This was probably my favorite coffee shop during our trip to SB! Relaxed environment, hot food options, and reasonable prices. We got a breakfast sandwich on an English muffin, avocado toast, iced latte and hot chai tea latte. The food was pretty healthy and fresh, with the tomato on the sandwich and the balsamic / microgreens on the toast. Friendly service too! read more

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Jess is consistently happy and makes such good lattes. She even shared a little bit about the trick on how to do it with almond milk. Extra tip is joining the Twism app and get extras... maybe even a free birthday drink Thx Jess and onknee read more

Lighthouse Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Ample parking, lots of seating options . [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a dog friendly patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This would be a great place to study.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The breakfast empanada was so yummy, with a crispy exterior . The Americanos were great! read more

Incredible service. Loved the young woman that greeted us. Enjoyed Matcha and cold brew. Both with oat milk. Prices were very respectable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating lovely outside. Bench and table seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They roast on site. Coffee is yummy. Matcha was 'real' and great. A neighborhood gem!! Follow the light to Lighthouse Coffee!!!!!! read more

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Underrated spot in SB! When I say I want a dirty chai, this is what i want! They do not skimp on the espresso shots. My bf also enjoyed his iced lavender latte. They make their syrups :) read more

Lighthouse Coffee Roasters - Iced dirty chai latte w whole milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I was really impressed with this Lighthouse location. The girl taking my order was so pleasant and patient. It really made a difference. My coffee was delicious and it turned out it was free for Mother's Day! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a bummer. I haven't been here since the owners took over and the vibes are so different now.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really loved what it used to be with the surf goods and art.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music was much better then and honestly just everything about it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wish it was like that still![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I only got tea and left so i don't have a real opinion on the food and coffee. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But sad that it changed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Lighthouse is hands down one of my favorite coffee spots in Santa Barbara, especially the Haley location! The coffee is consistently smooth, flavorful, and perfectly brewed. I'm always a blended or iced gal. I think they're def my favorite... dare I say better than Starbucks :) [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with plenty of spots to sit and enjoy your drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to recommend a new roast or answer questions. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or settling in for a relaxing morning, Lighthouse is a must-visit for any coffee lover in SB! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely location[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] , the staff were friendly & helpful with ordering. And great coffee!! Thank you read more

Stopped by at 9:30 Tuesday (29 Oct) and stood in line listening to the cashier chat up the patron ahead of me about how much she "loves science". Conversation took so long that i finally left. No attempt to make eye contact with me. Went back to my old coffee place (ROCO) which is ironic since the only reason I went to Lighthouse was to try something new. As someone who has worked in foodservice in Europe and across the U.S., including SB, it is import to remind the owner that I could have made my own coffee at home. Food service is inherently and uniquely a human-centric activity. Ignoring that fact means less food service jobs and a less lively city. read more

I found a hair in my latte. I was there 10/13 and unfortunately finished the whole thing before I opened the lid and saw the hair. read more

Lighthouse Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I'm glad that lighthouse took over this location from Low pigeon. The drinks are better, the service is better! They have a variety of espresso drinks-they got lavender drinks on the menu here! They have a limited amount of bites, such as empanadas and croissant. The inside is a little small but ample sitting space outside. Parking is shared with the gym next door but can park off street. They have the best dirty chai in town!!! Perfect espresso to chai to milk ratio. Not too underwhelming or overwhelming of any particular ingredient. Will differently be going back! read more

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We found this place on a whim, close by to another stop we had to make. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the patio and outdoor area - how I wish I had some work to do out there to have an excuse to enjoy it longer! It is a beautiful little oasis with the smell of roasting coffee wafting around you? It sounds like a great setting for working from home (or this sweet coffee shop). It's just a little pop-in-and-order situation, but their cozy space has so much personality - quirky art, plants, and coffee beans for purchase! I LOVED the dirty chai I ordered. read more

Lighthouse Coffee Roasters - Awesome plants and quirky art in this sweet roaster - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

