We ended up coming here multiple times during our vacation because it was just that good! Every…read moresingle meal was consistently delicious, and I especially appreciated that they had genuinely tasty plant-based options instead of just an afterthought or two. The staff was what really made this place stand out. On our last day, I accidentally miscommunicated my order and ended up with the wrong meal. It was completely my mistake, and I was so disappointed because I had my heart set on a specific waffle (you know when you've been looking forward to something all morning?). Even though it wasn't their fault, they were incredibly kind and gracious. They happily fixed it without making me feel bad, and their warmth completely turned my day around. It may seem like a small thing, but kindness like that sticks with you. They could have easily told me it was my mistake, but instead they chose generosity and excellent customer service. Between the amazing food, the fantastic plant-based options, and some of the kindest staff we've encountered, this became one of our favorite spots on our trip. We tried several different menu items over multiple visits, and every single one was excellent. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in town!

What a charming little coffee shop. It's in an excellent…read morelocation being in downtown and across the street from the museum. I ordered an iced matcha latte with a lavender cold foam and I have to say, I was impressed by not only how good it tasted but the price! I think I paid around 6.50? Most shops will charge that drink for more than $8 so I would say, Goodland is priced reasonably. I got the breakfast burrito and that was good too. Pup friendly location too!

Such a lovely lunch in Santa Barbara! The outdoor patio is beautiful and charming, and the food was…read moregenuinely delicious. The steak was perfectly cooked, the Eggs Benedict was rich and satisfying, and the pastries were wonderful too. And I have to mention our server -- friendly, attentive, and seriously reminded me of a young Owen Wilson! The blonde curls and that smile definitely made us do a double take. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, wonderful service -- and an unexpected little Hollywood moment. Definitely a memorable Santa Barbara lunch!

SCORE 0 HEALTH HAZARD 10…read more This is our third time we've had issues with the staff. Today is our last time going here. There was only one person in line and 4 staff members behind the counter standing around talking to each other. Nobody greeted us or asked for our bakery order. When I said excuse me to a dirty blond girl she replied "WHAT!" and continued to joke with a co worker. When the cashier finished with their customer they walked away and even though they saw we were waiting to be helped. I looked around and saw nobody helping seated customers or us at the bakery counter. Finally, the dirty blonde ask what we need and my response was "WHAT" ?! At this point we should have left and gone to Lilac Patisserie however we proceeded to give her our order. I told another customer behind us that rudeness seems to be the norm, and she agreed. I paid for our bakery items and asked an older woman scrolling on her phone if we could have a bag for all of our boxed treats. She grabbed a handful of bags and threw them at me from across the counter. We were appalled and left. We found a place to sit on State street to eat our treats and my daughter said she didn't want her Meringue because the dirty blonde girl used the back of her ungloved hand to repeatedly wipe her nose. We threw all $50 worth of baked goods in the trash. Yes, I should have gone back and complained I'm had everything refunded but it was Mother's Day and we didn't want anything more to do with this establishment. It was also an epiphany that they don't treat everyone this way. It could be you next time. Please go somewhere else. We will never go to anywhere but Lilac Patisserie which is to the left as you exit Andersons, past the stop light. You will definitely get your money's worth and the staff is friendly, professional, and greet you immediately as you reach the counter.

Nothing like starting my birthday weekend in my favorite city in the world--Santa Barbara!…read more Finally made it to Jeannine's at the Shore, and Sabrielle recommended the summer special: peach French toast. SO glad she did. The French toast was incredible--thick, fluffy, perfectly cooked, and loaded with yummy local peaches. I can see why this is a must! I also grabbed a fresh orange juice to go. I need to mention that this is a restaurant where you place your order at the counter and then they bring it to you They have a broad menu, plus a great selection of baked goods, so there's plenty to choose from including gluten-free. Parking is easy with a lot down the street if you can't find beachfront parking, which is usually abundant but a little more limited right now because of construction. And State Street doesn't look like I remembered--it looks even better. I included some pics of the view and the walk there and their merch. Thank you, Jeannine's! Support local.

