9 times out of 10 they have been great! But i had to take a couple of stars off. The service can leave something to be desired , the last time we went we had to ask someone to bring the check , when our waitress did bring the check she didn't even look over at as she handed it over my friend's shoulder in the general direction of our table while continuing to walk away. I felt that this was pretty rude. Other times we have asked ourselves are they going to take her order before someone actually comes to the table. The reason I'm writing the review however is because of my experience yesterday. Everything we got was undercooked , the eggs were watery and the hash browns or liquid inside. I got an omelette and the spinach wasn't cooked it all so eating it was like chewing on rubber. Based on that experience it might be a little while before I go back. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Undercooked spinach and hash browns - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Goleta, California

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This is definitely my go to spot when in town I first tried it valentines 2020 right before covid hit and went back a few weeks ago when I finally got the chance to go and visit sb the employees are very nice food takes less than 10 minutes!! Parking is tiny bit obviously you can park across the street but besides that everything else is amazing ! read more

Delicious! The freshly squeezed orange juice is def worth the price. Parking sometimes gets packed but this location is the best. We always come here. read more

My friend and I went on a Monday morning around 11. We were seated quickly and they brought out our food in a timely manner. I ordered the rancher's omelet and it was great with plenty of avocado. The servers came to check on us several times and they were always kind and quick to help us out. I've been here many times while I was at uni and I always enjoy coming here. read more

It's hard to find good brunch out in the Isla Vista/Goleta area that fulfills three criteria: a fair price, delicious flavors, and being the cause of bloatation. Cajun Kitchen nails all three on the head with their Southern cuisine, and I was happy to leave the dinky Kmart plaza with a full belly. My friends and I came on a Sunday at 12:30, and the wait was about half an hour long. Their hostesses are good at shuttling people in and out, without rushing parties to leave. They have miniature menus for you to grab near the register at the front of the store, so you can take a look while you wait for your food. During this time, decide if you can fit beignets into your belly, and get them when they come to take your order. Then probably regret fitting it into your stomach, but whatever. It's worth it. I wouldn't know because my stomach couldn't offer the opportunity to eat the beignets, but I ate it visually. Through Yelp photos. We got the country fried steak with sausage gravy, over easy eggs, and hash browns, fried chicken and waffles, and the file gumbo. All three were savory, and I'd say the star of the first dish was the thick sausage gravy. In fact, when I cut into the steak for my first taste, I was surprised at how mushy it was until I realized that I'd literally just cut into a very thick patch of gravy. The strawberries on the chicken and waffles stole the show, and the gumbo was filled with sausage and chicken. Also, special shoutout to the cornbread. It was amazing. Eat it hot with the butter, because it's so, so, SO good. I'd likely not recommend the steak again just because the gravy overpowered everything, ultimately making the steak pretty soggy. However, I'm sure one of the fried chicken dishes will be next on my list for when The Shop downtown feels too far. Come early, take a seat on one of the waiting benches outside, and prepare your wallet for a cheap $11 steak-and-potatoes meal! read more

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Food (5/5): Had the beignets and jambalaya. Beignets were warm, soft, and amazing. Jambalaya was a little bit spicy (but not too spicy), and a perfect item for lunch. Atmosphere (4/5): Nice and relaxed place for brunch/lunch. Service (3/5): Took almost 30 minutes to get our food after ordering. Also be warned: long lines over the weekend, took us 30 minutes to even get into the restaurant. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Jambalaya with Eggs (over easy) would definitely get this again! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Goleta, California

Wow! This place is amazing! Huge portions and delicious food! A must-try!!! We were lucky to have it right across from our hotel. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Wine based Bloody and Beignets. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Goleta, California

