I've visited this place three times, and every visit has been an amazing experience. The food and drinks are always delicious. My favorite is the strawberry matcha it tastes like creamy strawberry milk blended with matcha, and it's so good. The staff are incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. The service is top-notch, and everyone always makes you feel welcome. They also have both indoor seating and a lovely outdoor patio. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the overall vibe is just perfect. I think I finally found my favorite coffee and bakery café! read more

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I brought a client down to SB for a partial knee replacement, Yes I was up at four in the morning for this one, such is work. Once I dropped him at the place I decided it was breakfast time, it was about 9:30. I had noticed a sign that read coffee & kitchen. I thought that's a pretty direct name, just what I needed. I tried to bring the name up on Yelp, nothing even close...hum. Well I drove over that way and the only driveway in to the parking lot off State street, well that turned out to be very clearly marked Exit Only. Err...there was parking on State so that's where I parked and so walked over. Newish looking, modern, not busy and in I walked. Ah order and sit and wait, okay. I grabbed a laminated menu and had a seat, a one something. Breakfast served till 3 and lunch menu starts at 10am. i chose "Soft" scrambled eggs, which included toast, roasted potato, and two strips of bacon. I thought soft scramble may mean, not thoroughly cooked dry, my way for scrambles. I also ordered a slice of carrot cake, still trying to find one that is close to the 14 carat cake I made back in the day. $35 with a tip, geez breakfast is just not the cheep restaurant meal anymore. The slice of Cake arrived first, should I start with that? Mom would have just given me "the look". My plate arrived soon enough. Yep soft is another word for under cooked, ah well give it a go as my dad would have said. The eggs were soft and very good, what do i know, the bacon was excellent, long strip great flavor. the roasted potato good with that bit of sea salt...yummy. My coffee was getting cool in the half empty mug, no one offered a top off, guess I could have gone inside and asked. I didn't let that stop me from enjoying the almost like mine carat cake. The butter cream frosting was very good and grated carrot shards made for a good appearance. My Blue Ribbon winner can't be beat. I watched one of the servers walk past and right there on the back of her shirt was the logo, a good breakfast at the Brass Bird was all that too. Thank you- Foodguy, martin read more

Brass Bird - da breakfast of da champion - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This place is nice, clean, spacious and has two all genders restroom. Today we got fast service. It's a great place for a quick bite. The Brassbird chicken bowl lacked some flavor but it was filling. The Pistachio Baklava Latte is so good, delicious, bold, and flavorful. I recommend their coffee! Parking is limited with 1 disability parking but there are plenty of siting. read more

Brass Bird - Brassbird chicken bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Great study/working space with a tough parking situation! I had their caramelized banana milk latte and it was AMAZING! I had to come back and try their mint cold brew since it reminds me of Philz. Personally, it could be a bit sweeter but it's fine if you don't like lattes too sweet. I tried their warmed baguette and honestly the butter paired with the seasonal jam is a great pairing. I'm glad I also got to try their chia seed pudding. It definitely gave me the good fiber boost and the granola has a little mixture of sweet and salty if you're into that. Definitely a great spot to check out! read more

Brass Bird - Chia Seed Pudding and Mint Cold Brew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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This place is packed on a Sunday morning. Definitely plan for parking a block or so away. There is a line where your order and then grab a seat inside or outside. They have brunch options on the weekend too. We enjoyed the Iced strawberry matcha and cinnamon roll. Splitting the cinnamon roll is recommended; warm and with cream cheese frosting. I want to try the quiche next time and maybe come in on a weekday when it is a little less busy. read more

Brass Bird - Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Extremely nice coffee shop located in upper state. They serve mud water. The service is quick and nice. They great you right when you walk in. I had the honey lavender latter with oat milk which was a treat. There is plenty of seating and parking. I can't wait to return to try more items on their menu! read more

