We visited Kin Bakeshop around 10:45 am on a Sunday fully expecting a long wait, but were…read morepleasantly surprised to find only a short line. From getting in line to receiving our entire order, it took about 15 minutes total. Parking is easy with a large plaza lot, although seating inside can be tougher. It was completely full when we arrived, but we got lucky and snagged a table as someone was leaving. We ordered the Osmanthus Matcha Cream, Hojicha Black Sesame, Pandan Coconut Matcha, Vietnamese Coffee, Cinnamon Sugar Mochi Donut, and Buko Pie Mochi Donut. They also served us complimentary barley tea when ordering. Everything was delicious and absolutely lived up to the hype! The Osmanthus Matcha Cream was easily the biggest surprise and highlight for us. It was creamy while somehow still tasting light and refreshing, and we've honestly never had anything quite like it. It's made in limited quantities and sold out just a few minutes after we ordered, so I'd definitely recommend getting it early if it's available. The Hojicha Black Sesame was another standout. I've tried this combination at a few other cafes, but Kin does it better than any version I've had. Both flavors came through really well without either overpowering the other. The Pandan Coconut Matcha was also great, although I've had similar drinks at quite a few cafes throughout California, so it was harder for this one to stand out as much. The Vietnamese Coffee was solid too, but a little sweet for my preference. Personally, I think their tea-based drinks are much more memorable. Their mochi donuts were incredible too and easily some of the best I've had. Both were SO soft with that slightly bouncy mochi texture. I especially loved the Cinnamon Sugar Mochi Donut because it genuinely tasted like a churro in mochi donut form. Service was amazing throughout our visit, and I also love that the menu is projected onto the wall and updated as items sell out. Overall, Kin Bakeshop absolutely lived up to the hype for me. There are already so many other things I want to try, and I'm definitely looking forward to coming back!

Searched for matcha joints and this highly-rated venue was tops... and now I know why! There will…read morebe a line, always. We got here Friday around 12n and there were a dozen high schoolers (from next door) in line. We got here on Sunday at 9:35am (they opened at 9:30) and there were approximately 20-24 people in line. I asked a woman who was just coming out and she said she got there at 8:45a and was first in line (45 minutes before opening)! We had wine-tasting in Los Olivas to attend so we timed our return for just-before-closing (4pm). We pulled in at 3:57pm and raced to the front door just as the manager was about to hang a "closed" sign up! On both days we ordered the black sesame matcha. These are $7 and only 8 oz but heavenly. They were out of most all food items on Sunday but on Friday I got a couple of their famed mochi donuts ($4). Imagine a donut (as you can see from the picture, they are round but slender with "knobs") but with a chewy mochi-like texture. Between their unique flavor combos and that amazing texture, these are worth the wait (and I generally never eat donuts because of their complete lack of nutritional value)! But that matcha -- they hand-pestle finish all of their matchas! There's a large window (albeit with a thinly weaved curtain drawn) where you can watch the kitchen in action). The black sesame cream is super thick and layered on the bottom first. The drink comes with a long (7 inch) wooden spoon and you are kindly instructed to draw that spoon out slowly and sample the sweet cream coated in matcha, before ultimately stirring the drink thoroughly. The experience along with the very-lightly-sweetened, softly nutty/sesame concoction are divine... and, yes, the whole reason we raced back on our last day in SB to grab one more taste.

Great Vibes, friendly staff and delicious coffee. The burritos look delicious but will have to wait…read moreuntil my next visit. Lots of variety.

Looking for a great latte or cold brew! Seriously stop by Old Town Coffee. Enjoyed our morning Joe…read moreso much we bought a couple of bags for the road. The place is huge with indoor seating a dog friendly patio out back. Definitely going to be a stop on our travels through the Central Coast.

Love this place!…read more Everyone is super friendly. The pastries are delicious! The shop is great! Easy to find a spot either outside or inside.

We were visiting the area a couple of months ago and found this cute spot for breakfast. The staff…read morewere really kind and the vibes are quite pleasant. That's always a bonus as many coffee shops don't have the friendliest staff. Anyway, we enjoyed the cold brew, cortado, and avocado bagel! Audrey Hepburn would approve of this establishment.

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!

