Get in the car. Get on the 101 and stop in Summerland where the giant gnome resides. The drive is worth it, especially for the lavender latte aficionado. Their lattes have a great consistency of flavor but not overbearing the coffee taste or purpose. It's a treat in your coffee. Another recommendation to try is the snickerdoodle latte. It taste like the cookie but not chalk full of sugar. They also have coffee beans to take home. They display and change our art pieces in their little shop as well. Empanadas are tasty and one of the best ham and cheese croissant to eat. Mini patio in the back and some seating in the front of the location. Perfect stop on your way in or out of town. read more

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Love this place. Anytime we drive north from HB we stop by this place. Coffee and drinks are great. Outdoor seating area is nice. Staff always great! read more

Iv been coming here for years and love the service until today . We placed a pickup order and called three times . No one answered. When we arrived, there wasn't a line or crowd--so we were a little surprised to be met with a snarky comment from the barista about how "calling repeatedly doesn't help." I understand being busy, but there are kinder ways to handle it--like putting customers on hold or silencing the phone. read more

Yummy coffee!! We tried the Cecelia's Mexican Mocha (breve) PB Mocha (breve) - thicker consistency but tasty! Snickerdoodle (breve) Gnome Latte (breve) None were too sweet. Great service both days! Fun local artisans' work for sale. Nice little courtyard in back. Walking distance from our AirBnB. Definitely wished they were down our way read more

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I headed up North from Los Angeles to stay in an Airbnb in Montecito to get away from the city, focus on work and focus my well being. This would be my 3rd coffeehouse during my stay, and by far, is now my favorite. I wish I had found it sooner because it is the closest to where I am staying! My first choice at any coffee place is an unsweetened matcha latte with oat milk. Red Kettle Coffee had a drink called the Motion Potion: matcha, espresso, and vanilla. It was fantastic! I got a small 12 oz and it had a perfect balance of flavors. Sometimes when places add vanilla or a sweetener it is too sweet for me and when they add espresso it overpowers the matcha. It also had a cute gift shop with locally made products. I love to support small businesses and local artists. Grabbed a card and some stickers. It is in Summerland, right off the 101 freeway heading into Santa Barbara from Los Angeles. I think this will be my go-to coffee when I am in the area. read more

Red Kettle Coffee - Motion Potion: matcha, espresso, vanilla with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Summerland, California

Cute coffeeshop on the way to Santa Barbara with good coffee! It's pretty small, close to the highway and didn't disappoint. I'll definitely be back for some coffee next time I'm in town to visit! read more

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Is it true that I've never left a review for the Red Kettle?! Today seems like Groundhog Day because I could have sworn I wrote this adorable Woman-owned, downtown Summerland coffee shop two or three reviews by now... Yet, the early onset dementia wins again! The Red Kettle is my go-to on multiple occasions when... 1) I bring visitors to the beach at Summerland 2) I'm desperately stuck in traffic on the 101 between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara and need a caffeine pick-up STAT 3) I have the taste for a unique espresso creation 4) I am on the search for cute local art or card to give as a gift. You can't help yourself but smile at the somewhat recently installed massive gnome statue out front. They always decorate him for the various calendar holiday. There is a neighborhood mini library too. Once you step inside the little shop, you'll peruse an assortment of trinkets, art and other items for sale. Moving on to the edible items, they have local baked pastries for sale; and as of recent empanadas. I come for the espresso drinks because I can always count on them for having a unique latte with a fun title: S'Mores, Turtle, Root Beer, Ray of Sunshine, Rainy Day, Salty Bumble Bee, Motion Potion...the list goes on. It doesn't get more local than this! Keep it local at Red Kettle! read more

