Santa Barbara Hives
516 Palm Ave, Carpinteria, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in Carpinteria, this spot is a genuine community gathering place where the real stars are the freshly baked sourdough loaves—especially the garlic and rosemary with its generous chunks—and an unexpectedly stellar tuna melt that keeps people coming back for life. Beyond the excellent coffee and pastries, you'll find locally sourced honey, thoughtful gifts, and a refreshingly low-key vibe where both the staff and fellow patrons make you feel like a regular the moment you walk in.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Sourdough loaves are fresh and delicious. Garlic and rosemary is my favorite with its big chunks of garlic; jalapeno cheese is good, only the slightest hint of spice - all mildly flavored, easy to use with breakfast, charcuterie, or dinner. Staff always kind and helpful. Fun…
I came here for the first time yesterday. I ordered online in advance a pepperoni pizza with mushrooms as an add-on. The pizza was delicious and I was happy to see that they were generous with the mushrooms and they were thicker slices. Not like a lot of pizzerias that have…
I come here for the best tuna melt I’ve ever had in my life and delicious gluten-free banana muffins. They also have amazing coffee, fresh honey and little gifts. The place is so low-key and the staff are super nice. We love it here! A local haven!
We stopped by during our camping trip and we’re so glad we did! The coffee, pastries, and bread were all fantastic. I’ll definitely make it a point to stop by whenever we’re in town.
Cute little place tucked away from the main part of Carp. Great croissants! Got a 1/2 loaf of charcoal sourdough loaf that is delicious!! Friendly customers too. Only bummer is no ceramic cups, only paper to go, which seems common in the area. Update: was in the area again…
Crema Reviews
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