rick greets you with a big fat morning. smile and welcome at kirsten really is a starbucks coffee master like her apron says. maybe the best pistachio lattes mom and i have had ever.!! read more

They forgot my cream cheese. Was having an awful day, just wanted a Starbucks bagel and cream cheese. They forgot and ruined my day even more. Never in my 21 years of life did I think I would cry over cream cheese. Are you happy Starbucks?? I liked light house better anyway. read more

Starbucks - NO CREAM CHEESE - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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We hit this Starbucks on our way back home from vacation in SB for the obligatory September 1st official pumpkin season drinks. I ordered the pumpkin spice Frappuccino, a pumpkin spice cold brew coffee and a plain pike's place coffee. I think the baristas were a bit distracted. The cashier asked if we wanted cream and sugar in the pike's coffee, we said yes and she handed us the coffee with no cream and sugar. So I had to take it back to the barista and ask for the cream and sugar. Then I noticed the person picking up their Frappuccino before me had to ask for a straw. My frap was ready and o had to ask for a straw. My mom's cold brew was ready a few minutes later and again we had to ask for a straw. Good coffee, fast service but just not paying enough attention. read more

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I had a very pleasant experience at this Starbucks location last Tuesday evening. I asked which teas had no caffeine and the barista let me k ow to choose from the passion teas. I ended up choosing the passion tea. You then have an option to add lemonade since it can be bitter without. I obliged and it was very yummy. The barista was very nice, but unfortunately I don't remember her name. The establishment seemed clean, inviting and had fun music. We sat outside after our drinks were ready in a few minutes. read more

Starbucks - Passion Tea with lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Omar is one of the supervisors here and he is awesome. He always remembers his customers names and orders, and his customer service is impeccable. Love this location because of him! read more

Spoken to Bre, and she was the nicest person, who had corrected my order, detected no negativity, very professional, and offered to have it ready for me about time I got there, and she did just that. THIS IS REAL CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! So, if you are ever in the area say hello to Bre!! read more

Never had a problem with my coffee, staff (at la cumbre plaza) is always friendly. Be patient in the morning though. It gets busy with mobile orders, don't be in a rush. read more

Morning treat. Store is in a shopping center. But the actual store is not as clean. Alittle disappointed because of COVID store should be kept even clean due to the cdc guild lines. However they made my drink perfect to my liking. Actually all the three drinks we ordered were good. read more

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

I go to the La cumbre starbucks in Santa Barbara California before work most mornings. I'm not a morning person. Their barista Rick makes my morning every time I come in. That lovely man deserves a promotion or a raise! He is the reason I get excited to get my starbies every morning to start my day and the reason I keep coming back!!! read more

Pretty good location, plenty of parkings around. Friendly fast service. I came in for a cake pop. First time eating cake pop. It looks super pretty and sweet, but taste not as good as it looks. The little kid next to me loves it though. The place is small, so during rush hour it can get crazy. They have nice outside seatings. read more

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Ordered a few Cappuccinos with Carmel, a pink drink for everyone and a pupaccino for my puppy. Each was made very well and my dog loved his little pupaccino. read more

I am writing this five star review tonight because I came in at closing time and these employees had the right attitude and were happy to help me. I only wanted hot tea, but they didn't know it at the time. Their response to are you still open was "sure! What can we get for you" so awesome! It was cold out and the tea hit the spot! Thanks guys! And to the managers, you have a good team of people here! Cheers! read more

I love this Starbucks. Whenever I'm in town and need to work, I come here. The food is good. The staff is great. They're very friendly and helpful. And most important, is that they have power outlets so my laptop doesn't run out of juice while I'm having breakfast and working. I've seen at 2 other Starbucks in the Santa Barbara area, they've removed the power outlets. I think this is extremely shortsighted on those locations because the success of Starbucks was built off of road warriors and remote workers. I'll always support this business when I'm in the SB area. read more

It's Starbucks - land of white girls and people shamelessly drinking their 700 calorie drinks. For this location: Pros: Doesn't get too busy. FAST, they don't mess around. You get your drink on time. Cons: Small place, not much seating. read more

