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    The Buck Stop

    4.9 (17 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Bethany R.

    Wow what an incredible trendy pit stop on the 166. Wish we could have stayed longer. The coffee shop was so cute with tons of outdoor space. They had local goods for sale like honey, eggs, granola, olive oil, and wine. They had a full kitchen menu and pastries. We just got a mocha to go and it was delicious, not too sweet and you could still taste the flavor of the coffee. I also bought a cute wildflower shirt I couldn't resist. We will be stopping for lunch next time. And we'd love to check out the hotel it's connected to, completely remodeled and updated. A true gem in the valley.

    Cold brew, matcha latte with oat milk, cute stickers
    Rylee B.

    Super cute restaurant and cafe. The staff was all very nice. The vibes inside were cute, they had a lot of cute stickers and other stuff for sale. Their matcha latte with oat milk was good. Their flat white was one of the best I've ever had. We sat outside of the hotel in a cute area next door next to the fire pit. We didn't eat any food but we saw the menu had vegan options which is always a plus. Over all it was a super cute stop during our trip to see the superbloom.

    Plenty of seating when indoor dining resumes.
    Mariko F.

    The Buck Stop was a saving grace during our stay at the Cuyama Buckhorn. We didn't know what to expect from the food or the coffee but wowee! We were more than pleasantly surprised. Lattes and coffee were strongly made and not acidic at all. The scones (chocolate chip and cinnamon) were the best I've ever had. Everything that we sampled was delicious. We came at the right time as the special for the weekend was this heavenly slow cooked pork that could be made into tacos or sandwiches. The Buck Stop really made the culinary part of our vacation a success, not only with the food but with the staff they have. We just left and are already taking about planning our visit next year. Great job everyone!

    Melody R.

    What nice and quaint outta the way place to stay. Keith, Asia, and the rest of the wonderful staff made me and my family welcomed and from what I gather with all the construction going on, there will be so much more to look forward to and yes, my family and I will be back, guaranteed. The food is excellent and the hiking trails surrounding the area were breathtaking. I do have one tip though. Be sure to bring bug spray though, I've seen lots everywhere but don't let that scare you. It's nothing you can't handle and the nighttime s'mores were fun for both kids and adults.

    2 Egg Breakfast w/chorizo & bacon.
    Susan G.

    Holy wow! The breakfast food and the coffee here are top notch, and the unexpectedness of it blew my mind. As someone else said: "upscale in the middle of nowhere." I'd started out camping in the Los Padres and on the first morning realized I'd forgotten coffee! A coffee-free camping trip isn't what I had in mind, so I trekked here, the closest place for coffee and kept my fingers crossed. While waiting for coffee I glanced at the menu, which tempted me enough to stay and have fancy breakfast even though I'm *supposed* to be camping. I was blown away by the food, and I'm a proper foodie. Bacon: house-smoked, and cooked delicately crispy. Delish! Chorizo also house- made and full of flavorful.! Eggs and potatoes perfectly cooked. Toasted rustic bread with house made marmalade. I don't usually like marmalade but this marmalade was bonkers! And last but not least: super friendly service. Kudos to the whole team!

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    Such a great atmosphere in the middle of nowhere! Warm coffee and fresh pastries made daily in house.

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    4.1(23 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    New Cuyama on hwy 166 to & from the Central Coast to Bakersfield…read more The Cuyama Deli is a cute & kitschy deli in this tiny strip of town in the middle of nowhere. A great stop if you're hungry! Lilly manned the counter today. She took our orders and prepared our delicious sandwiches. They were generous and fresh served on a soft roll. She was friendly and helpful with my questions about this Family owned deli. They serve Shawarma, pizza, burgers & sandwiches. So lots of tasty options. They moved here into a larger space from the tiny shack behind the service station. Now they have lots of seating and a cute kitschy interior with an old school vibe, including a Christmas tree decorated for the current upcoming holiday of the 4th of July. So fun! So for a tasty spot of food on your journey definitely make a stop here and try their menu offerings!

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    Delicious coffee. Clean taste, not too strong, not too weak. Perfectly balanced. We got a latte and…read morea cappuccino, both delicious. Very reasonable prices as well. The gentleman there wad super nice. You can tell he enjoys making coffee. The space is very simple and calming. Nice seating outside on the patio as well. It is conveniently located right in the middle of town. They also sell their coffee with a choice of three different origins. Highly recommend!

    i usually come here when i'm looking for coffee in solvang! it's solid with great service. the…read moreowner seems to be a one man army a lot of the time, which i respect a lot! the space itself is super cute and i'd do work here if i needed to. the most recent time i went, i got the velhrona ganache iced latte with oat milk and it was... just okay sadly. i looked through reviews and people are pretty mixed on its flavoring- to me, it tasted like hershey's cocoa powder and nothing more. it was interesting that i was getting little clumps of cocoa powder in my drink? i also couldn't really taste the espresso in the drink at all. perhaps it just wasn't for me.. also not sure if things have changed, because i remember asking if there are more shots with size increases. i was told there were not, so i got the smallest size available for iced drinks. if i came again, i'd just play it safe with an iced americano or iced vanilla latte or something :p

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    36.1 mi
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    I have been a loyal (often) customer here since it opened, always consistent and fabulous!…read moreI don't know if it is still under Bob's ownership or has made a change, but today was not at all the usual! Coming from Santa Barbara, I got there 15 minutes early and waited outside in my car, then went to the door when it was just about seven. The blonde server who was there at 7 am Sunday 6/14 (i have seen her before) with the ponytail probably in her 40s was very snarky and condescending! She opened the door at literally two minutes of, saying you are two minutes early! But I will let you in this time. I said thanks, it is cold and misty out there smiling. She turned to me and snarled it is two minutes early! just say thank you! Ick Then when my breakfast was delivered, the "cappuccino" was just coffee with a little bit of floating almond milk in it- vs the fabulous ones with half an inch of foam the guy used to make (I am blanking on his name I am sorry I think it started with an R with the dark hair in the earring). He made a great cappuccino so this was surprising to have it just be coffee with a little milk. BTW the breakfast sandwich that was supposed to have scrambled eggs and arugula had an almost invisible tiny flat piece of fried egg White and three little arugula leaves and that's it - chocolate almond croissant had maybe one molecule of almond paste and one molecule of chocolate nothing like they used to be so I'm wondering if it is under new ownership?

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    4.8(75 reviews)
    31.0 mi
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    From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely kind. The…read moreservice was attentive and everything felt easy and relaxed. We absolutely love the corgi theme. It adds so much personality and charm to the space without feeling gimmicky. The shop has a cozy ambiance, but the standout feature for us was the huge back patio. It is spacious, peaceful, and ideal for getting work done with a laptop, or even with big groups of people. The patio covers provide plenty of shade so the sun does not feel overwhelming, and the WiFi was strong and reliable. We ordered hibiscus iced teas, and they were delicious. It was perfect for an 80 degree day. Overall, a great little coffee shop.

    The space is super eclectic and I dig it. My barista was…read moresuper nice. Vanilla latte was not strong enough and needed an extra shot of espresso. My barista informed that all drinks are two shots so I would recommend the 12oz instead of the 16oz or ask for an extra shot if you're a caffeine lover. There is a great outdoor space for the nice days and a cozy bookstore area for those looking for a calmer atmosphere. Restroom is clean but there is only one as far as I saw which thankfully was not busy. Parking is all residential but it seems like there is plenty and for those looking to do work on their laptops there are definitely plenty of outlets so enjoy. Thanks Lefty's, maybe I'll stop in next time I'm in the area.

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