Over the past 2 months, been here twice thus far. The food is delicious; it is fresh, well done &…read morethe staff is on point. Both times I had breakfast; eggs, tasty bacon, a homemade biscuit & hash browns. At the table there was also huevos rancheros, an order of the crab cakes Benedict & lobster Benedict. Fresh fruit, orange juice, lemonade & of course coffee. I must return & try a lunch item! Ambiance is casual; both in door & out door seating. In short, well done! Enjoyed the food & company, no time for pics; next time maybe.

We decided to come back to this fantastic gluten free bakery and cafe. It was only 2 minutes walk…read morefrom the Kimpton hotel we stayed at. This store was packed the entire weekend when we came in. Store is big and spacious with two sections. One is sit down cafe, the other is bakery and take out area. It's all fast casual style though. They have a lot of varieties to choose from and great coffee and tea to go menu. They take reservations for weekend brunch too. I picked quite a few pastries to try. My favorites are lemon tart and lemon bar. Obviously I like lemon flavored pastries. The red velvet vegan cupcake and blueberry muffin were delicious as well. I am so jealous of this gluten free kitchen bakery and cafe. Wish we had something like this near my home! This is our must stop whenever we are in Santa Barbara!

I needed to buy birthday cake, same day and this biz was the most promising. I had no idea it was a…read morededicate gluten-free restaurant/bakery until after we ate the cake! We also ate lunch at the cafe the same day. So the overall rating factors out lunch in. The cake was 5-stars. We ordered a the chocolate decadence cake and it was delicious and not too sweet, which we appreciated. It's a dark chocolate cake filled with layers of dark chocolate mousse, frosted in swirled French buttercream, One downside is the price tag. A 6 inch cake was $80ish dollars. Our lunch was a-ok. We ordered a Ham and Swiss sandwich, a quiche, and lilac salad. The price point here is quite high. The sandwich was 19.50 for a fairly basic item. I short, we went there for the cake and stayed for lunch. The cake was memorable for the recipient. So we'd order from them again. Not sure I need to go back for a meal.

Delicious food, excellent service. Went on a Saturday morning and it was quiet and the food came…read moreout quickly. They even had a special kids plate for my toddler. Highly recommend!

Great place for breakfast and is open quite early! There is a lot of seating and service is pretty…read morequick. I liked their Santa Barbara Chicken Sandwich, but it felt quite pricey. The drinks are okay, but I wouldn't get the chai latte again---it was wayyy too sweet. The place is clean and the servers are attentive! :)

Everything was perfect (the food, the service and the view)! Will definitely go back if in the…read moreneighborhood!

Chad's is such a cute, casual little breakfast spot! I sat outside and had the perfect relaxed…read moreCalifornia morning. The food came out SO fast, everything was fresh, and every person working seemed genuinely happy, polite, and on top of everything. Everyone had a smile, service was quick, and the whole place had such a good energy. And I have to mention this because it was honestly getting ridiculous -- ALL of the servers were extremely handsome. Like... shockingly handsome. Model-level California surfer handsome. I'm talking "did they hire a restaurant staff or a casting agency?" They were also incredibly polite and friendly, which made it even better. Great food, fast service, friendly staff, and a really nice outdoor atmosphere. Definitely a fun little breakfast spot I'd come back to!

hi y'all, we stopped in for breakfast after coming out to…read moresanta barbi for a weekend concert. food here was yummy, chilaquiles nicely coated in a mild salsa verde with a nice crisp! the buttermilk biscuit was exactly that, nice & warm w/the honey butter. husbands waffles & orange butter syrup combo was tasty touch. thoroughly enjoyed :)

