We order from Cajun Kitchen regularly and the food has always been excellent! My particular favorite is corned beef hash and eggs. They always get my order correct even with the special way I like it cooked. The sides we frequently order, such as hash browns, bacon, and various sausages have always been very good and cooked correctly. They have a very extensive menu and we will continue to order from them. In my opinion, and from experience, Cajun kitchen is at the top of the breakfast restaurants in Santa Barbara. read more

Cajun kitchen is such a homey vibe with delicious food and great customer service! The corn bread and biscuits were such a dream; corn bread was moist & the biscuit was flaky and buttery. Everything tasted like it was made with lots of love! Even the coffee was scrumptious! I had 3-4 cups so I was not mad at paying $4 for it, they kept pouring it up & even offered to go cups. You don't get that service anymore. My friend had one of the omelettes and finished every bite. The gumbo was full of flavor and we had enough to have as leftovers the next day! The food kept us full as we shopped the stores and did not disagree with our tummies. Excited to be back read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Cornbread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

this place is as authentic as it gets the food outstanding. the service impeccable. the flavors are incredible. highly recommend

My family and I came here for lunch today! We were seated right away out on the patio. Our food came out pretty quick! I got the seafood gumbo, it was pretty decent, but the cornbread was my favorite part. I also got a Bloody Mary, which is made with Soju, definitely a different taste but was still pretty tasty! The breakfast menu looked pretty good, I'll have to come have breakfast here some time. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Seafood Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Top notch service from hostess to server. Affordable. The food is soooo delicious yum. Highly recommend the apple butter with some biscuits! It's a must. Burritos and omelets are delish. Our go to spot! read more

The food is delicious! We tried the chicken-fried steak, biscuits and gravy, and the fruit beignets. They have one of the best chicken-fried steaks, and the gravy is very flavorful. The portions are big and filling. This place is a must-try! read more

Good service! Friendly people . But man the breakfast burritos is a 3/10 lol . You would think they would have great Mexican food atleast given that we are in SoCal. Anyways I hope they can make it more Mexican. Mexican food is one of the best ! read more

Came with a group of friends and the service was fast and friendly. Chilaquiles colorados was delicious! 10/10! The sauce is plentiful and spicy and full of flavor. Burrito smothered in chili was good 7/10 Shrimp and grits (not pictured) was the most disappointing. Very watery, but the sauce was tasty. Cornbread 5/10 nothing special or memorable Jambalaya 8/10 All good was veryyy generous portions and reasonably priced! Overall, would definitely come back. read more

The chicken and waffles were amazing. We went on a sunday mid day so it was a bit busy but they sat us pretty fast. Only a 15 minute wait. The food came out in a timely manner. The server was very attentive to us. The beignets were so light and fluffy and the powdered sugar on top was delicious. The chicken on my chicken and waffles had so much flavor. I loved the strawberry's and whip cream added, it was a nice touch. So many different flavors in one dish. The ambiance was fun and chill. Lots of good vibes in here. read more

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They were very busy with lots of people waiting, we got in within 10 minutes for 5 people. We had our order taken immediately and the food was great. read more

Their trim tip eggs Benedict is criminally underrated. Best AND most unique thing on the menu imo! Great service and vibe too.

We love Cajun Kitchen! Come here at least once a month for breakfast, sometimes more. The whole family loves it. Alma is just the best and always puts a smile on my face. I'm obsessed with their oatmeal, randomly. Cajun is super reliable and one of the better deals in town. Great staff overall. Will continue to come back for those waffle combos. read more

the food was just okay to me. I had the gumbo which was okay. I should have gotten the breakfast.

We had an awesome breakfast today with friends. Year after year, Cajun Kitchen does not disappoint. Friendly service, huge portions and great food are what we have come to expect - and what we always get. Honestly it feels like some of the staff have been there for decades and it wouldn't surprise me if this is true. Always solid. read more

Food - Gumbo!!!! I love gumbo and the gumbo here is one of the best!! If there was only one dish to try here it's definitely the gumbo. It's delicious, flavorful, hearty, fulfilling, and satisfying....and I can't wait to come back. As for other dishes my wife got the Veggie Mismash and it was delicious for a vegentarian dish she said. And my son loved grilled cheese fries. Service - Wonderful service! The host let us pick where to sit and the server was attentive and kept the coffee flowing and the drinks full. Ambiance - Came here after the breakfast rush so it wasn't as busy inside. But still the ambiance inside is cool. It had an old diner / country kitchen style. And the staff seemed generally happy to be there and were helpful to everyone. Overall Cajun Kitchen Cafe is an excellant brunch place to go if you are in Santa Barbara. The menu has a lot of options but I will definitely recommend the gumbo. You won't regret it! read more

