What a gem of a place. And, wow, BEST Donuts in Santa Barbara. Most beautiful pastry display & options in Santa Barbara too. Love that they focus on organic and local. I happened upon Bossie's accidently after an appointment in this off beat-ish area on Milpas and was wonderfully surprised. They had just opened ( @11:30 am). I truly wanted to get everything! All looked and sounded so mouthwatering good. Settled with the hibiscus rose donut = lick the box don't want it to be over dreamy purrr good. Fresh bread baking scent wafting. Courtyard with umbrellas seating. A full menu of sandwiches and main dishes. Looking forward to all that. And hooked on the donuts and other pastry options. I will eventually, try it all. read more

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Bossies is: 1. Such a vibe for dinner. Sitting outside reminded me of getting dinner in Europe- intimate, romantic, laid back. Perfect corner building in a not-too-crowded street. 2. The menu was well-rounded, included great staples, along with some fun fusion items. There's a couple gluten free options, but it is NOT a gluten free kitchen. 3. The portions were amazing! My husband was begging me to write this review because he had his favorite fried chicken sandwich here (and he has had a lot). It not only was so delicious, it was huge! We are stoked that Bossies is down the street from our home- we will definitely be coming back and trying the rest of the menu (+ the dessert that sounds amazing) read more

We came here after work and it was quite empty on a Wednesday night. Lots of delicious things on the menu on the pricier side but most things are homemade so it's understandable. The pork belly sandwich was HUGE. The coleslaw was abundant with juicy tangy fish sauce. I love how crispy the pork belly was and it was certainly a generous portion. Fluffy bread. I love the fries. Crispy. Can't beat. Their pastry bar was so tantalizing. We ordered three. I would come again. read more

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After driving by The Shop Brunch on a balmy Sunday afternoon of a holiday weekend only to find a long line of people awaiting to get in, we kept driving because my back and I don't do standing very well. Continuing along Milpas Street brought us to Bossie's Kitchen when my husband asked, "What about THIS place?" He turned up Canon Perdido where I quickly scoped out Yelp, and when I saw high ratings... AND NO actual line to wait in, I responded with, "Let's go !!" We are both so glad we went !! We took a lovely, shaded table on their outdoor patio. The weather was perfect. It was quiet, relaxing, and even before we got any food, I thought, THIS is how to spend a lovely afternoon. RIGHT HERE. It's a tiny little restaurant nestled amid a peaceful, quiet neighborhood. It was quiet, unassuming, and relaxing. And then, we got our food. It was DELICIOUS... and plentiful. I ordered a half turkey sandwich with avocado, pesto aioli and fresh basil leaves on foccaccia, along with a "side" of their mac 'n cheese. OMG... there was so much mac 'n cheese, I was sooooooooo excited. The "half" sandwich was like one whole sandwich if you ask me. In fact, I had the other "half" of the half, along with the remaining mac 'n cheese for dinner, and I was super excited about that !! The mac 'n cheese was creamy, but not runny. It had lots and lots of garlic breadcrumbs baked on top for a delicious crunch. What a GREAT side !! My husband ordered their BLT, and he was super impressed with the amount of bacon they gave... not just the traditional 2 strips of it... more like 4 or 5, and they were thick pieces too... not just the shriveled up pieces one normally gets. All ingredients were really fresh and tasty, he said. It looked great, but I don't eat bacon, so I didn't ask to taste it. He didn't get any side with his lunch for reasons I don't understand, so he asked if he could try my mac 'n cheese. I gave him some, as I always share with him, but if you could only know how I hesitated with THIS one. It was truly THAT good, so it was difficult to say yes, but I did anyway cuz I'm a nice person. I just had to think about it this time, ha ha. Next time, and yeah, there WILL be a next time, I will demand he order his own mac 'n cheese. This place is a keeper. I just hope they don't start getting too crowded because we may have to stand in line, and my back will not appreciate that. That said, though, I do wish them lots of success. I want to have places to return to that we can count on excellent food !! read more

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Stopped in this evening for an amazing meal. We made reservations ahead of time as we are from out of town and have little patience for waiting. This is a very quaint sized restaurant but guessing from what I could tell if the weather were better it has the ability to also serve on their patio. Now to the experience. From when I called to make the reservation I could feel some energy and pride in their service. The experience when we ultimately made it there lived up to the hype. I had the chicken herb thigh with a side of mac'n'cheese and my wife had the pot pie. It was all just perfect. As a sucker for homemade bread I also had the focaccia bread. It was.a good serving and the crust was executed 10/10. The bread in my opinion was perfect. My wife was more of a fan of the donuts but that has always been our preferences. Our waitress was very attentive. This was home cooked meal perfection. read more