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While staying in a Montecito AirBnB, we were trying to stay local, rather than hitting up the chains. I found Red Kettle Coffee while browsing on Yelp, and it sounded like the kind of place we'd like. I was so correct! The servers were friendly and polite, and Mark said the coffee was great. I thought it smelled wonderful - I'm one of those odd people who absolutely cannot drink coffee, but the aroma of good coffee is all I need to start my day! We also purchased some breakfast pastries that were delicious. We sat out on the patio which was pleasant and quiet, probably because of the grey, drizzly day (I had never heard of Grey May until I came down here...). And it would have been pleasant anyway, but we were the only ones out there :) Definitely will return once we come back this way! read more

Yelp... That turmeric latte, called the "Ray of Sunshine Latte", was a snuggle hug in a cup. It was a hug with STRONG arms, too. It's cold and it's cuffing season. If you are out here single in these Santa Barbara streets, looking all sad-faced with no man in your life, bring your single ass here and get this latte. Be held. Honey, cinnamon and turmeric. That's all you need. You don't need nobody else. (Grammar intentional) read more

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My friend was hungry so we stopped at my favorite cafe-Red Kettle Coffee! I bought the spicy chai latte! My friend bought a matcha latte and was impressed that she could get it unsweetened. Thanks again for being so great! read more

I just love finding a new great coffee shop. Especially one close to my home. Red Kettle is close to my home and cute enough with a nice back patio but sadly I can't call it "Great" I wonder what would happen if a person who loves wine would walk into a little wine bar and plunk down $20 for a great glass of Pinot Noir and the wine was served in a plastic red cup? I think that would be a never-come-back moment. Getting my coffee served in a white paper cup is kind of a deal breaker. I am weird when it comes to my bagels. I like them cooked dark. Very, very, very dark with a nice dollop of cream cheese on the side. I usually tell them to toast the bagel until they would normally throw it away and then toast it some more. My bagel (in a bag) was darker than some but fell very short of my description, the dollop was a tube of cream cheese that was hard to open. Again presentation is a huge part of the experience. Thank you but I'll be heading to Cajé or Dune from now on, they do it right. read more

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Is this the cutest coffee shop on the planet? Maybe! My family and I stopped in for a morning cup of coffee on our way down from Santa Barbara to Malibu. It was conveniently located right off the highway and there was plenty of street parking. The cafe itself looks like something out of a story book or a Nancy Meyers movie. It just oozes charm, from its shingled exterior to the gift shop and free library inside. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful in answering our questions. I ended up getting the Summerland smoothie ($6 for 16 ounces), which had pineapple, mango, banana and milk. It was sweet sweet summer in a cup! They also had a delicious gluten free, vegan oatmeal cookie for $4.50. My husband and I bought the last two cookies they had and you better believe I savored mine to the last crumb. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop into Red Kettle. read more

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I frequent your place a lot and today wasn't a great experience. Customer service friendly as always but it was 1:15 and no coffee to have a specialty drink because I was told they were slow and they turned the oven off as well. So nothing heated. It was disappointing . They were several people that came in after me . read more

Every time we are on our way to Santa Barbara I've always wanted to stop by Summerland because it looks like a cute little town. We finally found a reason to stop in Summerland. Red Kettle Coffee was our reason, and it definitely did not disappoint. The coffee shop itself is super cute. They have a lot of different cute decorations/stickers for sale inside with a bunch of little gnomes everywhere. The staff are super friendly and nice. They also helped us make a decision with ordering the Snickerdoodle Latte, which was a great recommendation. I like to rate my places from 1 to 10. 1 through 3 - will never comeback 4 through 5.8 - will come back if someone I'm with wants to try the spot 5.9 though 7.0 -will come back 7.1 through 9.9 will make an effort to come back and recommend 10 the best place! (Haven't had a 10 because there is always a better place out there. My rating for this place is 7.2 (Will you come back? Definitely will be back!) My Yelp rating is regarding the service, the experience and the quality of food or beverage. read more

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Great variety of super yummy drinks and pastries. Staff is super nice and location is very dog friendly. We stopped in while on a road trip. Easy on and off freeway and there is a dog friendly park / beach access walking distance away. Definitely a nice pit stop! read more

Such a great place to stop for a coffee. Great service, staff and the back patio is nice.