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My 400th review goes to Cajun Kitchen! This review is long overdue and definitely worth mentioning. It is afterall one of our most popular spots in town for breakfast. I don't come here as often as I'd like, because the weekend is my preference to dine here, but that's when it gets really busy. Long lines and wait time, no thank you. I highly recommend coming here on a weekday if you can swing it. My son was craving beignets and their California benedict, and luckily it was on a weekday so I called in the order ahead of time. That would be the other option if you are coming here on the weekend and pressed for time. Outside dining is available in the parking lot, where a nice little parklet is set up. As of right now 6.15.21 indoor dining is also available with limited seating. The food was nicely prepared and still warm by the time I got home. I loved the beignets! I'm glad they didn't go heavy on the powdered sugar. They were lightly dusted and the warm strawberries n banana topping was excellent! My son also enjoyed his California Benedict and hash browns. As for me I didn't order anything on my latest visit here, but the meals I've had in the past have all been delicious. Looking forward to coming back sooner than later, now that I know their food to go is just as well prepared as dining at the restaurant. read more

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So. To be clear. This place has great service, and I know it's well loved locally. That said- this is *not* a 'Cajun' kitchen. Issa diner. Bless it. Coming from the south, with close proximity and many visits to New Orleans- I advise anyone with any palate or taste of NO cuisine- to just skip those dishes. Not the shrimp and grits (watery, unseasoned, no sauce, the lightest colored shrimp I've ever seen- IYKYK), and everything else jambalaya/gumbo. These dishes have never met a roux, and it shows. The beignets were made with pancake batter- tasty, but again- stahpppp it with the Cajun. Cafe du Monde would nevahhh. I'm craving some creole in the kitchen. It's giving recipes from memory and YouTube, not experience. Grab a bit of the classics- eggs, bacon, biscuits- anything deep fried- and you're solid. Price point is right, wait is a smidge long but it goes fast or you can head straight to the bar. Overall, not knocking this place one bit- but if you're looking for a speciality breakfast, this isn't the move- but if you're hungry looking for diner dishes (and don't mind waiting) then this could be your spot. Also, not much parking, waiting area is smallish, and not a from scratch sorta sitch (if that matters to you). Enjoy! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Shrimp & Andouille Grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara is full of fancy high brow modern eateries for brunch. Cajun Kitchen Cafe is more old school Americana diner style, with a nice flair of Cajun. Sunday mornings are busy, the friendly hostess quoted us a 20-30 minute wait, but we actually got seated in about 10 minutes, yay! $5 Beignets...not sure how authentic these were, but they were a soft, sugary, and tasty treat! $14.50 Fried Chicken Benedict...I would've skipped the Beignets has I know how MASSIVE this dish would be! HUGE fried, delicious, crispy, succulent, and perfectly spiced chicken on top of a couple thick country biscuits. Crispy bacon, 2 poached eggs, and gravy poured over it all...I think this deliciousness was probably 2000-2500 calories worth of food when you included the lovely crispy and buttery hashbrowns. $13 Hawaiian Waffle...FRESH and generous pineapple chunks and coconut flakes on top of a perfect Belgian Waffle. Added an egg and bacon for just $2 more. Staff was all friendly and generous on the coffee refills. Not sure when I'll be in Santa Barbara again, but I definitely need to have that Fried Chicken Benedict in me again before I die. read more

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This was my first time at this popular brunch spot, and I was excited to be seated immediately as I usually see a wait out the door. Unfortunately, service was slow and forgetful and the food was only okay. It took us three tries to get waters to the table, and even more for napkins. I would have gotten a second Michelada, but we barely saw our server after we got our food. In retrospect, I'm glad I saved the $8 anyway. I love Cajun food, and tempered my expectations since we're pretty far from the bayou in Southern California. I should have tempered a bit more. First off, the table cornbread was so dry it made that water incredibly necessary. My crab cakes in my weekend special benedict were so salty and fishy that they were barely edible. I would have sent them back, but nobody came to ask how we were doing so I ate a bit out of pure necessity (trading some with my brunch partner who graciously gave me some of his) and didn't want to be the person sending back a half-eaten dish. The hashbrowns were fine. The entire dish was cold. My friend had jambalaya and it was fine. Nothing to write home about but tasted WAY less fishy than my benedict. It was lacking that Cajun spice though, we ended up pouring some hot sauce on top. The one standout was the beignets. Sweet, crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and topped with fruit and caramel. These were delicious. Perhaps I'll be back to try a seafoodless dish next time to be safe. read more

