It's a cute spot if you're a local. If you're not, you do feel like a bit of an outsider. The coffee was okay, nothing to write home about. Love the name of the shop (it's why we stopped) and the artwork on their coffee cups. read more

Such a cute place with the best açaí bowls and coffee! Such a fun vibe! Highly recommend stopping in when in Carpinteria!

I like this place and I usually like to stop by here for their coffee when I'm in the area. Parking sucks sometimes. Staff is friendly. The place is cute. A few days ago, we were headed to Santa Barbara and decided to stop in to grab some breakfast. We got our coffee 5 minutes after ordering - awesome! 30 minutes went by... New customers came and went... and we still haven't received our pastries. Ended up asking one of the workers (maybe the owner). She said she'll have it right up & said she'll bring it straight to us. Another 15 minutes went by... and my coffee cup almost empty... the register girl calls out our order so we can pick it up at the counter instead. We waited 45 minutes for a croissant and a bagel. 4 workers standing behind the counter (3 girls, 1 guy) and it took 45 minutes. I dont hate you guys, but it sucks. There was no, "so sorry, thank you for patiently waiting" or at least comp us for our food or coffee. It would've made up for it. read more

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Granola Bowl super delicious . Coffee super good and fresh . Definitely our new spot .

This place is always my favorite stop when I visit the area. Everything is always delicious! My favorites are the Llama avocado toast and the moon bowls. And they always have wonderful customer service even when they are super busy. read more

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Looking for a little escape from lockdown, I was fortunate enough to do some beach camping in Carpinteria. As I usually do when traveling, I wanted to try a non-chain based coffee house. I was fortunate enough to find Lucky Llama Coffee right before they closed at 2pm. It's important to note that Lucky Llama is taking the proper precautions for it's patrons and employees with it's covid-19 protocols. Masks are obviously a requirement but they also limit the number of customers in at a time. Then the orders are called out and picked up at tables just under the doors (so there's no waiting inside). Fortunately Lucky Llama has generous outdoor seating for all to enjoy. Now for the coffee; it was still a relatively warm day so I went with the iced Mayan mocha. The drink was smooth and satisfying. Additionally, the "Mayan" portion of the drink was perfectly balanced with chocolate and spice. Highly recommend! Parking is ample in their lot along with parallel parking right next to the shop. So regardless if you're staying in Carp or just passing through the 101, stop by Lucky Llama Coffee. It's well worth the visit. read more

Stopped by here on a day trip to the Santa Barbara area. COVID conscious set up was good - there were also outside tables available for seating with lots of space between them. The oat milk latte (I believe they use Oatly) was great - if I lived nearby, I'd grab this coffee all the time. Cute little coffee shop for regular visits or a stop as you're driving by. It's conveniently located off the 101 with easy street parking! read more

A very popular coffee shop in Carpinteria and probably the best one in town. Great drip coffee with both light and dark roasts served, my wife and I tried the dark yesterday and came home with a box of the light one this morning =D A variety of food and baked goods are available as well with a pumpkin chocolate chip scone being honestly the best scone I've ever tasted - incredibly fresh, the delicate crust broke away to a spongy soft interior loaded with melted chocolate chips. So did not see this one coming! With COVID precautions and allowing only one party in at a time to order, one can imagine how long the line gets, so come early if you can. As for service, it was fine and, as others have noted, not the warmest with some staff nicer than others. read more

Everything about Lucky llama coffee from the ambience to the service to the drinks 10 out of 10

I'm shocked about the good reviews and sadly disappointed. Can't even finish my drink. I ordered an iced white mocha latte with light ice. It literally tastes like milk. It might have been a one off because it seemed pretty crowded, with a cute patio to work at. Even my bf was disappointed with his cortado, essentially an espresso shot with barely any milk. Service was nice, but sadly I won't be back. read more

We love LL & come every time we're in town! Their coconut latte is *chef's kiss* Highly recommend checking it out! read more

Cute little coffee shop in Carp. I had the açaí mango bowl and I really enjoyed it. It was huge! I couldn't finish it by myself. The latte with oat milk was perfect. Definitely coming back! read more

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Amazing staff and great coffee. Quick service and really sweet little spot. Will definitely stop by again next time I'm in town.

