Handlebar Coffee Roasters

This is the spot for coffee, drinks (cold and hot), and delicious treats! Everything was top notch and you can tell they use all high quality ingredients and know how to make drinks.
Lots of seating inside and outside with parking, although currently (mid November 2025) there is some construction on the street right outside so it may cause a little traffic, but still enoflow to visit here. The almond croissant was one of the best I have had, seriously.
Very nice atmosphere, vibe, and relaxing, great spot for a break and to relax and have greqt drinks and some snacks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this classic Santa Barbara coffee shop. Love the industrial but airy vibe of this location. The parking can be a bit tight, prices are typical of boutique coffee shops in SB, and the baristas can be a bit snooty. But I kind of want all of that :) Coz their coffee is truly excellent.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Another solid option for coffee in Santa Barbara! Although the coffee wasn't anything crazy special, and I understand they have their own coffee and brew, but again, it's not a bad option! I typically go with the Chai or the Cold drip, and it's always great! The inside ambiance and outside patio are the best thing about this location. Great vibes and great music! The outside patio is super cool and great view of De La Vina and the Santa Barbara beauty!
Service is always so sweet and welcoming every time I go. They are always laughing and having a great time and love to see it even during the busy rush.
Update - I would not recommend their match as it is very watered down and not great. Kind of bummed honestly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Affogato, Eggs Benedict, Secret Bao's Pork Bao, Iced Latte, Smoked Salmon

Amazing Place to Visit

This huge space is popular with cyclists of all kinds (hence the name). I had the best cortado of the year here, and a return visit confirmed their skills and quality. Unreservedly recommended.

It's a hive mind mentality as to how people have been tricked into thinking this place is any good

Jen is a super great roaster
He loves coffee roasting for 7years here.
I love his hospitality and passion for coffee.
The coffee is amazing.

Handle Bar Coffee is a must-stop in Santa Barbara. The coffee is great. The store on De la Vina Street is very nice.

Excellent coffee ans service.
The location is pleasant although seating feels like a limited commodity.

The best dog-friendly cafe in this country. I love studying my school materials here and watching different kinds of dog.

Cool vibes here. The most fabulous almond croissant, ever! Delicious chai tea. And the slowest baristas this side of the Rockies.

It’s the best coffee in town made with care.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cool vibe at this place. Lot of laptops around tables. Also roasting machinery that you can view.

Matcha Latte - very good
Latte with almond milk

Recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Almond Latte and Almond Croissant

Best of Santa Barbara on every level!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A great place to chill, chat with friends, or get some work done. There are quite a few tables inside the cafe and on the patio, but it may sometimes be difficult to find an empty seat. Their coffee is always delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5