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When I want to start my morning right this is the Starbucks I always come to. Especially when I see if Rick and/or Kristen are working. They always have such great energy and are welcoming. There is also another barista that I can never see their name because they're always working so hard and look so dedicated! My orders (food and drink) have always been correct here - only location I can say that for! read more

Why does my caramel frappe taste like pumpkin spice or cinnamon? I had them make it again. Still same taste. I changed drink to vanilla frappe. Same pumpkin taste. Swore that they don't have this flavor. Then why does this taste like this? Every other Starbucks I've ever been too my frappes taste right. This one no. I hate cinnamon and don't want to be drinking it. Not coming back. read more

I asked for 2 Grande and 1 Trenta iced peach green tea lemonades and a Grande double shot latte. I got 3 venti Passion Tango lemonades filled up 3/4 of the way. Although the latte was correct I was confused about the Lemonades and so I walked up to the counter and told the man working there, "these drinks are supposed to be iced peach green tea lemonades" and he responded with "oh we're out of the green tea." I would've liked to know that information before spending my money on something I didn't want. Coworkers also argued about a separate topic in front of customers. Very unprofessional highly recommend against shopping here! read more

Starbucks - Nothing has been drunk from these as you can see from the lip of the cup. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Hair in my chocolate loaf. this is my second time doing this as Yelp said they thought my review was second hand. I buy via our Phone App so order would be listed on it. I continue to buy my daughter her drinks and breakfast sandwiches very often but i have NEVER gone back for any bakery goods since the disgusting incident. The La cumbria store manager was dismissive. I first spoke to a young man and then his boss, who had an asian accent. How much more detail does YELP need to know this is authentic. They can call me. I felt SBX Cumbria was so dismissive i contacted corporate general email and will talk to my contacts there when i am back in Seattle. (as Yelp can see I review places in many locations..esp Seattle and Santa Barbara). Look, if SBX had a fluke with the HAIR baked into my chocolate loaf, they needed to reassure me. I asked if they had checked with their supplier and let them know about it. I got no response. Anyways, I still go as i said...but I dont get any baked goods anymore.. SBX is losing a lot of sales with us in that department because they don't seem to want to address it. Yes, they refunded me as they should but they have not truly talked about looking into it which is what most customers would want to hear. I have no confidence it won't happen again. SBX and Yelp, feel free to contact me for more information. You can also speak to my daughter who was with me and also grossed out. it was disgusting. read more

I would like to add an update to my previous review. I have been visiting this Starbucks 2-4 times a week in the past few months. I am extremely excited for the breakfast sandwiches offered. I'm am not endorsing the nutritional value of the sandwiches, but they are delicious! So to address my real concern of the condition of the the rest rooms, I used both since my last review and I have to say I believe they noticed my review and took some (minimal) action. There was some improvement. Starbucks is global and after years of working for Hilton, I know there are standards that should & do cross boards without a hiccup. The effort they took was oblivious, but still sub-standard. Just to be clear: this review is solely focused on the the condition of the restrooms. Not on the product or hard working employees. To me I can tell that they have a level of pride in what they are serving. So in exec: lingo the fish smells from the head down! read more

Good vibes w the music and Zach was polite calm and collected while there was a line and shit seemed complicated. Give that guy a raise!

I work in this plaza...this stores service is slow and just not where it could be. Store full of customers and full staff but only a couple doing anything while the lines get longer and the drinks back up. I love they have the new lids, but they stop carrying straws and no new lids for the Trenta size? So how does one drink a Trenta with no straw and no sip lid. Not very well thought out. Guess I won't be ordering that size anymore. read more

Five star for quick accurate service. The cashier handed my croissant to another employee who heated it for me, so it was ready when I was done paying. A third employee made my tasty specialty coffee- yummy after 4 hours of traffic from SoCal. Quick, accurate coffee making! read more

