresher is delicious Well recommended, customer service is great and very polite , they have two type of seating where the heaters are at and across the street is the gardens seating . Recommend to see both . Very clean environment nice and bright and very colorful in designs Definitely will be coming back with friends and family

Dart Coffee Co is in such a great location super close to the beach, so we ended up just walking…read moreover. We parked in a nearby lot that was $7 for the whole day for the beach which felt pretty reasonable for the area. I got an iced latte, and while it wasn't anything super memorable or mind blowing, it was still a solid good coffee. Sometimes that's all you need. The staff was nice, and the drinks came out really fast. The inside is cute too, with some seating if you want to hang out for a bit, and I liked that they also sell coffee beans to take home, so of course I grabbed some for later. They also had some fancy chocolates inside, which was a fun little bonus to browse while waiting.

Perfect location right on the boardwalk overlooking the harbor. Cute little shop with some indoor…read moreseating and a lot of outdoor seating along the water. They were so friendly when we arrived and helped us with our order. Although it was a busy Sunday morning, they were patient and allowed us to take our time ordering since we had 6 people. We ordered a variety of coffees, both hot and cold and also got a few pastries. Everything was as tasty and satisfying.

Had a wonderful experience at this coffee shop! We ordered a cappuccino, a cold coffee, and a…read morecroissant, and everything was absolutely delicious. The drinks were perfectly prepared, and the croissant was fresh and tasty. The café itself is beautiful, with a relaxing atmosphere and stunning ocean views that make the experience even more special. A perfect place to enjoy great coffee and unwind by the water.

On our recent trip to Santa Barbara, I tried Caje Coffee Roasters…read more I ordered the Bella Rose and it was both beautiful and delicious. I'm not usually a big fan of matcha, but this one really surprised me--in a good way. It was smooth, well-balanced, and not overly earthy, which made it easy to enjoy. Overall, a great drink and a nice spot worth checking out when in the area.

You know what I love in a coffee shop? A place that nails the classics while also offering creative…read moresignature drinks of their own. Bonus points when the breakfast is actually good too and this spot delivered on both. I'll admit, the signature drinks are a little pricey. Paying $11 for a coffee with a toasted marshmallow on the side definitely had me questioning my life choices for a second... but honestly coffee was good. The gals taking our order was sweet and answered all our questions. Ambiance was nice but it did feel a bit tight in there. The breakfast was well done-- the almond Croissant was amazing, and the cortado was perfectly made. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

It's taken me a while to check out this delicious eatery but it's now going in the rotation for a…read morequick delicious cafe meal. Located in the Funk Zone, Helena shares a space with SB Wine Collective. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Order at the counter, get a number, grab a seat, and your food/drink will be delivered to you. Cutlery is at a self service station along with water. The big breakfast taco is delicious! Highly recommend. I've also had take out of the Italian hoagie... let me just say it's one of the best sandwiches I've had as of lately. The bread was crisp yet soft, the meats perfect, and the Italian vinaigrette and veggies were fresh. If it was that great for takeout I cannot wait to try it dining in. Their breads and pastries are baked fresh daily! Open 7-2:30 though you'll encounter a long line on the weekends so be prepared.

I've been coming to Helena for years and I have to say, the love it gets is very well deserved…read more They have some of the butteriest croissants out there! The dough lamination is absolutely perfect. I was lucky to attend an event at the gardens where the had profiteroles that were absolutely divine. Being central to the funk zone with plenty of outdoor seating the ambiance is absolutely on point. We had a minor mixup with an order and the head chef herself came out and made it right, giving us the tastiest baguette I think I've ever had. I have to say the head chef, who's name escapes me right now, has to be one of the sweetest and most talented people in the industry I've met. Definitely come here for an amazing breakfast or some 10/10 pastries.

Busy pretty much throughout the day. You can order online ahead for pick up. The problem is that it…read moreis not always done within the time that they state. The employees are not the friendliest, but are quick. The Cheubaca is a rare drink that is a delight to try. It's a mix of Yerba mate with chai tea. They also have pastry items and entrees to eat for breakfast or quick lunch.

