The article highlights the charming coffee culture in Santa Ynez Valley and the significance of coffee shops during travel. It features Dune Coffee, where Kay Cheon, the U.S. Barista Champion, innovatively combines coffee elements with community engagement. Other coffee spots include Little King, frequented by local chefs. Quotes from baristas reflect a strong communal love for coffee. Known for its scenic views, the region invites travelers to enjoy both beautiful landscapes and delicious coffee, emphasizing how such destinations create special moments on journeys.
"A big part of our community has come along for the barista championship journey, and that's really special to see," says Cheon.
"The love for coffee is real in the Santa Ynez Valley," says Ryan Pelton, a barista at Queen Cup, a shop with locations in Santa Ynez and Los Alamos.
This safety feature is designed to alert drivers to potential drowsiness, but it always makes me smile, because when I'm traveling, coffee shops are often my intended destination.
Stop into the airy and bright Little King in Buellton and you are likely to sip a cortado next to a lauded local chef like Brad Mathews of Bar Le Côte in Los Olivos.
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