Old town feel, they have the old "HI" sign from years ago…read more Very nice waitress, Cathleen, very helpful. Food prices are very reasonable. Good tasting as well! This is a great restaurant

Wow. That was a big brunch - generous portions, great service, reasonably priced and all around…read morereally good food. Chicken fried steak, huge hotcakes, tuna melt, California chicken sandwich, Potatoes. All yummy!! Definitely a place to go hungry to

Great place for breakfast/brunch. I ordered a jalapeño breakfast burrito with a hot salsa on the…read moreside. It was delicious. The staff was very accommodating and very sweet. It was raining this morning and the place was still packed. You can see that this place is a local favorite. My group also ordered sunshine eggs that came with a short stack and added French toast. Very good portions to share with 3-4 people and very delicious. Definitely would recommend coming here if you're craving a hearty and tasty breakfast.

I eat Chicken Fried Steak everywhere I travel. Typically, only if it's hand made. This was very…read moreChicken Fried, large portion, great Gravy. The Hash Browns were exceptionally crispy, Biscuit to dry for. The Eggs were perfectly poached. I would like to have had less breading, and more seasoning on the meat. The Breading could be more seasoned too. Overall, a wonderful place, great service, very nice decor. I will just order my next one accordingly.

Kay's Country Kitchen in Orcutt used to be one of my all time favorite breakfast spots. I've been…read morecoming here since 2014, and for a while it was one of those places I couldn't wait to visit. I usually order the Kay's Orcutt Original with eggs, home fries (or hash browns), and a choice of meat, so I've had the same breakfast enough times to notice the changes over the years. My biggest gripe is the inconsistency. The eggs don't seem to be the same quality they used to be, but the biggest disappointment has been the potatoes. Their home fries used to be the best I've ever had. They were one of the main reasons I kept coming back. Now, it feels like you never know what you're going to get. More often than not they're undercooked, leaving the potatoes hard in the middle. On the rare occasion I mention it, the replacement usually comes back overcooked instead. It's frustrating because all I'm hoping for is the perfectly cooked home fries they used to be known for. I can't quite put my finger on everything that's changed, but the overall quality just doesn't feel as consistent as it once was. The food is still pretty good, and that's why I continue to support them, but I definitely find myself coming less often than I used to. This place used to knock it out of the park almost every visit. I genuinely hope they can get back to that level because I'd love to see one of my longtime favorite breakfast spots thrive again.

Run to Kay's Country Kitchen! We come to Santa Maria at…read moreleast once to twice a year for a sporting event and always venture out for food. Sunday mornings are meant to be leisurely but this time we were in a rush. We had actually slept in until 7am, normally up by 5am without alarms. The hubs event started at 9am so we made the quick drive for a to go order, calling two blocks from the restaurant after glancing at the menu. We both decided the first item on the menu we would try; Orcut Hash, did sourdough toast and homemade biscuit We had just a couple minutes to sit and order iced tea to go. Before the server could get us our iced teas our food was ready. It's super cute inside...can't wait to come back and enjoy the sit down restaurant. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Large alcoholic choice of drinks... really wanted that spicy Mary but since we were in a rush stuck with iced tea. The only 1 minute drive back to the gun range in Santa Maria was grueling smelling that gravy... We were both were thrilled at the large portions. It was amazing! I love gravy and could have used a little bit more but honestly I think it was fine for a normal person plus remember we go to go order so I suspect it soaked up a little on the drive. The staff threw in pepper and Tapatio which the hubs loves. I had Yellow Bird Blue Agave Sriracha in my travel trailer and used a little on it. OMG! It was so good! The potatoes had a nice crunch on them. That gravy was amazing. The biscuit was great, had a bite and saved the rest for later. The hubs managed to eat his whole plate and was stuffed! I might have eaten 1/4 of mine saving it for later. We will for sure be back!

I must say, this was a very pleasant lunch experience. Let's go by the numbers:…read more 1. Atmosphere: The place was super nice, very clean, and the décor was picturesque. It definitely added to the overall experience. 2. Food: I ordered the spaghetti Bolognese and added a touch of red pepper flakes for a little extra kick. It was good and very enjoyable. 3. Customer Service: Excellent -- 5 out of 5. The service was friendly and attentive, which always makes a difference. 4. Water: Yes, I judge the water too! And the water here was actually good. 5. Price vs. Quality: This is always an important one for me. The prices were very affordable and reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food. Great value for your money. Overall, this was a pleasant experience from beginning to end. Good food, great service, a clean and inviting atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Will I be back? Absolutely, yes!

