Lucky Llama Coffee - A Gluten-Free and Vegan-Friendly Coffee Roastery in Carpinteria, CA

I stopped in Carpenteria for a quick road trip coffee break; I had planned to go to a different place but it looked so warm and welcoming (and my trip to Peru was a highlight of my life) that I decided to check it out. The establishment is nestled under a historic tree from the 1800s next to what looked like a local boutique. Local families with kids of all ages were enjoying the beautiful Saturday afternoon, as were cyclists and single people. The service was great and the server told me the gluten free cinnamon buns were good. For gluten free, "good" is an understatement. I've tried as many gf cinnamon buns as possible (which is still too few in my opinion) and these are the best ever. They warmed it up for me and the consistency was soft and creamy, not hard like I expected. I saved half for later and even when it cooled down, it was still soft! I tried their specialty, the Mayan mocha and it did not disappoint. The coffee is good quality, as is the chocolate they used. Overall, this coffee shop combines good, gluten-free friendly products with a charming atmosphere. I will definitely bring my friends who enjoy good coffee.

I've been going to lucky llama for a while and I love their coffee and açaí bowls! The service is usually quick even with crowds. The only downside is the seating and the parking. There is limited indoor seating which can be rough when it's cold, misty, and rainy. But there is a lot of outdoor seating which is nice on a sunny day. For parking, it can get full if it's crowded so you'll have to find street parking. Overall, I would recommend if you want good coffee and a chill vibe!

Really cute coffee/brunch shop with a cute little store next door. There's very limited parking (but we parked at a nearby center and walked here). They are dog friendly with tables outside (dogs not allowed inside when ordering). The Iced Mayan Mocha here was really good! It was a little sweet with a nice roasty flavor. The coffee taste was not strong so it was perfect for non-coffee drinkers like me. I got the moon bowl and and it was delicious. I'm not sure what granola they use but it had this saltiness to it that made it SO addicting to eat.

Always a great stop when we visit Carp. Super smooth iced latte and tasty iced americano. Grabbed a gluten-free blueberry muffin this time; was awesome to see it in the case usually the gluten-free baked goods are all gobbled up. Love hanging out at the outdoor dining area underneath the largest and oldest tree in Carp.

Delicious, high quality coffee. My husband always does drip and I'm more of a latte girl and we both looked at each other and said "wow, this is GREAT coffee." Note, we lived in San Francisco for 10 years and are now in LA area. Neither are short of great cafes. It was so good I am not even docking it state for the long line. Try to go at more random times or do a drive by and come back in 10 minutes or if you walk do an extra block to see if the line goes down OR enjoy talking to the person you're with :-) worth it.

Great coffee, exceptional merch, super friendly staff, comfy environment, right on Carpinteria Ave!

Pretty cozy place it looks like the kind of place people go just to be able to hang out I got a chai latte and a bagel and over all it was pretty yummy I'd definitely come back again it was super quiet and quick.

Calm coffee shop vibes - I like the wood and tile accenting and the local art for sale on the walls. There was jazz playing in the background, so it would be a good place to chat and catch up with people. I sat indoors since it's been rainy lately, but they have 2 outdoor seating areas, one where there is a llama. The baristas are super friendly and polite - one of them complimented me on my earrings as soon as I came in, and they did some nice latte art. I ordered a lavender latte, but the lavender flavor wasn't very strong. The espresso itself though was good and not too bitter. I'd come back but I'd try something different.

This local coffee shop/cafe has a lot of offerings, but I'm going to only talk about the açaí bowl I got. I ordered the moon bowl (blended açaí, peanut butter, strawberries, granola and I switched out the banana for blueberries). If you don't want banana blended into the açaí base, they can take it out for you, like they did for me. Very kind and accommodating. I find that the banana flavor can be overpowering, so always ask to leave it out. This thing was MASSIVE. And so fresh and delicious. I think I may have gotten 3 meals out of it. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the vibe is very relaxed and invites you stay for a while. Cannot wait to try their coffee, teas, bagels, and overnight oats!

Trendy busy coffee shop in downtown Carp. Besides coffee, they serve huge Acai bowls, pastries, avocado toast and oatmeal. There are some tables and bar seating inside. Outside is a deck with a few tables with umbrellas and then some more tables under a shade covering. I recommend sitting outside to enjoy the fresh air and cool weather. I ordered a hot chai latte and a toasted jalapeño cheddar bagel with cream cheese. The bagel was airy, light, some crispy crust with a great chew. Honestly one of the best coffee shop bagels I have had. The chai was pretty standard in comparison with most. Maybe just not as strong of a chai flavor that I am used to. Parking is a pain. There are 3 street parking spots and then a dirt parking lot behind the shop with limited parking. We saw people pile up in the parking and park in-front of a sign that said "do not park". We went around a few times and saw a street parking spot open. The biggest pain was actually leaving the parking spot. A woman saw I was trying to leave and pulled in front to back up into my spot (before I vacated it) and waved for me to go around her but I could not because of oncoming traffic in the other lane. This went on for about 3 min until I had no choice but to go in the lane against oncoming traffic because she was not going to move until I did.