Thinks the pace to be. Come in, order at the counter and find a spot…read more Seasonal fruit Danish- sublime Bagel Breakfast sandwich- salty, savory, hearty an shits the spot Breakfast Tartin- dreamy notes of salty mushroom goodness Strawberry matcha was good to the last drop. Brewed coffee fueled me for my day.

Brass Bird has a genuinely lovely patio, and the cold brew was sufficiently high-octane to make me…read moreforgive quite a lot. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best, especially given the price. And then there was the "croissant." I put that word in quotation marks because what arrived on my plate was less a croissant than a bread roll experiencing an identity crisis. A croissant is supposed to be a minor miracle of pastry engineering: dozens of buttery laminated layers, a crisp golden shell that shatters when you tear into it, and an airy, irregular honeycomb interior. You should finish one surrounded by enough flaky debris to require a small cleanup operation. This thing was pale, squat, dense, doughy, and almost completely devoid of discernible layers. The interior had all the airy honeycomb structure of a hot dog bun. It looked as though someone had taken a dinner roll, bent it into a crescent, pinched the ends, and hoped geometry would do the rest. There was no shattering crust. No honeycomb. No glorious buttery lamination. No shower of flakes. Just a soft crescent-shaped bread product that had apparently once heard a croissant described from another room. I have eaten spectacular croissants. I have eaten mediocre croissants. I have eaten mass-produced grocery-store croissants that, whatever their shortcomings, at least understood the assignment. This one appeared not to have read the syllabus. So: lovely patio. Potent cold brew. A perfectly pleasant place to sit for a while. But if pastry is the reason you're going, just make a U-turn. Photographic evidence attached. France, please accept my apologies.

A friend recommended this coffee shop so o had to check it out. Ticked away behind a retail shop…read moreyou will this small coffee shop. In the weekend you'll know you found the spot if you miss the sign by the line of people at the door. Don't be discouraged by the line as it moves relatively fast. The shop consist of straight forward coffee drinks and a small menu perfect for breakfast. Prices are standard coffee shop prices. I ordered a matcha and was quite pleased but it went down in so quickly. Ask for some honey with your match, as it makes all sorts of much better. As for sitting: there is a small area inside with tables. Plus tables outside with umbrellas or a rent. Nice to sit outside when it's cooler out or in the morning before the sun comes out. This place is a good alternative to chains. Support local places.

Yumm salted caramel latte and hot chocolate for my 7 year…read more Nice staff Clean Patio seating to relax

This railroad side coffee shops is one of my highlights from my stay in Carpinteria…read more Santa Barbara Hives is dedicated to the bees. For every purchase, they plant a Mangrove tree in Madagascar - the tree that produces a rare, sweet, and fast-crystallizing honey called mangrove honey. Their team serves up delicious lattes and breakfast items. I ordered the salted honey latte and a breakfast sandwich. Both items were yummy, but I'd return daily for that over easy sandwich topped with pesto. While they specialize in coffee, the storefront also acts as a storefront for all things honey. You'll find endless merch and tastings from all types of local honey. They also offer unique canned beverages, slices of pies, breakfast items, baked goods, etc.

Quality has gone down since I last came 2 years ago. The coffee is good but too milky even when I…read moreasked for an extra shot. The matcha was also too milky after asking for extra :( Not as many cute pottery/gift shop knick-knacks to buy. Vibes are different, but I still come for the coffee here n there lol

Our favorite stop when in, or passing through Carpinteria. They are so friendly and accommodating…read more Great indoor and outdoor seating...Food is awesome right along with their coffee drinks.

I was at a festival down in the area and needed some caffeine, I saw they had some coffee and tea…read moreoptions. They also had some pastry's that were vegan and gluten free, breakfast items and acai bowls here too. The barista was friendly as well as the staff. Inside had plenty of seating with an outside patio. I got a hot chai with almond milk and my mom got a strawberry smoothie. When the order came up it was a hot matcha not a chai but they corrected the drink quickly. It was hot but it didn't give much of a chai taste, it was more milk than anything. My mom did like her smoothie tho, organic and no added sugar. I did see some people with acai bowls, may have to stop by again and try something different.

Lost and found Café, I love this place. For the longest time we thought it was a coffee shop. Last…read moreSunday, for the first time my wife and I walked in, to get a cup of coffee, the owner greeted us and told us "the coffee is on the house ". Lost and Found is a gift shop operated by locals, they have locally made gifts, paintings, coffee table books, Christmas ornaments and many other decorating items. If you ever visit Carpinteria and like to get some souvenirs, this is the place to shop at.

The town of Carpinteria is not only home to "The World's Safest Beach" but also a new art cafe…read morecalled Lost & Found. For those who are familiar with the show Schitt's Creek, I would compare Lost & Found to Rose Apothecary. Instead of David and Patrick, you have two sisters named Susan and Patty who warmly welcome you in. While one could describe it as a 'general store,' others would think it isn't so 'general'. It is a communal coffee shop in that making that hopes to allow everyone to "come in and find themselves." The ultimate goal is to be open seven days a week selling a wide variety of things, including: -Specialty dark roast French coffee with milk -Freshly made goodies (including chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and an assortment of chocolate-dipped ginger, apricots and more) -Home decor and products (lotions, candles, fragrances) -Locally made art pieces, stationery and more! You can't help but notice the space's focal point of a gorgeous tropical-framed painting or all the local art that yells "Carpinteria!" I am truly excited to see this business grow and expand with the plans to have outdoor seating--particularly during these difficult times.