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Came here on vacation. Disappointed all around. Service was horrible. Food is terrible. Don't get bread here. Shrimp po boy and fries: STALE OLD BREAD , overbattered shrimp with MUSHY STEAK FRIES and a couple of tomatoes and lettuce pieces. The best thing on this plate were the tomatoes. The fries were so gross (think elementary school cafeteria). The. Bread was dense, too big for the plate and ... we spotted a MOLD SPORE. it was green, Not black, and on the edge of the bread. We had already eaten the other half before we noticed. When we pointed it out, they immediately took it to the back. No one came to apologize or say anything. One server came back to ask "is everything ok" but did not acknowledge our complaint. Instead, the item remained on the bill and we had to speak to the manager. The manager was not apologetic. He says it was black and it was rubbed off from the tray the bread had been sitting on. That didn't fit what we saw - a round green spore on the end of a slice loaf piece. None of the rest of the bread had any markings.I wish I had gotten a close up photo of the mold spore. He eventually agreed to take the item off but insisted the dot was not mold because his chef said it wasn't. Oh ok, the four of us know mold when we see it. Beignets - the best thing they have on the menu probably. Fried fresh to order so def killing any bacteria. Cornbread: gross boxed mix consistency - dried, flavorless. Not coming back, ever but if you find yourself stuck here get the jambalaya or the shrimp/sausage and grits. They're of passing grade but not amazing. Their service is what got to me. If it's a mistake and you served moldy bread then admit it. If it's a mistake and something else green touched it then admit it. To flat out deny, ignore us and then charge us for the dish and pretend we wouldn't say anything isn't OK. Do something to make us want to give you a second chance. You did nothing of the sort. We left knowing we have absolutely No reason to come back. Their current health score is 79/100. read more

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It's fine. Good coffee and service but needs to do better with the whole Benedict thing. It is a whole part of the menu, but the sauce is sad and the Canadian style bacon is like rubber. The pork chop was fine, but in general, the place was just meh. I would go back, but with much lower expectations. Biscuits were dry and had a grainy mouth feel. The eggs were cooked perfectly. read more

Was in town for a wedding and after a late night, the small group I was with wanted some good food that wasn't just overpriced because we were in CA. This place was a Godsend. We got right in on a Friday morning, servers were nice and got our orders quickly and all correct. (I realize that should go without saying, but sometimes I wonder why it's so hard to take 4 orders and get all 4 correct at the same time.) The food was hot and delicious and just what we were looking for. The prices were also a huge plus. You get great portions without an exorbitant amount of food and for just the right price. Looking for a recommendation?? Eat here. read more

Our favorite breakfast spot when visiting Goleta/Santa Barbara! Lots of great options, including Cajun and Mexican dishes. Get there early.

The food was delicious. I would definitely recommend it was so tasty. It is also reasonably priced. The environment is really casual and comfortable. Would definitely come back when in SB. read more

Good food. Good atmosphere. Great service. Reasonable prices. Menu looks like there are many great things to choose. Will try something new the next time as well. First time customer. Will definitely be back. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Omelet for me. Fried chicken Benedict for the wife. Both very happy. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Goleta, California

Hard pass. The beignets were crispy and basically a donut hole. The crab cake Benedict was poorly seasoned and hash browns on the side where burnt. The ranchero omelette was mediocre at best, the bacon tasted like those red bacon bits you sprinkle salad and the hash browns were also fried to a crisp. Loud. Service was subpar. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Crab cake Benedict - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Goleta, California

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I've eaten here a few times in the past and it's always been fantastic, so I was really looking forward to coming here again while camping at nearby beach. Needless to say they did not disappoint. The service was wonderful, and the food was just as good. Wife ordered california Benedict she said was perfect. I had chicken fried steak and eggs with a side of grits, which was enough for 4 people. Thank you for another great meal Cajun Kitchen. read more

Inside of a strip mall which is only the only reason why I gave it a 4. The food and the service is a solid five. Everything is ready to order. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Goleta, California

Service was amazing went for Mother's Day brunch and it was packed but the hostess Logan was super friendly and kept us updated with wait times which took about 30 min then helped seat us and was super gracious! Our server was really friendly and kind as well service was quick and food was awesome! I have been to other locations but the Hollister one never fails it has the best service!! read more

