Best places: Coffee shops in Santa Barbara, United States

Cozy, bicycle-themed coffee shop brewing its own roasted beans & selling related merchandise.

Airy, modern coffee shop for bespoke espresso drinks & in-house baked pastries & sweets.

👍👍 The best coffee shop in Santa Barbara, and probably top 3 in California, this place is a must hit. The pictures show all the fancy drinks we tried, with prices ranging from $9-12 and seem like an Influencer's dream. They were all well balanced and deliciously unique. Fancy drinks aside, the cortad...

Laid-back coffeehouse with specialty java blends along with pastries & an assortment of sandwiches.

👍👍 Great pastries and food with lots of space to eat. It has gorgeous outdoor seating areas and there’s always space to sit, even if it's crowded. The staff is friendly and it’s a really nice place.

👍👍 My wife and I first went to Santa Barbara together in 2020. We were walking along State Street, and we noticed this store. My wife had traveled to Turkey, but I have not. I heard of Turkish Delight, but I have never tried it. We went into the store, and the architectural elements were amazing. It lo...

Fresh brioches & pastries are served for breakfast & lunch at this French bakery & coffee shop.

Specialty coffee drinks, handcrafted espresso, loose leaf tea & pastries served in cozy surrounds.

👍👍 Caje is the best coffee in Santa Barbara. I’ve tried them all and their coffee is bold yet easy. The staff are friendly and the lines here are generally better than others around town. The environment is also amazing. It is an indoor/outdoor space with an open roof but couches near a fireplace, lon...

👍👍 One of the only ungentrified gems left in SB. One of the only queer spaces in SB. The local watering hole that will always have amazing records playing, good conversation, and an aesthetic that can't be beat by the sterile bars downtown.

Sunny spot for java & pastries with ample seating as well as free refills on drip coffee & tea.

👍👍 Sister restaurant of Corazon Cocina. They accommodated my corn & wheat allergy and recommended 4 Guisos De La Casa which is essentially 4 taco fillings with a side of tortillas and substituted green lettuce. My boyfriend got the fried quesadilla (de la “esquira”). Our server Brandon was so hospitabl...

👍 While I love the new location with its airy design, something has happened to the donuts. These used to be the best I had in my life and now they are just average. Still creative toppings but something has changed with the dough. I waited and waited for the reopen this spring but it’s just not the s...

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

👍👍 Good fresh sandwiches, we got multiple sandwiches and they were pretty darn good. Also they have a white chocolate "hot chocolate". It came with chips to round it off :)

👍👍 Hesitated about sharing my hidden gem, but what can you do when you find a nice cafe like this? This newly opened cafe hits everything on my checklist - good coffee, great ambience (modern), welcoming baristas, amazing scenery, clean restrooms, sturdy tables, outlets, etc. Definitely a great place t...

👍👍 Don't like avocado toast? Try the cucumber toast. I hate avocados, yeah, this. Awesome! Staff was friendly and the service was quick. I'll definitely be back.

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.