Went along with the shoreline and found this beautiful place. It seemed like a popular coffee house in the neighborhood, people read and worked in there with sunlight shedding in. I am becoming a big fan of coffee au lait, that one was big and delicious. The muffin was from the Lazy market nearby, wonderful as The table and floor there were not super neat, but it's ok read more

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Services are a bunch of rude raciest assholes. Dude wouldn't even look at us and barely paid attention taking our order. But when other non Asian customers show up he's all chippy. read more

My wife loved the chia tea latte with almond milk Service was excellent and a great place to relax read more

Atmosphere is negative. Customer service to say least is rude! They act like they cannot be bothered. No one smiles when they greet the customer. I have been in her many times with the same service over and over again. Am I missing something? What happened to friendly customer service? It is hard to throw a tip their way. Just sayin!! SAD! read more

What a relaxing and spacious coffee shop; no wonder why this place is frequented by the locals. There's lots of spacious, outdoor seating, and a cool hangout vibe inside. I enjoy meeting up with friends here, and conversations can turn into hours because of the relaxed vibe; new, creative ideas seem to emerge just by hanging out at Lighthouse. I especially love their Matcha tea with oat milk. That's my go to drink, and I leave without feeling too guilty about drinking excessive calories. Come here if you want to hang out at a relaxed pace, and you'll leave here feeling wholesome and good. read more

Lighthouse Coffee - Matcha tea with oat milk, one sweetened, the other unsweetened - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

12 people in (beautiful) mesa coffeeshop and I waited 15 minutes for my mocha. I left a $2.00 tip and sat down 10 feet from the counter and waited for my name to be called. I understood I was the fourth cup in line. No worries, as I was in the restaurant business for over 20 years and I totally understand. After far too long, I finally went up and asked if my mocha was forgotten. Person pointed to a cup on the counter, had my name on it, and said "Oh, it's right here!" I looked at the cup and told them that this cup had been on the counter for at least 5 minutes so I asked if it was still hot. The person looked at me as if offended, and said "absolutely". I thank them and left. On my way to my weekly business investment group I opened my mocha and it was one click above cool. Didn't feel good about this. Being in business myself, I realized I just witnessed a group of service people who probably had not been trained to understand that a happy customer should be the top priority. Talking to friends and not paying attention should be lower on the list. I just want to be a normal customer who wishes to be taken care of and not be frustrated enough to write a poor review. I did have the chance to tell this story at my business meeting. We talked about proper training and how this is a clue to a business we would never invest in. Please be truthful to your customers. You need us when the crowds go away in the winter. I want my $2 dollar tip back. read more

New favorite coffee shop! The atmosphere is great for studying or catching up with some friends. There are plenty of tables inside and a few outside, but the place can get pretty packed. If you need an outlet to charge, I'd recommend grabbing a table along the wall. There's a very clean bathroom inside, which is a huge perk if you plan to stay here for a few hours! I've tried their Iced Chai with Almond Milk, Iced Latte with Almond Milk, and Cucumber Toast. All were delicious and I love that they have a variety of non-dairy milk options (soy, almond, oat). They also have a case of pastries featuring some local artisanal donuts from Hook and Press! One thing to keep in mind if you're trying to reduce your single-use plastic: bring your own cup for all iced drinks! Unfortunately, they only have plastic cups which they use for "for here" orders. The smallest size for the iced drinks is 16oz, so make sure to bring a large enough cup. I brought my own cup the second time I came and saved $0.25!!! Save money and save the earth while sipping on some delicious drinks :) read more

Lighthouse Coffee - Cucumber Toast ($6.75) Cream cheese, cucumber, red onion, dill, and lemon pepper. Love the reusable ware :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Amazing kind service, the egg breakfast sandwich was absolutely divine! Our latte was strong, not too hot, and perfect. Definitely our new favorite place to get coffee. Busy, seems like this place has quite a following, but great warm service. read more

Coffee is ok but service is terrible at all locations. Not friendly at all. When we're paying what we pay for coffee they should at least smile! read more

We were in Santa Barbara seeking a coffee shop so we looked on Yelp and headed to the highly rated Lighthouse location. The place was full of folks working away on their notebook PC's. The interior is well lit, clean and smartly decorated. Our coffee drinks were very good and our pastry was tasty. Overall it was a above average experience. I was reluctant to give a 5 star rating because the staff was not welcoming or friendly. Moreover, the ambience in the coffee shop was more like a "library" setting. Very quiet and subdued atmosphere. Perhaps it was the late afternoon factor, or university crowd quietly and diligently working away. No matter, great place for coffee! read more

Love this place! You can find me here 3 mornings a week...at minimum. I usually get an iced chai, non-caffeinated iced tea, or an iced matcha. I'll probably get at least of each every week. The employees are always super friendly and know me (and my family) by name and the owner is often there. You can usually spot him chatting outside. I love local spots where the employees are part of the community and feel like friends. One of my biggest pet peeves is walking into a place where it's all business and the employees are like robots. The whole shop has a nice vibe! The matcha is unsweetened, which I love! You can get honey or sweetener if you want but honestly, it's great without it. The only issue I have is that the pre-mix for the chai (at least the iced version) is very sweet. But this is a problem in most coffee shops so I can't hold it against them. A must try! read more

Service. and Great coffee. Staff is generally amazing. Love the mellow energy. Was my go to in SB for coffee.

