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    Lucky Llama Coffee

    4.4 (647 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Llama bagel with iced Mayan mocha latte in the outdoor seating
    Ingrid R.

    I came to find this place through a Pinterest search. I came to visit Carpinteria beach for the day & was recommended this spot. The spot is cute & warm. There is ample parking in their lot or the street. There is also indoor & outdoor seating. I ordered the special llama bagel which was 10/10 & the iced Mayan mocha latte. The staff were friendly & open to questions. I recommend this spot to have a quick bite or for a spot to catch up with friends/family. I also loved how everyone would be waking their doggies & having them in the patio.

    Yasmin A.

    Cute coffee shop in Carpenteria. I got an iced Mexican mocha which has a hint that f cinnamon in it....it was just what I needed. I would recommend it if you're looking for a little sweetened iced latte. Their cup designs are very cute with a llama on it. I also got a bagel with cream cheese. The bagels looked so fluffy I had to get one :-) staff was nice and they sell merch in there like shirts, stickers and beanies. My SIL was looking for a matcha drink with coconut milk and they had that so nice to see different options!

    The moon bowl was açai granola, peanut butter, strawberries, and banana
    Jolene D.

    The food is amazing. The service was quick and helpful. Ambience was very welcoming and calm. Highly do recommend.

    A nice place to relax and have a good cup of coffee
    Becky S.

    I stopped in Carpenteria for a quick road trip coffee break; I had planned to go to a different place but it looked so warm and welcoming (and my trip to Peru was a highlight of my life) that I decided to check it out. The establishment is nestled under a historic tree from the 1800s next to what looked like a local boutique. Local families with kids of all ages were enjoying the beautiful Saturday afternoon, as were cyclists and single people. The service was great and the server told me the gluten free cinnamon buns were good. For gluten free, "good" is an understatement. I've tried as many gf cinnamon buns as possible (which is still too few in my opinion) and these are the best ever. They warmed it up for me and the consistency was soft and creamy, not hard like I expected. I saved half for later and even when it cooled down, it was still soft! I tried their specialty, the Mayan mocha and it did not disappoint. The coffee is good quality, as is the chocolate they used. Overall, this coffee shop combines good, gluten-free friendly products with a charming atmosphere. I will definitely bring my friends who enjoy good coffee.

    Menu as of 2/17/2025
    Tiffany L.

    Really cute coffee/brunch shop with a cute little store next door. There's very limited parking (but we parked at a nearby center and walked here). They are dog friendly with tables outside (dogs not allowed inside when ordering). The Iced Mayan Mocha here was really good! It was a little sweet with a nice roasty flavor. The coffee taste was not strong so it was perfect for non-coffee drinkers like me. I got the moon bowl and and it was delicious. I'm not sure what granola they use but it had this saltiness to it that made it SO addicting to eat.

    Dog friendly patio
    Trace V.

    Heard this was the locals fav spot for coffee so had to check it out. There was a line on a recent Sunday morning which was expected. Grabbed a table in back with our dog as the g/f waited to place our order. Cafe Latte was very good and arrived nice and hot. When our Avocado Toast came, it was covered in lemon pepper and salt -- way too much and hard to remove as it was on the tomato and avocado. Would have returned it but didn't want to wait for another one to come out as it took awhile. The piece of toast was rather small for 11 bucks so may try a grain bowl or bagel next time. Atmosphere was lovely next to a very old and large tree.

    M D.

    I've been here twice now. They don't disappoint. Cute place! Plenty of parking, and good stock of merch and coffee accessories.

    Brandon R.

    Pretty cozy place it looks like the kind of place people go just to be able to hang out I got a chai latte and a bagel and over all it was pretty yummy I'd definitely come back again it was super quiet and quick.

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

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

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

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    10 months ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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