We visited lighthouse coffee on a Sunday morning. The service was quick and the staff was very…read morefriendly! We ordered the burrata toast and the avocado toast along with a vanilla latte. Both were very tasty! We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere.

Stopped at Dune Coffee on Calle Real around 8am on a Saturday and there was no line, which is…read morealways a nice way to start the morning! Parking was super easy with a big lot, and the shop itself has a cozy but modern feel. We took our drinks to go, but there was plenty of seating both inside and outside. Between the four of us we tried the black cold brew, iced mocha lattes with oat milk, and a hot mocha latte with oat milk. Everything was good! My iced mocha was a little too chocolatey for me at first, but I added some extra oat milk and it was much better. My husband's official review of the cold brew was "good," which coming from him basically means there were no complaints lol The staff was friendly and the hot mocha was really pretty too! Good coffee, cute atmosphere, easy parking and friendly service. I'd definitely go back, but with so many coffee shops to try, I'm not ready to commit just yet!

Stumbled on to this place by sheer luck. For once I didn't look at Yelp for any advice or reviews,…read moreI just happened to be in the area and decided to try it out and I was glad I did. This shop has a great atmosphere and the staff is very friendly, but I think most importantly, the espresso was great! Maybe not as good as Beacon here in Ventura but still very good. The only downfall is that I am not sure when I'll be able to come back since it is all the way up in Goleta but I will for sure keep it bookmarked for next time I am in the area.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! New favorite! I'm not from town but I travel through frequently so I have been…read moretrying to slowly test out all the local coffee shops, and after about 6 different ones in the area this is my new #1!! I got the matcha and it's absolutely supreme. Fresh, powder matcha made with genuine matcha tools. It was the best matcha of my entire life (and I live off matcha). The environment is SO cozy and inviting, with an atmosphere that is perfect for bringing your laptop to chill. The staff is very friendly and fun, as our barista was dressed in Patrick-star (from SpongeBob) attire just for ha-ha's. It was a truly magical experience and I can't wait to go back for me.

Anyone who says this is BAD coffee probably thinks the place on the other side of the freeway is…read moregreat . My new favorite coffee shop, I'll go out of my way to stop here while in town. Fresh ground espresso beans per order, fully flavored coffee that you can actually taste and a large variety of espresso beverages to choose from. Whoever created the menu kept it simple and knew exactly what they were doing. Staff is super friendly , can't wait to go back!

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

Not sure what the draw is here. Overpriced coffee, small portions, and boring food…read more Blueberry lemon scone tasted like neither blueberry or lemon. Blandorific

The pesto parmesan scone was amazing! Sometimes with scones they are too dry or I can taste the…read morebaking soda but this one was so soft, moist, and the flavor was amazing. Definitely recommend!

Crushcakes is a super cute little cafe that's serves up coffees, teas, and brunch items. It's…read moretucked away on a quiet street and offers very limited indoor seating but a fair size patio. You order at the counter and a staff member will bring you your items. We ordered 2 breakfast items and cappuccino, the latter which was good nothing fancy. My friend ordered the Classic with bacon. She said it was really good and liked the grilled toast. I had KC''s Sunnyside which I really enjoyed. The kale and potato combo with goat cheese was delicious. My 2 complaints would be the lack of parking and limited indoor seating. It was drizzling and all the inside tables of which there are few were taken. A couple was kind enough to let us sit with them. This is not a good place for a large party (more than 4).

Got the small matcha latte with almond milk and loved it! I really liked their house made almond…read moremilk, it had a hint of cinnamon and it came through nicely in the drink. Good matcha flavor, I would like it a bit stronger, but that's just because I love matcha lol. I also tried the mogurt bowl on a different day and absolutely loved it. I like how they blend and make their bases in house. Super yummy and filling

Vibes. Sunshine. Barista. Friendly. Coffee. Yum. Come here. Drink tea. It's the bestest. In the…read morewestest.

Dune was right next to our hotel, and it turned out to be one of the best coffee shops we visited…read more The coffee was smooth and balanced, with a bold body. It was so good that we went back the next day! On our first visit, we tried the almond croissant and banana toast with chia seeds, and both were delicious. We hoped to try the breakfast burrito the next day, but it was sold out. The pastries on our second visit weren't quite as good as the first, but the vanilla latte and matcha latte were both delicious. I'd definitely go back, and hopefully get that burrito next time!

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.