Brass Bird - Honey lavender latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I really enjoy the ambience here. It's a large, spacious café with comfortable booth seating and both indoor and outdoor options. The service was good as well. I ordered the mint cold brew with muddled mint. The coffee itself was excellent, but the drink was disappointing in terms of the mint component. There was very little mint, so it didn't really come across as a true muddled mint beverage. The flavor was still pleasant, just not as mint-forward as expected. Overall, this place has some of the best atmosphere of any coffee shop in Santa Barbara. read more

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This place is great! Great vibes and atmosphere. This is the sister location to the restaurant in Carp. The patio is fantastic. It's definitely the spot for brunch. The food is delicious. The breakfast sandwich was amazing. The cinnamon roll was fantastic. It looks delicious as much as it tastes. There are many pastry, food, and coffee options available The staff are super friendly and helpful if you need any help. Park on the street. It's easier. Make sure you sign up for their rewards to get your points read more

Brass Bird - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

A lovely spot for a quiet breakfast or lunch They keep it simple with the menu and service style yet provides a good experience Most their tables are outside what makes their patio dog friendly Great addition to uptown read more

Brass Bird - Chicken sandwich, dog friendly spot , my dog is wondering why didn't I buy a treat for her - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Brass Bird Coffee & Kitchen just opened and it did not disappoint! It's exactly what we needed in the uptown area. I stopped by on Saturday, but they were closed. Just be aware they close around 3pm. I came back on Sunday morning and there was a line out the door. Expect a wait time of about 15-20 minutes if you're coming on the weekend. Don't worry because there's plenty of seating! Just be patient. The staff was friendly and very attentive. I appreciate that they offered menus and samples of their blueberry muffin while waiting in line. They were hustling! I ordered the breakfast burrito, which was delicious. Definitely a 10/10 and the salsa on the side was perfect. For my beverage, I went with a MudWtr latte. It's made with lion's mane, Chaga, reishi, chai spices, black tea, cocoa, maple, vanilla + steamed milk. This drink is cozy, earthy, and is giving elevated energy without the jitters. And don't even get me started on the pastry case! Endless choices such as croissants, muffins, quiche, cookies, cruffins, danishes... basically everything your morning sweet dreams are made of. I held back on ordering a sweet treat this visit. I was in the mood for a savory meal. There's limited parking available in the lot, but you can also find parking on the street or neighborhood. you're looking for a new hot spot, this is it! read more

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New, fresh and great atmosphere. Seating inside and out. A great variety of menu items. Coffee, bakery, breakfast, and lunch. Weekend, so it was busy; line out the door. But, there was plenty of staff, friendly and quite efficient considering they have only been open for one week. We had coffee drinks and breakfast burrito to go. Both were delicious. When waiting I saw other food come out and will come back to try breakfast sandwich. I love a good breakfast sandwich and it really looked good. Stayed tuned, and give this new coffee, kitchen a try. read more

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I was over the moon to hear Brass Bird was opening in Santa Barbara. Their carpinteria location is always a favorite of my family. There is a parking lot but fills quickly. Thankfully there is street parking all around. Despite the outside appearance there is a ton of seating inside and outside. The coffee drinks are fantastic! My vanilla oat latte was perfection as usual. The quiche is flavorful and comes with a small side salad. My boys inhaled their almond croissants. Last but not least, despite being open for only three days, the staff are so friendly and welcoming! Lots of helping hands and big smiles. Check this place out! read more

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Yes! Brass Bird in SB. Cinnimon Roll Latte tastes just like what you imagine! And blueberry ricotta muffin. :-) I wanted to try so much more but i will be back plenty more times!! Its a busy place. I had to find street parking. And when i left the line was out the door. Cant wait to try a breakfast and lunch entree. read more

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We come here regularly and really enjoy the welcoming service, clean modern atmosphere, quick service, and spacious outdoor patio. Our go-to orders are the breakfast burrito and salmon toast. Unfortunately, the salmon toast is consistently served soft even when I specifically request it well done, extra toasted, CRUNCHY so I end up having to send it back each time. Salmon with soft toast is not appetizing! It's a bummer, when I've repeatedly asked for something specific and it continues to be ignored, I don't feel heard or cared for as a customer. We've also noticed the breakfast burrito salsa has changed and now tastes more like marinara. We really preferred the original salsa. With all that said, we enjoy coming here and would appreciate more attention to detail, listening to customer requests, and consistency! read more

