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    Caffe Luxxe

    4.0 (93 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Alyssa A.

    I always LOVE trying new coffee shops, so you know I was excited to visit. I don't know too many coffee houses in the Santa Barbara area yet, so this was a great introduction. Lovely little shopping center with a wide variety of different shops. Caffe Luxxe was right in the middle of the action with great indoor and outdoor seating options to fit your mood. Wanted to try one of their seasonal drinks (gotta finish out the fall season strong!), and their Dolcezza was delish. A little sweet but hits that great pumpkin flavor. Where they shined, though, wasn't with their drinks but with their food. Wish I remembered the name of the sandwich, but it was a baked egg sandwich on a brioche bun with like a chipotle aioli sauce. It was incredible! Checked all the boxes and left me so satisfied. Parking can be a bit rough - the lot is definitely tight as well as busy. Just be aware of your surroundings. Overall, a good choice for coffee when in the area!

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    Ivy E.

    Caffe Luxxe is surreptitiously placed in the Montecito County Mart and has all the bells and whistles of a great cafe. Sophia was helpful and informative as she took my order and answered questions I had about the pastries. . There's an oblong communal table in the center of the cafe' if you like quietly mingling with the regulars and locals. They also have great gifts and merchandise for purchase. I needed a birthday card for a friend back home so I snagged one of those. . The matcha I ordered was decent. Lightly sweetened and not too cold, just how I like it. If you're looking for a quiet place to read, study or grab a small bite or coffee in the SB/Montecito neighborhoods , this place will deliver! Thanks for reading and breaking bread with me!

    Mocha, lemon bar and Guava Cheese Danish.
    Lou H.

    Parking can be an issue but I lucked out after a lap around the small lot. Nestled between the strip of stores and Pavilions in the Montecito Country Mart, it can be sort of tricky to find, but just walk as if you're going to enter Pavilions and look to your left to find this hidden gem. As I walked up I noticed the patio was full, inside was empty, and the place was spotless. The staff promptly greeted my buddy and I, and were quick to answer any questions we may have. I felt warmly welcomed and my buddy mentioned how nice it was. As with any cafe, I had a hot mocha in a mug, sat and enjoyed the ambiance while people watching. The chocolate was tasty and didn't overpower the espresso, a perfectly balanced mocha, enjoyable to the last sip. The lemon bars were small but tasty, coated in a powder sugar that had me wanting to lick the plate. The guava cheese danish was the best part, better than the ones Porto's are known for, delicious to the last flake of pastry. After all was said and done I sat there thinking "that was one of the best mochas I've ever had, and the best guava cheese danish." I thanked the staff for the mocha, confirmed what kind of chocolate they use as I swear I've had it before, and instantly told everyone in my office to try this place out. My boss already bookmarked it and will try it on his way to work. I'm excited to try their espresso beans on my espresso machine at home, but somehow I don't think I'll be able to replicate the delicious mocha and experience without coming back to Caffe Luxxe. Well that's this critic's review.

    Mary L.

    Masala chai latte with a pump of vanilla taste sooo good here. I order this with regular milk warm instead of cold. Quality ingredients really help. The staff is amazingly friendly. $5 for a cup is extremely reasonable for this area. Be prepared for a consistent line at all times because people love it. Parking is difficult in the front but there is a back lot too. Thank you for waking me up today Caffe Luxxe. Bravo!

    Mari I.

    If you want great coffee this is the place to try. They offer lots of drinks that are made just right. I tried one of their holiday drinks and it was truly rich! It is quite nice as soon as you walk in someone begins to take your order and then someone else charges you. It makes the line flow on by so just be prepared to order. They have so many delicious pastries just wish I would have asked to have mine warmed up. They have plenty of seating inside and outside where you can bring your work.

    Yoshiko G.

    I just want to let all customers know they close earlier. I checked the hours on Yelp and it said they were open until 4:00 pm today so I drove over there, arrived at 3:50 and the door was locked so I couldn't get in. although there were some customers inside. I got disappointed. But don't take it wrong, normally I love their coffee and service. I'm sharing my experience so you don't have to try and go. I went to Starbucks instead ( that's another option. just in case when you have the same experience as mine)

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    Hanna S.

