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Beautiful breakfast and delicious pumpkin French toast. We really enjoyed the great coffee menu, too!
I was excited to try this cafe with my friends after seeing that it had many positive Yelp reviews, but I was severely disappointed in the taste of my drink and in the service throughout our visit. Though the shop was cute, clean, and had a lovely covered patio outside, I wouldn't recommend it for those stopping by for coffee on road trips. I got a seasonal spring drink called the Irish Cream Mocha and asked for it iced. Unfortunately, it just tasted like chocolate milk. Now, I like a good chocolate milk, but not when I paid for a specialty flavored mocha! I didn't detect an Irish cream flavor or even a hint of mocha. As a latte, it was way too milky and lacked the depth of an espresso drink. Contrary to its description on the menu, it wasn't balanced at all. How misleading. My friend tried one of the craft energy drinks, and it looked pretty, but she said that it was flat and tasted kinda meh. She also got a visually-appealing soda, which apparently tasted much better compared to the energy drink. Another friend ordered the seasonal Dulce de Leche Latte, and she mentioned that it was a bit too light-tasting as a latte. That checks out since my mocha also seemed like it was missing the coffee component haha. Her latte did taste like a caramelly drink made with actual dulce de leche, but she didn't appreciate that the "light" dusting of cinnamon was more like a heaping teaspoon of it thrown into the drink. We noticed that our receipts showed a higher price than what was printed on the menus. We only found out after paying and reviewing the receipts that they charge $0.75 for making drinks iced. We weren't informed of this charge by any of the ladies at the registers upon ordering, and we didn't see any signs stating that iced drinks would incur an additional charge. No explanation anywhere. Another thing that threw me off was when a certain barista handed off the completed drinks in the pickup area. She wasn't wearing gloves, and I don't think she washed her hands in-between tasks, but she was placing the drinks onto the counter while holding them by the top part, aka the lid from where people drink! I was shocked at how unbothered she was while doing that, as if that's how she was trained, or she was never corrected.
First time at Brass Bird Coffee & Kitchen and it delivered. The honey salted latte had that perfect sweet and salty kick, smooth and balanced. Breakfast burrito was hearty, fresh, and exactly what you want to start the day. Solid Carp breakfast stop.
While in the area on Saturday afternoon we came here to get coffee. They were almost closing so we barely got our coffees to go. I ordered a mint cold brew which was amazing. I enjoyed it very much. My husband got an Americano and said it was ok. My son liked his cappuccino and the cookie he got. They serve sandwiches, salads, pastries and more. You can eat breakfast or lunch here. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. The outdoor area is really cute with lots of tables and chairs and plants all around. Great ambiance. Customer service was ok, not too friendly but not bad either. Next time I'll stop by here before any activities, might have a better experience.
Just came in to relax and have a coffee. I ordered and then went to get a cup of water. The water was all gone. I told the employee working there and instead of refilling it or getting someone to refill it, she busied herself cleaning tables and dumping the dishes into the bin making lots of noise. Then she proceeded to work on the trash bins. I never got the water. I tried cafe au lait for the first time and would not get it again. Should have got a cappuccino. I decided to pour my coffee in a cup and just leave.
This is one of the best coffee shops I've been too! I crave their breakfast burrito year round and every time I'm in carp I have to stop! The pastries, the outdoor fire pits, the coffee, the matcha, the food! Every item I've ever gotten has been unreal!! They are the best of the best! You must stop if you are in carp!
We stopped by to grab breakfast and it did not disappoint. The burrito was flavorful, and the salsa paired well. The tortilla was cooked perfectly as well as the eggs. I am very picky with my breakfast burritos, but this one was perfect. The matcha on the other hand, not the best. Kind of tasted more like Nesquik strawberry milk with a hint of matcha. If you like your matcha on the sweeter side this is the place for you! Their coffee on the other hand was great, no complaints there! I did a To-go order, which was ready before the set time. Especially with being on the go I appreciate the timely response. The staff were super nice and even offered a water cup for our dog. Definitely stopping by when I'm back!