Lighthouse Coffee is a beacon of light as far as Santa Barbara coffee shops go. I was immediately attracted to the bright decor and cute coffee drinks (so what I'm basic), but after having spent two afternoons there I can safely say that it is also a fantastic environment to work and socialize in. I'm not the only person catching on to this though. The last few times I've been it has been very busy and I've had to wait for tables. This is no fault of theirs and honestly a great marker of business. Plus, given that weather here isn't usually terrible, there is plenty of outdoor seating to make up for it. As someone who drinks their coffee black, I find their coffee to be a bit bitter. I've since switched to drinking their variety of teas and have been just as satisfied. Plus they have a wide variety of pastries and toasts in case you get hungry during your work session. I've only had the chocolate croissant but it was decadent! In addition to their pastries and the ambiance, I really love the fact that parking is easy, their options are inclusive to people with dairy allergies (like me) and that the employees are so friendly. I've definitely found my new favorite spot in SB! read more

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Great coffee and service! Had the breakfast sandwich on an English muffin and it was great! Not too heavy but packed with flavor. Cute spot, not over designed. read more

This is such a great spot! Personable staff. Wonderful astethics. Delicious mochas. I mean... come on! They have a beverage called a Chubaka... how cool is that? :) read more

Lighthouse Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Ok wow, I'm obsessed with this place. This building was formerly a different coffee shop called The Good Cup, and I used to go there frequently to study with friends on Sundays. Let's just say, this place used to have a somewhat dirty and dark feeling to it, but in a sort of endearing grungy vibe. But now! Oh man, now this place is sparkly clean and very hip and aesthetic. Everything is new, from the paint to the tables. The entire ambiance is so tasteful, it makes you want to sit and read there from morning until closing. I always try the chai lattes when I try new coffee places, but I saw they had a dirty chai option and immediately jumped on that. It was so good! They also have tasteful breakfast options, ranging from muffins to avocado toast with balsamic drizzled on it. The baristas were also very sweet and nice, which was something I was afraid would be lost since The Good Cup was so well known for their really friendly workers. I was really relieved to know that the friendly service was still very much maintained! It really puts a smile on your face. Go to this place. Now. That's all :) read more

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Great service, delicious drinks and pastries. One of the few places in Santa Barbara with amazing customer service. They worked really hard to make everyone feel welcome. read more

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Do you want mediocre coffee and rude customer service? Lighthouse Coffee on Cliff Drive is the place to go if that's what you're looking for. I came here yesterday and the Barista taking the order was not welcoming and had the biggest attitude. My boyfriend told her that he wanted a macchiato with ice and she corrected him saying "you mean you want an Iced Macchiato? " as she rolled her eyes. She also asked his sister "what name do you want us to call when it's ready?" As if she was expecting her to have some difficult Asian name to pronounce. None of the baristas seemed to be friendly or know what customer service truly is. The coffee is something that I can make on my own at home. The only good thing about this place is how spacious it is. read more

The cucumber toast was a 10/10 it was soooooo yummmyyyy and worth it I tried making it at home. Wasn't the same lol

5 stars for these guys brightening up these unusual times during the Covid 19 quarantine. Everything we've had here is great- from the coffee to chai or matcha lattes. Very welcoming and bright space. Friendly employees. Great service. read more

Lighthouse Coffee - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Came across this coffee stop while stopping by a friend's house- nice area; clean facility; friendly courteous staff; restrooms available; outdoor seating; free parking; coffee was piping hot and strong just how I like it. Bakery items offered. Some kitchen items available- after seeing someone else's order of scrumptious avocado toast, I regret not ordering any. Reasonable prices. read more

I go to a lot of coffee houses but the one day I went here it was a normal Saturday afternoon. Not super busy but not super slow. I order the Nitro cold brew. I wait and watch other Expresso drinks being filled for about 15 minutes. I then ask where my drink is and the barista starts pouring my Cold brew. It should have taken 30s after my order. After she pours the cup. She leaves it on the counter for another minute. She's busy talking to her coworker. 20 minutes later I leave with my coffee. Annoyed that it took so long, extremely disrespected that the barista never once apologized. Thankfully there are many other coffee joints that treat their customers with respect. read more

Tried Lighthouse for the first time today and was very pleased. The shop is spacious and the drinks were excellent. I ordered a latte and it actually tasted of coffee, which I appreciate. Often coffee shops will serve lattes that are way too watered down. This is not one of those! read more

Lighthouse Coffee - Iced and regular lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Food and coffee are awesome! The vibe was perfect for studying, and it was so cute inside. The only thing is speed. The wait for food was quite long, our drinks came out relatively quickly for how busy they were. read more

Coffee cold after I paid and tipped. Not much enthusiasm to rectify. Management please take note.

