Cajun Kitchen Cafe

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

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Chicken fried steak with eggs and hash-browns, delicious!

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Coffee & Hot Chocolate

South Side Coffee

4.2(232 reviews)

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What a fun coffee shop in Lompoc! I came to town for a work training and had to stop by this place…read moresince my friend recommended it. Such a fun vibe and I loved my snickerdoodle oat milk latte. Great flavor and well made. I also saw they do a coffee flight and wished i had more time to sit and enjoy it. Maybe another time. This was just a quick coffee for the drive home. Would highly recommend this place!

When I was searching places to go in Lompoc southside coffee was popping up everywhere as a place…read moreto go for some coffee. After a couple of hours on the road, I was so looking forward to my coffee. I ordered their pistachio latte and unfortunately, it was not that great. I could barely taste the pistachio and the coffee actually tasted like instant. Maybe my barista was having a bad day because this place is literally all over social media when it comes to Lompoc. The inside is very cute very eclectic. They had lots of spaces for you to sit and catch up with Friend or Work.

Pistachio Latte

Inside the historic, art deco Randolph Building

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Cute interior

Brekkies

4.4(1.1k reviews)

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Super fast service and cozy atmosphere. Food came out within 10 minutes and they refill coffee…read more PROTEIN PANCAKES + BACON AND BANANA $15.95 - ( 7/10 ) Big portion with seeet and salty taste - the protein pancakes itself are very proteiney( to be expected) so be sure to add all the toppings! It'll taste WHEY better BACON BURRITO $14.25 - ( 7.5/10 ) Mostly egg and cheese, might help to add more meat. But the taste was good, had a kick! Cheese was also meaty and pulley SPICY AND HOT OMELETTE $16.75 - ( 7/10 ) Texture was great but was missing a kick / strong flavor profile. The food was not spicy like the name suggests. DANISH PANCAKES + BERRIES - ( 6/10 ) Not bad! The pancakes on their own weren't too sweet and I actually quite liked adding the lemon they added onto the side. It made the pancakes less heavy CHICKEN AND WAFFLES $15.50 - ( 6/10 ) it's hard to find a place that has good chicken AND waffle. Not bad nothing amazing. Chicken was a bit on the dryer side. Kinda taste like Tyson chicken Waffles moist and good! Good size. TATER TOTS - ( 9/10 ) Tater tots are super crispy and crunchy in the BEST WAY! Not sure how they made it so crunchy without it even browning but they were tasty! - coffee refill - Bathrooms available - Street parking

Went to Brekkies with my best friend after my appointment last month ( this review was so behind )…read moreand it was honestly such a nice little breakfast stop in Solvang! :)) The place felt really refreshing and the staff were super nice. I got the Eggs Benedict and it was good, but I have to say I liked my best friend's food more :') We also tried their Belgian waffle and OMG it was so good!! Definitely one of my favorite things we had. Overall, really good food, nice service, and a cute place to just relax and enjoy breakfast. Definitely worth trying if you're in Solvang!

Chicken and Waffles

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Hot Coffee and cold brew

The Village Coffee Stop Cafe & Catering

4.2(208 reviews)

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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.

They're open early folks, come get your breakfast!

Cinnamon Rolls yum

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Holiday drinks !

Paula's Pancake House

4.1(3.6k reviews)

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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!

Paula's Special Combo.

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Budget Cafe

3.0(121 reviews)

1.7 mi

A little rundown café very nice waitresses food is pretty good. Good portions great prices. I drive…read morefrom Oceana once a week to eat there with my friend.

This was by far the best place to eat here in Lompoc. Victoria was so very nice and a pleasure to…read morehave. It's such a cozy restaurant and the food was so delicious.

Chorizo and eggs

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Bob's Well Bread

4.2(910 reviews)

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Most delicious bread! Will continue recommending! I particularly liked the Gluten Free bread.read more

I've been reading about Bob's Well Bread for years now and given all the back and forth I've done…read moredriving to Cal Poly you'd think I would've made by now. Now happened. The baked goods are really good (get the sticky bun and morning roll) and the lunch menu is varied, something for everyone. Bob's reminds me of my travels in France - at least the way you eat in France.

