One of my favorite coffee shops in SB. I take my coffee black here bc I savor the richness of the…read morehot coffee. Nothing to taint it. No milk. Nothing fancy. Just good solid coffee. I lied. I may get a pastry every now and then :)

One of my favorite things to do when travelling is definitely visiting different coffee shops,…read moreespecially local favorites. This store is so cool! Like many parts of Santa Barbara, the buildings are steeped in history and reflect the Spanish heritage of the city. I walked in my dog (they're dog friendly!) and went straight to look for the menu. My dog immediately found the bike pump and the snacks they leave for dogs. Service is super nice! They all seem very jovial and cheerful - making it a really nice local vibe. It was great to see the community in the coffee shop. Sadly, the coffee leaves something to be desired. Their menu is pretty standard - you got your flat whites, cappuccinos, lattes - and nothing special or standout from the menu. That's fine - you can still be a standout coffee shop with a standard menu. I ordered two vanilla lattes - one hot, and the other iced with oat milk. Unfortunately, I think my order was misheard as my iced oat latte was missing the vanilla. - Vanilla Latte: Fine. My partner typically orders this everywhere and he said it was fine, but nothing standout. 3/5 - Iced Oat Latte: Already mentioned it was missing the vanilla I asked for, so I'll discuss the other elements. They use a darker roast - thus, making it more susceptible to a bitter taste. That, and I believe an over-extraction or a longer pull made the coffee quite bitter. They also served it in the same cup as the hot coffee. My main issue with this is that I'm a slower coffee drinker, and thus my cup began disintegrating as time passed. Their cups aren't constructed to uphold iced coffee well. 2/5 It was such a prime location nearby the USPS and is sat in a great historic area. Handlebars has great staff, who clearly enjoy their jobs, and have a great community surrounding it. It's sad that their coffee is subpar. Strongly recommend you order your coffee hot, to drink in-store, or just avoid.

The good: I got a jamaica drink and two breakfast tacos. One…read morebreakfast taco was with flour tortilla, eggs, and bacon and the other breakfast taco was blue corn tortilla with cheese and beans. It came with a great salsa. The corn tortilla one was my favorite. They were around $5 each. They had a great assortment of coffee options and tres leches cakes (coconut tres leches and horchata tres leches were some of the flavor options). There was plenty of indoor dining areas. They give you a buzzer to inform you when your order was ready. The items were made fresh to order. The breakfast tacos were delicious. There's parking in an underground garage there but I found street parking across the street. The bad: I wanted fresh orange juice but they were out. The jamaica drink was supposed to be with lemongrass but I didn't taste the lemongrass. The drink was slightly sweeter than I expected but it came with ice so it would've been great if I let the ice melt more. The interesting: This was one of the 2 or 3 places open at 10 am when I came. The other spots in this food hall had workers there but they didn't officially open until 11 am or later. The bathrooms were clean. I liked the spraying hand sanitizer they had outside the bathroom and the stand alone sink they had at the high chair area by this spot.

This little shop is located in the Santa Barbara Public Market. There were few bakery items…read moreupfront and a large menu sign on the side. The shop was well lit and organized. The service was great. The staff were very kind and my order was received within a reasonable amount of time. I ordered a Churro Latte and two hot chocolate drinks for my kids. Unfortunately, none of us were satisfied with the drinks. I also tried the hot chocolate drinks and all three just seemed watered down. There was only a hint of flavor, not rich at all. I don't think I'd come back for the drinks but I am curious about their food items.

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!

Just walked into Dune at 4:07. I'm guessing they closed at 4, but you wouldn't know that, as there…read morewere still patrons spread around the space. As I walked in, someone on the retail side of the counter, who was talking with the barista at his post to work... said, "we are closed" I questioned "you are closed?", the barista scoffs "yeah!" And looks at me like I was intruding. A simple "I'm sorry, we just closed" would of sufficed" Simple manners go a long way Not the case at Dune today Never again

On our recent trip to Santa Barbara, I tried Caje Coffee Roasters…read more I ordered the Bella Rose and it was both beautiful and delicious. I'm not usually a big fan of matcha, but this one really surprised me--in a good way. It was smooth, well-balanced, and not overly earthy, which made it easy to enjoy. Overall, a great drink and a nice spot worth checking out when in the area.

You know what I love in a coffee shop? A place that nails the classics while also offering creative…read moresignature drinks of their own. Bonus points when the breakfast is actually good too and this spot delivered on both. I'll admit, the signature drinks are a little pricey. Paying $11 for a coffee with a toasted marshmallow on the side definitely had me questioning my life choices for a second... but honestly coffee was good. The gals taking our order was sweet and answered all our questions. Ambiance was nice but it did feel a bit tight in there. The breakfast was well done-- the almond Croissant was amazing, and the cortado was perfectly made. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

The best Turkish delight I've evereaten . Irecommend it to those who love Tutkish delightread more

This place is amazing! There are wonderful teas and desserts to choose from. They are so delicious…read more Everyone is super nice and friendly. They can help you with anything and any questions that you may have. The store is beautifully decorated. There are many gift options as well.