Always great service , always great food ! I love the beignets - I usually ask for some sort of chocolate sauce to go with , yum ! The huevos rancheros was a hit , crawfish étouffée also good , I enjoy the mimosas , yogurt with granola and oatmeal topped with fresh fruit. read more

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Outstanding breakfast spot with so many great options. We had the jambalaya and the chilaquiles. Both were terrific

The 3 sentence review: This place is a perfect breakfast/brunch place! You need to treaty yo' self and start with the beignets because they are so delicious. The fried chicken benedict is super yummy and filling so I'd recommend sharing this one, unless you are are super super hungry. ATMOSPHERE: There's a free parking lot. The servers are super friendly. The only reason I'm not giving this place a 5 star is because the service was a little slow and it wasn't very crowded when my friend and i went. Granted, we did go about 40 minutes before closing so they were probably busy closing up shop. BEIGNETS: Can you say beign-yay? These little puffy pastries really hit the spot and gave me that extra boost of sugary energy I needed. They are coated in powdered sugar and they give you maple syrup on the side. So I suggest getting these for the table to share and then getting something more savory, like... THE FRIED CHICKEN BENEDICT: The second I saw this on the menu I knew I was going to get it. It's 2 fried chicken breasts resting on biscuits and smothered with gravy. Plus, you get a side. I highly recommend the home fries. Bon appetite! read more

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This restaurant refuses to serve Blacks. The waitstaff treat Black customers with open contempt and with hostile attitudes. It is standard practice for waitstaff to pretend that Black who want to eat inside are invisible or will generally ignore Black customers, even the ones who are coming to pick up online orders. The waitstaff routinely tell Blacks who choose to dine in will tell them there are no more seats available. When there are available ones, the waitstaff will avoid serving Blacks in favor of Whites. In fact the waitstaff will spend an inordinate amount of time refilling drinks, ensuring they have clean plates and silverware, plenty of napkins, and even offering dessert suggestions. Not so with Blacks. In fact the servers never come around to check back. Black customers have to go to the front cashier and pay for food before leaving. Upon leaving, the waitstaff exude a "don't let the door hit your ass on the way out" attitude. Avoid this place. If the severs and management cannot treat everyone respectfully then this place should not be in business. read more

My go to for Saturday brunch. Love their beignets just plain. Their breakfast plates are also great and huge portions! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Beignets - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Goleta, California

Our order was messed up, denver omelette was mid, shirley scramble tasted like straight feta, and the biscuits and gravy is a call of duty mission to get through. Also never received my water. Would not recommend coming here. Ferda read more

This is a solid breakfast spot with an extensive menu. Our food was yummy and the portions are large. I was most impressed by the staff here. They are the hardest working, most efficient staff I've seen in such a long time. So impressed by them! read more

Beignets: like mini donuts New Orleans omelet: great tasting omelet Service is crazy fast (from ordering to getting your food served, not getting seated). Portions are huge and food is good! read more

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Crawfish ettouffe - check! Beinets and coffe - check! Salmon salad - amazing! This place took me back to my trip to NOLA - one my favorite cities in US. Anyone craving for Cajun in Ventura, Goleta area should definitely try this place out. read more

Food was good, but I think my wife has food poisoning. She had the Jambalaya and eggs (which contains shrimp). She is exhibiting all symptoms of food poisoning. I should have walked us out before we ate because they didnt have a health inspection rating visable. Thats what we get for not being careful. Cajun kitchen on Hollister street please if you are reading this then check your shrimp and make sure your staff are doing their jobs properly. Someone could die. Signed, Hudson Sanders read more

Paid 15$ for fried chicken and waffles. Got little to no chicken with mostly bone. My friend got a piece of chicken with no meat on it. Waffles tasted like a pre mix. Had to go to Sandwich shop next door to order more food. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Fried chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Goleta, California

