Verizon was out in Santa Barbara on Saturday and I did not have the address for Considered Coffee…read more I was so sad that I was never going to be able to try it and I stumbled upon it while going somewhere else! Wow, I've never been more excited about something in my entire life The lovely barista working when I went was so personable, fun, and doing a fantastic job considering how HOT it was in that bus! Inside the bus itself was super cute and cozy. I feel like I would love to sit in there and drink all day, but I ordered the Strawberry Pink Peppercorn latte with oat milk and was pleasantly surprised! It was sweet with a little hint of fruitiness and a little floral all wrapped in that creamy oat milk texture with espresso that really woke me up. It was refreshing and energizing on a day when it was like 98 million degrees. I would love to come back and try the other offerings the next time I'm in town. Five stars!

Super quick and friendly service, and delicious coffee. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes…read morewith "Rose colored glasses" AKA an iced pistachio rose latte. Definitely quicker and just as tasty as the very long lined bakery nearby at 10:30am on a Sunday. The bus is now a white Schoolie and clean and decorated in a minimalistic coffee shop vibe, with some cute signs/cards up with magnets. There is a little two seater table inside too. Woman owned, socially conscious. It's a yes, I will go back for sure!

Great stop next to the mujeres market. I've been here before for their high tea and remember asking…read morethem what bread they use for their cucumber sandwiches and they said white bread from Trader Joe's. Such a fancy place so I thought they made the bread in house. Their pastries are so pretty it was hard to break to eat. So sweet and delicious. We couldn't finish both. One sweet per three instead of two would have been better. Not busy at 2pm on a Sunday. Would come again.

Alessia Bakery is truly one of the cutest bakery/breakfast spots I have ever been to! Their latte…read moreare is adorable and so fun! The vanilla latte was really delicious! We were seated inside right away. They do have both inside and outside seating. The hostess and waitresses were very nice and accommodating. Food came out looking SO pretty! The hollandaise sauce is the absolute best i've ever had! So creamy and tasteful and not too heavy! I would absolutely recommend Alessia to anyone looking for a delicious breakfast or brunch spot! So amazing!

Have been here quite a few times and love the beautiful patio setting and the food…read more It was disappointing this time on my birthday to sit for quite a while no menus or water and we finally grabbed our own menus. When the server did arrive she was nice and got everything right. I got the chia parfait with fresh fruit that I have loved here before but this time instead of being in a ceramic bowl it was in a clear plastic to go cup like at a take out counter at Starbucks. What? Not very birthday lunch vibes. My cappuccino was very good though and did arrive in a ceramic cup with saucer. Thank goodness that wasn't in a to go cup! Strongly recommend going back to regular bowls for the chia parfait and up level the service a bit. Otherwise great spot and have always been happy with it.

This was honestly one of the strangest dining experiences I've had in a while. From the moment we…read moresat down, the entire place seemed poorly managed. Service moved at an unbelievably slow pace. You could tell the problems weren't isolated to our table either. Plates were piling up in the kitchen window while customers sat waiting endlessly, and several diners eventually gave up and walked out. Servers would occasionally check in, but nothing ever followed through. We repeatedly asked for things, got reassured they'd handle it, and then never saw them again. The food was disappointing. I understand that menu prices are pricier due to you being so close to the beach but come on. Small menu means delicious fresh food not hospital food.

Love their food and location in the fun and vibrant Public Market…read moreCustomer Service is wonderful , a big reason to go back, upbeat, kind, friendly The few dishes we've tried so far have been delicious, lunch or dinner this my favorite at the market Their Mac is my favorite in town

Went here TWICE, and they messed up my order TWICE. Person behind the register was pretty rude (1st…read moretime), staff who remade my drink was nice. Coffees are okay. Matchas are not good. It's very grainy and overpriced for the quality of the matcha and coffee. I wouldn't recommend coming here. The second time I've come here, they made me a bulgogi melt, which my friends have been here numerous of times and had the same dish. I thought it was weird the sandwich was not toasted or anything, and it was just soggy. My friends who have gotten this multiple times told me it's supposed to be toasted, so I brought it back to have it toasted. I wasn't expecting a full remake, rather just for it to be toasted, but I was met with rudeness from the server saying "it's brioche, it's supposed to be like that and not toasted." I feel like I should've been offered a remake, or at the least it being retoasted and some accountability taken, but unfortunately not. I won't be coming back here again.

