Got a dirty chai latte here and a drip coffee, along with some baked goods (chocolate croissant, jalapeno cheddar bagel, and almond croissant). The baked goods were great, but the drinks left something to be desired. My latte just tasted sweet and didn't have much chai flavor. The drink could also have had more coffee/espresso flavor. There was only one barista making drinks in the morning, so I had to wait for over 20 minutes for my coffee. Ambiance was cute and would be a good place to hang out/chat, or get some work done. read more

Always a great stop when we visit Carp. Super smooth iced latte and tasty iced americano. Grabbed a gluten-free blueberry muffin this time; was awesome to see it in the case usually the gluten-free baked goods are all gobbled up. Love hanging out at the outdoor dining area underneath the largest and oldest tree in Carp. read more

The shop has a really cute, aesthetic vibe with a cozy seating area both inside and outside. The staff were all super friendly, and the coffee had great flavor. I tried a vanilla latte and a chai latte--both were solid choices, and I'd definitely order them again! read more

Very slow and forgot multiple items - waited 45 minutes for a bagel :( We had to remind them multiple times about our order.

There spicy chai is amazing. I always stop and grab it when I am passing through Carpenteria!

Cute place. Variety of drinks And pastries. Apparel, cups for sale. outside seating area. Try to miss the long line. Back of building parking available read more

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Lizzy invented the greatest coffee experience for my wife and I, The "lizzy" is two shots expresso- One shot coffee - Tempered with a little hot water !! read more

I've been going to lucky llama for a while and I love their coffee and açaí bowls! The service is usually quick even with crowds. The only downside is the seating and the parking. There is limited indoor seating which can be rough when it's cold, misty, and rainy. But there is a lot of outdoor seating which is nice on a sunny day. For parking, it can get full if it's crowded so you'll have to find street parking. Overall, I would recommend if you want good coffee and a chill vibe! read more

Stumbled upon this small coffee shop while working in the area. The coffee was delicious and so was the Almond croissant I had. I really loved the Vibe going on and the Llama theme is cool, something different. It's right off the main street just south of Downtown Carp , just know that parking is limited and can be a bit hard to navigate if in a large vehicle. There was a line going out the door when I got there at 8am but it went quick. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. I would definitely return when in the area. read more

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Amazing coffee and the was an easy experience getting coffee with their on premise free parking

Great coffee and breakfast bagel! Very cute and they have lots of outdoor covered tables.

Relaxing indoor and outdoor setting with friendly service guarded by the lucky llama. Delicious mocha served with a heart. read more

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Delicious, high quality coffee. My husband always does drip and I'm more of a latte girl and we both looked at each other and said "wow, this is GREAT coffee." Note, we lived in San Francisco for 10 years and are now in LA area. Neither are short of great cafes. It was so good I am not even docking it state for the long line. Try to go at more random times or do a drive by and come back in 10 minutes or if you walk do an extra block to see if the line goes down OR enjoy talking to the person you're with :-) worth it. read more

Whenever I'm driving through Carp, lucky llama is a must. Although the prices of their açaí bowls have gone up, it's still worth it. They are also massive, so ask them to split them in half for you, share it with a friend or lover, and then it's pretty cheap! They have dune coffee which always hits. Pastries and other breakfast items too which are good, but the bowls are the star of the show!! read more

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Went in for some coffee on Monday morning. The matcha was good! I saw a lot of people with acai bowls, they looked so good, will have to order one next time. The outdoor seating was huge, and they had seating inside too. They also have clothing and it's actually pretty. Service was good, coffee came out fast + place was clean. read more

Found this cute place after track meet . The ambiance is welcoming and peaceful with jazz music playing in the background. Food was delicious . The service was great and with a smile . We will return next time we are in the area read more

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Mmm mmm mmm, I can't rave about this place enough! Anytime I'm traveling through the area while Lucky Llama Coffee is open I just NEED to stop! Their açaí bowls are the most delicious bowls I have ever experienced, hands down. If I'm not hungry, their rooibos tea (decaffeinated) always makes the day better! The service there is always so friendly and willing to answer any questions about the menu that you have. Do you like avocado toast? You may just never want any other's toast after trying Lucky Llama's!! They just have the perfect magical touch every time I order one, but who am I kidding? You won't find ANYTHING you WON'T like on the menu! read more