Although I live five minutes away from this location, I've only just gone for the first time today! To be honest, I didn't have high expectations for this one; I thought the downtown locations would be more appealing. However, I was pleasantly surprised with this location! Luckily enough, we didn't have to wait long. Service is fast and you can tell the waitresses try to seat you as soon as possible. Everyone is very friendly and the atmosphere is great for families, college students, even for a date! There is outdoor and indoor seating. I ordered the salmon omelette with blueberry muffins and hash browns($12.75). The hash browns were cooked to a crisp and the blueberry muffins were delicious. And can I add their homemade jam or whatever it is they provide with the muffins were HEAVENLY. I may say my favorite part of my meal. The salmon omelette too was delicious. Packed with lots of salmon and with some creamy sauce and spinach on the inside. Also, I LOVE the sauces they have to offer! They have a hot pepper sauce from Louisiana, some creole (?) seasoning, Cholula, Tapatio, Ketchup, and more! They definitely incorporate the Cajun twist into their sauces. Every time I leave from this place, I'm super full and usually never finish my dish. Well worth the price and the quality. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - French Quarter omelet (11.25$) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Goleta, California

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Too slow in everything. Decent food but really bad service. We spent most of our time waiting here.

Who woulda thunk one could find good Cajun cookin anywhere in California. I was up in SB for a meeting, and our customer suggested Cajun Kitchen Cafe. The menu was incredible....all things Cajun, even crawfish etoufee. The restaurant is simple, but the food is outstanding. Service was standard but the real highlight here was the food......the glorious food. Prices are VERY reasonable for what you get. I ordered the jambalaya for about $11.50. Massive portion of jambalaya (VERY spicy) -- tender chicken, sausage, shrimp. Really impressed. Included was a big hunk of cornbread served w/ apple butter. I've never been to NOLA, but I can't imagine it being much better than this. Even got a chance to sit outside and enjoy the nice day in Santa Barbara. If I'm ever back in Goleta, I'm definitely coming back here. read more

Let me start off by saying I'm the type of person who can eat breakfast foods at any time of the day. I love breakfast!! This place is always crowded when I come so be prepared to wait 10-15 minutes sometimes. One of my fave breakfasts is eggs Benedict, so naturally I ordered the California eggs Benedict. Avocados and tomatoes? Hell yes! The hollandaise sauce (the yellow sauce on top) wasn't impressive to me. I think it could definitely use some more lemon for a little more of a kick. But the eggs were cooked beautifully, and the hash brown sides are always nice and crispy. I also tried the beignets with strawberries and bananas. They came out nice and hot. Definitely better with syrup. I'd give this place 5 stars if their hollandaise sauce were better (because it's a very important matter to me lol). Anyway, if you love breakfast like me, this place is probably one of the best around the area, so if you're in the breakfast/brunch mood consider checking this place out! read more

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Came here from West Covina for brunch while visiting my cousin for the weekend. Nice atmosphere, busy around 10am on a Saturday. With a big appetite I ordered the California Eggs Benedict and shared an order of beignets with all the toppings on them. Splitting that with 2 others, plus my main entree was very filling, in a good way of course. The beignets came with syrup (or was that caramel drizzle??), whipped cream, sliced bananas and strawberries. The texture and flavors all blended in so well, I was a happy fellla. The California Eggs Benedict were your standard eggs benedict but with tomato and avocado. It hit the spot. Staff was very friendly. So much on the menu has got me wanting to come back next time I visit Goleta. read more

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I was referred here for breakfast and quizzically viewed my confidant, who reaffirmed that my ears were working. I'd never heard of Cajun for breakfast, but it makes sense; genres of food don't take meals off. I'm glad we followed up because the breakfast jambalaya (w eggs) was fantastic - generous heaping portions of shrimp and sausage, and though my breath was kicking for the next two days, it was spectacular. The breakfast burrito #3 (soyrizo) was tasty and delicious, the shrimp & andouille grits was right on the money. Go here for breakfast and enjoy. Right outside of Goleta, convenient to Isla Vista. Also - service is good! read more

