Handlebar Coffee Roasters
128 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA
Crema's Take
“This sprawling Santa Barbara institution feels more like a community gathering space than a typical café, with two generous rooms and outdoor seating that invite you to linger as long as you'd like. Their espresso and pour-over programs draw serious coffee enthusiasts, though reviewers note the quality can be inconsistent—when it's good, it's genuinely delicious. The team's genuine warmth and welcoming energy make it an ideal spot whether you're meeting friends, working on your laptop, or refueling after a bike ride, all while supporting a local operation that also roasts their own beans.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
Service was very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is very spacious with two large rooms and outdoor seating. The room next door from where you order is more moderate to lower noise level. Great for calmer conversations and getting work done. One of the most pleasant coffee…
I kept asking myself why the coffee was so bland. The team had a fun and welcoming energy. The line was long and they cranked out the orders with smiles on their faces. As an avid cyclist, I appreciated the interior design and bike-friendly vibes. The ham and cheese croissant…
We came to visit here for our early afternoon snacks and ordered: 2x Espresso 1x Cinnamon Roll Total: $14.16 with tips Overall, we’re very pleased with the flavor of the coffee and cinnamon roll. The kick of the coffee, the bitterness, and the sourness are just what we've been…
One of two locations in the Santa Barbara area (the other is “uptown” on De La Vina, which includes their coffee roasting operation). Handlebar coffee is a popular destination for locals, including those who prefer to work in the environment of a coffee shop. I find their…
Huge coffee shop with one entrance to the cashier and merchandise shop and another entrance to an indoor seating area. Both areas are connected. I ordered the drip coffee and both types of their vegan cookies. Everything was delicious. There’s indoor and outdoor seating. I saw…
Crema Reviews
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