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Tasty açaí bowls! These are big portions and enough for sharing. You can also add toppings like bee pollen, coconut, extra fruit, and almond butter. There is a fair amount of outdoor seating available as well. Service is friendly and quick. read more

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I had lunch here the other day, and I would just like to say that the food was outstanding! The service was incredible, and while I was studying plants for landscaping project, I have in the works for my boss. I accidentally spilled coffee all over the table. In fact, I've only had a sip of it and the individuals working here. We're kind enough to replace my coffee free of charge, and that really made my day! The avocado toast was amazing, so I highly recommend it! Just wanted to give a big shout out to this awesome coffee shop, and the people who work here, thank you for making my day and leaving me with a memory, I will never forget.... This is going to be my local go to in the Carpinteria area for coffee and incredible service. Thank you so much ! Can't wait to visit again :) read more

Adorable ambiance, easy to find location! Friendly and fast service and AMAZING Dirty Chai!

Perfect stop for an iced oat latte before brunch, your girl definitely goes espresso before mimosas. Staff is friendly, service is quick. We waited in a short social distanced line, ordered and our drinks were ready in a few minutes. Great crowd here in the morning, open area to sit and enjoy your coffee or take to go. We browsed the little store next door which had a ton of cute stuff. I'd say Lucky Llama is essential to starting a very lucky day for yourself! If you're looking for the world's largest Torrey Pine tree, it can be found right out front. Enjoy. read more

The avocado toast and açaí bowl were good a little pricey but fresh and yummy. Plenty of parking and seating.

Delicious coffee. Massive açaí bowl I got the Moon Bowl. It's really good and huge portion. The oat milk latte was perfect. read more

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Very cute place . Rude service. I ordered 2 coffees while waiting one of the batista snapped at me asked if I was waiting for something. We'll yes I was I just ordered it. It took awhile to get 2 coffees and when she set them down I had no idea which was which and the mocha and cappuccino tasted the same. I would care normally but can't have sugar so wound up not having one. If service was kinder I would go back but I detest spending money at a place you aren't welcome. read more

Swung by for a bite to eat and some coffee and the matcha, americano and açaí bowl were good but the avocado toast we could have passed on. It is a busy place so I wouldn't expect to be able to order and leave within 10 mins. read more

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I've been been a few times with family, and have always found the service and beverages to be stellar. Plenty of covered outdoor seating. Some nice options for the kids (hot chocolate, steamers, including a vanilla almond one my niece likes). Not tried their food yet, but may check it out in the future. Place closes early, at 2:30, so don't make the mistake we've made a few times! Made the mistake yesterday--showed 30 mins after close--but they accommodated us with ice tea, which was a nice gesture. Speaks to great customer service. read more

Extremely long wait time for coffee. Good service but batista messed up my drink so the wait was even longer. Good coffee but i wouldnt wait 20-30 mins for it. Service 4/5 Coffee 4/5 Waitime 2/5 read more

Stopped here to get some tea and a bowl of açaí before another engagement. Plainly because I liked the name. Haha. Plus it was located 3 mins from my destination. Tucked in the quaint city of Carpintería, this place has all the charm a small city provides. It just exudes friendliness, coolness and good vibes. Parking is on the gravel road next to the small building. I happened to show up at the time many people did. So heads up, 10 am on a Saturday gets busy. The line however and the delivery of my food was relatively timely. 15 mins or so. I ordered an iced chai tea latte ( but they made two by mistake, so they told me to take the extra if I wanted, ummm yeah! Best chai I've had in ages. Refreshing and freshly made? It tasted like it. I also ordered a moon bowl. Açaí, bananas, strawberries, granola and peanut butter goodness. The bowls are huge so make it a meal or share with two. I took all to go and enjoyed in the comfort of my car. Prices are fair. Would def come back for more. read more

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Lucky Llama Cafe serves the perfect jalapeño bagel; it's a must-try for any bagel lover. I wholeheartedly believe it's the best around, and I'll stand by that any day! Service was friendly and professional Atmosphere was a nice California coffeehouse vibe with ample outdoor seating. read more

Lucky Llama is the best coffee shop in the area and it's not even close. Conveniently located just off the 101 en route to SB from LA, I make sure to stop by for coffee and beans! You have to try it. read more