Came in when they closed but they still allowed us to order cold brews and some pastries. I've tried the lucky llama in carpinteria but have never tried brass bird. I will say I am liking brass birds coffee better than lucky llama. Initially the cold brew had a slight almond, toffee and hint of coco note and also had a smoothness to it. The brown butter chocolate chip cookie was good, but they had some salt on it which I didn't like. But the cookie did taste good, it was also soft and chewy. To me the croissant was okay, but the wife seemed the like it. Next time I want to order the minted cold brew, because I'm curious if it's going to taste similar to Philz coffee. read more

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Everything I look for in a cinnamon roll omg. Perfectly sweet with cream cheese frosting, moist inside but not drenched. It was delicious. The chicken pesto sandwich was just okay in my opinion, but I'd certainly come back here to try more items from the menu. Plenty of seating outside and some inside, with a pleasant atmosphere and kind staff. read more

Brass Bird - Chicken Pesto sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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The place is nice and we have been excited to come here but if you are out of something by 10am, someone needs to work harder at planning. Seems like they may be becoming a victim of their own success. read more

Food 10/10 Drinks 10/10 Ambience 10/10 Love the fire place featured and the decor is classic vibe! Plates are big and the Macha is ceremonial grade!!! Love me a good macha! Service 10/10!!! Found a new hang out spot! read more

Brass Bird - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Delicious coffee and baked treats. Friendly wait staff. The Breakfast burrito was not the best I've ever had. I question whether they make them on site or they are just heating them up. Sadly disappointing. read more

The service and ambience were great. The problems were behind the kitchen door. My "soft-scrambled eggs with herbs and sourdough toast" (as listed on the menu) were disappointments. The eggs were hammered, and the bread was not toasted. It had been brushed with a little oil and briefly heated on the grill, meaning that when it got to me it was stiff on the outside and cold and very chewy on the inside. This isn't the cook having a bad day. These are choices. read more

Brass Bird - Hard-scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Our new favorite breakfast/brunch place! Great food, great staff, great seating indoors & patio. Big-enough to accommodate the big crowds. The designers thought of everything. Following up on my paid-refill complaint, I've been asking to have my coffee delivered with my meal so it wouldn't cool down too much while I'm waiting. Staff's response: "Of Course". We've been regulars at Renaud's for over 15 years, but only once a week now that BB is nearby. While there on Saturday, we noticed how user-friendly the furniture is. Tables are large-enough, & easily shifted around if needed. Renaud's, on the other hand, has ultra-heavy, too-small tables with feet that are very awkward to deal with in their tight spaces. What I'm sorry to say is that, except for the excellent staff & above-average meal choices, if Renaud's closed tomorrow it wouldn't matter much. read more

Denied service AFTER waiting in line to order because we had a dog. "No dogs allowed inside." The tables are outside on the patio, register to order is indoors. Cashier wouldn't even take our to-go orders. I'd been here a few days ago, meeting a white female friend. She's been taking her puppy regularly, no problems with her ordering even tho she literally has a dog on her. Have to assume it's discrimination against my Asian male friend or myself. Not worth the parking headache! read more

Great Clean Modern Efficient convenient :-) :-):-):-:-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-) read more

Delicious drinks with fun flavors and super yummy breakfast burrito. My daughter had the kids grilled cheese and it's even better than Starbuck's grilled cheese! #iykyk Lovely location, dog-friendly patio and kind customer service. Highly recommend. read more

10/10 delicious food and drinks, great atmosphere, great location. So excited to have a Brass Bird in the neighborhood. read more

Brass Bird - Fruit and cheese danish, DELICIOUS. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Brass Bird is a cute brunch spot in Santa Barbara. I tried the cinnamon roll, breakfast sandwich and burrito which were all very tasty! Would come back here again when I'm in the area. read more

