Little King Coffee
Little King Coffee — photo 2
Little King Coffee — photo 3
Little King Coffee — photo 4
Little King Coffee — photo 5

Little King Coffee

290 Valley Station Dr STE 101, Santa Barbara, CA

★★★★★4.9(100 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Little King Coffee is a beautifully curated espresso-focused spot where the team crafts nearly everything in-house, from delicate syrups to buttery pastries, creating a clean, refined atmosphere that feels more European café than typical American coffee shop. Their pour overs and signature espresso drinks shine with smooth, quality-forward flavor, and the thoughtfully composed food—like their standout biscuit breakfast sandwiches and coffee cake—elevates a coffee visit into a genuine culinary experience worth planning around.

What to expect

Traditional drinksLight foodEspresso focusedPastriesSignature drinksSlow sitPour overSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Gazi Sultan
★★★★★6 months ago

I stopped by Little King Coffee with my coworker while working nearby, and it was a truly pleasant experience. Ordered the Greek yogurt with grapefruit, pistachio, and citrus honey, along with a hot latte made with half and half. The yogurt was fresh, beautifully balanced, and the latte was smooth and comforting. The space is inviting, clean, and has a calm atmosphere perfect for a short break, working remotely, or quiet conversation. The owner, personally greeted us with genuine warmth and a friendly handshake, which made the visit even more memorable. It is rare to find such attentive hospitality paired with excellent food and coffee. It's a gem that I look forward to visiting again soon!

Julie H.
★★★★★8 months ago

What a nice surprise! After visiting OstrichLand, we wanted to grab coffee and a bite. The biscuit breakfast sandwich was INCREDIBLE. Quite possibly the best breakfast we had on our visit. The coffees were delicious too! There was a butterscotch drink that was very yummy. Neither of the drinks were overly sweet, which I appreciated.

Kim Gutierrez
★★★★★8 months ago

Love this place. You’ll love it too if you love coffee. This is simply about coffee. They try to make all their own syrups and pastries. They are very good. The syrups are not super heavy on sugar. It’s all about flavors and enhancing the coffee taste. No fraps here.

Elle Cruz
★★★★★a year ago

We were in town for a couple days and need a good crafted coffee and we found one! Coffee was so smooth! Great little gem! The coffee cake with a drip for my husband was a hit!

Dmytro Buldakov
★★★★★a year ago

The place is really nice. The prices were no higher than in a large city coffe shop. Unlikely a large city coffee shop it was so clean that it feels like I’m not in the US at all… It is definitely a good stop.

Crema Reviews

No Crema reviews yet

Been here? Be the first to leave a review in the app.

Write a review on iOS