HNY! Lighthouse is my first review of 2023 A place that makes excellent coffee & tea Though I miss Low Pigeon, the cafe here before With time, I'm loving this place more & more! You'll find them on the corner of Laguna & Haley Hours of operation are 7 AM to 3 PM daily The parking lot is shared with a fitness studio It's easy to get in & out if you need to grab & go At this location, beans are freshly roasted on-site Up to 92 pounds hourly, 400 degrees Fahrenheit Ingredients are sourced from regions like Peru, Brazil, Columbia, and Ethiopia to name a few They serve lattes, nitros, matcha, pastry treats, Empanadas, toasts, bagels, & other tasty eats The only major menu change as far as I can see Is that oat, soy, & almond milks are no longer free The Peppermint Mocha was minty & sweet A nice hint of chocolate & a high level of heat The pain au chocolat I ordered was fine & fair Tasted decent but I've had better elsewhere Overall a nice place to sip drinks & study Or somewhere to sit & chat with a buddy Bring your laptop if you need to get work done Or just enjoy basking in the Santa Barbara sun! read more

Lighthouse Coffee Roasters - Mocha & Pain au chocolat ⋅ Santa Barbara, California - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Cute cafe off of State with a great patio seating area. It feels very personal and intimate, since the space inside is so small, but that's how you know you are being uniquely attended to. My date claimed they have the best espresso in town and recommends the Gibraltar, and i really enjoyed my bird's latte with oat milk. The best barista is apparently a woman with red hair, so I'll have to come back and try her drinks. Great place for a coffee date read more

Previously the popular Low Pigeon, now the new sibling of Lighthouse Coffee Roaster's family. Thankfully quality coffee beans are still being roasted, sold and pressed here! I'm a coffee fanatic and Lighthouse makes one of my favorite espressos, which influences their stellar product of oat milk lattes. If you haven't had their mocha, you should definitely give it a try! They use unsweetened, dark cacao which is spectacular. If you're looking for a place to catch up with someone, or enjoy working outside, they have a decent size outdoor patio (and private parking lot) to take advantage of. The cherry on top, which I will continuously rave about, is that they give first responders (with proof of ID) a discount at every visit. Whether it is to kick off my busy work day or settle down after a chaotic day, Lighthouse is always there for me. read more

Lighthouse Coffee Roasters - Lighthouse Coffee Roasters (photo credit: @lighthousecoffeesb) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

First off I wanted to say I LOVE the people who run this coffee spot- they really are a joy to interact with. On that note; It was really unfortunate that my favorite coffee spot has management that appears to be forcing an increase in the companies monetary income by decreasing the baristas they have staffing this location. There are longer lines and longer wait times- which does not help when I am on my way to work. Usually it would be about 10 minutes to get in and out but now it takes about 15 min or more. I may need to find another coffee spot if this continues like it has this week. read more

I just drove in from Los Angeles and saw this wonderful place on the corner. Jessica was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, works here, but is going to open her own coffee roaster, coffee House one day. Had a vegan empanada, which is sublime! Incredible list of coffee options, including the strawberry Matcha latte which I'll be getting on my way back to Los Angeles this afternoon! Thank you, Jessica! read more

If you're going to enjoy a cup of lighthouse coffee, this is the only location to do so and have a pleasant experience. This location has amazing staff that remembers your face and drink, they make great cups of coffee with consistency, they're very quick even when there's a couple people in line, I can't say enough good things about this location. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Obnoxious customer talking loudly to staff making ordering difficult.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their ceramic mugs were all being used so paper cups (we saw only 1 ceramic mug used). Communication between server and barista so poor we only got one drink served. Doesn't seem to be any difference between "for here" and "to go.". Never again-- especially as Caje is across the street. read more

Cute spot for a late morning patio break. Had a richly subtle handcrafted lavender iced coffee, flavor-filled savory crispy empanada. Just what I was looking for- super friendly employees with great recommendations and nice to my pup as well. 10/10 recommend. read more

Pretty terrible coffee - bitter, over roasted taste. Handlebar, Dune or Luxxe are much better options. Friendly person at the front though.

Best tasting of the local coffee houses. Great staff at all of them. I love that they have a coffee house on the east side of State St

The cappuccino, latte, and bran muffin were delicious. The server was very friendly and we received our order in a timely manner. There's lots of room to sit comfortably both inside and outside. We enjoyed our visit. read more

We love going to this coffee spot. The coffee is smooth and a little nutty - lacking the acidity of other spots. The barista team is super friendly and always down for conversation. read more