First timer ! Churro latte is amazing Arnold Palmer…read morerefresher is delicious Well recommended, customer service is great and very polite , they have two type of seating where the heaters are at and across the street is the gardens seating . Recommend to see both . Very clean environment nice and bright and very colorful in designs Definitely will be coming back with friends and family

Dart Coffee Co is in such a great location super close to the beach, so we ended up just walking…read moreover. We parked in a nearby lot that was $7 for the whole day for the beach which felt pretty reasonable for the area. I got an iced latte, and while it wasn't anything super memorable or mind blowing, it was still a solid good coffee. Sometimes that's all you need. The staff was nice, and the drinks came out really fast. The inside is cute too, with some seating if you want to hang out for a bit, and I liked that they also sell coffee beans to take home, so of course I grabbed some for later. They also had some fancy chocolates inside, which was a fun little bonus to browse while waiting.

Love all the Caje Coffee Roaster's cafes locations, but this one is an extra favorite…read more The baristas here are always fantastic, friendly, generous, and great no matter how busy. And this lovely cafe can get really busy. This is also the caje cafe where I tried their hot cocoa for the first time and aclaim it to be one of THE BEST HOT COCOAS EVER!!! It is really easy to swoon over the magical drink choices here, and not get something so plain like a coffee or cocoa. But everything caje does is excellent. And, wow, this is rich, pure, wonderful hot cocoa. Get with their house made almond milk. It is very low sugar and made with excellent quality chocolate, so actually close to a medicinal drink. Tip: For hot drinks here always ask for extra hot. Sit outside in their parked courtyard. Comfy seats perfect for people watching, reading, and friend chats. A few charming seats inside too. Always ask for extra hot

I'm very picky about coffee and don't say that lightly, but this is hands down one of the best iced…read morevanilla lattes I've ever had. You can tell everything is fresh. They use quality beans and even make their own syrups, which makes a huge difference. I wish I had something like this where I live because I would be there all the time. It's absolutely worth stopping by, and the staff are genuinely so nice.

Quick lunch grab and their food is delicious. Their location is easy to walk or dine in. To enjoy…read moredelicious hot sandwich on cold day hits the spot.

Stopped by Mosaic Locale to check it out and left feeling a bit underwhelmed. The space itself is…read morecute and modern, and the drinks sounded creative, which is what initially drew me in. I ordered the matcha latte with strawberry foam. The strawberry foam was a nice idea visually, but the matcha itself was a miss. It tasted quite watery and lacked the richness and depth you expect from a good matcha latte, which made the drink feel unbalanced overall. Service also felt noticeably unfriendly and a bit cold, which took away from the experience. For a neighborhood café, you hope for a more welcoming vibe, especially when trying a place for the first time. Mosaic Locale has an interesting concept and creative menu ideas, but between the service and the drink execution, the visit felt disappointing. Hoping it was just an off day because the space itself has potential.

The food is extraordinary here. My son, my wife, and I love how delicious and tasty the dishes are…read moreand how hot and fresh they are as well. If you like good food, don't hesitate to eat here. You'll probably love it as much as I do.

This place pleasantly surprised me. Located further inside the public market, this restaurant…read moreoffers a fusion menu. We got the Gochujang Mac n Cheese (4/5)- very flavorful. I think this is the only right way to have Mac n Cheese now. My friends got pork belly on the side and said it was great Dolsot Bibimbap (5/5)- served in a stone pot with plenty of veggies. The tofu was done really well. The runny fried egg and seaweed added a nice flavor to it. Together with the gochujang and banchan (side dishes) it was just perfect. My friends got the japchae and sandwich (4/5) and said they were really delicious. The seasoning on the fries was 10/10. Highly recommend this place for a dash of fusion in the usual Korean dishes.

We popped into this place for a quick coffee. My coffee was small but mighty! I got the under…read moretow, which I was told to drink quickly, due to the temperature! My husband got a seasonal pour over which was also fantastic! We tried the Caprese Avacado toast and it was really good too! I wish we had time for a second visit on our trip, this place was great!

I was on a major long trip down the coast of California, and I needed some pick-me-up along the…read moreway. Luckily, this place was open on a weekday at 5pm, where most other placed are closed. I quickly hopped off the 101 and hopped into the cafe. I ordered a cold brew from the very nice gentleman at the counter, and he served it up. Nothing crazy there. It was definitely a place designed for a spot of coffee and a small snack/meal. I saw plenty of people doing some studying there too. I'm sure that's a great place to do it. Onto the coffee. I ordered the cold brew black, so I was off pretty quick. I got in the car and took a sip. It was a pretty dark roast, and I wanna say pretty French in roast profile? I dunno. Anyways, it was dark, a little muddled in flavor, and not as good as other options in the area, in my opinion. That being said, it was in no way bad, and because everything else was closed, I was happy to have had something. It's not the coffee for me, but I think it's plenty good for a cafe drink and a light meal!