Best Cafes to Work From 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

Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

Pastry-focused café serving espresso and coffee drinks alongside an acclaimed gluten-free bakery program on State Street

San Roque, Santa Barbara

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

Goleta, Santa Barbara

Bakeshop and café serving house-made donuts alongside espresso drinks and matcha, drawing long lines of loyal regulars

Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

Latin-inspired café serving breakfast burritos and sweet treats alongside espresso drinks like Oaxaca mochas in downtown Santa Barbara

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