If you want a great coffee experience in the morning or afternoon, DON'T come to this Starbucks. My last 5 visits have been atrocious, thee personnel have no training in coffee beverage serving and the false attitude is very obvious. Here is a sample of the last couple customer experiences. Visit 1. No Sleeve Hot coffee with no sleeve, the coffee temperature is close to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, but the Battista is not trained to include a sleeve, in this condition I burned my hand Visit 2. Smoking I'm walking into this Starbucks and a person is smoking at front door I asked the personnel and she asked if I requested the smoker to stop, which is not my role, by state law the store needs to enforce this policy. Visit 3. Blocking front door We're opening the front door of the store, there a women standing in front of the entrance blocking us from entering, we say excuse me..she ignores us, then we ask five times..she won't move..she is blocking us, this is a condition the staff needs to become aware and help customers whom are being exposed to abusive rude customers Visit 4. Stalking There's a women in her early fifties, she has mask half drawn that when we come in the store she stands between us and the cashier, when she sees us she always stands up and harasses us with this machismo behavioral delivery. Visit 5. Out of item on app is fraud We always order same items, the app says it's out but it's available, the store supervisor says the app is wrong and she'll fix it and never does Visit 6. Standard question, "what's planned for your day" Here's the deal, I'm sitting drinking my coffee and the cashier is trained to ask "so what's planned for your day"..after she asks that to my self knowing it's scripted I find it disingenuous and ridiculous Visit 7. Non standard and offensive dialogue So we're in this store drinking coffee and for 2.5 hours a female worker is talking to a co-worker how offended she is by customers and co workers, this narrative went on for 2 hours, she delivered the toxic complaints very loud so all customers could hear it, she was very self ritious In her delivery. So Starbucks: if your trying to relax and start your day over a cup of coffee, do you think you have a desire to listen to a monologue of why the customers are bad and employees are mean? (No) I read more

I don't understand why they use online ordering for!!! I ordered 15 min before I arrived, 2-workers, no line! They haven't even started my one drink! I guess this what happens when u have poor management! read more

I liked to stop by this Starbucks when I was doing some shopping. Some of my favorite Starbucks concoctions: - nonfat extra foamy misto with sugar free vanilla - americano with caramel drizzle (the caramel sauce that usually goes on frappuccinos... so rich and gooey!) - coffee light frappuccino - green tea frappuccino A good place to meet up with friends too... yum! I would definitely hit up the local coffee shops as well but have nothing against the ever-reliable Starbucks! read more

My wife came in to get us coffee so I can't really judge this place I guess. Still the coffee we got was good had no problems with it. The pace is small though and if you don't like dogs probably not the best place for you. read more

So I placed an online order and when I went to pick it up, that's always great to be able to customize and place your order on the app. So when I went to pick it up, it was already, but I did ask for a cup with ice, there three gals working behind counter. As the gal is serving the ice I notice that one gal, has her hair loose, a kind of ponytail but lots of hair coming out from it, and she keeps playing/touching it with her hand. It's just so not right!!!! Specially or someone handling food/drinks it's just unsanitary!!! honestly during Covid and all she needs to keep her hands super clean, why are sanitation rules being enforced? My drink was a cold drink which was a different gal doing, or at least I hope it wasn't the girl with her hair all over the place. Not going back to this location for now. read more

I think it is because we spend so much money for coffee these days (it's amusing to think about the times in the 1920's when you could buy a cuppa joe for 5 cents!) that places like Starbucks, Peets, Blue Bottle and Handlebar are judged on another level: a higher level than most places you can buy an espresso drink or a coffee. This makes sense and this rings true. My experience with this La Cumbre 'bucks has only been positive. From the manager to the Baristas and everyone in between the service and interaction between the employees and myself has been pleasant, fast, committed. There are a number of bad reviews about this place yet i have never received bad service here and i have been here maybe 100 times over the last several years. I have to be honest and say something that i have been wanting to say here on Yelp for a long time: you must take control of the service you get in a place in which you are paying good money; particularly when the people behind the counter are young people who are in the work force for the first time. I say all of this to counteract, even in a small way the bad reviews of this Starbucks in my adopted city of Santa Barbara. If i have an issue with a 6 dollar cappuccino, i speak up and they will make it over. "They" can like it, they can not like it. Not my issue. I am the customer. I am the one paying. Typing this here it does sound a little harsh but in reality, is it really? I am polite yet firm. In any event this Starbucks unit is one of my faves along with that in La Canada, Studio City and the drive thru in south Glendale. The people here are, once in a while mesmerized by the beauty of SB, the beachiness, the surfer-like paradise and the loveliness of the land but a little firmness in how you order and how you react to bad service goes a long way. I mean paying $2-5 plus for coffee is a serious thing. read more