Really enjoyed my visit to Dart Coffee in Carpinteria! The strawberry matcha and cold brew was…read moreexceptional, and the croissants were absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is also really great--comfortable, welcoming, and a nice place to enjoy a coffee and pastry. The only minor issue was that the cashier seemed a little annoyed when she poured a hot brew instead of the cold brew I ordered. That said, I tend to speak pretty quietly, so it may have simply been a communication issue. Overall, the drinks, food, and atmosphere made it a really enjoyable stop, and I'd definitely come back.

This place is so so adorable, if you are looking for cool, calm and cute vibes come here…read more Mocha- solid ok. They make their own chocolate sauce which is nice. Matcha Sunrise- match and lemonade, hubs aid it was interesting and wouldn't order it again. Turkey and cheese croissant- could be baked longer Chocolate chip cookies- it was a good cookie but it's no a $5 cookie. Service was ok.

Second time here and loved it. The food is fresh and delicious. Lots of freshly baked sweets and…read moresome ready to go sandwiches. Coffee, juice, sourdough bread, chips and more. We got our food to go this time for a picnic at the beach. The first time we dined here at the patio and it was lovely. Relaxing and beautiful ambiance. Friendly customer service. Busy on the weekends. They serve Jashua Tree coffee which I love. A must stop when in Summerland

This place was crowded on a Saturday morning. My friend and I drove up for a mini getaway and…read moredecided to eat here. There was a line out the door to order and took about 30 minutes for our food to arrive. There are plenty of tables outside for seating. While we waited for our food our server dropped off some corn nuts. Food was worth the wait! I can see why the place is popular.

This adorable little cottage had one of the best double shots of espresso I think I've ever had and…read moreI think that's saying something, because I'm from WA and I've had some of the best coffees ever in my hometown- tying only with Budapest. I don't know if it was because I was half awake and really needed some caffeine but this tasted incredible it was a perfect temperature, it did not taste burnt which many places do when you just get straight espresso), AND had fantastic flavor-- in fact I kind of wish I had asked about what coffee they used and I would have bought a bag of it, but I was already jumping on the road... Found this place by accident, when I passed through on Highway 101. I will definitely be back and if you're someone who is traveling to Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach or surrounding areas make sure you get off the freeway and check this place out right off Highway 101. Also the peanut butter cookie was DELICIOUS!!

Stopped by for a couple of iced coffees and was seriously impressed. I ordered the four leaf clover…read morelatte with Irish Crème, and my fiancé got the Snickerdoodle Latte. Both drinks were incredibly creamy and smooth, with a rich flavor that never felt overly bitter or overly sweet. The Lucky Charms had a fun, nostalgic taste with just the right amount of Irish crème, while the Snickerdoodle Latte was perfectly balanced with warm cinnamon-cookie notes. What stood out most was how well-crafted both drinks were. You could actually taste the coffee without it being overpowering, and neither drink felt loaded with sugar like some flavored lattes do. The staff were also genuinely warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Great service, great atmosphere, and great coffee. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

I had the BEST bagel here! I went in to order a bagel to-go. I got a cheddar jalapeño bagel,…read moretoasted, with garlic herb cream cheese. The cream cheese was so so good. The bagel itself was fairly thin, which I prefer. I can't wait to go back and get this order again!

Top 5 worst meals I've eaten in my life…read more The bagels are nothing to write home about, comparable to a supermarket bagel at best. Had the Protein B-Eggl (sandwich) with chicken breast. First off they gave me egg whites instead of the whole eggs (which I can accept as a mistake). The sandwich was bland no salt, pepper, or any seasoning of any kind. The chicken had a rubbery texture and the egg whites too. Added salt and pepper, not better. Added Tapatio and that didn't even help. Barely was able to eat half and that was because I was starving. Couldn't even choke the rest down n left it. The real topper was the $10 price tag!!

The Garden Market is always a great stop. We seem to stop by whenever we're passing through,…read moreusually for a cup of coffee and a snack, and it never disappoints. One of our favorite things is sitting out back for a while and just relaxing. It's a cool, laid-back space with all the plants, antiques, and interesting things around to look at. It has a lot of character and is a nice place to take a break before getting back on the road. Great food, great coffee, and a really enjoyable atmosphere. It's become one of those places we look forward to stopping at whenever we're in the area. Highly recommend it!

When we came in, we were greeted right away…read more Inside is very large, plenty of seating. Chaos yet organized, and very clean. The food was delicious. I ordered the sampler with arugula and it was just the right amount of food. My wife ordered a breakfast burrito and that was very well made too. Great ratios and flavors, everything well-cooked. The salsa, both of them, were great too! Spicy, but great! Definitely coming back for more in the future, go here! Give it a try, you'll like it!