Best coffee in the Santa Barbara area!! Baristas are always kind and there's always fun trinkets and jewelry to look at while you wait for your order. The Snickerdoodle Latte and Lavender Latte are my favorites! read more

Last day of camping and we were looking for some coffee for the drive home. This place was conveniently located right off the freeway. We got there and noticed they had a small parking lot but it was full so we were lucky to find street parking right in front. When you enter they have this cute little shop with stationary, stickers, mugs, etc., and everything is gnome themed. It's really cute. Prices are reasonable on all trinkets. You move further along and you get to the cashier. The menu is straightforward with the usual coffee drinks but they also have a handful of specialty drinks. They seemed pretty sweet and coming from a weekend of s'mores, sodas, and nachos, we just wanted good old fashioned coffee, haha. The cashier was super nice and engaging. We ordered some lattes and were asked to wait outside. There were some shaded tables and benches out front where customers were waiting for their drinks as well. We got our drinks and sat for a while. Coffee was delicious and exactly what we needed. Glad we found this spot and it's definitely worth a revisit when we're in the area again. read more

Red Kettle Coffee - Giant gnome out front. You can't miss it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Summerland, California

This coffee shop is a wonder as you walk in it's one direction traffic to the cash register. On your way to through there are post cards, coffee mugs and a small library. They offer an assortment of croissants, muffins and cookies. I ordered a dirty chai *spicy*, and it had a nice kick with the already tasty chai. I was a happy camper leaving with my cup. read more

Red Kettle Coffee - Enjoying my cup in the memorial garden down the street. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Summerland, California

The menu was diverse, and the people were friendly. It was a sunny and comfy place to have breakfast with nice coffee.

This place is ADORABLE!! Walking distance from our vacation rental with great coffee/pastries and service. First day, I ordered the matcha green tea latte with honey and oat milk, amazing, not too sweet, maybe one of the best I've ever had. Also had a chocolate scone, delicious. The next day we went had their iced tea, half green, half black, I'm picky about my iced tea and it was perfect! Highly recommend a visit here. read more

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Friendly staff and a delicious snickerdoodle latte. Can't wait to go back tomorrow morning! Bought myself and some friends some unique gifts from local vendors they sell in the shop, my favorite thing! Great patio vibe too. read more

Red Kettle Coffee - Snickerdoodle Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Summerland, California

Best pitstop while heading up north. Good coffee and treats plus a little gift shop. Close to the beach and outdoor seating for pets. read more

Super cute place...great coffee and great service! Saved my butt when I needed a cafe to work in, free WiFi! Just wish y'all had AC. Thank you though for moving the umbrella for me! GET THE BACON BRKFST EMPANADA!! read more

Sweet little coffee shop in Summerland with a gnome theme. They made Jeff's Americano with half room perfect (he rarely gets it perfect) and I tried their house special "Ray of Sunshine" latte with turmeric, honey and cinnamon. I enjoyed every sip. They have a small patio in the back and a few tables in the front. Open til 4 on Friday, 2 pm Mon-Thur. I wish they were open til 4 all week when we need out midday coffee break. read more

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This place has matcha from Uji and I enjoyed my matcha latte :) My mom seemed to like her s'mores latte- so two thumbs up read more

Red Kettle Coffee - Pulled this from my Instagram archive - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Summerland, California

Such a cute little coffee shop on the way to Santa Barbara, I'm so glad we stopped here! Service was wonderful, they have a nice variety on their menu as well as a little gift shop in the store. Very cute seating area outback and easy parking right out front. Prices are fair, the quality and flavor of their coffee was fantastic. Worth trying if you're in the area. read more

The service, atmosphere, and beverages are ALL immaculate! We've been here several times, years apart, the vibes are consistently here. 11 out of 10 would recommend!! ‍ read more