Starbucks - la cumbre - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

There was a customer inside Starbucks that had a dog the entire time I was there... when I was getting my drinks another customer walked in with a dog. While I was heading to my car there was someone else walking towards the Starbucks door from the parking lot with their dog. NOT a single employee asked if either customers dog was a service animal. Honestly it's gross... you are a retail food facility! Completely against Santa Barbara county health code regulations. In a matter of 10 minutes 3 dogs. Maybe I should put a call into The county health inspector. read more

I'm just confused on if this was the standard way to make this drink? Every matcha latte I've gotten has always been mixed? This is seriously milk with powder setting on top. I understand if you're busy and I'm sure there is a drink set up that is company standard across the board but this was really disappointing seeing and having another customer complain about her drink not being right either. Maybe I've just been spoiled with other baristas who don't even know me and they mix my ingredients together?? read more

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

Came here when one of my high schools students did not want to go into Wet Seal... so we came here and talked about his college options etc.... The night crew was really nice and they chatted with their regulars while cleaning up for the night... no complaints here read more

Rick the barista was the most friendly outgoing happy man!! So happy to give him my order!! Was very informative and got the job done with no issues!! Thanks Rick!! read more

Very green apron! Nothing to complain about here. Partners moved fast and were always friendly despite the sour faced rude customers who ordered in-between text messages and ongoing phone conversations. For those who find their store too small and the their service too slow, trying getting off the phone and look the person behind the counter in the eye when ordering and stop treating them like a barely tolerable app on your phone. read more

This is one if not one of the best Starbucks that I go to. They know you by name if you are a regular and just overall friendly staff. They take the time to make sure that your order is right and are overall satisfied. They are prompt and precise and can tell that they have fun and enjoy what they do! read more

Our local Starbucks and a great location due to it's precise location, if that makes sense. This store is in the La Cumbre Plaza just off State Street. Not much seating inside, but do they need it? This is Santa Barbara. Weather is almost always perfect. The abundance of seating outside is what I like about this store. It's plentiful and peaceful. Staff is super friendly and they'll get your orders right. I recently saw a woman drop her entire venti latte over one of the tall tables and it spilled all over the stools around it. A staff member immediately stopped what they were doing to help her clean it up and even made her a fresh one. Good friendly service if you ask me. It can get decently crowded early in the mornings on the weekends, but this is why Starbucks has their mobile ordering system. If you visit a Starbucks even once a month and don't have the app, you're missing out. I usually order 3-5 minutes before I arrive and my coffee is always waiting for me when I get there. No line waiting at all. read more

Serves it purpose when I don't have a Peet's to go to. Service was fairly friendly. I just needed a pick me up to take on my drive back to SLO after hanging out in Santa Barbara all day. Starbucks coffee is just too weak to ever earn more than an average rating. read more

Took a little coffee break coming from Hearts Castle back to L.A. This place was busy but the staff was very friendly. Coffee was delish as usual. Bathroom is clean. And it's easy access from the shopping center where it's located. read more

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

By far one of the best Starbucks in town. Situated in La Cumbre mall, this location is just perfect. The interior is cozy with dim lightening and a few high top tables not ideal for those who like to work indoors. But only a few steps away you can soak up the Santa Barbara sun in one of many patio tables outdoors while enjoying their free wi-fi. Service is quick and efficient regardless if it's busy or not. New flavors are always on the board, but it's nice to stick to the basics. read more

Workers are beyond amazing. Treat me so nicely every time. A simple " how's your day going" can make or break a customer experience. This location customer service is amazing. Thank you. read more

I ordered a coffee and a scone to go, after 20 minutes I still did not have my order. Needed to cancel. This is probably the worst Starbucks I've ever been in. read more