Ham and cheese croissant

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French toast - thick, light, and delicious

Panadería La Victoria

4.7(18 reviews)

0.8 mi

Was visiting out of town and ordered the chorizo burrito and a few pan Dulce's. It was probably the…read morebest chorizo I've had in awhile, and bar far probably the best pan Dulce (the conchas) I've had. The panaderia is smaller, but decorated with the rows of pans that are ready for purchase. The staff were very nice and very quick to get the burrito out.

Best pan dulce in town and the best prices. Services is always great and staff are friendly…read more Typical ambiance of a panaderia. They accept Apple Pay. Have fresh juices, coffee, cakes, champurrado. Must stop for good affordable pan dulce

Tres leches cake

Brunch near

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Brunch restaurant

Kay's Country Kitchen

4.4(900 reviews)

14.0 mi

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!

Front desk

Two eggs, bacon, undercooked potatoes, and dry gravy and dry toast for approximately $25!

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Front of restaurant

Ellen's Danish Pancake House

4.1(827 reviews)

15.4 mi

Easily the best omelette I've ever had. And I've had a lot. The chile relleno with egg whites. And…read moresour dough toast. The jam selection is amazing. The waitress was great too. My friends had the Reuben sandwhich and the danish pancakes with sausage. Both were surprisingly good. Definitely worth a stop off the highway!

Stopped for breakfast yesterday and it was a full house. Sam was our amazing server and what a…read morejoyful and happy person. My wife had hot water and eggs over medium with toast and I had the Country fried steak with hashbrowns and toast. I shared the hashbrowns with my wife. I also had a coffee and orange juice. The coffee was a bit weak but the service overall is what shined bright. Recommended

Danish Pancakes w/ Applesauce + Danish Sausage ($17)

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Danish Pancakes w/ Strawberries ($14)

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Sherrie M.

12 years ago

Several years ago a friend told me to go try Cajun Kitchen Cafe in Lompoc. So, we tried it and loved the food. My husband usually has a standard breakfast and the waitresses all know his order. I like to change my menu up, it keeps the girls wondering what I will order. They always know my beverage is a diet coke and my husband's is coffee. They food and service is ALWAYS perfect! We go see Danny, Melissa, Tammy and all the rest of our friends at Cajun at least twice a week. We were recently able to go to Cajun on De Lavina and Mission. We actually went to this restaurant twice over the last few weeks. The service was poor and did not compare to the service in Lompoc. The food is better in Lompoc and the Da lavina shop did not listen to our special request, like don't burn the toast. The service needs help at the Da Lavina shop. The restroom can use an upgrade also. The Lompoc Cajun service is top notch, somebody, even another waitress is ready to assist you with any request. They see a near empty cup and poof, it is refilled in a second. If you ask for something you don't see on the menu, they are quick to suggest an menu item and offer to add to it. They always follow through with a request for more salsa, a box to go or anything. The restrooms are always clean and properly stocked. Everyone is customer service oriented! This restaurant is always busy too. So I know other people love Cajun just as much as I do! We have grown children who go to your restaurant and since we have come there for years, they know our children and grandchildren. The prices are reasonable and the serving size is plenty! Thank you!!! Sherrie read more

C R.

3 years ago

Outstanding service! Best breakfast by far anywhere on the western coast. bring your family or just drop in for lunch either way you'll leave satisfie. read more

Erik R.

9 years ago

Very good breakfast but get there early they fill up really quickly!! Best breakfast I have had in Lompoc..

Robert P.

13 years ago

One of the best place to go for lunch or dinner. Great service from wonderful and friendly people

Christoffer L.

16 years ago

Thanx , for best breakfast since years . Chris and florian from Germany . God bless you . read more

Van F.

13 years ago

Food is good, price is good. Warm, friendly, always full... great breakfast specials!

Nish S.

13 years ago

Good breakfast. Good service. A great way to start the day.

Jennifer C.

16 years ago

Great food! Always come here when going out with friends.

Susie G.

14 years ago

good food BUT 18 % tip for parties 8 or more.

Superman K.

14 years ago

Best chicken club I ever had.

Christopher M.

13 years ago

Decent.

David L.

11 years ago

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