Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Santa Barbara

Funk Zone, Santa Barbara

Funk Zone coffee spot drawing weekend crowds with quality espresso and matcha, serving the Santa Barbara specialty scene

Carpinteria, Santa Barbara

Carpinteria café focusing on acai bowls and healthy fare with coffee service, outdoor patio seating, and live music

San Roque, Santa Barbara

Family-owned since 1975, roasting their own Hawaiian Kona from Blue's organic Big Island farm alongside specialty coffees and teas

San Roque, Santa Barbara

Family-run neighborhood spot serving espresso drinks and brewed coffee alongside house-made pastries and food menu

Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara roaster serving their own beans with handcrafted espresso and specialty drinks in a downtown setting

Goleta, Santa Barbara

Goleta roaster serving their own fresh-roasted beans with house-made refreshers and signature cold brew slushies

Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara specialty coffee spot drawing consistent praise for their espresso-based drinks and friendly barista service

Montecito, Santa Barbara

L.A.-based roaster crafting small-batch coffees since 2006, emphasizing crop-to-cup traceability and artisanal roasting methods

Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara roastery serving accessible specialty coffee with light roast single origins and in-house roasted espresso

Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

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