Lighthouse Coffee
5696 Calle Real, Isla Vista, CA
Crema's Take
“Lighthouse Coffee is a welcoming IV staple where you'll find genuinely friendly baristas pulling reliable lattes alongside standout breakfast sandwiches and buttery pastries like almond croissants that keep locals coming back. The spacious, dog-friendly setup with ample seating makes it ideal for lingering over coffee and a scone, though you might want to bring headphones since the music can be a bit much. It's the kind of place that becomes your morning ritual when you're in town—unpretentious, consistent, and genuinely worth the visit.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The coffee is ok. Price is average. Associates are sweet. Would like to sit here and work because there’s so much nice seating and open space but the music is so unpleasant and loud. Especially since it echoes in the open space.
Delicious breakfast sandwich and lox bagel. The dirty chai was perfect. Would recommend having breakfast here if staying nearby iykyk
Amazing breakfast sandwich, great coffee and friendly service. I was in town staying nearby and came here every morning for breakfast and coffee (hotel breakfast was easy to skip). The service here is so friendly, prices are reasonable, food is truly great, and the space has lots of indoor and outdoor seating for individual or a communal table. Thanks Lighthouse team!
Sweet spot. Good coffee, croissants and scones. Dog friendly patio!
My go-to coffee place whenever I am in the area! Perfect lattes and pastries. I usually get the almond croissant. Good place to work/study too.
Crema Reviews
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