I've tried other locations because I absolutely LOVE their matchas. Today I ventured out and tried…read moretheir food. I had their empanadas and breakfast bagel, both of which were okay. I got a matcha and something about it just wasn't the same. Definitely not 5 stars worth from me, as I'll prefer other locations over this one if possible. But also it's not the worst, it's decent!

Walked over from the Leta while staying there and grabbed a breakfast sandwich on an everything…read morebagel and a chai. Great food and drinks and very friendly, welcoming local spot.

This was a solid vanilla latte and definitely recommend you stop by to check out this awesome…read morecoffee shop. The coffee was smooth and the vanilla syrup was balanced and not too sweet. The barista was super chill and the atmosphere had a great vibe. Cool place to chill and have a cup of coffee.

Good coffee shop w/ cool merch…read more Had a vanilla latte which was pretty decent. The only disappointment about this place was their baked goods/food isn't made in house. The pastries were from a bakery in Los Angeles, which tells me that they were either frozen or at best day old either way they weren't freshly baked. I had a burrito which the girl mentioned it was from a local place nearby and it was a huge disappointment. With that said I recommend just trying the coffee there.

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.

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.

I love their mild decaf I dont like a bitter coffee, and…read moretheirs was not. It is my favorite, wish they were closer. definately worth the trip.

Love the coffee, love the people! Am a regular buyer from their walk-up window. Love to support…read moregreat local businesses

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!

My new favorite matcha spot. I loved the vibe in here everyone seemed so happy. There was also cool…read morethings inside to shop from and to look at.

Very cute coffee shop. It is perfect for getting some work done, hanging out with friends or…read morewaiting for your laundry to get done! Both indoor and outdoor seating available. I got their black tea with flavor notes of blood orange and hibiscus. I could really taste the blood orange and a hint of the hibiscus - neither was too overpowering. I liked that it was unsweetened. Definitely going back! The shop is in a plaza so there is plenty of space for parking.

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.

Great matcha. Absolutely ZERO Wi‑Fi. I couldn't even send out an email. I asked the barista if this…read moreis normal and he said yes. That tells me the owners are cheap and don't want to invest in proper Wi‑Fi, which is fine, but you shouldn't advertise Wi‑Fi since it's extremely slow. Not coming back. No wonder it was empty.

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.

I want to start my review by talking about the stellar customer service experience I received while…read morevisiting Kin's for the first time. The young lady up front was very welcoming and provided amazing service! This place has been so popular on social media and they are known for their matcha specials. If you follow them on instagram they post their daily specials and provide great updates of their inventory and wait times (a genius idea may I add). My personal favorites were the matcha einspanner and their strawberry matcha latte. For mochi donuts I especially enjoyed their lemon blueberry ricotta and brown butter turon specials. Inside they have nice seating and some stools but it gets very busy so the seating area can fill up. They also provide umbrellas if there is a long line and a hot sun outside. I highly recommend this place so be sure to check it out!

Was curious about the hype surrounding this place so I decided to go check it out. Went on a…read moreSaturday at 9:15AM and there were already 10 people in line before opening. We got the regular matcha latte and the strawberry matcha latte which were both delicious and had lots of matcha in it which we appreciated. We also liked that the drinks weren't too sweet. We also tried the mochi donuts, mango cheesecake was good but Thai tea Oreo was weird. Ube muffin was decent but overpriced for the size. Wish we could've tried the brioche but they don't sell them until noon. Overall solid spot for matcha and pastries!