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Summit Cafe

Coffee shop, juice, sandwich · Isla Vista

3.9 · 21 reviews Google
dining.ucsb.edu

About Summit Cafe

Summit Cafe, located in Isla Vista, is your go-to spot for coffee, tea, and a comfortable atmosphere. We offer both dine-in and takeout options, with outdoor seating available for enjoying the California sunshine. With a 3.9-star rating based on 21 reviews, we strive to provide a welcoming experienc...

Summit Cafe, located in Isla Vista, is your go-to spot for coffee, tea, and a comfortable atmosphere. We offer both dine-in and takeout options, with outdoor seating available for enjoying the California sunshine. With a 3.9-star rating based on 21 reviews, we strive to provide a welcoming experience. We're a great place to work on your laptop or enjoy a solo meal. We are committed to accessibility, offering wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating. Find us open Monday through Friday, with varied hours – see above. Please note we are closed Saturday and Sunday.

What Customers Say About Summit Cafe

Summit Cafe receives mixed reviews. While some customers rave about the service and overall experience, others report issues with rude staff and slow service. There are also complaints about the chai, with some customers finding it spoiled or not prepared to their specifications.

Best For

Casual Quick Bite

Tip: If you order chai, be very specific about your preferences and any sugar restrictions.

Features

🌳 Outdoor Accessible 🍽️ Lunch Coffee
🎯 Casual Trendy

What to see nearby

Storke Tower
A 304m

Storke Tower

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Bren Hall
A 432m

Bren Hall

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Goleta Beach
A 722m

Goleta Beach

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Explore the area around Summit Cafe

Summit Cafe is located in Isla Vista, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Other Points of Interest

  • Storke Tower (A 304m) — campanile of the University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Bren Hall (A 432m) — building in California, United States
  • Goleta Beach (A 722m) — coastline near Santa Barbara, California

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Frequently asked questions about Summit Cafe

Summit Cafe is located at Davidson Library, UCEN Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, Isla Vista.
Near Summit Cafe you can find points of interest such as Storke Tower, Bren Hall, Goleta Beach.
Summit Cafe offers coffee_shop;juice;sandwich cuisine.
Summit Cafe has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Summit Cafe offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
Summit Cafe is ideal for casual dining, quick bites.
Summit Cafe receives mixed reviews. While some customers rave about the service and overall experience, others report issues with rude staff and slow service. There are also complaints about the chai, with some customers finding it spoiled or not prepared to their specifications.
If you order chai, be very specific about your preferences and any sugar restrictions.
21
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Summit Cafe Isla Vista Reviews

3.9
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43%
4★
29%
3★
10%
2★
10%
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Lina Lim

AMAZING. I love everyone who works here

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Michael Shoop

Awesome!

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Ben Spitz
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Jung Ah Lim

AMAZING. I love everyone who works here

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Nihar Hegde
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Michael Shoop

Awesome!

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Shuyu Ruan

I asked for chai tea latte and ask for no sugar, then the stuff asked me do you like vanilla or spice or regular, I don't know that vanilla contains sugar and said vanilla. I thought I was vary clear that I don't want sugar and it's the stuff's response to tell me there's sugar in the vanilla version after I said I want no sugar.

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Brooke Banales

Ordered regular chai, tasted spoiled... disgusting

Brooke Banales
Brooke Banales

Ordered regular chai, tasted spoiled... disgusting

Shuyu Ruan
Shuyu Ruan

I asked for chai tea latte and ask for no sugar, then the stuff asked me do you like vanilla or spice or regular, I don't know that vanilla contains sugar and said vanilla. I thought I was vary clear that I don't want sugar and it's the stuff's response to tell me there's sugar in the vanilla version after I said I want no sugar.

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Vlad Total War

Ordered a latte, took them over 20 minutes to get it to me. Incompetence at its finest.

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Sabrina Nguyen

Staff was incredibly rude for no reason.

Sabrina Nguyen
Sabrina Nguyen

Staff was incredibly rude for no reason.

Vlad Total War
Vlad Total War

Ordered a latte, took them over 20 minutes to get it to me. Incompetence at its finest.

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Davidson Library, UCEN Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93106

Isla Vista, CA 93106

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Budget Friendly
Price level
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coffee_shop;juice;sandwich
Cuisine type

Services

🍽️ Lunch
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
8AM-5PM
Rating
3.9/5
💬 Reviews
21
💰 Price Level
$
📞 Phone
+1 805-893-6040
🌐 Website
dining.ucsb.edu

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🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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Davidson Library, UCEN Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93106

Isla Vista, CA 93106

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Storke Tower

campanile of the University of California, Santa Barbara

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Bren Hall

building in California, United States

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Goleta Beach

coastline near Santa Barbara, California

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