Lighthouse Coffee

What a great little coffee shop! We were greeted as soon as we walked in, and the whole place had…read moresuch good vibes. The location is adorable, and the convenient 15-minute parking spot right in front made it an easy stop while we were traveling down the coast. We ordered an iced caramel latte with oat milk, a matcha with oat milk, and a lox bagel. The cashier/barista was incredibly friendly and took the time to help us decide on our drinks based on her recommendations, which we really appreciated. Everything was delicious, and the service was genuinely warm and welcoming. If you're passing through or looking for a great local coffee shop, I definitely recommend Caja Coffee!

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 were ok...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.

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Lox N' Avo Toast

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Kin Bakeshop

4.8(516 reviews)

4.6 mi

They put the mochi in mochi donuts. Truly delicious and chewy. The icing is on the sweet side but…read moreworks really well with the donut itself. Definitely a great place to stop by for a treat.

I would highly recommend the coconut matcha cloud and to get it early - it sold out by 11 AM on a…read moreSunday. Certain drinks on the menu have limited quantities available. It came with a thick layer of cream top and the matcha flavor was perfection. When mixed with the coconut water, it was delightful. So refreshing and the perfect drink for the summer!

Ssuk (Mugwort) and Earl Grey Matcha Cream Top

Earl grey hojicha cream top (VERY GOOD)

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Matcha einspanner and black sesame and Hojicha einspanner

Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant

4.4(743 reviews)

2.0 mi

Spent our anniversary weekend in Santa Barbara and found Jeannine's for breakfast. A very beautiful…read morespot with ocean views and cute outdoor seating. We were greeted by an employee who asked us if we were dining in or take out. We said we were eating there so he gave us menus and sent us to the line to order at the counter to dine in. We went earlier in the morning at 8am so thankfully only one couple in front of us in line. By the time we left at around 9am, the line was already very long. I ordered the avocado toast and loved it. My husband got the American Breakfast with ham and also loved it. They have a good selection of pastries, we went with a ricotta cake and wow wow wow! It was delicious!!! Need the recipe for the cake. Definitely recommend to go earlier in the morning and try snagging a table outside for beautiful ocean views.

Popped by here ready for some brunch. Got me a cinnamon roll and ordered some red chilaquiles…read more Let's start with the roll. Soft, unique breading for a cinnamon roll but it added a good sweet taste along with the rich frosting they use. An overall solid and unique cinnamon roll to me. Let's go to the chilaquiles, honestly the red salsa they use was rich, good, the avocado was unnecessary in my opinion but the chilaquiles paired well with the eggs. I was satisfied with this brunch spot. Cinnamon Roll: 8.2 Chilaquiles: 7.8

Jeannine's inside. Really cute. This is the second line once you are inside.

Piña Colada

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Norwegian Benedict with rainbow potatoes

Cajé Coffee Roasters

4.2(199 reviews)

We had a tough time finding a place to hang out and kill time in Santa Barbara waiting out traffic…read morebefore continuing on to LA. We tried multiple other places that didn't have outdoor seating (so not dog friendly), but then we found Caje on State Street. It's on a protected set of streets where there are lots of shops and stores. There's common outdoor seating just outside the store, which met our objective of hanging out with the dog. Granted it was a hot day, but this store was really really hot inside, like unpleasantly so. I felt bad for the barista! The coffee is reasonably priced, all things considered (fancy flavors, Santa Barbara, crowded location) and the flavor was nice and not one I've personally had before. I asked to go light on the ice and they did a good job there. The wait was a bit long, but we weren't in a hurry, so it was all fine. Good place to stop and relax and have a good tasting coffee.

Our group of four stopped by this location as a nice break from our downtown shopping on State st…read more We were the only patrons in there so we were assisted right away. The location is nice, but it felt really hot inside. The space is small so there's not much seating inside, but they have a small outdoor seating area out front and additional seating options around the corner. They were almost out of pastries so we split their last two croissants amongst the four of us. The croissants were probably my favorite part of the visit. Most of our group seemed to be okay with their coffee choices, but overall no one was overly enthusiastic about their drink so we'd say it's about average. I ordered the iced chai latte and it was probably the worst drink I've had at a coffee shop. It was pretty much a big glass of milk with some chai spices mixed in. Very disappointing. I ended up throwing most of it away. Their staff was okay, but nothing stood out about their service so the experience here overall was pretty mediocre at best.

Caramel Lattes

Yemen...yum!

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Menus at the back

Oat Bakery

4.7(243 reviews)

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Most of the baked goods here are vegan, with the exception of a couple sweeter pastries. The vegan…read moremorning buns are delicious. The focaccia and sourdough loafs are hearty and are good toasted at home. It's a tiny store so there's nowhere to sit and eat, but it's great to grab some treats and take home or eat by the beach. Very sweet girl helped us this weekend!

The consistency of this location is very off, I prefer their other location. My recent visit in was…read morethe most unfortunate of all - usually one or two items are off but this time it was all items. This time we got two shiitake shallot bread (my favorite), one sage, one focaccia (my sister's favorite), and two dips. The shallot/shiitake filling was so burnt it just tasted bitter, same as the garlic filling. Black and burnt and bitter. Not enjoyable at all. Truffle dip had no truffle flavor and the other dip was so watery. What happened here? Did they change the cook/recipes? Service was indifferent as always. Such a sad, wasteful experience.

