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Goleta Coffee Co / Loca Vivant Kitchen
177 S Turnpike Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, United States
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Goleta Coffee Co / Loca Vivant Kitchen
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So
Review №1

Delicious, quality coffee! plenty of food choices as well and cute merch including mugs, tea towels, shirts etc. Looks inconspicuous from the outside but is spacious and decorated inside.

Br
Review №2

Colorful vibrant atmosphere with a comfy and peaceful ambiance surrounding an artsy interior. Staff are extremely attentive and friendly and are always willing to provide suggestions when asked.The food is above what’s expected from your typical coffee shop and provides excellent taste and value.Plenty of seating available both indoors and out and will be a go-to breakfast spot for my family and I from now on.

Er
Review №3

Its a cute little cafe with almost everything on the menu being gluten free! They also offer plant-based milk as a substitute for coffee creamer at no extra cost! Super great for lactose intolerant and GF peeps. They even have gluten free bagels! I havent had a bagel in so long and it was very good :)

Bh
Review №4

This cafe looks very unassuming from the outside, but is extremely spacious once you enter it. I liked the mocha I tried, and they have some interesting food options as well.

Be
Review №5

This is an excellent coffee store! I was hunting for a decent coffee and cake for my folks when I discovered this coffeeshop near my house. The coffee and pastries were wonderful, and the staff was really kind and accommodating. Its a wonderfully soothing and secure setting. Everyone should give it a go!

An
Review №6

Eclectic funky cozy local counter-serve coffee joint selling typical coffeeshop fare along with tourist apparel and postcards. Stopped in mid-morning and tried their breakfast bagel, breakfast burrito, and orange juice. Thoroughly enjoyed all of it. Staff was genuine, friendly, and helpful. Cant wait to go back.

av
Review №7

Ran into a few very minor issues with the food, but nothing that knocks down the rating :) the coffee was the best i had while in SB, and the food was pretty good.

Da
Review №8

The best blended mocha in my life! Vegan and so delicious 😍😋Avocado toast on a gluten free bread! I’m not a fan of gf, but i felt so light, but full at the same time after that one. So, I think, I’m going to switch now 😅Thank you!

20
Review №9

Best coffee in NOLETA! Great service and breakfast bites! If I could give this place 6 stars I would ✨✨

Sh
Review №10

My coworker has been raving about these breakfast burritos for ages so I finally had to have one. Generous portion, delicious fillings, and stayed hot for what seemed like forever. The spot itself has a cool vibe that feels very different than most of what you get in the area. An eclectic collection of local memorabilia and eye catching treasures. The place is also easy bigger than it looks from the outside, so plenty of space!

Ky
Review №11

Trendy coffee shop with inside and outside seating. Seems like a good place to get some work done as they have free WiFi. They also have a lot of options to accommodate food allergies!I gave this place 3 stars because it is quite over priced and it took a little over 20 minutes to make breakfast toast with only 2 other customers in the store.

An
Review №12

This was the best gluten free bread I ever had. The Sourdough GF Bagel is better than a regular bagel!

Ed
Review №13

Awesome and very helpful staff. Coffee is delicious and food is phenomenal

Yu
Review №14

Have to just say that every time I go in, everyone is so so kind and courteous, and the banana nut toast is the best breakfast toast(or lunch) in Goleta. Been going to you guys since I was a kid, keep doing what you’re doing, you guys are absolutely fantastic!

Ki
Review №15

Love the yummy food at Goleta Coffee - delicious Power Bowl with homemade dressing!

B
Review №16

Great service, Becca was wonderfully helpful, answered our many questions and made excellent suggestions. The classic avocado toast is delicious.They offer both sweet and savory specialty toasts. Great coffee selection, Becca recommended the drip Mexican Organic and it is spot-on. You can bring your own refillable mug and there is no additional charge for non-dairy milk alternatives, they also offer low-fat, whole and half and half. We will be back soon.

Se
Review №17

Gluten free goodness!

S.
Review №18

I love this coffee shop!!!! They recently changed ownership but I really like both owners, the previous and current. All the employees are really friendly and personable. The decor is cool and there is a lot of space to sit and relax or do whatever you went there to do. They make great food, good drinks, yummy baked foods, just all around a great place.

De
Review №19

One of my local favorite coffee shops

Sa
Review №20

One of the highlights of visiting my folks is Goleta Coffee. I couldnt start an 805 day without it!

El
Review №21

Love the house made almond milk!!💚

ro
Review №22

I am from seattle and I love coffeeThis is a must stop anytime I visit the staff is always great very friendlyThanks again see ya next time I visit

Re
Review №23

Staff was nice. Coffee was good. Got a vanilla cold brew and an iced mocha. The vanilla cold brew was light, flavors were great. The iced mocha was rich with coffee and mocha.Will definitely come back.