Oatly oat milk and dune roasted coffee. Cute outdoor space. Açaí bowls looked yummy. Worth stopping if you're in the area.

With a line out the door, I was eager to try this spot! After waiting a little (not unpleasant at all), I ordered a Moon Bowl and a Iced White Mocha with oat milk. The iced white mocha was flavorful and the barista was fast and kind. The Moon Bowl was HUGE and the granola and actual açaí was delicious (along with the toppings). Great price and had the bowl with me on the beach and it lasted as a snack all day! Overall, a must stop by for a fresh and delicious açaí bowl! read more

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Best acai bowls. We love the moon bowl. Love that I can order online. Highly recommend.

We love it! Lots of delicious vegan options! The açaí bowls were a lot bigger than expected and the avocado toast could have been on fresh bread as opposed to sandwich bread but we'll definitely be back. Amazing service! read more

Was so happy to find this shop as I was driving to Santa Barabra from Los Angeles! Love the neighborhood it is in especially. I ordered an almond dirty chai and it was pretty good- I could tell the barista wasn't a master at almond milk but everything else was good, ratio & temperature! read more

Always pop in the Lucky Llama in our way back from wine country! The coffee is delicious and the scenery is so cute!

Great coffee and food! We camp in the area every October and this was the first time we had it! We will be back to try more.

Great coffee every time, quick service, nice employees, good indoor and outdoor seating. Met the owner Ryan and he's a real down to earth, nice and normal guy. Ambiance is good; no overwhelmingly loud music. Good place to study or just hang with friends. Also good merch! And I need to stress again...great coffee EVERY time. Try the Mayan Mocha hot! read more

Woah ordered the Mayan mocha on my way down from Paso. Iced, oat milk, with an extra shot. Probably one of the best coffees I've had in a minute. Rustic and artsy inside with a cute patio. Iced coffee was silky and went down quickly. read more

My kids and I needed to wait around for a bit for my husband to pick us up. They were hungry so I decided to let them each pick a pastry here while we waited. The staff (and even other customers) were all so friendly. So sweet to my kids when they had questions and wanted to place their own orders. We never felt rushed at all. The croissants were so good... flaky, buttery and fresh! We enjoyed the atmosphere, especially the outdoor seating area. And my kids loved being able to say hi to every dog that came near us. We will absolutely stop in anytime we're in the area. read more

Tasty, cute, central-location. Lucky Llama Coffee is adorable. It's in the middle of the little downtown Carpinteria area, although next to a grassy field with a lovely, large tree. The tree even has a plaque! Carpinteria is so cute. I had the Mexican mocha, bagel, and an açaí bowl. I liked all of them. I personally prefer a more intense flavor to Mexican mochas- more spice, more bitter chocolate. But it was good. The bagel was a touch undercooked. The açaí bowl was very fresh and tasty. I enjoyed seeing the locals mingle on a Sunday morning. Overall a lovely experience. read more

This is a quaint little coffee shop off the road. They have quite a few outdoor tables to sip your coffee at and relax. There are a few tables inside as well. They serve Dune coffee which is one of my favorites. The barista was a laid back guy who made our coffees with care. I appreciated the fact that they sold hot sauce with 100% of the proceeds going to the local skate park. read more

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Customer service: the girl at the reg has a very off putting and abrasive attitude, but the rest of the employees seemed nice this morning! Drinks: they're very fairly priced, but not strong at all.. I can't really taste any of the espresso- very weak Food: I don't know who the vendor is but it's not good, got the bagel and it was just super chewy and yeasty.. a bagel should have a crunch. You can't really hate on a place for food they don't make though I guess Overall, not bad but not great.. better than Starbucks.. but that's not much of a comparison read more

