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    Lighthouse Coffee Roasters

    4.2 (26 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kristine H.

    Incredible service. Loved the young woman that greeted us. Enjoyed Matcha and cold brew. Both with oat milk. Prices were very respectable. Seating lovely outside. Bench and table seating. They roast on site. Coffee is yummy. Matcha was 'real' and great. A neighborhood gem!! Follow the light to Lighthouse Coffee!!!!!!

    Iced dirty chai latte w whole milk
    Alisia O.

    Underrated spot in SB! When I say I want a dirty chai, this is what i want! They do not skimp on the espresso shots. My bf also enjoyed his iced lavender latte. They make their syrups :)

    Dirty chai with almond milk (has 4 espresso shots)
    Diana L.

    I'm glad that lighthouse took over this location from Low pigeon. The drinks are better, the service is better! They have a variety of espresso drinks-they got lavender drinks on the menu here! They have a limited amount of bites, such as empanadas and croissant. The inside is a little small but ample sitting space outside. Parking is shared with the gym next door but can park off street. They have the best dirty chai in town!!! Perfect espresso to chai to milk ratio. Not too underwhelming or overwhelming of any particular ingredient. Will differently be going back!

    I found a hair in my latte. I was there 10/13 and unfortunately finished the whole thing before I opened the lid and saw the hair.

    Awesome plants and quirky art in this sweet roaster
    Jessica E.

    We found this place on a whim, close by to another stop we had to make. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the patio and outdoor area - how I wish I had some work to do out there to have an excuse to enjoy it longer! It is a beautiful little oasis with the smell of roasting coffee wafting around you? It sounds like a great setting for working from home (or this sweet coffee shop). It's just a little pop-in-and-order situation, but their cozy space has so much personality - quirky art, plants, and coffee beans for purchase! I LOVED the dirty chai I ordered.

    Mocha & Pain au chocolat ⋅ Santa Barbara, California
    Justin L.

    HNY! Lighthouse is my first review of 2023 A place that makes excellent coffee & tea Though I miss Low Pigeon, the cafe here before With time, I'm loving this place more & more! You'll find them on the corner of Laguna & Haley Hours of operation are 7 AM to 3 PM daily The parking lot is shared with a fitness studio It's easy to get in & out if you need to grab & go At this location, beans are freshly roasted on-site Up to 92 pounds hourly, 400 degrees Fahrenheit Ingredients are sourced from regions like Peru, Brazil, Columbia, and Ethiopia to name a few They serve lattes, nitros, matcha, pastry treats, Empanadas, toasts, bagels, & other tasty eats The only major menu change as far as I can see Is that oat, soy, & almond milks are no longer free The Peppermint Mocha was minty & sweet A nice hint of chocolate & a high level of heat The pain au chocolat I ordered was fine & fair Tasted decent but I've had better elsewhere Overall a nice place to sip drinks & study Or somewhere to sit & chat with a buddy Bring your laptop if you need to get work done Or just enjoy basking in the Santa Barbara sun!

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    Pretty terrible coffee - bitter, over roasted taste. Handlebar, Dune or Luxxe are much better options. Friendly person at the front though.

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    Best tasting of the local coffee houses. Great staff at all of them. I love that they have a coffee house on the east side of State St

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    4.2(200 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    We had a tough time finding a place to hang out and kill time in Santa Barbara waiting out traffic…read morebefore continuing on to LA. We tried multiple other places that didn't have outdoor seating (so not dog friendly), but then we found Caje on State Street. It's on a protected set of streets where there are lots of shops and stores. There's common outdoor seating just outside the store, which met our objective of hanging out with the dog. Granted it was a hot day, but this store was really really hot inside, like unpleasantly so. I felt bad for the barista! The coffee is reasonably priced, all things considered (fancy flavors, Santa Barbara, crowded location) and the flavor was nice and not one I've personally had before. I asked to go light on the ice and they did a good job there. The wait was a bit long, but we weren't in a hurry, so it was all fine. Good place to stop and relax and have a good tasting coffee.

