Carp Moon Cafe

Absolutely loved this cafe, the staff was friendly and helpful and happy to be there…read more The drinks were amazing, sadly genetics have decided that milk is actively trying to kill me so I have to drink alt milks like oat or almond, this place makes their own fresh alt milks daily and it's like nothing else I have tried, it doesn't feel like a second thought it is genuinely good. And it's a such a cute little cafe and a quiet town, we have been itching to go back ever since, to try more of their food items and of course get more coffee :).

I was excited to try this cafe with my friends after seeing that it had many positive Yelp reviews,…read morebut I was severely disappointed in the taste of my drink and in the service throughout our visit. Though the shop was cute, clean, and had a lovely covered patio outside, I wouldn't recommend it for those stopping by for coffee on road trips. I got a seasonal spring drink called the Irish Cream Mocha and asked for it iced. Unfortunately, it just tasted like chocolate milk. Now, I like a good chocolate milk, but not when I paid for a specialty flavored mocha! I didn't detect an Irish cream flavor or even a hint of mocha. As a latte, it was way too milky and lacked the depth of an espresso drink. Contrary to its description on the menu, it wasn't balanced at all. How misleading. My friend tried one of the craft energy drinks, and it looked pretty, but she said that it was flat and tasted kinda meh. She also got a visually-appealing soda, which apparently tasted much better compared to the energy drink. Another friend ordered the seasonal Dulce de Leche Latte, and she mentioned that it was a bit too light-tasting as a latte. That checks out since my mocha also seemed like it was missing the coffee component haha. Her latte did taste like a caramelly drink made with actual dulce de leche, but she didn't appreciate that the "light" dusting of cinnamon was more like a heaping teaspoon of it thrown into the drink. We noticed that our receipts showed a higher price than what was printed on the menus. We only found out after paying and reviewing the receipts that they charge $0.75 for making drinks iced. We weren't informed of this charge by any of the ladies at the registers upon ordering, and we didn't see any signs stating that iced drinks would incur an additional charge. No explanation anywhere. Another thing that threw me off was when a certain barista handed off the completed drinks in the pickup area. She wasn't wearing gloves, and I don't think she washed her hands in-between tasks, but she was placing the drinks onto the counter while holding them by the top part, aka the lid from where people drink! I was shocked at how unbothered she was while doing that, as if that's how she was trained, or she was never corrected.

Another foggy morning

Chicken panini and cafe latte

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I like the Chai here!

Reynaldo's Bakery

4.2(181 reviews)

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Stopped by on the way to the beach for some breakfast and was surprised by the variety they have…read more I ended up with a breakfast burrito and it was one of the best I've ever had. The burrito was large, couldn't finish it! Would have loved to try a bunch of the pastries as well. This place looks like a family owned business so go support them! Service was excellent, very fr

The lemon empanada was tasty, the filling has a bit of tang to it. The soft cherry turnovers are…read moreunique and worth a try if you like cherry pie. The donuts are also good. But what is this filling in the strawberry empanada? Strawberries grow everywhere around here but apparently they can't find one or two to put in the strawberry turnovers/empanadas? It's some kind of clear donut filling jelly type junk that bears no resemblance to real strawberry. Yuck. Also the side windows on this building need shades, it looks like a junkyard in there.

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Santa Barbara Hives

4.6(77 reviews)

0.4 mi

I had the pleasure of trying Santa Barbara Hives food and products at the Santa Barbara Earth Day…read moreFestival. The food and honey are fresh and delicious, and their honey hand balm is soft and deeply moisturizing. Their staff are some of the kindest people you'll ever meet and you can tell how passionate they are about the business and making a positive impact on their community. At one point they noticed I didn't get my order in time, and brought out an extra slice to thank me for my patience, which goes to show their attention to making their customers happy and quickly correcting any mistakes. Food was extra fresh and absolutely delicious. Pepperoni Pizza - 5/5. Soft sourdough crust and mini pepperoni cups. Salad - 5/5. Fresh. Croutons and ranch made in house. Cookies - 5/5. Peanut butter chuck and chocolate chip cookies were perfectly chunky. Hot Honey - 5/5. Extra spicy (and when I say spicy, I mean spicy), and goes well with the pizza! Looking forward to stopping by their brick and mortar location soon, and trying their Tri Tip sandwich!

Pizza, cakes and pastries and so much more. Easy walk from the campground. A nice destination for…read moreyour morning bike ride too! Friendly service. Most people get their orders to go, but there are about 3 tables and chairs outside available. If you're camping and don't want the usual touristy spot, get your special coffee, matcha, croissant etc here. The sourdough bread they make is also used for the pizza crust. Yummy!

Love the fun decor and interior

Tri Tip Sandwich and Iced Matcha Latte

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Croissants

Lucky Llama Coffee

4.4(647 reviews)

My daughter and I stopped by Lucky Llama Coffee House and had a great experience. The avocado toast…read morewas super good--fresh, flavorfu. The açaí bowl was refreshing and delicious, and the coffee was excellent--smooth and well-made. Perfect spot for a healthy breakfast or a relaxed coffee break.

