Popular tips: "Try the vegan butter and sweet treats available at the cafe"
"Try the vegan butter and sweet treats available at the cafe"
"Expect higher prices typical of Montecito, especially for specialty drinks like turmeric chai latte"
"If you have food allergies, ask carefully about ingredients as some dressings and salads contain egg or dairy"
"Enjoy outdoor seating with wheelchair accessibility when visiting"
"Be patient with service at peak times as order process can be slow and staff attitudes vary"
Must-try: chai latte, salad, pastry
chai latte — fan-favourite
salad — popular (×4)
pastry — popular (×3)
cardamom bun — fan-favourite
tart — fan-favourite
Praised for: beautiful interior
beautiful interior ×2
Merci Montecito is a light-filled cafe inside the Montecito Country Mart known for its specialty coffee drinks like the golden turmeric chai latte and an array of pastries including vegan sweet treats. Breakfast and lunch dishes such as farmers market salads and sandwiches mix classic and innovative flavors, with gluten-free options like the chicken paillard praised by regulars. Despite generally friendly service, recent reviews mention inconsistent vegan option clarity and occasional staff attitude issues along with a smaller portion size and higher pricing typical of Montecito.
