One of my favorite coffee shops in SB. I take my coffee black here bc I savor the richness of the…read morehot coffee. Nothing to taint it. No milk. Nothing fancy. Just good solid coffee. I lied. I may get a pastry every now and then :)

One of my favorite things to do when travelling is definitely visiting different coffee shops,…read moreespecially local favorites. This store is so cool! Like many parts of Santa Barbara, the buildings are steeped in history and reflect the Spanish heritage of the city. I walked in my dog (they're dog friendly!) and went straight to look for the menu. My dog immediately found the bike pump and the snacks they leave for dogs. Service is super nice! They all seem very jovial and cheerful - making it a really nice local vibe. It was great to see the community in the coffee shop. Sadly, the coffee leaves something to be desired. Their menu is pretty standard - you got your flat whites, cappuccinos, lattes - and nothing special or standout from the menu. That's fine - you can still be a standout coffee shop with a standard menu. I ordered two vanilla lattes - one hot, and the other iced with oat milk. Unfortunately, I think my order was misheard as my iced oat latte was missing the vanilla. - Vanilla Latte: Fine. My partner typically orders this everywhere and he said it was fine, but nothing standout. 3/5 - Iced Oat Latte: Already mentioned it was missing the vanilla I asked for, so I'll discuss the other elements. They use a darker roast - thus, making it more susceptible to a bitter taste. That, and I believe an over-extraction or a longer pull made the coffee quite bitter. They also served it in the same cup as the hot coffee. My main issue with this is that I'm a slower coffee drinker, and thus my cup began disintegrating as time passed. Their cups aren't constructed to uphold iced coffee well. 2/5 It was such a prime location nearby the USPS and is sat in a great historic area. Handlebars has great staff, who clearly enjoy their jobs, and have a great community surrounding it. It's sad that their coffee is subpar. Strongly recommend you order your coffee hot, to drink in-store, or just avoid.

First timer ! Churro latte is amazing Arnold Palmer…read morerefresher is delicious Well recommended, customer service is great and very polite , they have two type of seating where the heaters are at and across the street is the gardens seating . Recommend to see both . Very clean environment nice and bright and very colorful in designs Definitely will be coming back with friends and family

I came to Santa Barbara and, based on my friends' recommendation, decided to stop by this coffee…read moreshop. I'm so glad I did! Everyone was incredibly friendly, and the place itself is beautifully designed such a cozy and aesthetic vibe. They even have treats for dogs, which was such a nice surprise since I came with my two dogs, and they absolutely loved it. The coffee was amazing, and the atmosphere made the whole experience even better. I really like this place and would definitely come back!

Perfect location right on the boardwalk overlooking the harbor. Cute little shop with some indoor…read moreseating and a lot of outdoor seating along the water. They were so friendly when we arrived and helped us with our order. Although it was a busy Sunday morning, they were patient and allowed us to take our time ordering since we had 6 people. We ordered a variety of coffees, both hot and cold and also got a few pastries. Everything was as tasty and satisfying.

C'mon. Confusing activity with achievement. Slowest service ever. Typical counter service begging…read morefor tips when you can tell the staff are overpaid hipsters that haven't broken a sweat in the service industry in their short hipster lives thus far. Coffee is okay. Will never go back.

On our recent trip to Santa Barbara, I tried Caje Coffee Roasters…read more I ordered the Bella Rose and it was both beautiful and delicious. I'm not usually a big fan of matcha, but this one really surprised me--in a good way. It was smooth, well-balanced, and not overly earthy, which made it easy to enjoy. Overall, a great drink and a nice spot worth checking out when in the area.

Cute little coffee spot in the area. I stopped by when showing my family around town for some…read morecoffee. There were a ton of seating but all taken up by remote workers. Each person took up two tables or entire couches which was really annoying. They also didn't have any seating outside so my boyfriend and I ended up sitting on the chair by the bar and my parents shared a couch with one of the remote workers. Overall, it's a cute place and coffee was good but it seemed like it was a coffee place mainly for remote workers rather than one of those places you can sit and have a coffee with family and friends. I don't know if the case is different on other days but this was on a Monday, so I guess that's why maybe. The coffee itself was good. I ordered the iced mocha which I liked. My parents got the hot mocha and iced vanilla latte which they enjoyed, and my boyfriend got an iced tea which he thought was okay.

I've been coming to Helena for years and I have to say, the love it gets is very well deserved…read more They have some of the butteriest croissants out there! The dough lamination is absolutely perfect. I was lucky to attend an event at the gardens where the had profiteroles that were absolutely divine. Being central to the funk zone with plenty of outdoor seating the ambiance is absolutely on point. We had a minor mixup with an order and the head chef herself came out and made it right, giving us the tastiest baguette I think I've ever had. I have to say the head chef, who's name escapes me right now, has to be one of the sweetest and most talented people in the industry I've met. Definitely come here for an amazing breakfast or some 10/10 pastries.

