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IV Drip

905 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista, CA

★★★★4.3(108 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

IV Drip is a tucked-away neighborhood gem in Isla Vista where the genuinely warm staff more than make up for the tiny footprint and quirky vibes—you'll find solid espresso drinks, McConnell's ice cream, and an assortment of pastries (quality varies) in a cozy space that stays open late when you need it. The kind of place where regulars keep coming back not for Instagram-worthy aesthetics, but because someone remembered their order and actually cared that they showed up.

What to expect

PastriesLate nightsLate nightsSlow sitMeetingsEspresso focusedTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Megan McQueen
★★★★8 months ago

Small and somewhat limited selection / very whatever ambiance but has McConnell’s and open pretty late!

Spongebob’s Uniform
★★★★a year ago

Why do people come here? The girl was VERY nice. But the cookies were so hard when I broke it in half it gave dandruff. The cookie was shedding like a wet dog. The ice cream didn’t taste like cookies and cream. And the price is ridiculous. Gosh.

S Sum
★★★★★2 years ago

very small hidden shop in iv, but the inside is cute and I love their selection of sweet treats. the workers are so so so nice, idk the name of the girl that was cashiering the night I went but she was so sweet. the smores cookies are delicious, have yet to try the cold brew but I've heard good things.

Ayushi Sinha
★★★★2 years ago

Good food however the owner, Tom, has absolutely no respect for his employees. He berates them over the smallest ordeals infront of customers. Every time I have been I have had to witness him yelling at his employees who have never been anything but kind and welcoming to me. Do not support this establishment as the owner does not deserve it.

Ajay
★★★★★8 years ago

Became fond of this place after I started exploring Isla Vista when I first moved to Goleta earlier this year. Read others' reviews online and figured it's worth checking out. And from going in that once I can def say I love i.v. drip. The baked goods and lattes alone are really good but what I really make the trip to i.v. for are the bagels (mainly for the jalapeno) that they get from Jack's Famous Bagels. Only place I know locally that carries them from the bagel places that I have visited. Coming from Jersey where I'm accustomed to so many amazing bagel shops the jalapeno bagel here is the closest to what I had back home. i.v. is also the only place I have been to around here that carries McConnell's ice cream. Sure beats the trip to Downtown Santa Barbara. Anyways, just a fan going on his rant. Last thing I want to say is keep up the awesome service. I don't think I had to wait more than a few min for anything I ordered every time I stopped in and you guys were always friendly no matter how busy you were. To me service at the end of the day is what makes me want to go back to any business but especially i.v.

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