18 Best Cafes in Santa Barbara

“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).“

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“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Wonderful French pastries in California with beautiful setting.“

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

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“I can't say that I had a great experience the last time I visited this place. The food is adequate, but I found the service to be pretty bad. Granted this is student run, but I mean come on. It's a little bit ridiculous. The place itself is fine and if you were just to pop in for a quick bite you may not even notice. Needless to say, I probably won't be going back. Just isn't worth it.“