Er
Review №24

Love their flavored coffee options. They’ve been super accommodating with takeout orders. Their bagels and pound cake slices are a must try!

Br
Review №25

The people here were very nice. I was not impressed with the food or beverages.I think its a great place to grab coffee and meet friends or study

Ke
Review №26

Food was okay, and the service was horrible. Could have had better coffee and company at a gas station.

Br
Review №27

Hey Goleta Coffee it’s my first time at your place. I know the new Styrofoam ban in SB county that goes into affect July 1, 2019 I do hope y’all be able to make adjustments and provide your customers with an environmentally friendly alternative.Eco tip. Have your customer put there own lids on that way they can chose to go lid free incase they forgot there reusable cup. It’s a small step to reducing our single-use plastic Impact.

Jo
Review №28

Love the breakfast sandwiches, and the coffee. I enjoy the breakfast burritos, little potato heavy.Great service and amazing staff, remember who you are and huge supporters of the local fire-fighting community!

Ma
Review №29

I love this place

Ni
Review №30

One of the only coffee shops in town with more than just hard chairs to sit on. Awesome place to sit and study, or just relax for a time. Love the French sodas and all the flavors. Wish they stayed open a little later for some evening studying, but appreciate the early hours too.

Br
Review №31

GREAT coffee, plus a charming interior. Lots of seats, eccentric lively signage and fun everywhere. Plenty of food choices and fast friendly folks. I mean really, how can you go wrong? Its coffee, its cool, its Santa Barbara. Youll love it!

Ia
Review №32

Cool ambience but Im not a fan of the coffee. For drip they have two types of dark roast, one lighter roast, a couple flavored coffees and a decaf. If you care a lot about well roasted coffee this isnt the spot to visit. Just my opinion though! They do play Neil Young though, so +1.

Ra
Review №33

A great place to wind down and have a cup of coffee or you can order food there and just sit by the fireplace.

De
Review №34

Awesome staff. Everyone was fun and relatable. Coffee was awesome and the zucchini bread really hit the spot. Relaxed atmosphere. Overall, a nice place to drop in and spend some time. The entire place is just full of character.

An
Review №35

A little gem in an unassuming parking lot. Plenty of space to park and lots of tables indoors and out.My Americano delicious 😋.

Og
Review №36

Great smoothies! I love the back lounge area! The fire place is super cozy

Jo
Review №37

Ive been going to GCC for many years. Right now theyre going thru some growing pains. A new owner has taken over. Things arent quite the same (as new owners tend to change things). Im going to give them some slack right now (although I havent been to stoked the last couple of times) and well see how it pans out.

Ju
Review №38

Very disappointing! I stopped by for a breakfast bagel & breakfast burrito (to go) & 1/2 hour later I was still waiting while people who came after me were being served their burritos & sandwiches. Unfortunately I tipped ($5) when I paid $20 for my bagel & burrito. When I did finally get my order home, the bagel was cold, as was the sausage & cheese. The burrito was hot but had no taste, it wasnt seasoned at all. Too bad, I used to come here often, now I know why I stopped.

Ge
Review №39

Great vibe in this place. Strong coffee, they have all kinds and my favorite so far. Organic Mexican. Quite place to do some work on a laptop too. AC with booths in the back.

Ai
Review №40

Chill and cozy vibe. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Just wish they were open later for my evening and night time study/work habits!

Je
Review №41

Fantastic! I have spent time in every coffee shop in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Isla Vista and Goleta Coffee Company takes the cake. They have everything all the other folks do and more. The croissants are enormous, and smoothies, coffee drinks, and sandwiches are delicious. And the prices are the most reasonable Ive seen in the area. Also try the french soda - best Ive ever had!

Ma
Review №42

These guys can serve some great coffee! I have been here in years and it hasnt changed a bit. Still a friendly place to be where your at a teenager or retiree.

ra
Review №43

Good food and large portions for the price, good coffee and atmosphere

Br
Review №44

Been meaning to visit again. Use to hang here inbetween work. Its a lil out of my way otherwise. But amazing food and service and worth stopping by. Cool vibe to sit and get work done.

Ch
Review №45

High quality coffee and awesome hang out spot for anybody

Ad
Review №46

Good size coffee shop with real coffee drinks and great food. Comfortable seating and free high speed Wi-Fi for customers is a place. Its steady busy but never a hectic noisy place (like Starbucks and some other popular spots).Would be nice if there were a few more like this one here.

Mo
Review №47

Great place. Feels very homey. Great coffee and tasty treats.

Da
Review №48

The best place to start your AM! Great coffee, great food!

Ma
Review №49

Its a shame that more of the thousands of happy visitors dont share their story two. great place, with a laid back comfortable environment. good coffee and service.