Seeded Oat Sourdough

Shiitake shallot bread

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Helena Avenue Bakery

4.3(830 reviews)

2.0 mi

Searched for a simple terpy breakfast sando on the way back to SD - Helena Avenue Bakery is minutes…read morefrom the train station. Busy through brunch, worth the wait! Everything was super fresh, the lil packets of chalula really elevated this sandwich The blueberry compote was slightly tangy, with the yogurt & the not too crunchy semi sweet granola gwwooowwww Super simple coffee options though ‍ if anyone knows of a matcha/coffee spots near here - holllerrrrrr.

Helena Avenue Bakery is a great Santa Barbara spot! I've been here a few times now, and it's always…read morebeen a really enjoyable experience. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and it's a fun place to bring the kids. It has a great local feel and is an easy place to stop in, grab something delicious, and enjoy some time with the family. Definitely a place I'd recommend if you haven't tried it yet. Great food, great atmosphere, and an overall fun spot!

Indoor bar

Breakfast Sandwich on Brioche

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Fried Chicken Sandwich

Little Heart Cafecito

4.2(162 reviews)

The Matcha Horchata is a life changer. I'm attending my cousin's graduation at UCSB just so I can…read morego back here and drink this again! (All the way from LA!) The breakfast burritos were fire too!

I have stopped to get a coffee many times at Little Heart and enjoy the food at the associated…read morebusinesses of Little Heart. Today I purchased a scone and paid with cash. I wasn't due back a lot of change but the young woman closed the cash register door put the scone in a bag and when I asked for the change (which I was going to use to put a tip in the box) she said they don't give coin change back. The previous time I got a coffee I also had to remind the young woman I had change coming back and she did give me change. For my friend she had to go into the tip box to give her change. In the future I will pay with a credit card. Everything is getting more expensive these days. I feel a little ripped off. But will return.

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Chorizo breakfast burrito!

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Oat Latte

The Daily Grind Coffee & Tea Station

3.8(404 reviews)

1.9 mi

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We walked over to The Daily Grind on a Friday morning before venturing down to State Street…read more We were greeted by friendly staff while pondering over the menu. My sister went for a breakfast burrito and I decided on a make it my way bagel consisting of a jalapeño cheese bagel with cheddar and sausage. The flavors were amazing. I topped it off with a latte that made me grin from ear to ear. Delicious!! We sat outside amongst many locals enjoying the sun and cozy atmosphere. There were dogs to pet and smiles exchanged. I will find my way back one day.

I ordered a grilled cheese and I was not expecting what I got. This is not what a grilled cheese…read moreshould be.

Interior decor

Nothing quite like their Bacon Breakfast Burrito!

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Industrial coffee + Lemon Cranberry muffin

Pura Vida Coffee Society

4.6(90 reviews)

1.7 mi

We popped into this place for a quick coffee. My coffee was small but mighty! I got the under…read moretow, which I was told to drink quickly, due to the temperature! My husband got a seasonal pour over which was also fantastic! We tried the Caprese Avacado toast and it was really good too! I wish we had time for a second visit on our trip, this place was great!

I was on a major long trip down the coast of California, and I needed some pick-me-up along the…read moreway. Luckily, this place was open on a weekday at 5pm, where most other placed are closed. I quickly hopped off the 101 and hopped into the cafe. I ordered a cold brew from the very nice gentleman at the counter, and he served it up. Nothing crazy there. It was definitely a place designed for a spot of coffee and a small snack/meal. I saw plenty of people doing some studying there too. I'm sure that's a great place to do it. Onto the coffee. I ordered the cold brew black, so I was off pretty quick. I got in the car and took a sip. It was a pretty dark roast, and I wanna say pretty French in roast profile? I dunno. Anyways, it was dark, a little muddled in flavor, and not as good as other options in the area, in my opinion. That being said, it was in no way bad, and because everything else was closed, I was happy to have had something. It's not the coffee for me, but I think it's plenty good for a cafe drink and a light meal!

Pura Vida logo on door

PURA VIDA (mae)!

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Inside decor and merch

Oakberry Açaí Bowls and Smoothies

4.2(146 reviews)

Pretty good overall and fast service. When walking in there was no other customers and workers did…read morenot even say hi which felt a little awkward. Taste felt fresh and good price.

Less than mid. Canned mango? No thanks. Just syrup and unhealthy. Go to backyard bowls instead. The…read moremiddle white part was added whey protein, it's just straight dry powder?? Hello? $16 for Sysco

Crunchy Acai Bowl 16Oz

Bought Classic - Acai Bowl - (12 oz. 350 ml.)

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Steve H.

7 years ago

Stopped for a quick coffee and was pleasantly surprised. Great place and atmosphere. Coffee was excellent service good. I will return.

Catherine S.

11 months ago

I don't know how this place is still open, anyone that eats or drinks here is surely without taste buds

Romella R.

3 years ago

Lovely place. The acai bowl was delicious also the Hazelnut latte was really good! Recommend!!

Kara J.

5 years ago

Both delicious and fun ambiance. The area is open and there's parking outside that is quick!

Brianna Q.

7 years ago

Studied here one time and it had a great atmosphere and good coffee. Would recommend.

Todd W.

5 years ago

Get my coffee there daily on my way to work...great latte and short line.

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