Just a great place to sit, have some coffee and get some work done. I've just been there for the coffee, and yes they do have oak milk Which is what I care about the most. So their oat milk latte is great! They have a nice little selection of pasties to pick from as well. Overall, great coffee and great atmosphere to just sit and chat or be productive with work. Def try! read more

Lighthouse Coffee - Oat milk latte and blueberry muffin! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Nice coffee shop near the Mesa. Great for studying as it has charging outlets, free wifi, soothing study music, and pretty quiet noise level. You have your traditional coffee/espresso drink options in two sizes 16oz and 20 Oz, with a little more upscale food items. I didn't get food this round, but from the looks of my neighbors avocado toast that will be the next item I try come study session #2. read more

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There was nothing welcoming about Barista 222. She was so miserable that she had her own black weather cloud above her head. We weren't greeted with a smile and a kind word, more of a begrudging what do you want? perhaps I didn't fully explain the drink I was hoping to receive, but her response to my request for ice and oatmilk to rectify my drink left much to be desired . She single handedly ruined a beautiful day out with my daughter. Barista 222, you know who you are, just be nice. Customer service may not be the right fit for you. The customer deserves better treatment than that and the fact that you wouldn't give me your name speaks volumes. Never again. read more

Lighthouse Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Hot coffee? They got it! It's an open establishment with plenty of seating and lots of people working on their laptops. It didn't seem like much of a place to hang and chat because everyone was working/studying. That may be just the time of day in the late morning. It was delicious coffee; must be some of the best in Santa Barbara and good baked goods options. Look forward to coming back. read more

Meh coffee but racist baristas. Ordered some drinks and some toast. They were fine. What wasn't fine was the girls at the front who mocked my English and made me repeat my order 3 times because I wasn't "pronouncing" correctly. Like come on I was born in San Diego ladies! Ridiculous service and ridiculous staff. Would be a little better if they replaced the rude girls up front. read more

Nice location. Beautiful shop. I love the pastries and coffee here but the employees can be rude and lack diversity. The chai was prepackaged which is odd for a cafe. read more

Hip modern coffee spot with lots of seating and some seriously tasty coffee. Happy to say they offer multiple dairy alternatives; soy, almond, coconut AND oat! Plenty of typical baked goods options (bagels, muffins, etc) but they also offer a tasty looking variety of Toasts as well. I'm not too picky with my coffee, as long as it does it's job for my afternoon pick me up. So color me surprised when my cold brew actually tasted delicious !! Also got to try the Iced Chai Latte and that was wonderful too. No wonder there were so many people hanging out in there. It's a little out of the way from all the action on State Street, but totally worth it. read more

Lighthouse coffee pioneered a new coffee shop. Thank the divine! The old establishment was dirty, the floors looked like they had been bought from hell, at best the drinks were average, and the staff was moments away from quitting and moving so far away from this place. Now, there is new-fashioned art work, likeable floors, yummy lattes, and a cheerful staff. The best part is, all of this was accomplished without being on the Gordon Ramsay show! Thank you everyone, a job well-done! read more

The boyfriend took me here for a quick latte to grab and go. He said it used to be under another name, but it looks like they changed recently. Anyway, I tried a regular latte and was very impressed! They use quality beans and the flavor was perfection. It was also strongly caffeinated which was much appreciated at the time. I would certainly go back when in Santa Barbara again :) read more

Great coffee! My go to is oat milk cappuccino. Unlike most places that charge extra for oat milk, they do not! Look at the price of milk in the store and it's actually cheaper than milk, so why many places do an up charge I don't know. Very friendly staff and a comfortable environment. read more

Lighthouse Coffee - Oat milk cappuccino to go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Lovely flavorful coffee, expresso, lattes, etc. Delicious breakfast items... like pastries from Renaud's, they don't suck. Lighthouse is very busy at times. Seems to be the hot spot of the hood... (we all remember hot spots) Nice place to meetup for a coffee, or have a quick business discussion. Scope for your friends Staff is cool, very kind. Enjoy coffee freaks. Nice peeps. yelpster bro. s Never enough coffee read more

Lighthouse Coffee was a wonderful addition to the Mesa esp. considering the business they replaced which had horrible, undrinkable coffee. Not sure what has happened in the last few months but now their coffee is suddenly undrinkable? Did you get a new supplier? I drink black coffee so definitely notice when there is a change. For people who drink 'mixed coffees' (lattes, cappucinos, etc.), they might not notice but it is a definite change for the worse. read more

Delicious coffee. Recommend just the latte with oatmilk. Their matcha was also really tasty. Would recommend doing unsweetened matcha if you are not too much of a sweet person. read more

Terrible drinks, didn't finish 3.5 oz of it. 2 oat milk Gibraltars. Steamed way too hot, extraction was watered down and overextracted, maybe something like 1 to 3 or more. They were quite busy so they may not care but just trying to provide some constructive feedback on the espresso based drinks. read more

I go to the lighthouse all the time, the people that work here are absolute angels every one of them. I always feel so welcomed and it is such a positive environment. Coffee and tea are both great and the tea and the cold brew/tea $1refills are so great. Definitely worth a try! read more