La Mission Cafe
500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked in Santa Barbara, this spot earns serious loyalty for their iced lattes, especially the coconut cream iteration that keeps visitors coming back daily. Beyond the coffee, their croissants are genuinely exceptional, and the staff—like barista Aja—make the experience feel genuinely personal whether you're grabbing quickly or settling in for a slower afternoon. The small gift shop with local wares adds to the welcoming, community-focused vibe that makes it feel like more than just a coffee run.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I went here each day of my stay for an afternoon iced latte. My favorite was their coconut cream option. There is a small gift shop inside also, with branded merch and local wares. Seating both inside and out. Relaxed vibes.
Regrettably I had a reaction to their turmeric cinnamon oat latte. Fortunately it didn't last long other than leaving an unpleasant aftertaste. I won't be ordering from them again. Suspect most customers are ok with chemical or synthetic flavorings but it doesn't work for me. Golden Cin Lattes can be ordered in other shops with no bad reactions or unpleasant aftertaste. My breakfast sandwich was ok. Very cheesy but my enjoyment had already been lost by the latte so I only ate a bit of it.
This place has some of the most delicious croissants I've ever had.
Aja is a sweetheart, made everything quick and tasty.
Crema Reviews
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