Very cute spot for coffee! Friendly service and the ice lattes were great. Easy lot and street parking. Definitely would recommend stopping by this spot for a pick me up. read more

Their chai is very very good! Unique in taste and very latte-lockouts! I ordered the mullet and it was a little weak - they fixed it right up for me with no issue. I'm pretty happy to have come by, great ambiance - nice outdoor seating and dog friendly. read more

This coffee shop is overall very cute, but that's pretty much it. The service was okay, but it did take a while. I wouldn't really have minded waiting if my drinks were actually good, but my drink didn't meet my expectations at all. Their iced matcha tasted like milk and I left feeling disappointed. read more

Great coffee and açaí bowls! My wife and I love this local coffee shop and come here every time we come to Carpinteria. Their açaí bowls taste fresh and healthy and are perfect for breakfast or lunch. My wife's favorite is the moon bowl and I like the Lyra and Jupiter bowls. The coffee is amazing and the service is great. It can get pretty busy on the weekends and holidays but it's worth the wait. read more

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My father was wrapping up his extended visit to California and he wanted to talk to me face-to-face, so we met for coffee and an açaí bowl at Lucky Llama in Carpinteria. Going out in public is no easy task for Dad because he suffers from agora-claustro-triskaidekaphobia, which is the fear of being in a confined space with precisely thirteen other people. The open, outdoor eating space at Lucky Llama is very pleasant and helped him manage his phobia. Dad is a musician and played the claves (aka 'rhythm sticks') and cowbell professionally for many years. He was recognized by Downbeat magazine as one of the top sixty-three best claves players of all time. The pinnacle of his success was being featured on Barry White's 1974 megahit "Can't Get Enough of Your Love (Baby)." You can hear my Dad's unmistakable and distinctive rhythmic contribution throughout. In fact, if you close your eyes it's all you hear. Dad made himself comfortable in the outdoor seating area at Lucky Llama while I ordered a drip coffee for him, a Cortado for me, and a Jupiter Bowl with açaí, bananas and mangos topped with strawberries, coconut and tasty almonds. The split-bowl charge is one dollar. Although he was far from a traditional influence in our lives, Dad has always been a hero to me and my siblings. He even dressed the part. He kept (and still keeps) his claves ensconced in a fanny pack affixed around his waist like Batman's utility belt. Unlike Batman, he wears a stylish and reinforced 24-carat gold bracelet on each wrist that can be used to connect the ends of his claves - thereby converting them into a set of martial arts nunchucks. We're not entirely sure why he modified his claves in that way, but in the 1970's, as Dad often reminds us, everybody was kung fu fighting. Dad really isn't a danger to anyone unless someone calls his beloved claves "sticks." When that happens, there's a pretty good chance that he might throw one of them at you, or quickly assemble his nunchucks in anticipation of a showdown. He's still as temperamental and proud as he is talented. Assembling his nunchucks now takes about 45 minutes, however, due to Dad's advanced age and increasingly arthritic hands. Lucky Llama offers great Dune coffee choices and the best açaí bowls in the area. As a bonus, the outdoor seating area is located beneath the canopy of one of the largest and most beautiful Torrey pines I've ever seen. Dad was visiting California to let me and each of my siblings know in person that the royalty checks from his disco-era hits were drying up and he could no longer afford the $50 that he sends each of his children and growing number of grandchildren on their birthdays and for Christmas. I let Dad know that we were proud of him and he needn't worry about taking care of my siblings and me, mostly because we were all now nearing or well into our fifties and supported families of our own. I suggested that he save that money, take a trip, or use it to buy a new set of sticks. Sticks. I immediately tried to take it back and rightly call them claves, but it was too late. Dad didn't hear anything I said after "sticks." He instinctively, and without success, attempted to remove one of his gold bracelets no matter how much I quietly tried to calm him. Eventually I just settled in, sipped my Cortado, and checked email on my phone. I had at least 45 minutes before I needed to be concerned for my safety. The Cortado was perfectly balanced and delicious. I recommend ordering the Cortado in a glass Gibraltar cup when possible; it just tastes better. After Dad tired himself out, he returned his claves to their holster, had a long sip of his coffee, and admitted aloud that Lucky Llama's Jupiter Bowl was extraordinarily fresh and delicious. As we left Lucky Llama and headed for our cars, Dad gave me a hug and slipped me twenty bucks for the coffees while insisting that I 'don't tell' my brothers. Old habits die hard. Dad is learning how to deal with the changes associated with his inexorable transition into his twilight years. I'm learning that superheroes may not be able to stop time in its tracks, but they can hold it at bay for a while in a 3-2 time signature with a distinctly Afro-Cuban beat. And sometimes superheroes even wear fanny packs. Thank you Lucky Llama! read more