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Bossie's is a cute space. Parking was easy and so was ordering. Employees were uber friendly! I ordered the Korean fried chicken sandwich and fries. Unfortunately, the fried chicken sandwich just tasted like fried chicken with Guchujang sauce that you could get at Ralphs. It just doesn't seem like a lot of thought was put into the chicken. Rather it was just dressed at the very end with the sauce. It had a nice slaw but could've used an extra element like pickles or pickled jalapeños to finish it off. Also, the fries had an interesting flavor but were soggy. The donuts looked good and they have many other items on their menu that might be good. read more

Bossie's Kitchen - Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich- meh - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Loved sitting outside! (I think it's cuter out there) The service is pretty slow, but the staff are nice. Their salmon bowl is one of my favorite meals in all of Santa Barbara; it's so flavorful, filling, and fresh. One thing to note is that portion sizes vary a lot depending on what you order. For example, the salmon with a side of soup isn't much food, especially for the price. That said, the quality of the food is always excellent. I'd recommend not coming super hungry or in a rush, but when the food does arrive, it's guaranteed to be good. read more

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Really wasn't expecting too much but I thoroughly enjoyed the pork belly sandwich zirconia got. I especially liked the slaw which was really refreshing with the slight hints of mint. read more

Bossie's Kitchen - Pork belly sandwich - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Super cute place and the sandwiches were huge and delicious! Our dog was welcome too. We will return!

The food was amazing. Grilled cheese with truffle fries and a pork belly sandwich. The service was outstanding. Our waitress was so nice and funny. Also the server behind the counter was really nice. The restaurant is in an old 1920's building. Fun atmosphere!! We are so glad we tried Bossie's!! Oh and dessert... chocolate donut with sea salt and caramel crunch. So good. read more

Great breakfast, lunch and pastries and donuts. We always try to find time to stop at Bossie's kitchen. Sandwiches are amazing...Great fries. Nice wine list. Great place to spend time with friends. Staff is very nice. We really enjoy this small kitchen. Inside and outside dinning available. Parking on street in neighborhood. read more

The donuts here are heaven on earth. It's almost insulting to call them donuts - they are truly a different level . The strawberry jasmine was DIVINE. Fluffy, balanced, delicious. We got the Korean friend chicken sandwich, and pork belly sandwich. Both were delicious. The slaw spills out doubling as a salad. The Korean fried chicken was a little heavy on the gojuchang sauce - be ready for some heat! My preference of the two was the pork belly. Perfectly looks with a Fresh slaw with a bit of mint Truffle fries: good but not needed. They were large rustic cut. The large order can feed about 4 ppl. If you're a party of 2, order the small Staff is very nice. Vibe is cute and casual. 10/10 highly recommend read more

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My experience at Bossie's Kitchen last evening was more than perfect!! The wait staff was attentive, friendly, very knowledgeable of menu choices, respectful and fun!!! The owners were so communicative and enthusiastic about their restaurant. AND the food was terrific! I had the chicken pot pie which was incredible, true comfort food at its best!! I could eat at Bossie's everyday! read more

Pork belly and fried chicken sandwich connoisseur come here! (They are two different sandwiches not a combination of the two proteins together) The sandwiches are a decent size the only critique es that the slaw is excessive. The pork belly is generous amount and cooked crispy, oily and delicious. The chicken is fried but not dry with Asian inspired flavors. Did I tell you they have donuts and cookies! They have one of the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever tasted. It's flat but chewy. Their donuts are delicious and with the enough flavor! I am definitely going back to try different items on their menu. Located on Milpas close to the bowl! read more

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Tamarind Sambal chicken sandwich with slaw was amazing! Enough chicken for 2 sandwiches, but I couldn't stop eating. Slaw was the perfect complement. We walked home with our order and 15 minutes after coming out of the kitchen, it was still hot. Will definitely be back. read more

We arrived late and received warm friendly service, delicious food, generous portions. pleasant acoustics, conversation friendly. We'll be back. read more

The best donuts in town. Food is great too! Their fried chicken sandwich is remarkable.

I've never tried the actual food here, but the donuts are to DIE for. They're huge, pillowy, and a major source of comfort and encouragement for me during the week. I love the creative flavors- so far I've tried the hibiscus rhubarb, kumquat cardamom & pistachio, and I think blood orange guava. These fresh, fruity, and floral combinations flawlessly balance out the relative heaviness/slight savoriness of the donut itself. For me, inhaled in minutes (Hook & Press who?). read more

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Just happened to discover this tasteful, little establishment before attending a concert at the nearby Santa Barbara Bowl. We got in early and the place quickly filled to capacity with both inside and outside dining. The grilled cheese sandwich and soup were excellent. Equally excellent was the friendly service. Such a nice find! read more

Really cute and great food. We got dinner here before a SB Bowl show, and it was a great choice. Fried chicken sandwich is fantastic. Our servers were great and very nice. Will definitely come back when in SB. read more

Such a great local Santa Barbara restaurant. Chicken pot pie is a favorite, as is the ceasar salad and the salmon and black rice.