    We stopped here during our road trip, excited to finally try the Bella Rose Matcha after seeing all…read morethe dreamy promo photos-rose petals, a fresh strawberry, elegant glassware, the full aesthetic. What I got instead? A plastic to-go cup with iced matcha and a sprinkle of beet powder. No rose petals. No strawberry. No presentation. (See attached.) When I asked where the rose petals were, the barista seemed visibly annoyed and just said they had "run out." No apology, no heads-up at the time of ordering. I mentioned the drink didn't look anything like the photos, and he responded that this location only does to-go orders and doesn't serve anything the way it's advertised. Nowhere on the menu or website does it say that-which honestly feels deceptive. To make things worse, while we waited, two of the barista's friends came by and hovered near the counter like they were customers, but it was clear they hadn't actually ordered anything. Normally, I wouldn't care, but it was already taking 10-15 minutes to get our drinks and he seemed fully caught up chatting with them while preparing orders. I get that they probably had a crazy morning rush (it seemed never-ending), but in that moment he seemed distracted and disengaged and when he announced our drinks and I asked about the missing rose petals, it felt dismissive and unprofessional. My sister ordered a vanilla latte that had a cute heart in the foam, and my mom got a chai latte with cinnamon around the rim-it looked and smelled amazing. They both got everything bagels; my sister's had roasted veggies on it. I got a blueberry muffin, which was solid. The female staff were genuinely sweet and welcoming, so props to them for keeping a warm vibe going despite the chaos. The real letdown was the atmosphere. There was nowhere clean to sit. The only usable table was in the mall corridor, and I had to lay down napkins over a fresh puddle of dog pee just to sit. Every other table was dirty or taken. We were traveling with our pup and just wanted a calm, decent breakfast before another long drive, and this was not the vibe. The drinks and food tasted fine, but the whole experience felt scattered, unwelcoming, and nothing like what's advertised online. If you're coming for the aesthetic or a relaxing café moment, don't go to this location.

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    4.4(371 reviews)
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    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

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    Dune Coffee Roasters - State Street - Croissant

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    4.2(766 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Alright, first let me start with the service -- it was amazing! The guy helping us really seemed to…read moreknow what he was talking about and gave great recommendations. We ordered a hot vanilla latte with oat milk, an iced vanilla latte, and a matcha green tea. The dark roast in the coffee had the perfect balance of bold flavor and sweetness. I honestly enjoyed every sip of it. Everything tasted smooth, rich, and well made. The place itself was clean, organized, and even the bathroom was spotless, which I always appreciate. Overall, such a great coffee stop in Santa Barbara. Definitely coming back!

    I am writing this because I genuinely support local Santa Barbara businesses and want them to…read moresucceed. On June 5th between approximately 9:00 AM and 9:15 AM, at State st location, I ordered a Strawberry Milk Matcha at the State Street location. The drink I received looked significantly different from the advertised product and appeared improperly prepared. When I politely asked about it, the employee immediately became defensive and repeatedly insisted that the drink was correct instead of taking a moment to understand the concern. Fortunately, another employee stepped in and offered to remake the drink, which I appreciated. What disappointed me most was the customer service. When I asked the employee for his name so I could provide feedback, he told me that I did not need to know his name and that it was irrelevant for me to know. I found that response surprisingly unprofessional. Mistakes happen. Drinks can be remade. What matters is how customers are treated when they raise concerns respectfully. I spoke with a manager afterward, who apologized for my experience, but I left feeling that the issue was minimized rather than truly addressed. I choose local businesses over large chains whenever possible. That's exactly why this experience was disappointing. I hope this feedback is taken constructively because Dune has built a strong reputation in our community and I would like to see that standard upheld.

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    4.2(162 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I have stopped to get a coffee many times at Little Heart and enjoy the food at the associated…read morebusinesses of Little Heart. Today I purchased a scone and paid with cash. I wasn't due back a lot of change but the young woman closed the cash register door put the scone in a bag and when I asked for the change (which I was going to use to put a tip in the box) she said they don't give coin change back. The previous time I got a coffee I also had to remind the young woman I had change coming back and she did give me change. For my friend she had to go into the tip box to give her change. In the future I will pay with a credit card. Everything is getting more expensive these days. I feel a little ripped off. But will return.

    I had the Oaxacan Chocolate. It was actually kind of bland. I was told it was the most popular of…read morethe chocolate drinks, but I really regret not getting something spicier and with dark chocolate. It was actually tricky to read the posted menu because the chocolate section was completely blocked by a container of coffee. The counter person had to read the menu for me. How about put the coffee away? My drink tasted better towards the end when it was more cinnamony and chocolately. I would give Cafecito another chance (and I feel bad for saying this because I sense they're better than this), but for what I had I have to give it 2 stars.

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