Super cute coffee spot that we enjoy going to every time we camp in Carpinteria. There are açai…read morebowls take a while on a busy day, but are worth the wait. And their Mayan coffee is really really good. The only thing I wish they had was better options for cold brews with cold foam etc, but other than that great quality coffee.

Mayan Mocha

Great Dune coffee roasters cappy!

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Outdoor seating

Chocolats du Calibressan

4.8(92 reviews)

0.9 mi

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We stopped in for truffles, with a preference for the real thing: dark, creamy and not overly…read moresweet. Score! We received a sampling of four of their seven or so dark ones, and they were smooth and wonderful. The flavored ones, such as Ginger / Lemon and Curry / Coconut, really popped - strong flavor that complimented the chocolate very nicely. Love it!

Some of the finest, highest quality, and most exquisite chocolates in all of Santa Barbara, and…read moreeven California. Jean-Michel is a chocolate virtuoso. My goal is try to every single chocolate, at least one time (if not several times over). I feel as though time stands still when I am in his shop and in particular when I am having my chocolate experience. I savor every bite and feel an unexplanable euphoria of flavors in my mouth and pleasure coursing through my veins. If you love small batch, hand-made, top quality and innovative marriage of flavors of chocolates....this is the place you should make your pilgrimage to. Get the chocolates in a bag to save a few dollars if you are getting them for yourself, otherwise they have different sized boxes to give as a gift.

So many delights to choose from! @Chocolats du CaliBressan

Today's selections

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"Bisous", Jean-Michel Carré -- The French Chocolatier of the American Riviera @Chocolats du CaliBressan

Guicho's Eatery

4.4(315 reviews)

0.0 mi

Unsuspecting spot, empty when we got there w/ lots of open space inside on 9/12/25 morning... but…read moreit's a GEM. So good, so flavorful, w/ generous portions and lots of seafood. Helpful staff. FETTUCCINE w/ SHRIMP $16.95 Tiger shrimp, mushrooms, scallions, light cream, sherry wine, garlic LINGUINE $17.95 Green and white linguine, tiger shrimp, bay scallops, mushrooms, green onions, white wine, light marinara, crushed red pepper

Wow the portions are huge, food is flavorful, and our to go order was piping hot when we picked it…read moreup. Kids ate up the spaghetti without complaint, adults enjoyed the lasagna, tortellini, and linguini. Each meal came with bread so we happily ended up with a huge bag of leftover toasted buttered bread. The star of the show was the linguini bursting with shrimp and scallops. Worth a train ride from LA for that alone (and a bag of bread).

Interior

2 pastas serve 3 girls (this is each serving size)

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The outside of the restaurant

Peebee & Jays

4.1(184 reviews)

0.3 mi

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Great Sandwich's and service. Came here for a mom and pop sandwich and it was delivered!…read more Will be back!

Good sandwiches but very very slow service. It was a Sunday but during lunchtime and had one guy…read moremaking sandwiches. Other guy just standing around watching Wouldn't go back because of this

Inside 9-6-23

4/26/26. Sweet H spoiling me with this cranberry relish turkey $14. Sandwich ok. Soft sourdough excellent.

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Outside

Carp Kitchen & Grocery

4.6(98 reviews)

0.0 mi

Make sure to stop in here to pick up some delicious and healthy bites on your way to the beach. The…read moreGodmother is my favorite sandwich to bring along. Delicious salads and other creative choices. Wonderful staff. Charming location. Enjoy.

Amazing! Fresh…read more Healthy. Lots of vegetarian options. Large servings. Rear patio seating is beautiful and relaxing. Owner Debra was adorable. Super kind and friendly. So helpful and visited with us. Definitely worth the bike ride from Ventura!! We will be back.

Just out of the smoker... pastrami perfection

Lunch Menu

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Lunch menu 1

Feast: The Cafe at Field + Fort

4.3(95 reviews)

4.4 mi

Very cute location with a Beautiful view of the ocean and amazing outdoor seating area in two…read moredifferent areas! They had a very cute store inside the cafe that had a bunch of things. It had a pasta section, a candle section, and much more! I got an unsweetened iced matcha latte and i liked it! The staff was all super friendly!

Unique and tasty menu options, but not worth the price and wait. Loved the savory porridge. Ham…read moresandwich was okay but definitely not worth the price. Staff is kind and friendly, and the shop and grounds are beautiful. But this is probably more of a stop and try it once kind of a place rather than a staple or somewhere I'd go again. You know what though? They did have a KILLER (if not also ridiculously overpriced) brownie.

Breakfast served all day

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Mushroom Tartine

Farm Cart Organics

4.5(15 reviews)

A great gem in Carpinteria that allows you to get the best local produce. Unique products too…read more Don't skip out on the mushrooms! Prices reflect the quality so check in before you get some sticker shock.

Farm Cart Organics has a farm stand. It's in the plaza right next to the Carpinteria Library and…read moreFriends of the Library book shop. Open Tuesday- Wednesday 11am-5pm and on Saturday 10am-5pm. The farm stand was loaded with fresh, vibrant fruits, vegetables, and flowers. They even had artwork and olive oil for purchase. Everything was displayed in a magazine cover worthy style. But there was no prices noted which I found odd. I'm not wired to purchase items without knowing the price. I need to know before I loosen the purse strings.