Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Santa Barbara

Isla Vista, Santa Barbara

Isla Vista coffee stop serving espresso and drip with friendly service, ample parking, and a work-friendly setup

Downtown Santa Barbara

Former pro cyclists turned coffee roasters, serving their own meticulously sourced beans in a bicycle-themed downtown café

Goleta, Santa Barbara

Cajun comfort food restaurant serving specialty coffee from Goleta's Dune Coffee Roasters alongside Southern-inspired breakfast standards

Summerland, Santa Barbara

In-house roasted specialty coffee from Dart Coffee Co in Summerland, attached to a bookstore for the perfect pairing of beans and books

Funk Zone, Santa Barbara

Hotel Californian's all-day café in the Funk Zone pouring Caffè Luxxe espresso alongside house-made pastries and seasonal fare

Goleta, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara roaster serving their own directly sourced, small-batch specialty beans with an accessible, community-focused approach

East Beach, Santa Barbara

East Beach coffee spot featuring house-made syrups like rosemary orange and brown sugar cardamom for creative latte customization

Goleta, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara roaster focused on making specialty coffee accessible and approachable with fresh-roasted beans and espresso drinks

Funk Zone, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara's original small-batch roaster since 1989, roasting estate-grown coffees on-site at their Motor Way location

Downtown Santa Barbara

Small-batch roastery operation with craft espresso and specialty drinks, edgy State Street café by day, speakeasy by night