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

Dark Coffee was a very okay experience for me. It's a busy café with a nice atmosphere, and they…read morealso have food options. My friend and I tried the churro latte with almond milk, but unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations. The almond milk flavor was so strong that it honestly felt like I was just drinking almond milk rather than a churro latte. For me, the drink didn't live up to the hype. The customer service was good and welcoming, which I appreciated. The location is also convenient, within walking distance of the beach, and parking wasn't difficult to find. The café itself has some good qualities, but based on what I tried, the experience just wasn't for me.

We came right when they opened, and the coffee was good. I just had a regular brewed coffee, but…read morethe pastry selection was amazing! I got a delicious almond croissant that was the perfect pairing with my coffee. The service was friendly, although they didn't have Splenda, which I prefer in my coffee. It wasn't a big deal, though, since they had another sweetener option available. The location is great, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I loved enjoying my morning coffee while taking in the beautiful view of the harbor and boats. A lovely spot to start the day!

Excellent coffee with a friendly atmosphere. Can't beat the location and view. Service was great.read more

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.

While visiting Santa Barbara, we spent one morning exploring the shopping district and the Funk…read moreZone and decided to stop at Helena Avenue Bakery for breakfast. It was clearly a local favorite--the line stretched out the door--but it moved steadily and was well worth the wait. We enjoyed a couple of fresh, flaky croissants and found a lovely spot to sit and ease into the morning. The space has such a relaxed, inviting atmosphere, making it a great place to start the day. One thing we thought was especially unique is that the space transforms into a wine tasting venue in the evenings, giving it a completely different vibe later in the day. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I'd absolutely return to sample more of the menu and spend more time enjoying such a beautiful space.

We stopped by Helena Avenue Bakery for breakfast during our trip to Santa Barbara, and it was one…read moreof our favorite meals of the day. The bakery has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Even though there was a line when we arrived, it moved quickly, and the staff stayed friendly and organized the whole time. We ordered a yogurt bowl with fresh blueberries and homemade granola, a specialty toast topped with peanut butter, banana, crispy bacon, and a delicious sauce, plus coffee. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. You can really tell they use high-quality ingredients. The pastry selection looked incredible as well. From fresh croissants and scones to cinnamon rolls and muffins, it was honestly hard to choose just one. We'll definitely have to come back to try more. If you're visiting Santa Barbara and looking for a great breakfast or coffee spot, Helena Avenue Bakery is absolutely worth the stop. Great food, great coffee, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended!

On the whim, I Arrived here at 6 AM and Lighthouse was ready to serve me and a few other guests who…read morebombarded the doors at the crack of dawn 6:01am. My morning was not going so well so I really craved a really delicious local latte and I chose lighthouse Café for my latte (as opposed to starbucks 1 mile away) as it opened up as I was pulling into the parking lot.. the music was on the lights were on and Bianca was ready to serve us. She helped me decide on a vanilla latte which I never order (wanted something different than my normal mocha and I tried this new latte made by BIANCA and it was phenomenal. Even the art at the top was pretty. Just wanna say thanks to our local Lighthouse BARISTA Bianca for patiently managing all of our orders within the first 15 minutes of opening.

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.

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.

First time at Jeannine's. The line looked short from the outside but that was just the first of…read morethree lines. The second line parks you in front of tourist items for purchase and then the third line is at the counter where you order. Because the two inside lines weren't visible from the outside the wait was longer than expected which made it extra disappointing when I found out they didn't have the soup on the menu or any soup. I got the taco salad and was handed a very ordinary ice tea in a plastic disposable 10oz cup that was mostly ice, there would be no refills and I regrettably pre tipped. Pretty expensive but I don't mind if the food is good. I was given a number and told to go find a seat. Because they use every square inch for seating they had some uncovered seats that were in the hot sun, these were the only ones open so I sat in the hot sun with no shade. About a twenty minute wait for my taco salad. I wouldn't normally write a review over a taco salad but this one was so bad and so overpriced I thought it deserved one. It was basically a grocery store salad mix with a scoop of ground beef and a quarter of an avocado on top in a greasy flour tortilla bowl. I couldn't tell if the beef was good or not because it was drowned in what tasted like a sweet thousand island dressing. The setting is beautiful and the staff is friendly and competent but the taco salad is terrible and expensive.

We always pass this place finally stop get matcha. It smells so good. They roast their own coffee…read more Ample seating if stay drink coffee, tea etc and have a baked good.

We stopped here for a quick coffee break. We ordered everything from kiosk, which is convenient…read more Order was ready quickly. I took flat white with oat milk. It was good , I liked how kiosk had lots of options even for temperature. My husband took drip coffee, which was ok..ish! The ambiance is lovely , good to spend some time.

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.