Handlebar Coffee Roasters

Handlebar is and continues to remain my favorite locally owned business in Santa Barbara. There’s something to be said for owners that are hands on with their craft - it creates an unparalleled quality control. I’ve ordered the same latte hundreds of times, and it always seems to come out exactly how I like it. I have never been to the shop without seeing Kim pulling espresso at the stand, likely the work ethic stemming from her professional cycling background. My brothers and I all go to this location, and my wife and I love to bring our little ones here for a quick dose of normalcy, and pumpkin muffin or cowboy cookie as a reward.

Beautiful place with a great spot! The coffee is delicious and the attention was kind!! Hermoso lugar y decorado para disfrutar un cafe. El personal muyamable

Great cappuccino, local vibes, and friendly baristas. :)

Friendly and helpful baristas! Cutest atmosphere with sunny outdoor seating. And delicious pastries with wonderful vanilla lattes. Would love to go back! Thank you!!!

This coffee shop has such a cool set up. Handlebar succeeded in bringing great coffee and superior service together. Both were delicious! The staffs’ friendly greetings and genuine smiles makes one feel welcomed and appreciated. The ambiance inside is also so cute!

Great neighbor coffee bar. Super friendly staff always stop in when traveling to Santa Barbara!

An Australian who loves coffee, this was hands down, the best coffee we had in Santa Barbara.

Such a delightful coffee spot.
In two of my most recent roadtrips (to San Clemente and Los Angeles from the Bay Area, respectively), I decided to stop for coffee in Santa Barbara, and I am so pleased to have found Handlebar.
The first time I stopped by, I grabbed an iced coffee and a berry scone — the latter of which was slightly overpriced for just how bread-y it was — but overall a good stop and snack. The space has both indoor and outdoor seating (which is in the alleyway alongside the building) both of which are serene and quiet to spend some time in.
The second time, I grabbed a regular drip — nothing too special — and a vegan cowboy cookie, which was delicious but also slightly overpriced.
Ultimately, a very nice and sweet coffee shop, but expect to spend at least $10 with tip if you're hungry for a snack as well.

this place is so cute and would be great for studying and relaxing at. i had an oat milk latte and it was so good and creamy. the people behind the counter were all very nice and the town is cute as well.

Best coffee in America I’ve had so far… almost as good as Manus at The Otherside - Byron Bay, Australia 🇦🇺