15 Best Cafes in Santa Barbara

“The Everything Bagel was ??? and the drinks were delicious too! Everyone was super friendly and it was dog friendly, which is always a plus! The fact that it's a converted Safeway, blew my mind!!!Parking: It was my first time there...my mom and I went in after finding out that my surgery was cancelled and we parked on the street...I didn't notice if there was a lot or not!”

“The pumpkin, raviolis and spinach tortellini are delicious! So authentic-taste like my Italian grandmother made them fresh! Olio E limone is my favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara! The service is wonderful and Pino is a terrific waiter! Consistently a great place to dine at!”

“great coffee and the garden across is amazing. we need these lovely, green, soothing public places everywhere...in every city, every few blocks...like in European cities. as said, the coffee is great, delicious, but the primary reason we keep coming back to Dart is because of the garden.”

“I had a wonderful brunch here. I got the duck confit hash, side of potatoes, an almond croissant, and a chocolate hazelnut croissant.The duck confit hash was so delicious. The egg was perfectly poached. The duck meat had a bit of char to it so it had that smoky flavor. In hindsight, I should’ve gotten a side of fruit instead of potatoes since clearly a hash is comprised of potatoes. But I’m glad I did order them because they came with roasted tomatoes, which added a lovely acidity.The pastries here are out of this world delicious. So far I’ve had their banana hazelnut kouign aman, an almond croissant, and a chocolate hazelnut croissant. All three are delicious. I don’t think you’ll have any regrets with whatever pastries you order. And I use the plural pastries because you should get more than one or else you’re gonna have a fear of missing out.My friend and I sat inside and the seats are really comfortable. My friend also noted the chandelier and how cute it was. It’s a small dining area but they do have outdoor seating. Service was really friendly and welcoming.My boss recommended this place and I can see why. The pastries are beautiful as they are delicious as well as their entrees. I will come back and try more of the brunch items and to get more pastries whenever I’m in Santa Barbara.”

“One of the best quiches I’ve ever had! I had the garden vegetable with Swiss quiche, the texture was perfect. I also had a delicious cappuccino. There are so many options to choose from when it comes to food and coffee. Plenty of seating in front and more seating out back. Parking lot in back of building. Dog friendly, there was a pup sitting in the back seating area with owners. Staff was super friendly. Very affordable- for two people we spent around $40.Vegetarian options: Quiche was fantastic!Parking: Paid parking backside of building and free street parking out front.”

“Great little “hotel” cafe without the feel of a hotel cafe. Granted we just ordered takeout to take back to the room and the food never disappointed. Always fresh always fast and they have a loyalty rewards program as well. The food had such good tastes and seasonings and one of the best orders of onion rings I have ever had.”

“Centrally located coffee shop with a contemporary feel and a good selection of food. The breakfast sandwich is one of the best around!Parking: Maybe a dozen spots out front, plus street parking on Chapala.Kid-friendliness: Sparse layout makes it safe for kids to roam.”

“Great location where you can have a table on the sand. Great views. The service was fast, and food was tasty. I liked the fresh grapefruit juice. There was an issue as my credit card was charged twice, which wasn't their fault as they use another company for transactions, but Cameron handled that issue in a very professional and polite manner. Highly recommended!”

“Cute and bright bakery with very friendly staff. We grabbed chocolate croissants and coffee. It was a very quick stop on our way home from visiting the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Service was quick.My cell didn't charge so I couldn't take photos. Sorry!Highly recommend! The croissants were heavenly and the coffee was delicious!”

“We judged for ourselves and we're impressed! Amazing service from the moment we sat down. Coffee, water, a waterbowl for our dog and a very friendly waitstaff! Food is reasonably priced with good portions, will come back in the future ?”

“What a delightful little find! We strolled down state street in search of some coffee and breakfast and happened upon this wonderful space. The coffee was incredible and they had delicious croissants. And the folks making the coffee were super friendly and knowledgeable!What we got (over course of 2 days)Espresso tonic, espresso, cortado, matcha latte, pour over, cookie drink with espressoHam and cheese croissant, chocolate croissantThere is seating or you can take the food and drinks to go. It was our fav find in SB!”

“Busy as usual but well worth the wait. The macarons here are by far some of the best I have tasted. Came here for brunch today and breakfast was like a dream. The iced chai tea had the perfect balance of chai and sweet and the avocado toast was crunchy & savory. The Pain Aux Raisins needed more raisins. Next time I will order it warmed. A must try in Santa Barbara !”

“A beautifully designed well lit indoor outdoor coffee shop in the Montecito Country Mart. They have amazing customer service and truly good coffee. The pastries are delicious! I am giving it four stars simply because the pricing of the items on their menu are on the steeper side. A golden turmeric chai latte is $6 and it’s in (probably) 5-6oz cup. I wanted oat milk that was $1. Plus gratuity of course. It was really tasty - just pricey. But then again it is Montecito so it feels relevant. My friend had the same drink I did plus an egg and bacon biscuit sandwich which she said was good but also it was small.All in all it’s a great experience just be prepared to pay a little higher prices.”

“This place is truly a delightful dining experience. The ambiance is divine and transports you to a place of which you dream. Stone is the most thoughtful and personable server and bartender who made the most fantastic espresso martini. I think I can claim it is the best one I’ve ever had! 11/10”

“Honor Market's pizza is one of the best have ever had. Its different from regular pizza and keeps me coming back back again. If Honor Bar is full, which it usually is, I'm just as happy grabbing a bottle of their wine and eating the pizza outside. The scones are also second to none but you have to get them in the morning or they will be gone. Its a beautiful shop in a perfect location.”