Brass Bird - Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

So excited about this new spot! I have been back several times. My family loves the farro and chicken bowls, the Caesar salad, and the breakfast items including the breakfast burrito. Everything tastes fresh, healthy, and delicious. I always take away an iced coffee, plus a bakery item. Our favorite is the banana bread but we also love the scones. The patio seating is so nice. read more

Brass Bird - Outside seating area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I've had lunch here twice, trying two different salads, and each time it was an excellent experience. First the place is clean, comfortable and inviting, both indoors and out. Next is the friendliness and helpfulness of everyone who works there. But the food is STELLAR! The salad was much more deliciousness and fresh than I'd expect from a coffee shop. It felt like a LOT of care and testing went into the recipes. I was actually dreaming of the bowl I had--every ingredient was considered and treat for the mouth. Even though, the vibe feels like it's meant to be for the neighborhood (upper State), it's worth the drive. read more

We like the Brass Bird in Carpinteria where they have great salads and good coffee. We were delighted that they opened one on upper State Street. Our lunch did not disappoint. The avocado toast was outstanding. We each ordered a poached egg on top and that added a lot. The egg was velvety, just as it should be. Will definitely go back. The service was great, too. read more

The place is so warm and the remodel...never saw the inside before but hear it had great sandwiches before. We all got salads and my strawberry arugula was delicious and enough to take home for later. Everyone enjoyed their meals and quiche. Walk up and order and they bring it to you quickly. Don't let the parking intimidate you...the neighborhood is used to it by now. They're doing a killer business... read more

The food was so good we decided to hit up again! Their pastries were delicious and the main breakfast items were big portions and tasty. Service was always with a smile and the outside patio seating on a nice sunny day provided a peaceful ambiance. read more

The place is cute and the food looks good but I feel like I need to warn people this is one of the worst matchas I've ever had. It tastes like the sweetened matcha powder you can get at Trader Joe's. It's just not worth it for the price, especially when Handlebar is within walking distance and much better quality. I would go back and try some of their other offerings but definitely would never choose the matcha again unless they change their supplier. Sorry!! read more

State Street, Santa Barbara has a newcomer. The Brass Bird first store is in Carpinteria. This new place has Delicious pastries and we had lunch there and WOW, the sandwich ordered was top-of-the-line!' Mouthwatering pastries too . Oh, all coffees are great and their patio with so many umbrellas was cool! read more

Everything was perfect! The food was amazing and service was so professional. Great to see a coffee shop with staff well groomed and very attentive. Great job to management for putting a focus on this. We will be here weekly as plenty of parking , tons of seating and nice background music. Top notch establishment. read more

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Service was good. I ordered the smoked salmon toast, for $19 I expected it to be at least two pieces of toast... was only one

This place just opened up this week and we had to see what the hype was about. The ambiance and decor was great, and the place was absolutely packed (Saturday morning brunch places usually are). We ordered the two breakfast items pictured and an iced oat vanilla late. The breakfast focaccia was amazing and the breakfast sandwich was good (and very large). The coffee is also great, different vanilla flavor than the other coffee shops on De La Vina. Looking forward to returning and trying some of the baked goods, the breads in our two meals were excellent. read more

Brass Bird - Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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This place has become one of my favorites. It's not easy to find a good cappuccino but I found it here! There's a lot of great food choices on the menu, not to mention the yummy pastry selection. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is great too! read more

Excited to go and try it out! Went for brunch with wife. She ordered the Avocado toast and I got the breakfast sandwich with two coffee drinks for $60 out the door. Nothing tasted fresh and we figured mostly canned and packaged ingredients. Later in the day, it felt like a rock in my belly and took a day to start to feel better. Not worth the hype and certainly not worth the price. read more

It's become our new place to go to because it's new in town. The staff is friendly. Food is tasty. And we like to sit outside. It can get crowded at lunch. But for the most part, it's a nice spot to go on an overcast, cool day to have a warm Matcha latte. read more

Meh. Not worth the hype. The breakfast burrito was very greasy and the coffee was mid. I'll stick to my other go-to's in the area