- Where is Santa Barbara located?
- Located on the central California coast backed by the magnificent Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a charming seaside town with a rich Spanish colonial heritage.
- How does Santa Barbara reflect its Spanish colonial heritage?
- This heritage is reflected in the Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs around the city.
- What outdoor attractions does Santa Barbara offer?
- In addition to a myriad of things to see and do, Santa Barbara boasts beautiful beaches with excellent surf and spectacular natural scenery.
- Where can visitors find great coffee in Santa Barbara?
- The town is home to a variety of great coffee shops serving freshly brewed coffee from sustainably-sourced beans, loose leaf teas, and an array of mouthwatering baked treats.
- Where can visitors enjoy breakfast or brunch in Santa Barbara?
- Here are a few spots to try for morning munchies and long, lazy brunches.
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1. Caffe Luxxe
Inspired by Italy’s popular café culture, Caffe Luxxe is a sleek and sophisticated coffee shop chain that blends luxurious architectural wonder with world-class coffee and mouthwatering pastries. Based at the Montecito Country Mart, Caffe Luxxe boasts minimalist décor and a coffee bar with marble countertops behind which professional baristas create signature artisanal espresso and other coffee creations. Caffe Luxxe micro-roasts a variety of sustainably-sourced coffee beans from around the world, including the signature Montenero Blend with strong notes of creamy caramel and dark chocolate.
1028 Coast Village Rd Ste. A Santa Barbara, CA 93108, Phone: 310-394-2222
2. Bree'osh Bakery Cafe Montecito
Bree'osh Bakery Cafe Montecito bring a slice of France to Santa Barbara with freshly baked, melt-in-your-mouth brioche and pastries, croissants, and other classic French treats. Open for breakfast and lunch, the quaint French bakery and coffee shop’s menu features delicious breakfast items such as egg sandwiches served on homemade sourdough brioche buns, croques, and quiches, croissant sandwiches, tartines and toasts, and a variety of omelets with various fillings. Freshly brewed French press coffee is served all day, along with multiple coffee varieties, tea, fresh fruit juice, hot chocolate, and water. Bree'osh Bakery Cafe Montecito is open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week.
1150 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA 93108, Phone: 805-969-2500
3. Cat Therapy
Cat Therapy is a cool and eclectic coffee shop that combines great coffee and cat cuddling. The charming little café serves a variety of freshly roasted and brewed coffee, assorted teas, specialty coffee drinks like cold brew, espresso drinks, and drip coffee, and a variety of beer, wine, fruit-infused drinks, and kombucha. A separate room is home to several cats that patrons can cozy up with and adopt if they feel the need, and the café hosts a variety of cat-related events, yoga classes, and other functions throughout the year. Cat Therapy is open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week.
1213 State St suite l, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Phone: 805-560-1996
4. Crushcakes & Cafe
Located on Anacapa Street, Crushcakes & Cafe is a small but cozy café that serves a standard selection of espresso, and specialty coffee drinks, and tea, and a simple menu of hearty, homemade fare. The oasis of coffee offers a variety of standard drinks like americano, cappuccino, macchiato, and espresso, as well as various teas, and other hot and cold beverages, along with made-from-scratch food like toasted sandwiches, fresh salads, bakery-fresh bread, and sweet treats like lemon cupcakes with raspberry mousse and chocolate-espresso truffle cupcakes.
1315 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Phone: 805-963-9353
5. Daily Grind
Established in 1995, The Daily Grind boasts two locations along De La Vina Street and has been serving up hearty breakfasts, fresh baked goods, fruity smoothies, and freshly brewed, steaming hot and iced coffee. Both family-owned cafés have expansive patios and outdoor spaces for soaking up some sun and offer a variety of regular coffee drinks like americano, cappuccino, macchiato, and espresso, along with specialty coffee drinks, cold brews, loose-leaf teas, and juices. Light fare such as freshly baked pastries, chorizo breakfast burritos, and other sweet treats are available, and the outdoor patios are dog-friendly.
2001 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; 2912 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
6. Dune Coffee Roasters
Boasting three cafés around the seaside town of Santa Barbara, Dune Coffee Roasters are renowned for their divine breakfasts, freshly brewed coffee, and friendly laid-back vibes. The Anacapa Street café has a large sunlit patio and ample seating. In contrast, the State Street café has a cozier, academic vibe, and all three locations serve an array of espresso and specialty hot and iced coffee drinks. Breakfast dishes include a variety of toasts, eggs benedict, healthy granola bowls and breakfast sandwiches, and the coffee shop, roastery, and bakery chain is open all day.
528 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 1101 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 250 Storke Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
7. Handlebar Coffee Roasters
Handlebar Coffee Roasters is a locally owned coffee roastery in Santa Barbara with two locations that roast sustainably-sourced coffee beans from Africa, Central, and South America and serves freshly brewed coffee in style. Located across the street from the historic El Presidio de Santa Barbara, the original Handlebar Coffee is a neighborhood favorite. At the same time, a second location has recently opened on upper De La Vina Street, which has spacious seating and hosts live music throughout the week. The café specializes in a variety of regular coffee drinks like americano, cappuccino, macchiato, and espresso, along with specialty coffee drinks, cold brews, loose-leaf teas, and juices. Light fare such as freshly baked pastries and other sweet treats are available to enjoy with the coffee.
128 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 2720 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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