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    Carp Moon Cafe

    4.2 (113 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Dara M.

    How thrilled am I to see Carp Moon Cafe is going strong in Carpinteria! Today I'm having their cafe de Olla in a gorgeous for-here mug made with alternative milk (oat). The business is as adorable as I remember with a plethora of good options including chilaquiles. I'm so excited to be back. Staff is very friendly.

    Mari I.

    As always everything was perfect- from their fall drinks to the last bite of chilaquiles! This is one of my top places to get rich coffee and a tasty plate! I tried today their white pumpkin moon where it was the perfect espresso and white chocolate combo. My suggestion is pair it with their delicious cold foam! This is also a hidden gem for their delicious chilaquiles. They make them the right way covered in green sauce and baked to a crisp while being covered with sour cream and queso fresco. It is a must try! Service is always genuine and the best! They have plenty of seating inside and outside! Anything you can think of they have it here such as jewelry, Labubus, pastries, and fresh juice shots!!

    Harvest Moon Smoothie
    Amelia S.

    This is a cute and cozy neighborhood cafe worth checking out. They have a number of interesting coffee options, which i would have tried if it was earlier in the day. Instead we got an acai bowl and a green smoothie. The smoothie was very good. The acai bowl was ok, as something about the granola tasted off. Service was quick and friendly. Portions were fair. I think I'd prefer to go to Pacific Health Foods or Lucky Llama for açaí bowls though. If you're looking for a nice place to hang out, read, or study, this would be a good option.

    Cute coffee sign!
    Shannon M.

    I really enjoyed the two visits I've had (so far!!!) to this lovely cafe. The overall atmosphere inside is super cute and the staff is very friendly! If you get the chance, pair one of their pastries with your drink of choice, overall a must in my book. Can't wait to go back!

    Full Moon Waffle Breakfast Plate
    Zuri M.

    We came for breakfast and coffee. They serve only one size for a latte, 16oz. I ordered the chilaquiles, and it was really good. I really liked the green sauce. We also got the waffle plate, which was also good! Both meals were good sized portions; and we had leftovers. There's also a station for water with small cups. I appreciated the range of types of seating inside. There are many tables and comfortable chairs. It is also kept clean inside. The employees were friendly and helpful! I look forward to coming back and trying a baked treat.

    Sarah S.

    We stopped in to get a Café de olla in the afternoon. It's very pleasant inside with some nice seasonal decorations for Christmas. Their baked goods looked really fresh and tasty. They have some nice menu offerings as well if you want a meal. I am curious to try to açaí bowl next time!

    Green Tamal
    Phyllis M.

    First of all, I love these little beach town of Carpinteria! I lived in Santa Barbara years ago for about 6 years & made a friend who was from here, so I've gotten to know this area well. But there have been some changes since I've hung out here, but one thing is for sure, Carp has no shortage of charm & beauty. My Hubby & I walked in & it was so magical! I love what they've done inside. There is so much to see. Their attention to detail is Chef's Kiss! It reminds me of a cafe, that is a cross between an English garden & Tea Party, but with Asian touches & part gift shop, but for some reason it works! You can come grab coffee or tea, but if you have a bit of time or have a friend with you, you can bring a book, get some delicious breakfast, & read or journal. You can catch up with a friend over coffee & then take a stroll to the beach, which was very close by. I used to love walking the main streets of Carp & go vintage shopping. I've made purchases of beloved bracelets, rings & necklaces around the corner. Carp Moon reminds me of a place that captures your heart & becomes part of your routine, your life & your history in a city. When I was broke and a starving college student over 20 years ago, I looked for places like this, places that didn't rush to kick you out, where you can get to know people and the staff, and you end up knowing all their regulars, and their secrets menu items. Carp Moon has an impressive menu of food, along with their signature drinks. My Hubby & I wanted something light that we could share. He got a drip, & I had an iced coffee with oat milk. We ordered a green tamale for him & we shared the waffle plate. I don't eat meat so I gave him the crispy bacon. The waffle was so good! I was a little confused, because it was honestly the best waffle I have ever had! And it wasn't heavy at all. I'd literally come back just for the waffle. My Hubby enjoyed the Tamal, & he scarfed that down fast. The tamales were obviously very delicious and are very popular because by the time we were there, that was the last one. I highly, highly recommend Carp Moon. I actually cannot wait to bring one of my GFs here to share this gem of a coffee shop!!!

    Breakfast Burrito
    Lou H.