Great people, amazing tea/coffee, and reasonable prices! We had to stop by somewhere to change the baby's diaper and they allowed us to do so, without even asking to purchase anything, tho the restroom had this sign "for customers only". There was no changing table, but they had a side table which we used as a diaper changing station. The restroom was clean, we left it the same way by cleaning that side table with disinfecting wipes which we always carry with us. Recommend place. Very cute decor by the way! read more

Red Kettle Coffee - Plants - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Summerland, California

Selena and Cindy will take care of all your coffee needs in Summerland! And if you are a gnome fan, they are too! Dobkins, the outside patio gnome, welcomes and protects! Uber cute coffee shop with a Free Library and lots of cute things to look at and buy! There is seating in the front and cute patio in the back! They did the best of utilizing a small space and made it coZy! Just what you want when you're enjoying your morning coffee! They have teas and specialty coffees and if you drink it there, they are placed in cute mason jars! Support your local coffee shop and stop in!!! It's a short drive from Carp and on your way down from SB! read more

Red Kettle Coffee - Don't forget to get your punch card! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Summerland, California

The barista chick was highly rude and not joyful to a simple question I asked. Bad vibes and rude.

The espresso latte's are in my opinion the very best I have had on the central coast. Do not get me wrong, there are several other great places, but this one has some phenomenal lattes that cannot be beat by others with the creativity and their friendly, kind, and knowledgeable staff. The ambience is adorable--with their charming little backyard patio--it has a majestic feeling, and is inviting and welcoming. Side note, they have great cards and gifts. read more

Stopped by on the way to Ventura and got an iced lavender latte! It was the perfect amount of sweetness with a hint of lavender. My friends also liked their iced lattes, so I would highly recommend coming here! The shop itself is super cute and gnome themed. You can also buy post cards, stickers, and artwork! read more

I stopped by Red Kettle Coffee with my family during our drive down from Santa Barbara to Malibu. I've never heard of Summerland before but I'm glad we stopped here! Red Kettle is charming cozy coffee shop. They offer a great selection of handcrafted drinks as well as a few selected treats. I ordered an iced lavender latte which was delicious and I also bought one of their blueberry lemon cookies! It tasted like a muffin! I loved it! There's a small book case for a mini free library and they also sell an assortment of crafts and gifts. My family definitely enjoyed our coffee stop that morning and I'm sure you will too when you visit! read more

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Red Kettle has been our favorite stumble upon coffee spot! We make it a staple whenever we drive from LA to Santa Barbara or Solvang. All the staff has been friendly and helpful. Service is always quick, which is nice if you are ready to hit the road. They have cutesy little giftable items stocked. The Snickerdoodle latte is my personal fav, I love the spice. The Rainy Day & Brown Sugar latte are both yummy as well. Their roast is a grand pick me up and the only thing I don't like is that I live too far away to patron Red Kettle more often! read more

Red Kettle Coffee - Snickerdoodle latte pick-me-up! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Summerland, California

Been here many times, absolutely love this coffee shop. The staff is great and the service is quick. The menu has a lot of different drinks and pastries to try. By far my favorite coffee shop in Santa Barbara Editing my review. Giving them a four star because they messed up my order but still the best read more

Red Kettle Coffee - Spring berry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Summerland, California

So cute. Nice little place right by summer land cafe. We got ice blended coffee and chai read more

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I needed my morning pick me up while driving down the 101. Stopped in here and had a great cappuccino. It's a cute little shop with friendly service and good coffee. read more

The best , vibes energy amazing definitely a place to visit and enjoy , I love new places new food new tastes to try and everyone deserves a second chance everyone read more

Convenient location off the highway. Plenty of parking nearby. The coffee is the focus here but there are some food items to try out. Price is fair and staff is ready to help with items. Counter space is not he smaller side and wait times extend when busy. Nice clean place and good service. read more

Red Kettle Coffee - Counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Summerland, California