Dune was right next to our hotel, and it turned out to be one of the best coffee shops we visited…read more The coffee was smooth and balanced, with a bold body. It was so good that we went back the next day! On our first visit, we tried the almond croissant and banana toast with chia seeds, and both were delicious. We hoped to try the breakfast burrito the next day, but it was sold out. The pastries on our second visit weren't quite as good as the first, but the vanilla latte and matcha latte were both delicious. I'd definitely go back, and hopefully get that burrito next time!

Very cute coffee shop. It is perfect for getting some work done, hanging out with friends or…read morewaiting for your laundry to get done! Both indoor and outdoor seating available. I got their black tea with flavor notes of blood orange and hibiscus. I could really taste the blood orange and a hint of the hibiscus - neither was too overpowering. I liked that it was unsweetened. Definitely going back! The shop is in a plaza so there is plenty of space for parking.

Love this place!…read more Everyone is super friendly. The pastries are delicious! The shop is great! Easy to find a spot either outside or inside.

We were visiting the area a couple of months ago and found this cute spot for breakfast. The staff…read morewere really kind and the vibes are quite pleasant. That's always a bonus as many coffee shops don't have the friendliest staff. Anyway, we enjoyed the cold brew, cortado, and avocado bagel! Audrey Hepburn would approve of this establishment.

Such a wonderful spot with wonderful potatoes! We were greeted with such amazing service and it…read moremade a great spot to celebrate my birthday! I ordered their breakfast burrito with their very colorful burritos while my partner ordered their American breakfast with no meat. The bacon in the burrito was cooked perfectly! The salsa they have also did wonders as well! Thank you guys for making such a wonderful morning special!

Just had the best cake of my life. You can tell it is high quality. The cake itself was super light…read moreand fluffy, the frosting wasn't too sweet either. Strawberries were fresh. Originally I asked for a coconut cake but they called back and said they wouldn't be able to make one in time. So we got this instead- was phenomenal. Good shit guys keep it up If i can figure out how to put a picture on here i will

Got the small matcha latte with almond milk and loved it! I really liked their house made almond…read moremilk, it had a hint of cinnamon and it came through nicely in the drink. Good matcha flavor, I would like it a bit stronger, but that's just because I love matcha lol. I also tried the mogurt bowl on a different day and absolutely loved it. I like how they blend and make their bases in house. Super yummy and filling

Vibes. Sunshine. Barista. Friendly. Coffee. Yum. Come here. Drink tea. It's the bestest. In the…read morewestest.

Great Vibes, friendly staff and delicious coffee. The burritos look delicious but will have to wait…read moreuntil my next visit. Lots of variety.

Looking for a great latte or cold brew! Seriously stop by Old Town Coffee. Enjoyed our morning Joe…read moreso much we bought a couple of bags for the road. The place is huge with indoor seating a dog friendly patio out back. Definitely going to be a stop on our travels through the Central Coast.

This is the coffee shop near the entrance to the resort. The inside looks warm and inviting, like a…read morehigher end Starbucks. There is very little seating Inside of you wanted to sip your tea in the shop. Be warned. It is pricey. $6.50 for a large plain coffee or iced tea. It is not special coffee or tea either. It is not some fancy brewed with fancy bean coffee. It is just regular pump thermos style coffee you get when you have a meeting. The cups aren't unique, the beverages themselves are mediocre at best. You are just trapped and they know it. Convenient if you are staying there and want to grab a coffee for the road, but you are better off stopping at Starbucks or another local on the way.

Great little coffee shop serving Lavazza coffee, my favorite. Open early, friendly staff! Nice…read moreoutdoor patio. Has ice cream and treats for kids. Salads and lite bites for lunch on the go.

After trying a donut from slodoco at my job, I was very interested in stopping by and trying one of…read morethe specialty flavors from slodoco! I ended up ordering a lavender latte and Nutella pillow donut. I just waited a brief moment for my latte but otherwise everything came out quick! I dug in immediatelyyyy. It was so good! Definitely hit the spot. The donut was fluffy and not too sweet. The latte had a good ratio of flavors and also not too sweet. Since coming to slodoco the first time, I'll find myself from time to time wanting a donut from here specifically again. Definitely enjoyed my experience and will be back!! Highly recommend.

Hands down the best donut place in Santa Barbara. I visit SB once a month and this is a place that…read moreI head to each time. There is a wide selection of donuts (including fun seasonal varieties) and the donuts are fresh (and almost fully stocked) no matter what time I buy them (even in the evening). I also love the hearty drip coffee. It's perfect to balance my sweet, scrumptious donut. I've had some of the seasonal donuts but my favorites are the Tiger tail (glazed twist with chocolate behind the counter) and the apple fritter. I also appreciate that the prices are reasonable. Been to some places where the "artisanal" donuts are more than $4 and not worth it. The most that I'm paid for a donut (my giant apple fritter that I can eat for days) is $3.95. Again, my favorite donut place and I am a donut monster.

