Handlebar Coffee
Coffee Shop$$$$
Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara
"The almond croissant here is one of the best I've ever had!"(6 Tips)
"Really delicious 3rd wave espresso based drinks."(40 Tips)
"Best coffee in SB hands down!"(2 Tips)
"Classic Santa Barbara view: Presidio and the Riviera."(2 Tips)
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Fabio T.January 5, 2018Great selection of coffee in Santa Barbara, probably the best! Try the nitro and sit outside! grab a cool t-shirt if you’re visiting.
- Will KivinskiDecember 28, 2016Really delicious 3rd wave espresso based drinks. Friendly service too. The Kombucha on tap is lovely. I recommend the lavender lemonade flavor.
They roast their own in house! Aaron and Kim are the owners, they make you feel at home. Make sure to grab the front table, you can sit and view the riviera and the presidio. SB living at its finest!
Jen TAugust 19, 2012One of the coolest coffee shops I've been to. For the snobs: Notneutral cups. Fresh roasted, wet processed, single origin beans. Aesthetics: Cyclists in spandex eye candy. Reclaimed wood interior.
KidhackAugust 15, 2016Good iced mocha, but order the small since both sizes have the same number of espresso shots.
- Flora GarciaApril 7, 2020Super little coffee shop, quirky, and cozy! They have good coffee, nice scones, cakes, and delicious homemade soups. The staff were lovely and friendly and welcomed us and our little dog.
- Dmitrii CalzagoSeptember 14, 2014Good on-premise-roasted coffee, chocolate, pastries. Classic Santa Barbara view: Presidio and the Riviera. Cyclist hang-out on Saturday morning.
- Ranu RajkarnikarJanuary 22, 2015Get 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!
FApril 30, 2018The coffee is amazing! But some beans to bring home with you, and be sure to get an almond croissant
Truly artisan coffee & a great little place to have a cozy afternoon pick me up coffee & chat with a friend. Next to Three Pickles sandwiches (great subs!) my favorite Goodland Club
Possibly the greatest espresso I've ever had. Better than any chain coffee place... And better than Intelligentsia - which WAS the best I've ever had. Only downside here is parking.
LilyNovember 10, 2019Excellent 3rd wave espresso drinks and some hipster biker merch to peruse while you wait.
Ashley YukiJuly 15, 2020Matcha lattes here are perfection! And come unsweetened which I really appreciate!
Jackson TsaiFebruary 20, 2015Love their outdoor seating and nicely renovated inside, friendly staff and aromatic coffee
Global HighlanderJune 7, 2015Good coffee roaster, with great space, and excellent vegan cowboy cookie.
Emilio CJune 29, 2015Nice and trendy coffee shop. There's no outlets though, so make sure you have a lot of battery power if you're bringing your computer.
Sean CallowDecember 10, 2014Incredible espresso. Great alley seating. Very Santa Barbara. I'm glad that I stumbled upon this jewel.
Isaac CruzJuly 23, 2016Virtually any small coffee shop such as this has better tasting coffee/espresso than most chains. Try the americano, black. Quite flavorful
Gordon WrightJuly 1, 2015Very good coffee and brilliant baked goods, especially the croissants. Best coffee in Santa Barbara
Doug de WetJanuary 13, 2016Best coffee we've had in SB. While you enjoy a cup, you can watch and smell as beans are roasted on site.
Johnny YoJuly 29, 2016Excellent drip coffee and the people are super friendly. Talk coffee and take a bag of the Columbia home with you.
Lidianete NakamuraJanuary 10, 2019Amazing almond milk latte , but the worker ignored me and served the person behind me first, I think she needs to learn some customer service !
Sara TaylorSeptember 10, 2017The almond croissant here is one of the best I've ever had! Also the coffee is delicious.
All latte sizes are double shot; if you order a large, ask for an extra shot. :)
Stuart CookNovember 23, 2012Watch Aaron roasting the beans using the machine in the shop. Top quality coffee
Hillary FolsomFebruary 1, 2020Such a smooth almond milk cortado. Lively fun place to be. Good iced coffee too!
The owners are very nice and so is the espresso, clean and tasty get a macchiato if that is your thing!
Best dirty chai I have ever had! Not super sweet, but deliciously spiced. Yum!
- Drip coffee, espresso and chocolate croissants are all tops.
Michele GuideSeptember 28, 2016My favorite place to spend a Saturday morning. So proud of this local spot.
Camille AvellanAugust 5, 2013Good place to get coffee and they have great croissants! Trust a French girl!
Cold brew iced coffee is a bit on the weak side. I haven't tried it, but maybe make it a dirty to pump up the flavor?
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Handlebar Coffee
128 E Canon Perdido St (Santa Barbara St.)
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Closed until 7:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
(719) 201-3931
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Outdoor Seating
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