29 Best Cafes near Montecito

“Wonderful French pastries in California with beautiful setting.“

“Excellent quality and service“

“The pasta was amazing and so fresh! The tuna wrapped in prosciutto appetizer was so delicious 😋! You must try it.“

“Consistently fantastic espresso and cappuccino at Handlebar - fairly close approximation to a French cafe, as people hang out here for hours on end. Outside patio (dogs allowed) - this is a legit SB locals place. Starbucks SUCKS! (Handlebar has a downtown location as well, but I prefer De La Vina).“

“We love this place. The food and coffee are amazing!!!“

“Hi mosaic locale I will see you“

“If you are looking for an Amazing And Beautiful event venue for a wedding reception, a birthday party, a bachelorette, or any occasion venue. I Highly Highly recommend State and Fig in Santa Barbara! From planning to execution, Patrick and Serina made my niece’s wedding Perfect! I don’t use Perfect lightly, as I am known to be critical and a perfectionist especially when it comes to events. They made my niece's wedding planning experience so easy, from booking the venue to providing Customized menu options, and ALWAYS received quick responses any time we had questions as well as added personal touches of their own to the wedding. Serina and Patrick were extremely helpful, detailed, and knowledgeable and knew exactly what we wanted and how they could help. On the wedding day, The whole staff was very friendly, attentive, communicative, accommodating, Extremely helpful, and responsive, from assisting with centerpiece decorations, to serving hors d’oeuvres Always with a smile, making sure Each and Every guest was taken care of throughout the night, I was very impressed! Now for the food, EXCEPTIONAL, the taste was phenomenal, the meat was tender, the salmon was cooked perfectly, Nothing was over/undercooked, so delicious and the guests would not stop talking about how good the hors d’oeuvre and main courses were! Thank you, Serina, Patrick, and your staff from the bottom of our hearts for helping to make my niece’s wedding day beyond wonderful, and Perfect! We certainly will be back even for a weekend getaway! 😊“

“Incredible well balanced coffee!!! 10-10“

“Such an accommodating place! Good service, a diverse, delicious well priced menu, and convenient! Wish they were open longer in the day.“

““You’ve got to get the avacado toast!” is what I heard about Field and Fort. I thought it was good, but my breakfast sandwich was even better. There’s a nice patio to enjoy with friends while you get your day started. The accompanying shop appeared to be stocked with plenty of items to support your retail therapy. I’d go back again if we were in the area.“

“Increíble vista, buena comida“

“Everyone seems to have their favorite coffee shop. This one’s mine. The people are nice, the coffee is good, and the seating is plentiful.“

“Omg so yummy ! For your tummy !“

“Comfortable and inviting atmosphere with an outdoor cafe area to enjoy the California Sunshine. They serve everything from omelettes and breakfast burritos to muffins and sandwiches. Great prices and easy to find location with ample parking.“

“Yummy!! A must place to visit in Ventura!!“

“Great spot! Staff was super friendly and happy the whole time! Food was well prepared & creative. Dining staff was very professional & engaging! Thanks for a great stay & for the delicious food every day!!“

“Wonderful French pastries in California with beautiful setting.“

“Loved my croissant! Super simple but buttery and yummy!“

“Love love love the food and service is excellent.“

“Great ambience with a friendly staff and wonderful coffee and fresh baked pastries and thoughtfully prepared tasty food. The outdoor space is cozy and inviting. It checks all of the boxes.“

“In search of my morning cappucino on our trip to Santa Barbara, I found Dawn cafe. Of 4 different cafes in the last 2 days, this was the highlight. Not only did the barista make the perfect cappucino, but the beans (they roast their own) were that perfect medium roast that highlighted both the "bean" and the "burn"; a well balanced taste that got me ordering a second cup. Well done, and I went back the next day.“

“I recently ordered a custom cake for an annual family celebration...I gotta say it was fantabulous (delicious and beautiful)!! Exceeded my expectations!! Justin clearly understood the importance of the occasion and delivered not only the final product, but all along the way he was so patient with me surrounding the details. Thank you Justin!!“

“This is my 2nd time at Goat Tree and I absolutely love it! The servers and staff are so nice and friendly. The restaurant has a great outdoor sitting area as well as inside. We sat outside because it was a beautiful day. There are umbrellas to block you from the sun which is great. We ordered cranberry and orange mimosas, wild arugula salad with chicken, Gooey bacon & Brie sandwich with avocado, and the GT smash burger with seasoned fries. Everything we had was delicious and filling. When staying at the Hotel Californian, I find this is the perfect spot to walk across the street and go for a nice brunch.

Vegetarian options: A menu of salads

Dietary restrictions: You can ask them to take out certain items in your meal you don’t like

Kid-friendliness: Families come with their kids all the time“

“We went here for early afternoon snacks and ordered the following:

2x Espresso
Pain Au Chocolat
Butter Croissant
Total: $22.52 with tips

We thought the coffee's boldness, kick, and sourness were great, but there was a strange aftertaste. The pastries had decent flavors, and we felt they were freshly made. They also had good texture and appearance.

Overall, we are happy with the experience and glad we have visited the place.“

“We enjoyed the Thanksgiving Buffet, it was DELICIOUS!! 🦃🥰❤️“

“Good food and friendly staff“

“went in on my meal break while working in montecito wasn’t too hungry so I ordered a truffle which was good the pizza aroma smelled good eventually I’m sure will have a pizza from there but what I ordered was good enough for me 🙂“

“Saint Remy is a cute little spot connected to the Marriott on State St, the restaurant area has such a fun and beachy atmosphere I loved it! I had some yummy poolside drinks and food, and the service was great! Definitely one of my new favorite spots.“

“I found my favorite coffee place in Santa Barbara! Coffee is strong, well prepared and served beautifully. Avocado toast is wonderful, they use real bread! There is a parking lot there, I did not have any issues finding parking. I will be back“