15 Best Cafes in Santa Barbara

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“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).“

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

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

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

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

“Increíble vista, buena comida“

“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! 😊“

“Wonderful French pastries in California with beautiful setting.“

“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.“

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

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

“Underrated and less crowded than the Arbor. Apparently they used to have amazing grilled cheese, but I haven't seen them selling grilled cheese since covid. They have some pretty good lunch options. They close earlier than expected, so make sure they're open if you're planning to stop by in the afternoon.“

“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!!“

“I worked with Justin and the team at Crush Cakes for Riley and Tanner’s wedding on April 24 at Villa + Vine in Santa Barbara, and they were amazing to work with! The cake they created was not only delicious, but gorgeously executed with a vintage vibe and delicate pearls throughout. It was truly a showstopper and quickly became the talk of the night during the reception. Guests couldn’t stop admiring it!

Justin was so helpful and communicative, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free for my couple. As a wedding planner, I am absolutely looking forward to working with Crush Cakes again in August and highly recommend them to all my SB brides/grooms!“