This quickly became my choice for breakfast in Carpinteria. It's clearly both a local and tourist favorite--by 8 a.m. there was already a crowd, and when we drove by around 11, even the outdoor seating was full. Food My dad ordered the Avocado Toast (avocado, tomato, pickled shallots, olive oil, lemon zest, micro basil, balsamic drizzle). There's an option to add a soft egg, which he wanted but forgot to mention. It looked beautiful, though the taste leaned on the simple side. As Indians, we prefer more seasoning in avocado, but avocado purists will probably appreciate the clean, straightforward flavor. My mom and I both had the Breakfast Sandwich (egg, sausage, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, tomato, arugula). Served on sourdough bread, it was an elevated version of a classic--arguably one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. The sourdough was a perfect choice, adding a slight tang and sturdiness without being too heavy. Whatever spread they use ties everything together, making it flavorful without being greasy. Bonus points for that bread! We also shared the Pumpkin Sticky Bun--imagine pumpkin pie filling baked into a sticky bun. It was heavenly and the perfect sweet finish on a cool fall morning. If I lived in town, I'd come back just for that. The menu also tempts with items like the Sweet Loco Monkey Toast, Savory Breakfast Tartin, and Griddled Banana Bread with Whipped Honey Ricotta. Bakery & Lunch Beyond breakfast, there's a full bakery case with croissants, cookies, pastries, muffins, and scones, plus paninis and sandwiches for lunch. It's one of those places where you want to take something home for later. Atmosphere Seating is available both indoors and outdoors, with a cozy fire pit adding warmth and ambiance outside. Inside, the space is bright and welcoming, with an elegant yet casual feel that makes it easy to settle in for a relaxed breakfast or mid-morning coffee. Overall Creative menu, great execution, and a lively but comfortable atmosphere. If I lived in Carpinteria, I'd be a regular here for sure. 4.5 stars rounded to 5!
Seems like a popular little spot in Carpinteria! It was a little hectic figuring out where to order at first, but once we got situated everything moved pretty smoothly. The outdoor seating was super cute with little steel tables and chairs, plus plenty of umbrellas for anyone sensitive to the sun. The menu was simple but had vegetarian options, and they also had a case full of bakery goodies that looked delicious. I ordered the white mocha decaf with oat milk and a breakfast sandwich -- both were really good! There wasn't too much interaction with the staff, but they kept the line moving and got the food out quickly. Overall, a great location within walking distance to shops and gardens that we enjoyed strolling through after breakfast. Definitely worth stopping by!
This is always one of our favorite cafes to stop at when we camp at Carpinteria State Beach. It's an easy one mile walk through downtown to get here. Food and drinks are always on point and never a disappointment. Service is always friendly and quick. They have a large outdoor, dog friendly seating area.
This cafe is in a small community. We found this on a road trip and it was definitely worth the side quest. I love the vibe of the cafe. They had a large outside seating area. We came for the breakfast and was sold on the pastries and drinks. You order with the cashier and they bring your food out. There were plenty of umbrellas to protect you from the sun. We ordered the veggie burrito and the BLT. Drinks included lattes and orange juice not pictured. If I could give the food and pastries 10 I would. We tried the Mexican wedding cookie, passion fruit cheesecake, berry vanilla danish and apple coffee cake muffin. This was worth the drive. Please visit. The people were so kind.
So many reasons to love Brass Bird Coffee! The location has awesome outdoor seating with most tables in the shade. There are a few tables inside with the majority of the seating is outside. There was a line to order drinks and food, but it moved quickly. We ordered a hot cinnamon horchata latte, an iced horchata latte, a hot chocolate, the brown sugar cinnamon toaster pastry, and the chocolate croissant. The hot cinnamon horchata latte was amazing. It was sweet without being too sweet. I loved the creamy cinnamon flavor and would come back for this drink. The iced horchata did not taste as good as the hot one. It tasted more diluted with milk. The hot cocoa was not very chocolately so we asked for an extra side of chocolate sauce to add in and it helped make it sweeter. The brown sugar toaster pastry was served warm, which I highly recommend. It was delicious. The chocolate croissant was flaky without being crunchy. Both pastries were delicious, but if I had to chose I would get the brown sugar toaster pastry. The menu at Brass Bird has a variety of sweet and savory food items. I saw some people order full on breakfasts like a breakfast burrito. They also have a variety of drinks to choose from. I loved my first visit here and will definitely come back!