All I really need to say is they don't call it soul food for nothing. Good, honest food, good, honest people; the purest way of living. read more

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I had an unplanned overnight layover at the Santa Barbara airport and scheduled an early morning departure. I'm not from the area so searched Yelp for something unique near the airport. I was intrigued by the Cajun Kitchen's reviews - Jambalaya and eggs for a 6am breakfast? I arrived at 5:55am as the restaurant was opening. I was the only patron and was greeted by two male staff prepping for the day ahead. I sat at the counter and glanced the menu, already knowing I had to try the Jambalaya with an over-easy pair on top. As I waited for the meal to arrive I checked the place a bit. Tables were neat and tidy, restroom clean. Lots of "Best Of..." awards hanging from the walls. This place lacks in ambience a bit, a strip mall fast food joint feel from the outside, but the food more than made up for the decor. The jambalaya was fresh, hot and oh so good. I was in New Orleans a few weeks ago and this meal took me right back to that happy place again. A good quantity of large shrimp, mirepoix, andouille and chicken. The flavor profile was excellent. The eggs were more fried than easy, but who am I kidding, I was there for the Jambalaya anyway. I ordered a biscuit instead of toast, and it was hot and fresh with some sweet tasty apple butter that paired well with the zesty flavors in the bowl. They buy the apple butter from a local grower/supplier, but make the biscuits fresh in-house. When I'm in Santa Barbara/Goleta I'll stop in and order the same thing again! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Jambalaya and eggs - oh so good! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Goleta, California

This location is crowded. Wait time was approximately 20-30 minutes tops. Customer Service was speedy and normal, nothing in particular. Food, on the other hand, was delicious. I enjoyed their scrambled eggs with potatoes. Corn Bread is huge, never could finish it with apple butter as well. The food is heavy with lots of calories. I wouldn't mind eating their breakfast on a daily basis if I didn't care too much of my calorie intake. Enjoyed every bit of it though. Would be coming back when I visit Santa Barbara again. Seats are outside and inside. Price is decent approximately $10-15 bucks per meal depends on what you're trying to eat. read more

The best part about my breakfast at CK was the service: server was friendly and prompt, and support team made sure drinks were filled, requests met immediately. I felt the experience took a hit on the food. During this visit (my 2d time here), I had biscuits and gravy w/ scrambled eggs. Eggs were ok, but biscuits were undercooked, and the gravy was bland to my taste--I left more than half my plate untouched. CK was busy on a Sunday, and seemed to have a loyal following. Perhaps I caught them on a bad biscuit and gravy day? Cheers! RS read more

Cajun... and brunch? Didn't know this worked together! For our last meal in beautiful Santa Barbara, my friend took us to this very popular joint. We were expecting a wait, got the wait, but the wait was definitely worth it! - Jambalaya with eggs: my favorite! This is a must try. I tried to secretly eat all of it so I didn't have to share with my friends... heh. - Shrimp and grits: I'm not a big fan of grits, but this dish was quite delightful. My best friend loved it! - Waffles with strawberries: unlike the usual waffles you get at Denny's, the waffles here were light and airy. The strawberries and whipped cream were awesome with the waffles. - Biscuits and gravy: unlike Mesa Cafe's biscuits and gravy, this was bomb dot com. The gravy was flavorful and a party in your mouth. The biscuit was nice and warm.. went perfectly hand in hand with the gravy. I can definitely see why a lot of UCSB students say Cajun Kitchen Cafe is a place you have to try when you're in town. The next time I'm in town, I'm definitely coming back for some breakfast and brunch! read more

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Great breakfast! I got the chicken and waffles, delicious! I wish they were on DoorDash though. I would love to have them delivered instead of waiting to sit down. The wait is worth it sometimes though! read more