Great food! Friendly staff and a variety of food which was all tasty. We stayed at the best western…read moreand stopped in for late dinner. I got the grain bowl with bulgogi and my husband got the chicken masala (I think) which are two odd dishes together but so tasty! The second time I got a lavender latte which was perfectly balanced and not overly Floral and the Pork Belly Bahn Mi with fries. HUGE sandwhich but so tasty and even better when I ate the second half the next day. Will definitely come back to try more when we are in the area again

Came across Live Oak Cafe while staying nearby for the weekend and honestly, it ended up being one…read moreof our favorite spots in Santa Barbara. We stopped in on a Saturday for a late brunch/early lunch and were surprised there was no wait. The vibe is super chill--quiet, neighborhood café energy, not overcrowded or hectic like a lot of brunch places. Service was warm and welcoming, and the food really delivered. We ordered the lemon zest brioche French toast, eggs Benedict, and a classic eggs + toast with turkey sausage/patties, along with tea and coffee. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and just really well done. It's owned by a couple (they were even featured in a magazine a few years back), and you can genuinely feel that care and intention in the space--from the atmosphere to the team working there. Nothing feels rushed or impersonal. What really says a lot--we kept coming back every day we were there. It's one of those low-key, slightly hidden gems that ends up being the highlight of your trip.

Food - Average, we had the chilquiles and breakfast bacon sandwich. Both were pretty overpriced but…read moreconvenient given we were staying in the hotel. Probably would go across the street if we weren't staying in hotel. Service - Food was prepared on time. Everything met expectations here. Not that busy given this is a bit like a poolside bar with tables. Ambiance - Open air and poolside if you want that. If you family is spending time at the pool this is convenient. The entire restaurant itself is almost like a hallway next to the pool.

Café Lido is a small cafe bar at Mar Monte Hotel. They serve limited coffee, tea, and modest…read morebreakfast. I came here for a breakfast and had a healthy Breakfast bowl ($14) and an Iced Coffee ($6). Atmosphere is ok. Prices are ridiculous expensive. Staff was compliant and responsive. Overall, it's a nice coffee bar.

Note that this is a review specifically for a private event (wedding lunch reception)…read more My wife and I recently got married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse and were looking for a restaurant to host a lunch reception and State & Fig absolutely delivered. A 5/5 experience and we would certainly work with them again. We were in contact with Serina for about a year before the wedding and she was very accommodating, responsive, and helpful throughout the entire process. We initially met with her to discuss our vision, had a food and cake tasting, and also a final walk through with our coordinator to ensure everything was smooth. In terms of food, atmosphere, and service, I would want to go through all three in detail: 1) Food: We had a lunch style buffet and the food options were fresh and many of our guests gave very positive feedback and took shameless second trips. Serina and the owner (Patrick) were able to source many of the ingredients seasonally and cater to our guests' palate (Asian-inspired, etc.). We had a tasting and they took our feedback into consideration in earnest. Moreover, our strawberry cake was AMAZING. 2) Atmosphere: The restaurant had a great layout for our party size (~90 or so) with seating inside, outside, and upstairs. This arrangement allowed us to have an intimate reception despite having a lot of guests. The decor in the restaurant is minimal, which allows customization to make the space truly our own. State & Fig allowed us to borrow a few decorations, which was generous. 3) Service: The two points before were already excellent, but State & Fig's outstanding service took the lunch reception to another level. Serina was a joy to work with in terms of bringing our vision to life and was always there to make things easy for us. Patrick ensured that this was a special day for us, and encouraged us to soak it in and enjoy it as much as we can. And the wait staff and servers on the day of were professional and attentive. For that, we are immensely grateful. There were other restaurants that we toured before selecting S&F, and it was clear that hosting the reception would simply be a transactional business affair. This felt like a genuine desire to make our special day a memorable experience. Overall, a 5/5 experience and we hope that others will be able to have State & Fig host their special day. P.S. A funny aside: we met a couple sitting next to us during our tasting, who were returning to celebrate their anniversary after getting married at S&F. They told us we were in good hands and not to worry, and we AGREE.

Serina and everyone who helped with our brunch wedding reception were amazing. From the beginning…read moreSerina was very kind and helpful with all of the planning. She answered all of our questions and gave us flexibility to make our reception as unique and special as we wanted. State and Fig provided reasonable pricing for everything they offered and we were so happy with their service. Our guests loved the food and space. I highly recommend State & Fig for special events.

The Garden Mint Matcha! I will be dreaming about it until the next time I can go grab one. I've…read morenever had one like it and I was so pleasantly surprised by the great mix of flavors. So fresh and perfectly sweetened. My husband had the butterscotch latte and that was also really yummy. For food, we got the breakfast sandwich and the blackberry toast. Both were really good. Great flavors and quality of ingredients. The location itself is beautiful; plenty of space to find seating at The Post. The tables at Little King were taken so we went to the cute courtyard and enjoyed our drinks and food there. It was pretty crowded when we arrived on a weekday morning but the staff were quick to get through the line and get us our items relatively quickly.

What a super cute coffee spot in Montecito. Has counter seating, a few tables indoors, and generous…read morepatio seating. I ordered a brown sugar cardamom iced latte. It was delicious and very cardamom forward with the flavor. There syrups, pastries, and breads are all made in house. The staff is very friendly and attentive to their customers.