This is a great little coffee shop! There are many things on the menu that I am wanting to try. We got a side of toast (with butter and jam) and a pastry. Employees were very nice and helpful. We sat outside near the fire pit and it was very comfortable!
What a refreshing addition to Carp! The town was all a buzz with this opening and it did not disappoint! The place is gorgeous! The patio is cozy and inviting and you will not mind sitting outside especially with the fire pits going. Breakfast sandwich is a winner and big enough to share (so you can try other things!) . They have their take on a pop tart and this is a million times better! Hubby had their drip coffee and we recognized it right away as a local roaster in Ojai, Beacon coffee! I had their cinnamon horchata latte..fantastic! Their coffee is made with love and care and you can taste it! Looking forward to this place being on the regular rotation! read more
2 years ago
Rhianna brings huge smiles each morning at Brass Bird as she greets each customer Her creations as a barista are absolutely golden down to the very last drop and compliment this beautiful cafe ... when I first walked into Brass Bird, it felt like stepping into a European cafe... paninis on display, the decor is filled with intricate touches from the lighting structures, to the warm fire pit and grapevines cascading on the terrace, Brass Bird is pure gold. Thank you to Rhianna, Perla, Carter, Jackie, Vicki, Delbert and Ray, the best baristas in the biz! read more
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First off, the shop has great outdoor sitting and is super clean inside and out. The service is also top notch with very friendly cashiers and food runners. Lastly, a rare find to have delicious food with fantastic coffee. I make my own espresso at home with freshly roasted coffee beans. The coffee here is a standout in both Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. We ordered breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches. The caramelized onions in both put them over the top. Will be back read more
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we came here for our cousin's coffee. Had a fabulous cup of coffee, delightful cookies, and the most amazing lavender honey latte. WoW! just wow read more
2 years ago
The breakfast was good! Atmosphere was acceptable, big patio with lots of seats and sunlight. read more
2 years ago
I wish I got a picture of the toasts... me and my sister split the avocado toast and the loco monkey and HOLY COW they were GOOD!!! Everyone working here is so sweet, their outside patio is perfect for pups and the coffee is fantastic. A must if you're stopping in Carpenteria :) read more
2 years ago
My boyfriend and I came here twice while on our trip to Carpentaria, that is how good this place is. The food tastes very fresh and healthy and the drinks are very yummy. The outdoor seating is very cute and the cafe is very clean as well. The staff is very friendly and welcoming! read more
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Delish! Yummy coffee! Quiche was perfectly cooked with great flavor. Egg bite was light and tasty. The Irish Apple cake with custard was flavorful, moist, not too sweet. The vanilla bean scone was simple and tasty. read more
2 years ago
absolutely one of my favorite coffee stops anytime i'm on the way to santa barbara. the coffee is amazing, the baristas are so sweet and friendly, and the place itself is beautiful. like can get long but it's very much worth it if you have the time. read more
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2 years ago
This is my absolute favorite coffee to go to. I spend an embarrassing amount of time here because the drinks are so high quality, the food is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is amazing with its cute patio. I make sure to bring all my friends and family here as they're always impressed. The breakfast sandwich is hands down my favorite especially with a strawberry matcha or something from Their rotating seasonal drink menu. Service is always on point. The employees are incredibly friendly who go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. Carter is my favorite barista there. I know if he's making my drink it'll be perfect. read more
2 years ago
My favorite local Carpinteria coffee shop. Great atmosphere, the patio is very nice, a good rotating assortment of fresh baked goods and food. Everyone that works there gives phenomenal service and is always upbeat. Delbert is my favorite barista and his drinks are always on point! read more
