What a great little coffee shop! We were greeted as soon as we walked in, and the whole place had…read moresuch good vibes. The location is adorable, and the convenient 15-minute parking spot right in front made it an easy stop while we were traveling down the coast. We ordered an iced caramel latte with oat milk, a matcha with oat milk, and a lox bagel. The cashier/barista was incredibly friendly and took the time to help us decide on our drinks based on her recommendations, which we really appreciated. Everything was delicious, and the service was genuinely warm and welcoming. If you're passing through or looking for a great local coffee shop, I definitely recommend Caja Coffee!

You know what I love in a coffee shop? A place that nails the classics while also offering creative…read moresignature drinks of their own. Bonus points when the breakfast is actually good too and this spot delivered on both. I'll admit, the signature drinks are a little pricey. Paying $11 for a coffee with a toasted marshmallow on the side definitely had me questioning my life choices for a second... but honestly coffee was good. The gals taking our order were ok...Ambiance was nice but it did feel a bit tight in there. The breakfast was well done-- the almond Croissant was amazing, and the cortado was perfectly made. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

They put the mochi in mochi donuts. Truly delicious and chewy. The icing is on the sweet side but…read moreworks really well with the donut itself. Definitely a great place to stop by for a treat.

Worth the hype! Came around a Saturday afternoon (3pm) and did not have to wait long. However most…read moreof the tables were taken. Parking was super easy to find. I LOVE how much cream they put in the matcha einspanner. The texture and taste of the cream really makes this a good drink. Ceremonial matcha was delicious and umami as always.

4.5/5 Kind and friendly staff! Amazing food! And…read morepicturesque outdoor seating! Placed right on the beach front, Jeannine's has the perfect combination of ambiance, service, and taste. The wait can be a tad long (but nothing longer than you'd expect for a brunch spot). Instead of placing your name on a waitlist, you stand in line outside along the beach while staff begin handing out menus. Once inside, it's order at the front and self seating afterwards. I highly recommend sitting outside if possible. The calm ocean winds and sunny atmosphere is just perfect for a nice brunch. My table ordered 4 dishes and enjoyed each one. The lemon poppyseed pancake was not too sweet and had paired perfect with the fresh blueberry jam. And the Norwegian benedict was lovely. I would highly recommend these two items! Overall, this is a must-go brunch spot in Santa Barbara.

I like this place :)…read more The Norwegian Benedict that I have was the best Benedict I've tried! Perfectly poached eggs, lots of smoked salmon , sour cream, sauce- everything on point! The potatoes were also good . The line wasn't that crazy on Monday morning. It's more of like easy going cafe , ones they bring you food , no one is coming back to check on you lol That didn't spoil anything to me. The food worth it, but the service pretty poor. The person that greeds every one is excellent, the one that took the order too, but that ends there . If you need anything later when you sit - you know your own and I mean it lol Came back here second day , set down , we had no utensils at the table , when food was brought to us we asked for it but the waitress never came back . After a few min I walked around looked for a table and picked one . But the fact that she just never came back was pretty disappointing. Today I got a breakfast burrito , which was good. My husband got a protein omelette- disappointment . Had no flavors at all and portion is for a kid lol For $20 you could make more than 2 eggs - come on.

We had a tough time finding a place to hang out and kill time in Santa Barbara waiting out traffic…read morebefore continuing on to LA. We tried multiple other places that didn't have outdoor seating (so not dog friendly), but then we found Caje on State Street. It's on a protected set of streets where there are lots of shops and stores. There's common outdoor seating just outside the store, which met our objective of hanging out with the dog. Granted it was a hot day, but this store was really really hot inside, like unpleasantly so. I felt bad for the barista! The coffee is reasonably priced, all things considered (fancy flavors, Santa Barbara, crowded location) and the flavor was nice and not one I've personally had before. I asked to go light on the ice and they did a good job there. The wait was a bit long, but we weren't in a hurry, so it was all fine. Good place to stop and relax and have a good tasting coffee.

Our group of four stopped by this location as a nice break from our downtown shopping on State st…read more We were the only patrons in there so we were assisted right away. The location is nice, but it felt really hot inside. The space is small so there's not much seating inside, but they have a small outdoor seating area out front and additional seating options around the corner. They were almost out of pastries so we split their last two croissants amongst the four of us. The croissants were probably my favorite part of the visit. Most of our group seemed to be okay with their coffee choices, but overall no one was overly enthusiastic about their drink so we'd say it's about average. I ordered the iced chai latte and it was probably the worst drink I've had at a coffee shop. It was pretty much a big glass of milk with some chai spices mixed in. Very disappointing. I ended up throwing most of it away. Their staff was okay, but nothing stood out about their service so the experience here overall was pretty mediocre at best.

Most of the baked goods here are vegan, with the exception of a couple sweeter pastries. The vegan…read moremorning buns are delicious. The focaccia and sourdough loafs are hearty and are good toasted at home. It's a tiny store so there's nowhere to sit and eat, but it's great to grab some treats and take home or eat by the beach. Very sweet girl helped us this weekend!

The consistency of this location is very off, I prefer their other location. My recent visit in was…read morethe most unfortunate of all - usually one or two items are off but this time it was all items. This time we got two shiitake shallot bread (my favorite), one sage, one focaccia (my sister's favorite), and two dips. The shallot/shiitake filling was so burnt it just tasted bitter, same as the garlic filling. Black and burnt and bitter. Not enjoyable at all. Truffle dip had no truffle flavor and the other dip was so watery. What happened here? Did they change the cook/recipes? Service was indifferent as always. Such a sad, wasteful experience.

Helena Avenue Bakery is a great Santa Barbara spot! I've been here a few times now, and it's always…read morebeen a really enjoyable experience. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and it's a fun place to bring the kids. It has a great local feel and is an easy place to stop in, grab something delicious, and enjoy some time with the family. Definitely a place I'd recommend if you haven't tried it yet. Great food, great atmosphere, and an overall fun spot!

stopped by this morning for breakfast and coffee after a morning walk by the beach and I really…read moreenjoyed the iced honey lavender latte! the breakfast sandwich was also good. I replaced the bacon with avocado and left feeling very full. the egg patty on the sandwich is really generously portioned. I definitely could have shared this sandwich. food and drinks come out very quick here! plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the weather. definitely recommend for a quick and casual breakfast/brunch.

The Matcha Horchata is a life changer. I'm attending my cousin's graduation at UCSB just so I can…read morego back here and drink this again! (All the way from LA!) The breakfast burritos were fire too!

I have stopped to get a coffee many times at Little Heart and enjoy the food at the associated…read morebusinesses of Little Heart. Today I purchased a scone and paid with cash. I wasn't due back a lot of change but the young woman closed the cash register door put the scone in a bag and when I asked for the change (which I was going to use to put a tip in the box) she said they don't give coin change back. The previous time I got a coffee I also had to remind the young woman I had change coming back and she did give me change. For my friend she had to go into the tip box to give her change. In the future I will pay with a credit card. Everything is getting more expensive these days. I feel a little ripped off. But will return.

I ordered a grilled cheese and I was not expecting what I got. This is not what a grilled cheese…read moreshould be.

We walked over to The Daily Grind on a Friday morning before venturing down to State Street…read more We were greeted by friendly staff while pondering over the menu. My sister went for a breakfast burrito and I decided on a make it my way bagel consisting of a jalapeño cheese bagel with cheddar and sausage. The flavors were amazing. I topped it off with a latte that made me grin from ear to ear. Delicious!! We sat outside amongst many locals enjoying the sun and cozy atmosphere. There were dogs to pet and smiles exchanged. I will find my way back one day.