    You walk in and this place has a cool vibe, and an inviting coffee shop ambiance. It seems like a great place to meet up with friends and have some conversation. I was excited to try the cafe de la olla, which only led to disappointment. I let my friend try it to make sure it wasn't just me and his response was "tastes like cough syrup." I had a banana nut muffin which was moist, and luckily under a glass case as a lot of their other baked goods had flies around them, which kinda grossed me out. After I tossed the caffe de la olla, I ordered a hot mocha and breakfast burrito. The mocha started right with some latte art and served in a ceramic mug, but the coffee was a bit too bitter for my taste. Where this place redeemed itself was its breakfast burrito. Though small it was packed full of flavors and the 3 sauces that accompany it were mouthwatering. Overall it's a great location, great ambiance, and great breakfast burrito, but it needs work on their coffee. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

    Blueberry Muffin
    Alyssa A.

    I absolutely LOVE trying out new coffee shops so was super excited to learn about Carp Moon Cafe. I don't make it out to Carpenteria too often, so it was nice to make it out to this cute little town! Carp Moon Cafe is exactly what I would picture a coffee shop in a quaint little beach town to be like - super cute, a bit eclectic, with joyful vibes and delicious coffee. They're known for their Cafe de Olla, which I had never heard of before - so naturally that was the drink I had to try. I don't normally drink black coffee, but this one checked all the boxes with their blend of spices. I found myself enjoying it, which is honestly a feat in the black coffee world for me. Cold Brew was strong and good. Their Milky Way Latte was also tasty - a bit on the sweeter side, but still a great flavor. They have a few pastries options - wasn't the most impressed by them. The muffin looked good but tasted a bit bland. The red velvet cookie looked like it would be soft and gooey, but it was hard and missing a bit of that flavor. So much open space to sit in. The hubs and I grabbed a couple comfy chairs to sit in indoors, but there was also lovely outdoor seating as well. Parking was a bit rough, but we stopped by in the middle of a weekday, so we found street parking a couple blocks away. So excited to have found this new cafe, and we'll definitely be returning next time we're in Carp!

    Iced latte
    Anna I.

    Great coffee, friendly service and super cool ambiance. Needed a rest stop on our journey to Cambria and this little town looked great.

    WiFi for the win
    Vanessa D.

    This cafe is located on the corner of two busy streets in Carpinteria which wouldn't be an issue except parking can be rough to find. There is a parking lot close by which is helpful. There is seating inside and outside. Inside is overly decorated but it works and is super cute. The staff are friendly and work hard to get orders out quickly. The reason for the lower rating is I just don't like their coffee. My vanilla latte had little flavor of vanilla. My husband got a black coffee and even adding cream and sugar, it wasn't great. I know everyone has different taste when it comes to coffee so while this place may not be for me, it may be for you!

    I am a DoorDash food Photographer and sometimes if a place is special I will do a review like this. The Carp Moon Cafe and Juice Bar is special. Located in the heart of Carpinteria, CA on the corner of Carpinteria Ave and Linden and about 15 miles south of Santa Barbara and 15 miles north of Ventura on Hwy 101 (take the Linden off ramp). Their hours are 8am to 7pm. After your meal, it is a short walk down Linden to Carpinteria Beach touted as the safest beach in CA and very family friendly. Now to the important thing, the food. What I sampled was incredible and the 20 dishes I photographed looked so good I'm sure they were just as amazing. I will be back as a regular customer. The menu is very diverse, sandwiches, breakfasts, vegy bowls, wraps, burritos along with vegetarian dishes. I tried the delicious matchas but also saw most any other drink you could want . My house mate nutritionist and vegetarian raved about the dishes I brought home to her. The owner Amy Rae has put together a great menu of all healthy, organic and gluten free foods. Up front, Litzy was knowledgeable and friendly. The cooks are a husband and wife team Patti and Juan. All of them really know what they are doing. Inside the best description I can give is "comfortable". Tables inside and out, family friendly and at street level for easy access. They had a great music choices in the background and not blasting so conversations are easy. There is also a variety of Carpinteria and health literature along with sweat shirts, souvenir cups, etc. scattered around. So, if you are anywhere in the area do yourself a favor and stop in for a sandwich, breakfast, smoothies, pressed juices, lattes, matchas or whatever you are craving after reading this. BTW I am not in any way compensated when I do these reviews, they are just my honest take after a shoot. The Carp Moon Cafe and Juice Bar rates right up with the best I have covered.

    Amy A.

    The moment you step into this place, you feel a sense of peace surrounded by plants, art, jewelry, good food and good moods! As soon as we walked in, we were welcome to open arms and smiles. This was my friend's first time out here in Santa Barbara, and the vibes were immaculate to say the least. We would definitely come back here.

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    The coffee taste old and the pastry tasteless. Cute location. Server's pleasant however impatient.

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    Great coffee and the owner (?) is very nice, bubbly and gives great drink suggestions!

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    Out of the park. I'm glad I walked by. It was just the snack I was looking for. I'll be back!!!

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    Smoothies, coffee & owners are very pleasant!!!! Nice place to go to meet a Friend & enjoy a cup of Java!!!!!

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    Delicious, avocado toast prompt service and friendly service, I recommend. Next time I will try the coffee

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