Today was my first time ever at Lucky Llama. I am a SunLife Açaí Bowl girl myself, but I am moving to SB. Let me tell you, IT WAS AWESOME!!!!! All the employees were so nice and it was the best açaí bowl that I ever had I will be coming back! read more

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We stopped by Lucky Llama Coffee to refuel on our way home from Santa Barbara Monday afternoon. It was a cute, happening little coffee shop in downtown Carpinteria, with its own parking lot and a line stretching out the door (to be fair, the door was near the register). It took about fifteen minutes to order and get our stuff, but service was friendly and the pace wasn't unreasonable for a busy spot. I went in by myself while my husband hung out in the car with our dogs. While I waited, I checked out the Lucky Llama merch and the artwork on the walls, all for sale. There were several landscape paintings, I'm guessing by the same local artist, and they were all very expensive, like one had sold for $2,500. That makes Lucky Llama a kind of high-end art gallery in addition to a coffee shop. I didn't try the coffee, but I did get an açaí bowl to tide me over until dinner. The mango bowl came with blended açaí, mango, and bananas topped with granola, strawberry, banana, and honey (you can also get agave). It was a nice, light treat, and all the toppings were excellent--crunchy granola and really ripe fruit. My husband is a coffee fiend, so he got a latte. Lucky Llama is slower than Starbucks, but it's also cuter, and you can get açaí bowls and pricey landscape art to go with your coffee. I'd recommend it if you're looking to get your caffeine fix in Carpinteria. read more

This is always my stop when I come to the beaches over here in Carpinteria. The açai bowls are so fresh and pair very well with a nice latte. I love the latte art that they did on my latte. The ambience of this place is very chill, calm, and cozy. I also love the fact that they have a bike rack in the front which is very convenient for beach bikers like myself. read more

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Wahoo I love lucky llama - great smoothie bows and coffee. Looking forward to when they bring dishwater back instead of just togo containers for everything and to when they restock their apparel! read more

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My best friend came to visit me from Iowa and I had to bring her here! Lucky Llama is one of my favorite coffee stops for cheering up my drives between LA and Santa Barbara. The mention of Lucky Llama always perks everyone up--a great bribe to take friends to Target! read more

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Great coffee. Great vibes. We visit this coffee spot every time we are in Carpinteria. Nothing else in the area compares.

Need to work on their customer service skills, especially since their products are overpriced and average.

We were on a short trip to Carpinteria, and wanted something other than hotel coffee. I got the Mayan Mocha based on other Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint! I'm confident in saying it was the best mocha I've ever had. I can't put my finger on what the spices were, but it was delicious. I also ordered the jalapeño cheese bagel which was so good. I love the little patio and enjoyed sitting outside and not feeling rushed. I wish we lived closer, but maybe it's better that we don't because I would be here too often. read more

OMG. This place has my new favorite açaí bowl. Legit, the best one I've ever had. The almond butter coconut oil drizzle sealed the deal-very worth the up charge. Good vibes in this place too-friendly, helpful, and quick service. Great location with lots of outdoor seating. Parking lot with lots of spaces. Can't wait to come back again!! read more

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