Whew! This was a *pricey* breakfast, but it WAS good! That being said $62 good? Meh…read more $62: (2) Iced Vanilla lattes (1) Banana (1) Breakfast Taco (1) Breakfast sandwich (1) Croissant (1) Children's toast +egg The sandwich and taco were really good, but keep in mind it's JUST the one taco, JUST the sandwich. The homemade (I assume?) bread and jam for the kids meal was SO good! The vanilla lattes were not work $6.75 at all though... nothing special to them and easily watered down. The space itself is nice, outdoor/indoor concept. My daughter loved all the flowers and the birds that would fly inside for crumbs. I would come back but would JUST get the meals, the extras weren't worth the price IMO (even the croissant).

Busy pretty much throughout the day. You can order online ahead for pick up. The problem is that it…read moreis not always done within the time that they state. The employees are not the friendliest, but are quick. The Cheubaca is a rare drink that is a delight to try. It's a mix of Yerba mate with chai tea. They also have pastry items and entrees to eat for breakfast or quick lunch.

Lighthouse has great coffee and great food! Yesterday, i went to the Goleta location by Vons, and…read moregot a lavender latte and a breakfast sandwich. The sandwiches are great! I went later in the day, and they did run out of bagels, but I did get an english muffin. It was great with really fresh tasting ingredients. The latte was yummy and flavorful. The only complaint I really do have about Lighthouse is that they always seem so short staffed. At pretty much all the locations I've been to, there will be one person making the drinks and taking orders, and one person in the back making food. I have waited 10-15 minutes for a drink before. Definitely not the place I would go to early in the morning before work to wait in a long line or if I was in a hurry.

Very nice atmosphere. The French toast was great. Service is a little different. Get greeted by a…read morehost with a menu, order your food at a cashier, take a number, sit at a table of your liking and wait for them to bring it to your table.

Jeannine's bakery is the BEST breakfast/brunch spot we've had! This is due to the food, service,…read moreand environment. I'll break my review down by each category. Service: While we waited in line outside, Lalo, walked up to all of us offering menus for those of us that didn't have any yet. He was very friendly, energetic and joyful with all of those around. We were able to ordered and be seated pretty quickly, within 10 minutes of entering the line. I think what's unique about their ordering and seating model is that they have you order your food at the register, pay, then take a seat where you like. In my perspective, this allows for a smoother in and out dining experience as you don't have to wait for a server and your bill. Environment: The inside of the restaurant provides a store like experience and as you wait in line you can shop around for custom merch. The outside of this restaurant provides great seating with views of the beach. Food: Our plates were delicious! We ordered some special plates they were offering that weekend. I don't recall the exact names, but my wife ordered a sort of lobster cake plate, and I ordered a type of huevo rancheros. We would definitely return here again!

Such a good coffee shop, beans roasted right there in the shop!…read more Excellent selection of hot, cold coffees and teas and other specialty drinks. Not had any pastries from here but they look and smell great! Service is always efficient and friendly.

Seems fairly busy- got the drink of the week which was a macadamia Milano americano (hot) and it…read morewas good but wondering if I should've gotten a matcha or other seasonal drink. Friends got a breakfast sandwich, cold brew, matcha latte and they all liked it! Has nice working vibes and cute cafe atmosphere.

I'm very picky about coffee and don't say that lightly, but this is hands down one of the best iced…read morevanilla lattes I've ever had. You can tell everything is fresh. They use quality beans and even make their own syrups, which makes a huge difference. I wish I had something like this where I live because I would be there all the time. It's absolutely worth stopping by, and the staff are genuinely so nice.

4.5 Stars Beautiful outdoor space with fun (although pricey)…read moresignature drinks. I tried their famous Burnout ($10.5), which was good. We also ordered some breakfast items, and I enjoyed my avocado toast except for the balsamic dressing, which overpowered the entire toast with its cloyingly sweet flavor. Perfect place to grab a coffee with some friends and soak up the sun in the gorgeous courtyard.

What a beautiful diner right across the street from the beach! The food was fresh and the…read morepresentation was impressive. We went around 7am on a Saturday so it wasn't too busy but they do have a small parking lot in the back and if you want pleasant outdoor seating, I'd recommend arriving earlier in the day.

We decided to give this place a shot because the reviews were glowing, but it turned out to be mid,…read moreas the younger kids would say While we waited, they offered some muffins that were so delicious, I almost considered moving in. Once seated, we started with the muffins, but unfortunately, that was the highlight of the breakfast. It was like the rest of the meal was just there to make the muffins look even better. The food had all the flavor of a cardboard box. The only thing that saved the day was the pancakes. We ordered the Q steak quesadilla, which was colder than my ex's heart, but we were hungry, so we just went for it. We also got some pancakes with eggs and ham, and the ham was so mediocre, it tasted like it had been living in the fridge since the dawn of time. The service was friendly and quick, which was a blessing because if I had to wait any longer, I might have started gnawing on the table. I wouldn't wait over 30 minutes to eat there. It's definitely not worth the wait, unless you're really, really hungry and have nothing better to do than stare at the menu.