Food is great. It's just funny hot water is 2.5 dollars. And you have to wait for a while for good food. Around 30min. Better to know this before hand. read more

Took off work and drove all the way up from L.A. to go there for lunch. They were closed. Yelp was updated THAT DAY that they are now closed for lunch. Come on guys-- be a little proactive. Especially if you were planning on not opening for lunch after Labor Day, this is something you could have posted well in advance. Website STILL SAYS they're open for lunch on weekdays. read more

I think the chicken pot pie was good. It was super hot. The side of Mac and cheese was not fresh so I would not order that again. The chicken sandwiches here were also good according to my friends. The service was very good. The ambiance was clean. You should make a reservation if you are going here before a concert. We went last Wednesday and it was packed. read more

Guys, get here as quickly as you can.. pas go and who cares if you collect your $200... just go! Sell boardwalk and go!! Everything is delicious- serves 2 easily. I will be back again and again!! read more

Soooo glad they are back open! We love the delicious, farm to table homey eats and love to bring guests from out of town to eat multiple dishes family style here. Huge fans of the chicken pot pie (which our 10 year old describes as exceptional) and the salmon and farro dish. We also love all of their salads and appreciate the rotating market salad which always has the best items from the farmers market. Food is always consistently good and seriously feels like every dish is made with love. read more

This review is only for their donuts. I didn't really realize that you can find donuts at places other than donut shops and bakeries, so once I discovered Bossie's attractive looking donuts, I knew exactly where to go whenever my next craving for donuts hit. Some were great while some were only okay. But all of them looked lovely with their colors and toppings. The donuts are more fried than I'm used to, giving the exterior a crunchier texture. I didn't mind this, but they were overall too greasy. Oil heavily stained the box, and my fingers glistened after holding and eating the donuts. Realistically, this review is closer to a 3.5 than a 4 out of 5. I'm not a classic glazed donut person (too boring for me), so I love the variety of flavor combinations offered. Here's my run down: - Chocolate and almond toffee: can't go wrong with this one! - Rose geranium and rhubarb: flavors were faint and could use more rose geranium. - Cardamom, kumquat, and pistachio: cardamom overpowered the other flavors, and more candied kumquat slices would be great. - Pistachio cruller: I wish the pistachio flavor was stronger, but the eggy flavor and airy texture of the cruller reminded me of the comforting Chinese fried sugar egg puffs I'd eat at home. - Honey and black sesame cruller: I was ecstatic to see the introduction of a flavor more commonly found in Asian desserts, black sesame. This was my favorite because I loved the nuttiness and intensity of black sesame. - Chai cake donut: yum! read more

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Our happy place! My wife and I have been coming to Bossie's for a number of years, before the cow went flying off the roof. It is our happy place. The food is always wonderful, the wait staff is friendly, kind, and attentive. Bossie's is a special place that radiates the care and love that the people who work there have for what they make and for their business. We cannot recommend Bossie's highly enough. If it were possible to give Bossie's 10 stars we would. read more

Cute little location at the top of Milpas. Great food. Started with the caesar which was very well dressed. Truffle fries to match were good, though could have used maybe a double fry to be crisper and fluffier? Chicken pot pie is the go to special for the day and it's solid. Really great crust and a soul-warming pot pie filling. Want to come back to try the burger some time! read more

Awesome customer service, ambiance and delicious food. The Korean BBQ chicken sandwich was amazing. Very dog friendly patio. The staff went out of their way to ensure we were taken care of. read more

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*specifically for Korean Fried Chicken Sando + fries I've been here twice I've not tried anything else Both times the quality was the same Yay for consistency! The fry on the chicken is excellent, Very crisp on the outside, Juicy on the inside Slaw is very fresh and crunchy and well dressed The side of fries are thick cut and texturally so satisfying with a crispy exterior and soft inside Only thing I would change is either to ask for the sauce that's on the chicken to be on the side or to ask for light on the sauce. Just a tad too sweet for me.. Also, if they had mayo for the fries that would be bonus points...they have a buttermilk aioli but it's pretty thin and I want something thick and creamy because I'm a fatty read more

