Red Kettle Coffee — Restaurant in Summerland

Red Kettle Coffee delivers a solid, if somewhat uneven, experience. Their coffee lives up to the hype, boasting rich, well-balanced flavors that satisfy even discerning palates. Coupled with their exceptional empanadas, flaky and filled with savory goodness, it's a winning combination perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch. Unfortunately, the same enthusiasm doesn't extend to their smoothies. They fall flat, lacking the vibrant, fresh taste one expects, and lean towards a watered-down consistency. The limited food options beyond empanadas are a notable drawback. While the empanadas are excellent, a wider selection would greatly enhance their appeal. This restricted menu might deter those seeking a more comprehensive meal. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a pleasant spot to enjoy a morning brew or a mid-afternoon snack. In essence, Red Kettle Coffee excels in its core offerings: coffee and empanadas. If you prioritize those, you won't be disappointed. However, those seeking diverse food choices or refreshing smoothies may want to...

Lovely place. Was passing through on my way back from SoCal and stopped. Got a couple bags of beans to take home and enjoyed every pour over I made. I did get a pour over while there and it was fantastic. I was there on a Sunday and they had cronuts (it is a weekend thing), so I brought some home for the family and they loved them. The gals behind the counter were not the most personable and smiling seemed to be foreign to them, but I won't let that destroy my opinion of the place. I can deal with grumpy if it means a good cup of coffee. I love craft coffee and unfortunately do run into baristas that aren't the friendliest of sorts, especially at places that serve locally roasted beans. I think it comes with the territory. Cute little shop to stop at for a...

Very put off by single use cups.

This is a wonderful shop! The atmosphere is quintessential SB, the WiFi is good, the food is nice and the coffee is great. I love that they have oat milk and the signs were super cute.

We were very impressed when we walked in, but upon ordering we found that they had no single-use cups, that it was all paper and plastic. We understand that the facilities and time for dishes can be constraining, but this will probably keep us from coming back. I think it is simply too glaring of an environmental consideration to be on the unsustainable side of.

One big thing that I was unable to get enough info on was the sustainability and quality of...