Lighthouse has great coffee and great food! Yesterday, i went to the Goleta location by Vons, and…read moregot a lavender latte and a breakfast sandwich. The sandwiches are great! I went later in the day, and they did run out of bagels, but I did get an english muffin. It was great with really fresh tasting ingredients. The latte was yummy and flavorful. The only complaint I really do have about Lighthouse is that they always seem so short staffed. At pretty much all the locations I've been to, there will be one person making the drinks and taking orders, and one person in the back making food. I have waited 10-15 minutes for a drink before. Definitely not the place I would go to early in the morning before work to wait in a long line or if I was in a hurry.

Very nice atmosphere. The French toast was great. Service is a little different. Get greeted by a…read morehost with a menu, order your food at a cashier, take a number, sit at a table of your liking and wait for them to bring it to your table.

Jeannine's bakery is the BEST breakfast/brunch spot we've had! This is due to the food, service,…read moreand environment. I'll break my review down by each category. Service: While we waited in line outside, Lalo, walked up to all of us offering menus for those of us that didn't have any yet. He was very friendly, energetic and joyful with all of those around. We were able to ordered and be seated pretty quickly, within 10 minutes of entering the line. I think what's unique about their ordering and seating model is that they have you order your food at the register, pay, then take a seat where you like. In my perspective, this allows for a smoother in and out dining experience as you don't have to wait for a server and your bill. Environment: The inside of the restaurant provides a store like experience and as you wait in line you can shop around for custom merch. The outside of this restaurant provides great seating with views of the beach. Food: Our plates were delicious! We ordered some special plates they were offering that weekend. I don't recall the exact names, but my wife ordered a sort of lobster cake plate, and I ordered a type of huevo rancheros. We would definitely return here again!

Such a good coffee shop, beans roasted right there in the shop!…read more Excellent selection of hot, cold coffees and teas and other specialty drinks. Not had any pastries from here but they look and smell great! Service is always efficient and friendly.

If you're going to require folks to purchase something in order to use the bathroom, at least make…read moreit clean and tidy in there. Graffiti all over the door, black scum on the floors, and an overstuffed trash can are more in line with gas station bathrooms than a cafe in downtown Santa Barbara.

Love all the Caje Coffee Roaster's cafes locations, but this one is an extra favorite…read more The baristas here are always fantastic, friendly, generous, and great no matter how busy. And this lovely cafe can get really busy. This is also the caje cafe where I tried their hot cocoa for the first time and aclaim it to be one of THE BEST HOT COCOAS EVER!!! It is really easy to swoon over the magical drink choices here, and not get something so plain like a coffee or cocoa. But everything caje does is excellent. And, wow, this is rich, pure, wonderful hot cocoa. Get with their house made almond milk. It is very low sugar and made with excellent quality chocolate, so actually close to a medicinal drink. Tip: For hot drinks here always ask for extra hot. Sit outside in their parked courtyard. Comfy seats perfect for people watching, reading, and friend chats. A few charming seats inside too. Always ask for extra hot

I'm very picky about coffee and don't say that lightly, but this is hands down one of the best iced…read morevanilla lattes I've ever had. You can tell everything is fresh. They use quality beans and even make their own syrups, which makes a huge difference. I wish I had something like this where I live because I would be there all the time. It's absolutely worth stopping by, and the staff are genuinely so nice.

What a beautiful diner right across the street from the beach! The food was fresh and the…read morepresentation was impressive. We went around 7am on a Saturday so it wasn't too busy but they do have a small parking lot in the back and if you want pleasant outdoor seating, I'd recommend arriving earlier in the day.

We decided to give this place a shot because the reviews were glowing, but it turned out to be mid,…read moreas the younger kids would say While we waited, they offered some muffins that were so delicious, I almost considered moving in. Once seated, we started with the muffins, but unfortunately, that was the highlight of the breakfast. It was like the rest of the meal was just there to make the muffins look even better. The food had all the flavor of a cardboard box. The only thing that saved the day was the pancakes. We ordered the Q steak quesadilla, which was colder than my ex's heart, but we were hungry, so we just went for it. We also got some pancakes with eggs and ham, and the ham was so mediocre, it tasted like it had been living in the fridge since the dawn of time. The service was friendly and quick, which was a blessing because if I had to wait any longer, I might have started gnawing on the table. I wouldn't wait over 30 minutes to eat there. It's definitely not worth the wait, unless you're really, really hungry and have nothing better to do than stare at the menu.