My daughter and I had a wonderful breakfast here. Great service and delicious food…read more We shared the sausage and onion frittata (the side of breakfast potatos stole the show). We also shared the yogurt parfait ..... only complaint is that it could have been heavier on yogurt and lighter on oats.... But delicious and a beautiful as well. Would highly recommend this small quaint spot.

I love this spot. I usually just come straight here instead of American Hosts. Here, the service…read moreare good and the food as well.

New menu. Only thing new was the price increase. Service was slower. Honestly can't say if we will…read morego back.

Food is fresh to order ( surprisingly for fast food) The…read morestaff are friendly, efficient and remember you after each visit. While I don't typically eat inside, it appears nice/clean and surprising empty for how busy the drive thru can get.

Try the zucchini fries! The chicken Caesar wrap was large enough for two meals, and the veggies…read morewere super fresh. The chicken club was tasty ( the bread slightly too crunchy). I ordered carry out. It is a counter order establishment. Remember to ask for any condiments you want. The server didn't ask if you wanted any or supply them in the carry out order.

I recently went to Paula's this week and the food was very good. We had a party of 5 and waited…read moreapprox 35 mins to be seated. Service was good and the food was delicious. I ordered the Danish pancake combo and it did not disappoint. My daughter ordered the hamburger and she said it was delicious. I am including a picture of the kids menu because I have kids and this is what I look for when deciding on a place to eat. I did not find photos for a kids menu before going.

On the staff's recommendation at our hotel, we decided to give this brunch spot a shot, and I'm so…read moreglad we did! The check-in process was a breeze; we simply shared our party size and dining preferences. Before we knew it, we were seated in about 15 to 20 minutes. Now, let me tell you about the atmosphere. Inside, it was quite lively and a bit loud, so we opted for a charming outdoor seating area that felt much more relaxed. I couldn't help but notice how the staff, dressed in traditional Danish attire, radiated warmth and friendliness while being impressively efficient. For my meal, I went with a Danish pancake accompanied by Danish-style sausage--absolutely divine! I also swapped my eggs for hashbrowns, and wow, these have to be the best hashbrowns I've had in years. My child chose a waffle topped with fluffy whipped cream and a glass of orange juice, which she raved about, claiming it tasted like fresh-squeezed goodness. The portions were more than generous, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. All in all, it was a delightful brunch experience that I'd gladly recommend!

This is the cutest little coffee shop! I came by and got breakfast burrito, coffee and blueberry…read morescone. Everything was flavorful and yummy. Loved the whole set up and decor. Especially the back area. Just LOVELY!! Prices were reasonable as well. Highly recommend coming here!

Glad to see they reopened! Although we came and got a jalapeño popper chicken sandwich and it was…read moreinteresting. I opened up my sandwich and it was a slice of deli meat chicken. Very disappointing as it is an up charge. I do have to say I loveeeee the remodeling for the outdoor seating. It's such a vibe and has a lot more shade.

When we picked this place for lunch I thought it would be a "small town 5 star"... Basically I…read morethought it would be a 3.5 at most. Boy was I wrong. The salad was crisp and tangy, tomatoes the best I've had, my chicken salad sandwich was unique and delicious (hot honey on it that day), fresh bread, and I wish I could transport this place closer to my house. Cute garden area outside. Kind service. The potato leek soup was maybe a little on the thin side but tasted home made. Highly recommend!

We stopped by for lunch on our way to Carmel CA and SO glad we did! I got the BLT sandwich and my…read moregoodness was it absolutely delicious. Freshest ingredients all local and a must have! My husband got their steak sandwich special and it was also delicious

Just passing thru from So. Cal. to No. Cal. Chose The Pantry for the dog friendly patio. So glad…read morewe did. Huge portions, great food, prices and service. Nice to find a good spot along the way. We will be back. P.S. Didn't notice the pie & shake list until we were on our way out. May be stopping on our way back thru for pie!

Solid breakfast place, but pricing was a bit on the high side…read more I went with the "Senior Menu" option, which in theory should be a price saver, but it sure didnt seem like it. Overall the food was solid, French toast was good, but why not bring out a small container of warm syrup? I found a bottle sitting on the table. Service was a bit spotty with the server refreshing my coffee mug once, dropping off a check and never to be seen again.