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.

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.

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!

Since I visited Carp Moon Café through a Yelp Experience, it has become one of my favorite cafés,…read moreand every time I come to Carpinteria, I stop by here. My favorite drink is the café de olla. I love the cinnamon flavor. This time, I tried the Blueberry scone, which was warm and delicious. They bake them at the shop every day. The owner and her son are very friendly and nice. I saw their posts on SNS showing them helping local people. I thought it was wonderful, so I wanted to support their local business too. There is outdoor seating, you can have coffee with your dog! There is no parking around the café, so I park in the public parking lot near the beach. Why not stop by this café while you are at the beach or shopping in downtown Carpinteria?

How thrilled am I to see Carp Moon Cafe is going strong in Carpinteria! Today I'm having their cafe…read morede 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.

Lost and found Café, I love this place. For the longest time we thought it was a coffee shop. Last…read moreSunday, for the first time my wife and I walked in, to get a cup of coffee, the owner greeted us and told us "the coffee is on the house ". Lost and Found is a gift shop operated by locals, they have locally made gifts, paintings, coffee table books, Christmas ornaments and many other decorating items. If you ever visit Carpinteria and like to get some souvenirs, this is the place to shop at.

The town of Carpinteria is not only home to "The World's Safest Beach" but also a new art cafe…read morecalled Lost & Found. For those who are familiar with the show Schitt's Creek, I would compare Lost & Found to Rose Apothecary. Instead of David and Patrick, you have two sisters named Susan and Patty who warmly welcome you in. While one could describe it as a 'general store,' others would think it isn't so 'general'. It is a communal coffee shop in that making that hopes to allow everyone to "come in and find themselves." The ultimate goal is to be open seven days a week selling a wide variety of things, including: -Specialty dark roast French coffee with milk -Freshly made goodies (including chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and an assortment of chocolate-dipped ginger, apricots and more) -Home decor and products (lotions, candles, fragrances) -Locally made art pieces, stationery and more! You can't help but notice the space's focal point of a gorgeous tropical-framed painting or all the local art that yells "Carpinteria!" I am truly excited to see this business grow and expand with the plans to have outdoor seating--particularly during these difficult times.

Summerland, CA We…read morestopped in for lunch on our way up to Santa Barbara. Order at the counter and seat yourself outside. The environment is lovely even though right off of Hwy 101. We ordered a Reuben sandwich and a salad to share. The food is very high quality and the presentation is lovely but the portion sizes were a little smaller as we had hoped for a good size lunch to share. Nevertheless, we're glad we got to try their Cafe. The waitress was really kind. I was curious about the beet hummus and she brought out a taste which was delicious. There's no doubt I would be back to check out their offerings another time but they are fairly pricey for what you get, and probably a good place to go if you want to eat something on the lighter side.

Nice place with an ocean view!…read more There's a line to order. The wait after went by fast, as there's a store to browse Parking fills up fast, but there was street parking Seating is outdoor-only (so take the weather into account!) It's a little far from other businesses, so not that easy to walk to town Ordered a Top Sirloin Hash, pretty good! Make sure to check out the specials at the register before you order

Quick stop, great place. The coffee here was really good. There were lots of drinks that were…read morecereal-themed. The almond croissant was just as good as we heard. I also got a blueberry lemon cookie which was delicious! There is a little shop as you move through the line, so we were able to grab some local art.

A friend of mine told me about Red Kettle and I finally got the chance to stop by. It's a cute…read morecoffee shop that has plenty of parking outside. When you walk in, they have lots of goods from local businesses for sale. At the register, they have lots of options including seasonal and regular flavors. For my first visit, I needed a little pick-me-up so I opted for Celina's Mexican Mocha. After a few short minutes, my order was good to go! I took a sip and it was sooo delicious. One of my complaints about mochas is usually they're not chocolate-y enough but this one was perfect. As the sip settled in my mouth, I got a nice kick from the cayenne pepper. It was a perfect sip! Overall, Red Kettle Coffee is a very cute coffee shop with some yummy beverages. The baristas were very kind and helpful. I'll definitely be back!

Friendly service, fun in the sun, and full from a delicious bagel sandwich…read more My partner adores this bagel shop and got the Linden Ave. I was very happy getting to enjoy the Milpas Melt while out in the sun under an umbrella in their outdoor seating. We arrived about half an hour before closing and staff were very friendly and attentive, even getting us fresh made curly fries and ensuring we had a pleasant experience.

I get that Mother's Day is busy. But I've never seen a restaurant fail in essentially every…read morecategory. I also hate writing negative reviews, but I feel a responsibility here. We sat down in an efficient manner. Two tables sat down either side of us after us. One table got their food and was done and gone, before we even got our food. The other table also got their food before we even ordered. By the time our food did come, three of the dishes, which were hot dishes, were all served cold. Cold eggs, and cold corned beef hash. I had spoken to the hostess twice about helping us out, but to know avail. Finally, our son had to leave. Five minutes later my wife and mother-in-law left, and I sat there for 10 minutes waiting for a check. The waitress said she would give us a discount but then she just took off and after a few more minutes I just left cash for the bill. I get restaurants being busy on a holiday like Mother's Day, but cold food? And zero response from any part of the staff? We have been coming here for over 20 years for Mother's Day. The service used to be great, they used to give free champagne to the mothers, it's now making Denny's look really good. We will never be back.

Such a lovely and beautiful setting for my mothers's 90 th Birthday party …read more Everyone raved about the charming nook we had set up ! The food was delicious!! Very fresh ingredients and so tasty ! Served a variety of sandwiches, salads - pesto pasta . Had a lemonade & water stand . Nice flutes of champagne with fresh orange juice for mimosas, white & red wine We brought in are own cake ( with a small cutting fee ) The party was such a success & my mother will always remember the wonderful time . Just a word about the owner Tammy and Josh They went beyond to make everything work so effortlessly and elegantly. I have been coming to the Garden market for years It's a little piece of heaven . Thank you again .

It has the best sandwiches, cold wine and the cutest outside area to eat in!…read moreEveryone that works there are great. Oh and adorable gifts too!

Tyler's Donuts is a no nonsense donut shop in Carpenteria, CA. No frills, no IG interest wall. Just…read moreserving up classic donuts, croissants (including hot bakes), and basic coffee drinks. They are located in an unassuming shopping center anchored by an Albertsons grocery store. The donuts and all the baked goods are good ole fashion bakery made. The donuts had a traditional, classic taste. They also specialize in croissants. They have traditional $3.25, fruit filled $3.25, and hot bakes $6. Puffy, golden flaky layers. The croissants are huge, the size of my hand. Rustic looking. Not perfect looking but that just adds to the house made look. The odd thing I noticed though was the menu board. They listed prices for everything except the donuts. Where are the donut prices? They ought to change that to get some prices on the menu or labeled on the trays. Something. Having those prices listed would help out the staff deal with the same questions and sticker shocked customers.

This local shop has gone straight downhill for several years…read more. Usually the inside is dirty with trash out front and out of a selection of donuts by 0900. Make the damn numbers for sale T least up to 1200 or 1300! I will drive to KK to get fresh donuts!