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    Lucky Llama Coffee

    4.4 (656 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Açaí bowl and coffee
    Joseph G.

    Absolutely feel in love with the place! A great amount of outdoor seating and in door as well. All staff were so friendly and helpful with questions I had. The açaí bowl was amazing! And with a price tag under 12$! It was such a great serving that I couldn't even finish it.

    Outdoor seating & hot latte
    Bethany R.

    Love this local hippie coffee shop. Their lattes are classic and delicious. Service is fast and friendly even when the line is very long. Love sitting outside with my food and drink and enjoying the beach weather! I had a delicious latte, oatmeal, and blueberry scone

    Jupiter Bowl
    Zuri M.

    I came to Lucky Llama because I heard they have a great açaí bowl. I ordered the Jupiter Bowl. I asked for no coconut and almond, and swapped it out for granola (not pictured). The açaí blend was very smooth. The peanut butter coconut oil drizzle tasted good, although it turned into a hard shell on the frozen açaí. The portion size was big and very filling! The staff were so friendly and happy to help the customers. There is both indoor and outdoor seating.

    Avocado toast, açaí bowl, chocolate chip croissant
    Joey R.

    My daughter and I stopped by Lucky Llama Coffee House and had a great experience. The avocado toast was super good--fresh, flavorfu. The açaí bowl was refreshing and delicious, and the coffee was excellent--smooth and well-made. Perfect spot for a healthy breakfast or a relaxed coffee break.

    Online ordering has been disabled for as long as I can remember trying to order online 6months now

    Why is online ordering offered/advertised on the website but has never worked it is never available I'm so confused especially since this place a lot of the times has a long line wouldn't online ordering just make sense?

    Anon N.

    this place is great. baristas are all super nice and get the job done well even when they're busy! as a barista i know how hard that can be :) my coffee and croissant were both great and my vegan mom loved her latte too. the place is cute as well with TONS of seating inside and out and a beautiful giant tree outside. might be my new fav place down here, as i've always gone to brass bird but i think i like this place a bit more....

    Menu 7/2025
    Lillian W.

    You can say a tree lead me to discover Lucky Llama Coffee in Carpinteria, CA. The tree in particular is the largest Torrey Pine tree in the world. That beauty is roughly 125 feet tall and girthy at 20.5 inch circumference. As I was soaking in the shower but of the majestic marvel, I noticed Lucky Llama Coffee. The building is set a bit back from the tree. And luvin the stinky cute name and signage. The next morning, I dropped on in to Lucky Llama. The interior is tiny. The seating is mainly the outside patio. The line was out the door but it moved quickly. I ordered a Mayan mocha made with oat milk. Delicious. Ohhh it was smooth and creamy. Chocolatey but not candy bar chocolate tasting, more like quality cocoa. I sat outside and leisurely enjoyed my mocha. Again admiring the Torrey pine tree from afar. The patio had chill, relaxed vibes. It's dog friendly as well. The menu also includes acai bowls, bagels, muffins, avocado toast, bagel sandwiches, croissants, cinnamon roll, and cookies. They baked goods were all gorgeous looking and sitting pretty behind the glass counter. Open daily from 6:30 am-2:30pm.

    Llama bagel with iced Mayan mocha latte in the outdoor seating
    Ingrid R.

    I came to find this place through a Pinterest search. I came to visit Carpinteria beach for the day & was recommended this spot. The spot is cute & warm. There is ample parking in their lot or the street. There is also indoor & outdoor seating. I ordered the special llama bagel which was 10/10 & the iced Mayan mocha latte. The staff were friendly & open to questions. I recommend this spot to have a quick bite or for a spot to catch up with friends/family. I also loved how everyone would be waking their doggies & having them in the patio.

    Yasmin A.

    Cute coffee shop in Carpenteria. I got an iced Mexican mocha which has a hint that f cinnamon in it....it was just what I needed. I would recommend it if you're looking for a little sweetened iced latte. Their cup designs are very cute with a llama on it. I also got a bagel with cream cheese. The bagels looked so fluffy I had to get one :-) staff was nice and they sell merch in there like shirts, stickers and beanies. My SIL was looking for a matcha drink with coconut milk and they had that so nice to see different options!

    A nice place to relax and have a good cup of coffee
    Becky S.

    I stopped in Carpenteria for a quick road trip coffee break; I had planned to go to a different place but it looked so warm and welcoming (and my trip to Peru was a highlight of my life) that I decided to check it out. The establishment is nestled under a historic tree from the 1800s next to what looked like a local boutique. Local families with kids of all ages were enjoying the beautiful Saturday afternoon, as were cyclists and single people. The service was great and the server told me the gluten free cinnamon buns were good. For gluten free, "good" is an understatement. I've tried as many gf cinnamon buns as possible (which is still too few in my opinion) and these are the best ever. They warmed it up for me and the consistency was soft and creamy, not hard like I expected. I saved half for later and even when it cooled down, it was still soft! I tried their specialty, the Mayan mocha and it did not disappoint. The coffee is good quality, as is the chocolate they used. Overall, this coffee shop combines good, gluten-free friendly products with a charming atmosphere. I will definitely bring my friends who enjoy good coffee.

    Mayan Coffee
    Veronica P.

    Super cute coffee spot that we enjoy going to every time we camp in Carpinteria. There are açai bowls take a while on a busy day, but are worth the wait. And their Mayan coffee is really really good. The only thing I wish they had was better options for cold brews with cold foam etc, but other than that great quality coffee.

    Menu as of 2/17/2025
    Tiffany L.

    Really cute coffee/brunch shop with a cute little store next door. There's very limited parking (but we parked at a nearby center and walked here). They are dog friendly with tables outside (dogs not allowed inside when ordering). The Iced Mayan Mocha here was really good! It was a little sweet with a nice roasty flavor. The coffee taste was not strong so it was perfect for non-coffee drinkers like me. I got the moon bowl and and it was delicious. I'm not sure what granola they use but it had this saltiness to it that made it SO addicting to eat.

    Dog friendly patio
    Trace V.

    Heard this was the locals fav spot for coffee so had to check it out. There was a line on a recent Sunday morning which was expected. Grabbed a table in back with our dog as the g/f waited to place our order. Cafe Latte was very good and arrived nice and hot. When our Avocado Toast came, it was covered in lemon pepper and salt -- way too much and hard to remove as it was on the tomato and avocado. Would have returned it but didn't want to wait for another one to come out as it took awhile. The piece of toast was rather small for 11 bucks so may try a grain bowl or bagel next time. Atmosphere was lovely next to a very old and large tree.

    The moon bowl was açai granola, peanut butter, strawberries, and banana

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    Cool little outside setting in center of Carpinteria. Great place for all of our Santa Barbara and Ventura meetings to happen!

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    Our favorite coffee shop when we come up to visit carp with the family :) great every time, highly recommend the oatmeal

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    Love having this place in town. The coffee is great and food is always delicious. I love the açaí bowls.

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    Cappuccino was good here, but the Mayan mocha is better. Good stop for a coffee on a bike ride! Has bike parking.

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