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With June/Pride month coming to an end, I wanted to toss out a final review for a fabulously owned LGBTQ, Asian and Women-owned business. When they first opened, you couldn't pass by without seeing Miss Bossie herself--a cow status that stood on the roof. Unfortunately after multiple accounts of vandalism, Bossie has been relocated. Nonetheless, once you find Bossie's up on Milpas Street you too will become a regular. Some folks complain about the steep prices, yet everything is local when possible and made fresh upon the order being placed. While I was tempted by many menu options, the Heirloom BLT Sandwich called my name. Jesus, it was a monster of a sandwich with ripe tomatoes and perfectly smoked bacon slices. I also must mention that the side of fries were to die for. I always cave at ordering fries but these are made fresh and perfectly crispy and crunchy. Know that you can order a half sandwich if you're not starving. Oh and did someone say donuts?! To me, they have THE BEST donuts in Santa Barbara. Although they aren't sold until noon (so don't come a minute too early), these donuts are ready to be paired with an afternoon coffee pick-me-up. I had to order a box of four: Blackberry Crumble, Strawberry-Rhubarb, Chocolate Pistachio Cruller and a Donut Hole Donut. First, whoever came up with the idea to make a glazed donut made of pressed donut holes while creating other donuts is genius! Second, my absolute favorite was the cruller based off texture, beauty and flavor, the other two were more classic with the fresh taste of fruit. Donut know? Well now you go! read more

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Bossie's Kitchen is BOMB! I live dangerously close to it. I should probably explore the menu more but I always get the same things. My go to is the pork belly sandwich. That sandwich is everything. The pork belly is so juicy. That umami from the fish sauce pairs so well with the cabbage slaw and herbs. I want one now. The Korean chicken sandwich is something I always order as well. It's crispy and has a slight kick to it. It's a heavier sandwich than the pork belly to me but thankfully it has a nice slaw on it to cut that fried-ness. Also, the side of Mac and cheese is like the Mac and cheese of cheeses. Holy Bossie. So good! With that crispy, crumble breadcrumb on top. Please get this instead of the fries! read more

Bossie's Kitchen - Pork Belly Sandwich. 10/10!! It was juicy, savory and everything else imaginable! GET THIS! NOW. - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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OMG, where to start. The food is amazing and imaginative. The service is caring. I've been here for two dinners and one lunch. The Thai curry is lovely and gentle. The Albacore dinner with bok choy was mind blowing. The location is away from the main fray. however if the SB Bowl has a concert, then parking can be a challenge. read more

This place is great! I went here for the first time and was really impressed. The staff was great and helpful. We went during a busy time and they helped us out immediately. The food was delicious. The prices are right. Also the donuts were great. The cinnamon donut was great! This is a great spot for dinner when you are going to a concert at the bowl. read more

Bossie's Kitchen - Sea bass special with risotto. Salmon with cucumber yogurt and fries. - Wine Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We happened upon this place while searching for a place to eat dinner. We are not familiar with eateries in the Santa Barbara area so we were actively searching for a place through Yelp. We had the Korean fried chicken sandwich, the vegetarian plate and the Saturday night special which was the pork chops, mashed potatoes and broccolini. We also got the Caesar and the persimmon salads. Everyone enjoyed their meal and I really enjoyed the pork chops and mashed potatoes. The pork was very tasty and the salads were very fresh and dressed well. We didn't order any dessert, but the server/owner gave us free donuts, a scone and other breakfast items. This was very generous and added a special touch.. read more

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Came here for a quick dinner while visiting Santa Barbara and had a great experience. The Korean fried chicken sandwich was a fav among our group. The chicken was perfectly crispy and flavorful with a little bit of spice. The side salads (caesar and persimmon) were a little small but were tasty, in addition, the seasonal soup (curry coconut lentil), veggie plate, and weeknight special (pork chop) were all very good as well. We would definitely love to come back again to try the brunch menu. The server who took our order was extremely nice and even gave us extra pastries since there were leftovers at the end of the day. read more

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Been meaning to do a review for quite some time now. I have been there twice in the past year. Both times I wondered why I hadn't tried this long ago. It reminds me of a 'high end' Sojourner that was a legendary eatery for over a decade. The options are creative and something for just about every craving. Wait staff is cool, but not too cool. So impressive for many reasons. ENJOY!!! read more

Oh , my God ! the best lunch I have had anywhere ! I live in Santa Barbara, and just decided to go. My friend said a friend had recommended it ! It was home made, delicious. I ordered Macaroni and cheese, we waited a long time before it was delivered, but it was worth the wait ! Can't wait to go back ! read more

Came through to Bossies for a quick solo lunch. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and I opted for the latter (its SB, cmon!) Ordered their Korean fried chicken sammy, and it was really good. It wasn't that spicy (if your worried about that, I would say its more mild than medium) However it was still very flavorful (I wonder if you could ask to kick it up a notch) The handcut thicC fries with sea salt was really good too, with their house aioli dip. Service with plenty of friendly smiles here Thankfully, Bossies is just a quick ride down the hill for me, I will for sure come back! read more

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