An
Review №50

Italian roast is my favorite. Very robust coffee without high acidity, easy on my stomach

Jo
Review №51

Cute coffee shop which also serves bagels, sandwiches and huge burritos. A fireplace and retro booth seating adorns the area good for working or studying.

Je
Review №52

Love all the friendly staff there.

An
Review №53

Surprisingly spunky, and incredibly affordable. Nondairy options also make this a great local spot!

En
Review №54

Good coffee and sandwiches in a comfortable and casual setting. Friendly staff too. Great place to work or study during the day, but closes early.

Ro
Review №55

Decent drip coffee, hit-ot-miss espresso. Bagel options are good, but not out-of-the-oven fresh. nice cozy atmosphere to relax.

ww
Review №56

Very friendly staff, fast service

Ke
Review №57

Great coffee ($2.75 for a large cup), breakfast bagels and burritos are awesome and the staff is always friendly. Its always the same baristas so they get to know you pretty quick.

Ga
Review №58

First time here. Very surprised how spacious it is! Eclectic decor, plenty of room to hang out for awhile.

Jo
Review №59

Both servers had an attitude when I asked for a couple of bagels and a croissant. They put the croissant in a separate bag for some reason and didn’t let me know when I left. I had to drive back and they acted like I was dumb for leaving it. Never going back. The poorest service I have had in a long time. Mistaken to tip them.

Ig
Review №60

Great place. I like the 007 sandwich

Ma
Review №61

Great spot for coffee and a quick bite to eat. Incredibly friendly staff !

Ju
Review №62

Good coffee, excellent service. Highly recommended.

Gi
Review №63

Thhr smoothies are dam good. Not only can u get an Americano, but I can get coffee or fruit smoothies, and some decent sandwiches.

iv
Review №64

Pretty good coffee, their bakery goods are are at the high side of standard, and it is cool the way they have decorated the place.

Ma
Review №65

Bomb coffee, for service, breakfast sandwiches are amazing. Dont forget to grab a cookie.

B
Review №66

Good breakfast burritos but you need to tell them to make it extra crispy. I like the Mexican Organic Coffee

Ro
Review №67

Great Customer service and product selection

Sh
Review №68

Lots of neato places to sit. Not all of them have access to power. My breakfast burrito, while yummy, was atomic hot. The wifi was spotty, but the staff were friendly.

An
Review №69

Good coffe!!

Ri
Review №70

Its all good. Good pastries and sweets to go with coffee.

Ro
Review №71

Refills should be free especially for the prices they charge for a cup of coffee. $2.50 for medium. Coffee is cheap to make.

Ed
Review №72

Great bagel breakfast sandwiches

Ky
Review №73

Good coffee and FANTASTIC breakfast bagels. My favorite is egg, pepper jack, pastrami, onion and tomato on a jalapeno cheese bagel.

Ke
Review №74

Love my first time there, thanks Ann Breytspraak McGrady!!!

hu
Review №75

The woman who took my order over charged me 15$ and then argued I was wrong when I told her she made a mistake. Also when I opened the bag on my 13$ burrito was cut in half and put in the bag with no wrapping so everything fell out of one of the halfs right as I opened it. This place put me in a terrible mood and made me late for work. Dont go here. I hope this place burns to the ground

Al
Review №76

The decor was really awesome. good coffee too

An
Review №77

Terrible coffee! You can get a better one at the gas station

Ke
Review №78

Hidden little gem. Extremely nice staff.

Ry
Review №79

The hawaii 5-0 is very food and sooth jazzy

To
Review №80

Super cute place! great breakfast burrito!!

Ma
Review №81

Good coffee and good service and cool merchandise.

Ry
Review №82

The Hawaii 5-0 is great and is very quiet

La
Review №83

Because I was there with my future husband (fingers crossed), Samad Salmassi

Wi
Review №84

Decent place to work/study... Music consist of pop one hit wonders, not my favorite.

Ad
Review №85

Great coffee, deserts, and nice atmosphere

We
Review №86

Overpriced coffee, and the owner isnt very nice too

Fo
Review №87

Home gown greatness

Je
Review №88

Fantastic breakfast sandwiches and coffee

Al
Review №89

Love the breakfast burrito !!!

Ry
Review №90

My go to spot for coffee in the morning

Lo
Review №91

Good food

Pa
Review №92

Good

Ro
Review №93

Nice!!

Ki
Review №94

Rude management.

Al
Review №95

Nice

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  • Address:177 S Turnpike Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, United States
  • Site:http://goletacoffeeandcafe.com/
  • Phone:+1 805-964-8344
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Gluten-free restaurant
  • Lunch restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Vegan restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–3PM
  • Thursday:7AM–3PM
  • Friday:7AM–3PM
  • Saturday:7AM–3PM
  • Sunday:7AM–3PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Fireplace:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Transgender safespace:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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