The French Press is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

1. The French Press

8.8
1101 State St (at Figueroa St), Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · Santa Barbara Downtown · 88 tips and reviews

@BSawyer@BSawyer: Choco chai. Espresso.

Josh T.Josh Tiernan: Try the chocolate chai with a shot of espresso. It's PHENOMENAL!

MelchMelch: Thier chai tea is my favorite. Their chocolate drinks are the best in town - not too sweet with lots of depth. And the baked goods are always delicious, too many good ones to pick a favorite there.

Santa Barbara Roasting Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

2. Santa Barbara Roasting Company

8.1
321 Motor Way (at W Gutierrez St), Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · Lower State · 35 tips and reviews

H. C.H. Colbert (@hrsch): Chai-holics, rejoice! Two different house made chai tea lattes to choose from: cardamom/ginger-based RoCo and its sweeter cousin Portland! Get both & have a showdown.

Marialidia M.Marialidia Marcotulli: Yummy chai freddo

Hilmar L.Hilmar L.: Espresso is more on the darker side. Great morning shot.

The Daily Grind is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

3. The Daily Grind

7.5
2001 DE La Vina St (at Mission St), Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Barbara · 41 tips and reviews

Alanna s.Alanna sinclair: Daily Grind has the best chai.

Marieke S.Marieke Schwartz: LOVE the chai here! So goood.

Anastasia G.Anastasia Giorgiova: Get the breakfast burrito, with bacon, hold the potatoes and a soy chai latte with almond milk. Vanilla cafe lattes, King Kong smoothie, & the ginormous pecan scones are also delicious!

Handlebar Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

4. Handlebar Coffee

9.3
128 E Canon Perdido St (Santa Barbara St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · Santa Barbara Downtown · 91 tips and reviews

percussivebunnypercussivebunny: Best dirty chai I have ever had! Not super sweet, but deliciously spiced. Yum!

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: Get the iced chai latte ever (with soy)! Love the spacious friendly vibe and the bike-inspired theme is awesome. Best coffee in SB hands down!

AmberAmber: Great almond milk latte and nice working space!

Rori's Artisanal Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

5. Rori's Artisanal Creamery

9.1
1024 Coast Village Rd (at Hot Springs Rd), Montecito, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Coast Village · 17 tips and reviews

Brian G.Brian Garwood: 805 special is delicious Chai latte! Honey caramel on top is awesome.

Adrienne L.Adrienne L: Very creative and delicious flavors. Get the Nutella and biscoff together!

Sarah C.Sarah Chhum: Honey caramel or honey fudge sauce on anything is delicious! Nutella ice cream with honey caramel is my favorite.

Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

6. Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant

8.0
1106 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Bakery · Santa Barbara Downtown · 40 tips and reviews

Kelly Richelieu B.Kelly Richelieu Berezin: Chai latte is the best I've ever had! :-)

Martin B.Martin Bebout: Andersen's is an institution in Santa Barbara and owned and operated daily by The Andersens! Love them, love the food! Read more.

Rodney R.Rodney Ramos: If you're a fan of marzipan, try the Butter Ring or the Almond Horn. Read more.

Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

7. Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant

7.5
15 E Figueroa St (btw State St & Anacapa St), Santa Barbara, CA
Bakery · Santa Barbara Downtown · 47 tips and reviews

John S.John Soldo: Try their amazing chai

Eduardo B.Eduardo Baldessin Barbosa: You've to try the jeannine's own granola with strawberry yogurt. Awesome!!!

@jasonyi924@jasonyi924: Try the lobster Benedict or lobster omelette.

Loquita is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

8. Loquita

8.8
202 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Lower State · 16 tips and reviews

Marisol S.Marisol Segal: Authentic Spanish tapas. Very tasty and meant to share. Great cocktails and wine too.

Dana C.Dana Conroy: Excellent food, great vibe, make a res.

Jukka M.Jukka Mäenpää: Extremely friendly staff

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

9. Starbucks

8.4
1046 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · 15 tips and reviews

CortisCortis: Great baristas, good service, plenty of outlets for the Mac, and daily Billy Baldwin sightings...

Graham B.Graham Burwell: If you're looking to casually see celebrities, look no further. Quite the hotspot for the rich and famous!

Antonio S.Antonio Silveira: Great place, very nice Baristas

Helena Avenue Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

10. Helena Avenue Bakery

8.4
131 Anacapa St Ste C, Santa Barbara, CA
Bakery · Lower State · 19 tips and reviews

Archith M.Archith Murali: Excellent breakfast taco - the tortilla in particular is really good

Sara P.Sara Pratt: Biscuit with tomato gravy (I skipped the egg) was delicious and filling. Nice depth of flavor in the gravy and great biscuit taste!

Allison R.Allison Rain: Rosemary toast

Crushcakes Cupcakery & Crushcafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

11. Crushcakes Cupcakery & Crushcafe

8.5
1315 Anacapa St (at Arlington Ave), Santa Barbara, CA
Cupcake Shop · Santa Barbara Downtown · 38 tips and reviews

Crystal L.Crystal Lucas: Brie & ham sandwich is amazing :) It's perfect with the basil soup! Cupcakes are great! I perfer getting the mini one's so, you get to taste one of each.

ShaynaShayna: Strawberry lemonade cupcake is far superior to strawberry bliss. Love it!

Bryan B.Bryan Bugler: Big Fan of the Cookies and cream- My goto cupcake

Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

12. Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant

8.7
1253 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA
Bakery · 32 tips and reviews

Hank F.Hank Fortman: Ignore the ENTIRE menu! Get the Breakfast Burrito w/ extra salsa. Will rock your world.

Nick S.Nick Salsbury: Get a nice cup of Joe 

Lori K.Lori King: Challa french toast, huevos rancheros, bellinis, cappuccinos

D'Angelo Bread is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

13. D'Angelo Bread

8.6
25 W Gutierrez St (btwn Chapala & State), Santa Barbara, CA
Bakery · Lower State · 39 tips and reviews

Lisa H.Lisa Harrison: The rose is a must have. Opt for the fried egg!

Mike H.Mike Harnett: That is called the Eggs Rose. I saw Iron Chef Kat Cora mention it on the show "The Best Thing I Ever Ate", so had to try it!

Bryant S.Bryant Swanstrom: Best cup of coffee in Santa Barbara along with a menu where almost everything is delicious.

On The Alley is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

14. On The Alley

8.3
117 Harbor Way (at Shoreline), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Eric L.Eric Lindheim-Marx: The fish and shrimp tacos are the best! Also get a milkshake :)

Matt H.Matt Hunter: Best fish tacos in Santa Barbara.

TylerTyler: Fish and crab cake sandwiches are fantastic.

Savoy Cafe & Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Chai in Santa Barbara.

15. Savoy Cafe & Deli

8.7
24 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA
Café · Santa Barbara Downtown · 34 tips and reviews

Monica C.Monica Carrillo: Hands down best carrot cake in town. The nine trails sandwhich is practically the only sandwhich with cranberry sauce in town, so good.

Savoy Cafe & DeliSavoy Cafe & Deli: Diners Driveins & Dives "Guy ate here!"

Farhad H.Farhad Haghgoeian: Overpriced low quality. Never come back.