This place is soo good. All of their syrups are made in house and their coffee is really good.read more

Stopped for a bagel and saw this coffee shop across the street. I normally order a cappuccino but…read morewanted something alittle larger to sip on for the long drive home. Ordered: Gingersnap Latte (5/5) No extra charge for dairy substitution! Service was friendly but also efficient. Got my order quickly. The latte wasn't too sweet and creamy with just the right amount of ginger kick. No bitterness and smooth. The drink temperature was hot, but just cool enough to enjoy a big sip before getting back on the road. Surprising, the cup is also well insulated as it was still warm 30 mins later. Glad to have found a decent cup of coffee in the area on a quiet sunday.

We visited Kin Bakeshop around 10:45 am on a Sunday fully expecting a long wait, but were…read morepleasantly surprised to find only a short line. From getting in line to receiving our entire order, it took about 15 minutes total. Parking is easy with a large plaza lot, although seating inside can be tougher. It was completely full when we arrived, but we got lucky and snagged a table as someone was leaving. We ordered the Osmanthus Matcha Cream, Hojicha Black Sesame, Pandan Coconut Matcha, Vietnamese Coffee, Cinnamon Sugar Mochi Donut, and Buko Pie Mochi Donut. They also served us complimentary barley tea when ordering. Everything was delicious and absolutely lived up to the hype! The Osmanthus Matcha Cream was easily the biggest surprise and highlight for us. It was creamy while somehow still tasting light and refreshing, and we've honestly never had anything quite like it. It's made in limited quantities and sold out just a few minutes after we ordered, so I'd definitely recommend getting it early if it's available. The Hojicha Black Sesame was another standout. I've tried this combination at a few other cafes, but Kin does it better than any version I've had. Both flavors came through really well without either overpowering the other. The Pandan Coconut Matcha was also great, although I've had similar drinks at quite a few cafes throughout California, so it was harder for this one to stand out as much. The Vietnamese Coffee was solid too, but a little sweet for my preference. Personally, I think their tea-based drinks are much more memorable. Their mochi donuts were incredible too and easily some of the best I've had. Both were SO soft with that slightly bouncy mochi texture. I especially loved the Cinnamon Sugar Mochi Donut because it genuinely tasted like a churro in mochi donut form. Service was amazing throughout our visit, and I also love that the menu is projected onto the wall and updated as items sell out. Overall, Kin Bakeshop absolutely lived up to the hype for me. There are already so many other things I want to try, and I'm definitely looking forward to coming back!

Searched for matcha joints and this highly-rated venue was tops... and now I know why! There will…read morebe a line, always. We got here Friday around 12n and there were a dozen high schoolers (from next door) in line. We got here on Sunday at 9:35am (they opened at 9:30) and there were approximately 20-24 people in line. I asked a woman who was just coming out and she said she got there at 8:45a and was first in line (45 minutes before opening)! We had wine-tasting in Los Olivas to attend so we timed our return for just-before-closing (4pm). We pulled in at 3:57pm and raced to the front door just as the manager was about to hang a "closed" sign up! On both days we ordered the black sesame matcha. These are $7 and only 8 oz but heavenly. They were out of most all food items on Sunday but on Friday I got a couple of their famed mochi donuts ($4). Imagine a donut (as you can see from the picture, they are round but slender with "knobs") but with a chewy mochi-like texture. Between their unique flavor combos and that amazing texture, these are worth the wait (and I generally never eat donuts because of their complete lack of nutritional value)! But that matcha -- they hand-pestle finish all of their matchas! There's a large window (albeit with a thinly weaved curtain drawn) where you can watch the kitchen in action). The black sesame cream is super thick and layered on the bottom first. The drink comes with a long (7 inch) wooden spoon and you are kindly instructed to draw that spoon out slowly and sample the sweet cream coated in matcha, before ultimately stirring the drink thoroughly. The experience along with the very-lightly-sweetened, softly nutty/sesame concoction are divine... and, yes, the whole reason we raced back on our last day in SB to grab one more taste.

Fantastic burritos and great service is the easiest way for me to describe this bakery…read more My husband and I were in town for a wedding when we stumbled across Cristino's. We stopped by for a burrito and pan dulce on Saturday morning and arrived just in time to miss the morning rush. The woman at the counter was friendly and took our order quickly. Even with the rush of people we got our food quickly and there were benches out front to sit while you wait. We ordered the Tropical Carnitas burrito and the chorizo burrito (added avocado for an extra cost). While the carnitas were tender and flavorful, we definitely preferred the chorizo. We purchased two pieces of pan dulce and two coffees, you serve your own coffee from a station in the corner. The food was so good, we stopped for another bite before leaving the next day and the same employee greeted us, inviting us back the next time we were in town. I definitely recommend the food and bread here, we'll be stopping by whenever we're next in town!

I've been to Cristino's bakery twice now and their food does not disappoint! This is not a sit down…read morerestaurant but the bakery has a cute storefront where you order and go. Not only that the ladies who work the counter are very friendly and polite, makes you want to come back! When you order takeout, get all three salsas, they are so good! I recommend their burritos, solid asada burrito when you add avocado and onions to it, mmm! Can't wait to try more of their delicious foods! Thank you so much Cristino's! Gracias!