Outpost Coffee & Kitchen
955 Embarcadero del Mar Suite F, Isla Vista, CA
Crema's Take
“This espresso-focused spot in Isla Vista has carved out a devoted following with consistently excellent coffee and a genuinely welcoming vibe, though service can be inconsistent depending on who's behind the counter. The outdoor courtyard is perfect for lingering over a cappuccino or getting work done on wifi, and the owners' passion for their craft shines through when they're on their game. It's the kind of neighborhood coffee shop that rewards regulars with reliability and quality, even if first-time visitors might experience the occasional rough edge.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Went here for a quick stop for lunch while passing through town, coffee and food were delicious and the owners are incredible. Reliable wifi so I was able to get some work done. Will definitely come back if im ever in the area again 💜 Thank you for the zip ties! They were a…
Half friendly service, half not. Always been that vibe. It’s cool I can play that too. But in a mega sustainability leaning college town, to look at a regular customer who asks to pay for a cup of hot water in their freshly washed reusable mug, and say with seeming attitude,…
Cappuccino had nice art but the actual coffee tasted burnt and mid. Witnessed the owner being territorial and kicking people out from their empty patio. Not a very friendly or welcoming environment and the shop was desolate. I guess it's good to have competition to see that Cajé…
Best coffee I've had in Santa Barbara so far. Decent amount of seating. You have to ask for wifi access at the time of purchase. Great neighborhood coffee shop.
A nice little coffee shop in downtown Santa Barbara! We stopped in to get a snack and ended up sitting down in the courtyard outside to enjoy the yummy coffee and sunshine. They share the space with other local restaurants/cafes, so there were plenty of different unique & yummy…
Crema Reviews
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