A cute little coffee spot that I stopped by on our way to Santa Barbara. I was met with a long line out the door, but found that the line went by pretty quick. They have a good amount of seating inside and outside on their little patio. I found the coffee prices to be decently priced as well as their açaí bowls. I'm usually pretty particular with my granola, but I really enjoyed the granola that was provided in the açaí bowl and they don't skimp on it! It seemed like it was locally made(?) could be wrong. The coffee cups had cute little llamas on it, which made the coffee much more enjoyable! The only downside is that the cashier that was working was a little bit rude. I was also told that my order probably wouldn't come out for another 15-20 minutes, but it came out pretty quick which was a pleasant surprise! read more

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By far the cutest coffee place in Carpinteria. It's buzzing and they have a great selection of tea, coffee drinks and also açaí bowls and baked goods. Right off the main street in in the center of town and a 10 minute walk to the beach. read more

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Make better latter especially matcha latte. And I'm still waiting for mine $20 refund I spend one year ago.

Man. We LOVE this place. But time and time again the inefficiency and lack of ingredients is such a disappointment. You have to basically make sure you carve out at least 30-45 mins to WAIT for your food. Literally no line doesn't matter. So slow to do everything. We don't even come here that much so how is that even possible. It's usually a must do for coming to carp but we can't waste our time. Hopefully they make changes or else it's going to go down the tube. A way we fixed the long wait was online ordering 30 minutes out. But they took that away for bowls. Sadly, we won't be returning to our traditional spot. read more

My new fave coffee place in Carpenteria! OK so I do not live there and I have to admit, I had no fave coffee place there prior to this visit. Now I do! Great coffee (it's Dune, a solid local roaster that has shops in Santa Barbara and Goleta). The mocha was really delicious. Again and I know I repeat myself, but you must get the chocolate right in a mocha: It simply cannot be an afterthought to the espresso. They got it right here, smooth finish, chocolatey without being sickeningly sweet, well mixed and balanced with the espresso. They have a line out the door that includes a lot of cyclists. My partner and I rode up on our bikes and were greeted first by the largest Torrey Pine Tree in existence! It was born in 1888 and is a very nice tree to enjoy an espresso beverage under! Bike parking is plentiful, and it really feels like you are welcome there. They have a selection of acai bowls that looked amazing, but we did not have room in our bellies to try them, so next time for sure. Cute place with lots of seating, you don't get the bum's rush so you feel as if you can really sink in and enjoy your drink. Pro tips for your visit: Hug that tree! Let the bees have the pollen they collected (go get your own, eat a nasturtium!). Enjoy the ocean, you can mosey with your bike or just walk to the beach from here. read more

Great staff and amazing coffee and smoothie bowls. Pastries are also fresh and delicious. Thank you.

Such a cute place with the best açaí bowls and coffee! Such a fun vibe! Highly recommend stopping in when in Carpinteria!

It's a cute spot if you're a local. If you're not, you do feel like a bit of an outsider. The coffee was okay, nothing to write home about. Love the name of the shop (it's why we stopped) and the artwork on their coffee cups. read more

They serve Dune coffee here. Coffee drinks are average. I asked if they made flat whites but I don't think the barista really knew how to make a proper flat white. Ordered a mango açaí bowl and they gave me the one with strawberries and no mangoes. I like strawberries too and didn't want the bowl to go to waste so just ate it. It was still delicious. Good quality açaí and the granola they use is so good. Minus the star for the lackluster drink and for getting my order wrong even though it was tasty. read more

I like this place and I usually like to stop by here for their coffee when I'm in the area. Parking sucks sometimes. Staff is friendly. The place is cute. A few days ago, we were headed to Santa Barbara and decided to stop in to grab some breakfast. We got our coffee 5 minutes after ordering - awesome! 30 minutes went by... New customers came and went... and we still haven't received our pastries. Ended up asking one of the workers (maybe the owner). She said she'll have it right up & said she'll bring it straight to us. Another 15 minutes went by... and my coffee cup almost empty... the register girl calls out our order so we can pick it up at the counter instead. We waited 45 minutes for a croissant and a bagel. 4 workers standing behind the counter (3 girls, 1 guy) and it took 45 minutes. I dont hate you guys, but it sucks. There was no, "so sorry, thank you for patiently waiting" or at least comp us for our food or coffee. It would've made up for it. read more

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