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I really hate to have to write this review but, if I was the owner of The Brass Bird, I would want to know about what happened. This place is advertised as "dog friendly" and they even sell "hand made dog treats" (see my photo of the sign on their counter). I walk in on a Sunday morning at 7:00am with my 3 leashed dogs in tow. The place is empty except for 2 bicyclists sitting on the patio drinking their coffees. I walk to the door closest to the cash register and ask the cashier (who is not busy since I am the only customer in the store) if I can have a vanilla latte. She takes my order and I quickly tap-pay with my Google Pay App. I tell her that I will be sitting, with my 3 dogs, on the patio right outside the door (not 15 feet away from her) and if she could please bring my coffee to me when it is ready so I don't have to bring my 3 dogs in the store and juggle a cup and saucer filled with hot coffee while managing 3 dogs. Her answer to me was "we don't do that - you can bring the dogs inside to get your coffee when they call your name. Now, mind you, the store is empty, I live right down the street, and I have been coming to this store often for coffee, breakfast, and lunch since day 1. I just said OK and sat outside. When my name was called and my coffee ready, I brought my 3 leashed dogs in to pick it up - holding all 3 with one hand and trying to manage picking up a full, hot coffee in a cup and saucer in the other. I asked the barista if she was the manager and she said that she was. I explained to her what had happened and how I was disappointed that my request to bring me my cup of coffee, literally feet away from where she was standing (still no customers in the store) was refused and how I thought that, while their coffee was good, their customer service was lacking. Much to my surprise, the manager, instead of simply apologizing and saying "please sit down and allow me to bring you your coffee so you don't have to worry about spilling it while juggling your 3 dogs", her answer was "oh, I'll tell her". Again, there were no other customers in the store at this time (you can verify this with the time/date stamp on my receipt). If the store was busy, I certainly would not have even asked. So now I understand why this happened, the manager is lacking in customer focused service and that permeates and sets the culture of all employees. I think the Brass Bird is a great addition to Carpinteria and I hope the owners take this feedback in the spirit it is being offered - as an opportunity to train or retrain employees on how critical every customer interaction is. I can get a $7.00 latte anywhere and no matter how good the coffee is, the bad taste of poor customer service will linger longer than the taste of the coffee. read more
3 years ago
Just moved to the area and came across Brass Bird. Loved the ambiance and the staff was very friendly- unfortunately I was a little bummed on this $7 Chocolate Croissant that the staff recommended. Hoping this one might've just been a dud. read more
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Tried this place for the first time and it was delicious and the service was very nice. I got the Avocado Toast and the pickled Veggies, tomato's, and balsamic on it was a perfect balance. I also very much enjoyed that the bread was not too hard and crunchy but the perfect amount of toasty. My fella got the breakfast sandwich and he very much enjoyed it. He also got tbe Chai Latte which was delicious. Sweet but not too sweet. I got the cinnamon Horchata Latte with almond milk. I love cinnamon BUT that's all this latte tasted like. It just tasted like a latte with tons of cinnamon. That being said, it was still good, just not horchata-y. Love this plac read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
My favorite local go-to coffee spot! Quality drinks, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. For drinks some of my favorites: matcha latte, chai latte, honey lavender latte, horchata cold brew. For food: breakfast sandwhich, croissants, sticky bun read more
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2 years ago
Very cute. Delicious coffee, tea, pastries, soup, quiche, yogurt, oats.... They really have a lot more than people think. Think 5 star coffee shop. Very nice patio to enjoy your treats, chat with friends, people watch or get some work done. The service is counter service but the staff are upbeat and friendly. I am very happy to have a place like this within a short walk from my house. I'm becoming a regular! read more
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Wow!!! Delicious treats, beautiful outdoor patio, and phenomenal service. Thanks especially to Perla, Delbert, Carter, Vicky for working so hard to make everyone who walks in the cafe feel like the most special customer. read more
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The service was wonderful even with a line. Plenty of seating and ample private parking on a Sunday morning. The Lox Toast was delicious paired with the horchata Latte. The Pop-tart was amazing, highly recommend ! Dog friendly which I love. The patio seating was plentiful and beautiful. Looking forward to bringing my friends and pups back. They are open 6:30am-3:00pm everyday. Great place to start off your bike ride or just have a very nice brunch experience. read more
4 years ago
Staying in Carp for the week with my brother and walked to the main road for a coffee shop. I saw the patio with fire pits and tables and a lot of people having a cup of coffee so I went in to try! Immediately I saw one of their specials was an iced strawberry matcha latte & it was delicious. I don't remember the exact price but my total with the matcha & a fresh chocolate chip cookie was $9! The staff was super friendly & the drinks were ready pretty quickly! There's lots of seating and a great place to sit down & work if you're looking for a good spot. read more
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4835 Carpinteria Ave
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