    Vegan pasties. Yeah. Same ambience. Friendly cute seating areas inside and out. Easy parking at the Vons Pavilion Montecito mart. Sadly $1 up charge for plant based milk. Next door is only 50'upcharge.

    Cafe shakerato & chocolate chip cookie
    Savannah D.

    The coffee here is so delicious! I've tried the cafe shakerato & the iced caramello, and they're both amazing! As far as food, I've just tried the chocolate chip cookie, but it was amazing as well! The male barista making the coffees with the glasses is super sweet too!

    Matcha Latte with extra matcha...
    Catherine P.

    I can't lie this is by far the worst matcha I've ever had. I asked for extra matcha powder, so I'm assuming the regular matcha is even paler. As soon as my friends and I took a sip, we each cringed because it tasted like they just poured milk into a cup. Honestly a sad excuse for a matcha especially because it was $7.50. Do better please.

    Carl S.

    I'm totally puzzled why anyone would choose the other coffee shop in the same center when Cafe Luxxe is here. It's so cozy and inviting, you just can't resist! The employees were incredibly friendly. I wish I could come back more often, but it's quite a drive for me. I tried their Iced Cafe Mocha with Oatmilk and the Roasted Turkey Quiche. That Quiche was so good, it barely made it to my car! I can't wait to visit again.

    Front counter where you order your coffee which is nicely decorated

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    The coffee here is excellent. I have tried espresso drinks and nitro. Service is good. Ambiance is fine but seating seems to often be full.

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    Terrible service. Terrible coffee. Matcha is a concentrate???? The people working the front weren't friendly. Absolutely do not recommend.

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    Drink was very good, but needs to work on greeting customers when they walk in. Kinda felt out to place, if you know what I mean.

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    Best coffee I have found in the Santa Barbara area so far. Great location on cold morning.

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    The service was awesome! Super sweet baristas, they made my coffee very fast. The coffee and oatmilk was also delicious!

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    Cute little coffee shop nestled in a shopping area. Parking is challenging but the area is so worth it!

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    Handlebar Coffee Roasters - Love the mural and great sitting area

    Handlebar Coffee Roasters

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    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.

    Handlebar Coffee Roasters - Morning bun + Latte

    Handlebar Coffee Roasters

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    handlebar on de la vina is one of those places that has fully committed to its identity and then…read moregone a little further you pull up and it's bikes everywhere. not scattered. organized chaos. leaned into each other like they've all agreed this is where they belong i'm more of a unicycle guy. no handlebars. pure trust. you either believe in yourself or you don't and the road sorts it out so seeing this many handlebars in one place does raise some questions. not judging. just observing. at a certain point you start wondering if two hands on a steering device is more of a lifestyle than a necessity but i respect it. clearly it's working for them walk in and the place is dialed. not loud. not quiet. just focused. like everyone understands the assignment without needing to say it coffee is serious. you can feel it before you even order. these beans have had a journey. people behind this have had a journey too. it shows i got an americano because that's how you remove all variables it delivered. clean. balanced. no distractions. just coffee doing exactly what it's supposed to do guy behind the counter was locked in. didn't catch the name but pretty sure it was barron sawyer. had that calm confidence like he could make coffee or lead a small expedition if needed you've got cyclists coming through mid-ride, people talking quietly, someone reading something that looks important and then there's me sitting there with my coffee thinking about trust and how far you can really take it this place works because it knows exactly what it is five stars handlebars optional but apparently popular

    Checked in here on a Sunday morning. Industrial modern…read morestyle coffee roaster shop. Service was great. Got my order in very fast even though there was a lot of people. Ladies at the counter and making coffee are extremely dedicated and work super fast. They offer a great variety of coffees, Kombucha and teas. Lots of fresh pastries and breakfast options. We ordered a Cappucino and a Matcha Latte with almond milk. Extremely great quality of Matcha and Coffee. We even ended buying their Ethiopian Coffee Beans to take home. They have a big seating area inside and out and it is a dog friendly place inside and out.

    Caffe Luxxe - coffeeroasteries - Updated May 2026

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