We stopped at The Shop on N. Milpas for brunch around 10am. There was a small line, but we didn't…read morewait long. The setup is interesting! You order and pay at the counter first, then they seat you and bring everything out. I actually kind of liked being able to sit down and relax without immediately being handed another menu It's a really cute spot with nice outdoor seating, friendly staff, and dogs are welcome. My sister's dog enjoyed brunch from the comfort of his stroller My husband got his usual cold brew and I got a spring water. We shared the avocado toast with egg and bacon added, plus a side of potatoes. The avocado smash was good and the egg was cooked perfectly, but the bread was a little dense for me. Nuzz really enjoyed the bacon. The POTATOES though!! So good. Thinly sliced, thicker than a potato chip, perfectly salted and super crispy. The side portion was generous too. Our total was about $53 for the avocado toast with add-ons, potatoes, cold brew, water and tip. I'm glad we shared because that felt pretty steep for one breakfast! And for my IBS friends Two separate, private all-gender bathrooms with actual doors. No stalls. We love to see it. Overall, cute place, good food and a different brunch experience. Nothing was bad at all, but for the price, I probably wouldn't rush back.

Outstanding service by our server Alex, very attentive, very helpful and didn't have to wait for…read moreanything- everything was perfect! Food is also awesome, huge sizes, we got breakfast sandwich and egg and steak, everything was delicious, fresh and also super instagramable Would definitely come back. Interiors are very welcoming, classy, I believe this is French or European style.

Food Wife and I were on vacation in Santa Barbara and wanted…read moreto give scarlet begonia a try. We ordered a Breakfast Sandwich and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The sandwich was really good with soft and fluffy scrambled eggs accompanied by just a perfectly salty ham. The lemon ricotta pancakes were really good as well , just the right amount of tart from the lemon with a good amount of blueberry compote. Service/Ambiance We walked in for a Sunday morning brunch and we were able to get seated pretty much right away when we arrived at opening. The staff were really nice and welcoming and had a pleasant experience dining here. Loved the overall vibe of the place and service for our food was reasonable as well

Good, service everything egg-ceptiinal. The cinnamon roll, lox and farmer boy breakfast were…read morereally good!

Stopped here yesterday during a road trip. Great coffee. Server always made sure it was filled…read more Fluffy pancakes. Perfectly cooked over easy eggs. Super friendly service. Shout out to the hostess: so welcoming and kind. Deserves five stars because this place has an awesome vibe: happy staff. I think they were whistling while they worked. LOL!

My husband and I ate at the Live Oak Café while were staying at the Best Western on the same…read moreproperty. The restaurant interior is bright and chic and, as a bonus, overlooks the hotel pool. Plenty of parking. We had dinner the first night of our stay and loved it so much we went back for breakfast. Everything is fresh, high quality and delicious. If you are in Santa Barbara, be sure to stop by and give them a try. Be sure also to stop and say hello to the cute little finches who live right outside. I have to give a very special shout out to Javier and Luis! They were awesome - made us feel warm and welcome and part of the family. Luis kept the smiles and the coffee coming (VERY important part of my morning) and Javier could not have been more helpful and also has a really great smile! Stop by and say hi to the guys!

My husband and I came to Live Oak Cafe because of the good reviews, so maybe we just caught them on…read morea bad day--but unfortunately, our experience was terrible. I ordered the Britta Bagel, which comes with avocado, tomato, red onion, and a sprinkle of lemon pepper seasoning. The bagel itself was stale, and the entire meal was incredibly bland. I even added salt and still could only eat half of it. My husband ordered the breakfast wrap, essentially a breakfast burrito, and it had a really odd sweet taste that made it almost impossible to eat. He took two bites and couldn't bring himself to eat any more. The food alone was disappointing, but the service didn't help. We paid around $40 including tip, yet there weren't even napkins or proper table settings. We had to ask for napkins ourselves, and no one came by to check on us during our meal. For $40, I expect significantly better food and service. Unfortunately, this was one of those meals where you leave thinking, "Well, at least we know we won't be coming back." Definitely not worth it for us, and I won't be returning.