The first time I went to Kin it was for the donuts. I watched as everyone was leaving with drinks…read more I have never been one to go to a coffee shop or tea shop for drinks. The next time I tried the Suuk (mugwort). What a culinary delight. Next time it was Hojicha. I am now a regular! I have worked my way to Strawberry Rose Matcha. The best!!!!! It isn't just the food. When you walk in you feel welcomed. The vibe is relaxed with wonderful music. All this comes together with the most incredible team. You talk with strangers while sitting on the bench. I now have my "Kin Friends". In today's world it is such an unexpected experience. Kudos to Tommy & Will for giving us such a wonderful place to just go unwind and enjoy their wonderful creations.

BEST matcha bake shop in Santa Barbara!…read more The line out the door speaks volumes, it's absolutely worth the wait. My friends and I wanted a little pick-me-up on a Sunday afternoon, and I'm so glad we drove 20 minutes out to give this place a try! Not only was the matcha delightful, but they also gifted us a complimentary donut for my bachelorette weekend. It was perfectly sweet, which I loved because I'm not a fan of overly dense or super sweet treats. The service was incredibly kind. Even while dealing with so many customers in one day, they greeted everyone with a smile and such a welcoming attitude. The place is also really clean and well-kept. This spot will definitely be added to my go-to list whenever I'm in Santa Barbara!

you walk in and are immediately hit with a perfect comforting environment. staff is always friendly…read moreand quick. food and treats are perfect size and price. coffee is rocket fuel and makes you smile with every sip. will be returning :) 10/10

I came across this wonderful coffee shop today and I'm so impressed with the level of warmth…read morecustomer care, delicious iced white chocolate mocha, and comfortable seating. Malcolm is a fantastic barista! I highly recommend Old Town Coffee

What's surprising little gem of a spot. Lots of great seating, super clean, with decent coffee…read more It's nice to find another spot to try out - my usual haunts are Handlebar, and Dune. But I may come here more often as well. Way to go Santa Barbara for another cool Spot

I really enjoyed this place…read more The brown sugar latte was delicious and the staff were nice. The sandwiches are yummy. I'm a little picky about my coffee spots, and I can definitely recommend this one.

I've tried other locations because I absolutely LOVE their matchas. Today I ventured out and tried…read moretheir food. I had their empanadas and breakfast bagel, both of which were okay. I got a matcha and something about it just wasn't the same. Definitely not 5 stars worth from me, as I'll prefer other locations over this one if possible. But also it's not the worst, it's decent!

Walked over from the Leta while staying there and grabbed a breakfast sandwich on an everything…read morebagel and a chai. Great food and drinks and very friendly, welcoming local spot.

The coffee and Matcha here is absolutely delicious! Service is wonderful, very friendly and…read morehard-working. Prices are fair and the quality as well worth it. Drinks were made to order quickly and perfectly. Great option if you are looking for a drink or a quick snack in the area!

Good coffee shop w/ cool merch…read more Had a vanilla latte which was pretty decent. The only disappointment about this place was their baked goods/food isn't made in house. The pastries were from a bakery in Los Angeles, which tells me that they were either frozen or at best day old either way they weren't freshly baked. I had a burrito which the girl mentioned it was from a local place nearby and it was a huge disappointment. With that said I recommend just trying the coffee there.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! New favorite! I'm not from town but I travel through frequently so I have been…read moretrying to slowly test out all the local coffee shops, and after about 6 different ones in the area this is my new #1!! I got the matcha and it's absolutely supreme. Fresh, powder matcha made with genuine matcha tools. It was the best matcha of my entire life (and I live off matcha). The environment is SO cozy and inviting, with an atmosphere that is perfect for bringing your laptop to chill. The staff is very friendly and fun, as our barista was dressed in Patrick-star (from SpongeBob) attire just for ha-ha's. It was a truly magical experience and I can't wait to go back for me.

We had a simple order... just a couple matchas and two food items. There was no one behind us so we…read morefigured it would be straight forward. They got us each item except a muffin we had ordered for my niece. Our bag was sealed when it was ready. We assumed all was good like anyone would. Unfortunately we didn't notice till we got to the beach that it was missing. Tried calling not once but twice and the phone just rang/no pick up. I wouldn't have minded if there was a simple resolution but it is what it is. Triple check when ordering from this location :/

handlebar on de la vina is one of those places that has fully committed to its identity and then…read moregone a little further you pull up and it's bikes everywhere. not scattered. organized chaos. leaned into each other like they've all agreed this is where they belong i'm more of a unicycle guy. no handlebars. pure trust. you either believe in yourself or you don't and the road sorts it out so seeing this many handlebars in one place does raise some questions. not judging. just observing. at a certain point you start wondering if two hands on a steering device is more of a lifestyle than a necessity but i respect it. clearly it's working for them walk in and the place is dialed. not loud. not quiet. just focused. like everyone understands the assignment without needing to say it coffee is serious. you can feel it before you even order. these beans have had a journey. people behind this have had a journey too. it shows i got an americano because that's how you remove all variables it delivered. clean. balanced. no distractions. just coffee doing exactly what it's supposed to do guy behind the counter was locked in. didn't catch the name but pretty sure it was barron sawyer. had that calm confidence like he could make coffee or lead a small expedition if needed you've got cyclists coming through mid-ride, people talking quietly, someone reading something that looks important and then there's me sitting there with my coffee thinking about trust and how far you can really take it this place works because it knows exactly what it is five stars handlebars optional but apparently popular

Checked in here on a Sunday morning. Industrial modern…read morestyle coffee roaster shop. Service was great. Got my order in very fast even though there was a lot of people. Ladies at the counter and making coffee are extremely dedicated and work super fast. They offer a great variety of coffees, Kombucha and teas. Lots of fresh pastries and breakfast options. We ordered a Cappucino and a Matcha Latte with almond milk. Extremely great quality of Matcha and Coffee. We even ended buying their Ethiopian Coffee Beans to take home. They have a big seating area inside and out and it is a dog friendly place inside and out.

Crushcakes is a super cute little cafe that's serves up coffees, teas, and brunch items. It's…read moretucked away on a quiet street and offers very limited indoor seating but a fair size patio. You order at the counter and a staff member will bring you your items. We ordered 2 breakfast items and cappuccino, the latter which was good nothing fancy. My friend ordered the Classic with bacon. She said it was really good and liked the grilled toast. I had KC''s Sunnyside which I really enjoyed. The kale and potato combo with goat cheese was delicious. My 2 complaints would be the lack of parking and limited indoor seating. It was drizzling and all the inside tables of which there are few were taken. A couple was kind enough to let us sit with them. This is not a good place for a large party (more than 4).

NETHRA is wonderful! Tomato soup delicious. No Bones burrito, delicious. Vegan options, which is…read moreawesome and if you added vegan cheese, it would be heaven.

Vibes. Sunshine. Barista. Friendly. Coffee. Yum. Come here. Drink tea. It's the bestest. In the…read morewestest.

Super popular coffee shop in IV filled with students. The blended mocha was great but it was a…read morelittle crowded/disorganized.

My new favorite matcha spot. I loved the vibe in here everyone seemed so happy. There was also cool…read morethings inside to shop from and to look at.

Very cute coffee shop. It is perfect for getting some work done, hanging out with friends or…read morewaiting for your laundry to get done! Both indoor and outdoor seating available. I got their black tea with flavor notes of blood orange and hibiscus. I could really taste the blood orange and a hint of the hibiscus - neither was too overpowering. I liked that it was unsweetened. Definitely going back! The shop is in a plaza so there is plenty of space for parking.