Best places: Coffee shops in Santa Barbara County

Tiny coffee shop with outdoor benches featuring high-quality espresso, lattes, and seasonal drinks.

Petite neighborhood venue offering coffee, tea, pastries & retail goods in rustic-chic environs.

A light-drenched, industrial-chic daytime cafe focused on house-made chocolates, pastries & tea.

Coffee shop, bar & event space boasting a modern setting complete with views & a librarylike vibe.

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

Intimate eatery dishing up all-day breakfasts, simple lunches & crostini, plus coffee & cocktails.

👍👍 It's hard to express in words the anticipation and pleasure of visiting a city you've never been to. If you visit such a charming place and taste much more delicious coffee & beer than you think and go sightseeing, it will also be very enjoyable. As I said, most of the cafes they do at Roaster have...

👍👍 Great coffee and the breakfast toast is amazing! Very friendly folks too :)

👍👍 Ever been to Istanbul? No matter if you’re in San Francisco and jonesing for some Turkish Coffee there’s a wonderful spot called Delah Coffee that will satisfy your cravings! Small bites, exotic coffees and teas, along with the more commercial drinks fill the menu. The vibe is welcoming with decor t...

Locals line up for breakfast sandwiches, daily baked sourdough & Sunday beignets in a tiny space.

Snug eatery offering Brazilian pastries, sandwiches, and acai bowls, plus coffee and specialty drinks.

👍👍 Finally get to try and support this business! Was so glad to venture out and check out their new location in Balboa. The space was small with a few seats but clean, simple and with a no fuss, straightforward menu. Tried their coffee tasting flight (espresso, cortado, drip coffee) and the cocoa capp...

Cozy, contemporary coffee shop & cafe with an Irish bent serving espresso drinks, pastries & soups.

👍👍 Cute coffee shop. Very large inside. Lots of open space and a few separate nooks to work or hold conversation. The coffee itself is absolutely high standard. I stayed loyal to this place everyday I was in town. Waaaaay better than anything in the area!

Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.

👍👍 I did the Temperance Tasting with a friend, and we were blown out of the water by the friendliness of the staff, the delicious cocktails, and the amount we got. Highly recommend for $40! It was so fun “mixing” drinks like gin cocktails, sparkling wine, and espresso martinis without the hangover or t...

Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.

Petite neighborhood coffee shop that also serves tea, toast & pastries in bright quarters.

👍 Hidden from view/street, but cute patio. Food was excellent. Also, French Toast with blueberries - yum.