Grabbed breakfast here last weekend while in town for a couple days. I sat outside in their converted parking lot - really cute and super comfortable! Ordered: THE RANCHERS OMELET (one of their favorites): Yummy! It's a ton of food and FULL of tomatoes, cheese and bacon. And I mean F U L L! The avocado on top was a perfect addition - plus they didn't skimp thank goodness. The hash browns were crunchy and wonderfully browned (I always ask for extra crisp). The tables were far apart, not all occupied and the service was on par. I wish I could have gone here more than once, but give me time, I'll be here again soon enough. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Rancher's Omelette - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We came here for breakfast at around 10:30 on a Thursday and it was busy. We didn't have to wait long for a table inside and despite being busy, our server was attentive and didn't rush us. They have a large menu and I would have loved to come for lunch too. I would come back just for their biscuits. Oh MY LANTA THOSE BISCUITS! They were flaky, tall, soft & buttery. We split their French Quarter omelette with hash browns and a biscuit instead of toast. I honestly would have just eaten biscuits but you know, limits. The cooks actually split our order into two plates which I've never seen before and the has browns were so crispy on the outside. The omelette had a cajun style andouille sausage that had a slight kick. I appreciated that their portions were not huge because I dislike when breakfast places give you huge portions and then there is food waste. Everything coming out of the kitchen look delicious from where I was sitting. Great service, delicious food- a must try while in SB! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - They split our order equally & look at that biscuit!!!! One of the best I've ever had. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This is my go to for breakfast. I love that they have the burrito that is a vegan option. The grits here are just amazing. I always have to get a side whenever I come by. The eggs Benedict are good as well. Great customer service. Always busy which is a good thing. Don't mind waiting as long as they stay in business. read more

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Can get pretty busy on the weekends but I like to come here for brunch with my friends. The server was very kind and the place was pretty causal! There were some booths and some wooden tables. I got the green chilaquiles which were delicious with avocado and sausage. My friends got the Cajun burger with onion rings inside! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Hot Chocolate - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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This place was so good! It was recommended by the manager of my hotel, who told us it's a hole in the wall it's not super fancy and it doesn't need to be because the food is so good. He was completely right! I got the chicken fried Benedict and it was absolutely delicious. My parents got the special and French toast. We scarfed everything down and it was wonderful! read more

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La mesera con pelo azul Alma es muy buena. Felicidades por tener tan buenísima empleada. Su comida rica pero su personal es mejor. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Very very good, great variety of options and the breakfast is some of the best in Santa Barbara. Servers and staff are super duper friendly as well. Recommended :))) read more

Delicous breakfast in Santa Barbara. Love their beignets with fruit. Breakfast vegetarian burrito with bean, cheese, veggies is yummy. Fried chicken with waffles was scrumptious, although, the chicken was a little overcooked and somewhat hard. Eggs benedict with canadian bacon and potatoes or hashbrowns is always a go to. Potatoes with veggies cheese and egg of a breakfast pizza is a real craving. I appreciate the wide selection of teas with tea pot. The outdoor seating is wonderful with well behaved pets welcome. Service is awesome with order taken and food to come out hot and quick although there can be more interaction of checking in with us to see how we are doing. Thank you for all Cajun Kitchen. You will always be a breakfast favorite of ours! read more

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Breakfast jambalaya! Who would have thought it be so delicious ! Nothing fancy but slam dunk on flavor The side bread and butter was also really good. 10/10 would come back again read more

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Not only is the vibe good but my friend got jambalaya and it was delicious! What I got is chicken and waffle and the chicken was very tender and juicy it was like a succulent chicken ! It was very good ! Our waiter was amazing! OJ is very fresh ! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Chicken & Waffle - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My favorite breakfast spot in SB! The service is always quick and the staff is super friendly . I come here once a week and I love getting the eggs Benedicts(tritip or fried chicken), the French toast, any omelette, or the green chilaquiles with chicken!! My boyfriend always gets their steak and eggs(He says it's better than most places) Very cozy laid back vibes :) feels like home. read more

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If I was a local, I'd be here all the time! Love me some Cajun food. I'll definitely hit this place up whenever I'm in town. Outdoor seating during COVID times at this location. Sit-down, full-service restaurant. Dog friendly. Breakfast and lunch only. I wish they were open for dinner! We came for breakfast on a sunday. There was a special that included a bottle of champagne, little carafe of OJ and a plate of beignets. Highly recommend and perfect for a party of 4 to start. Hopefully that deal sticks after COVID times. For my entree, I went with the fried chicken benedict. I hate hollandaise sauce, and this creation subbed that out for gravy! The gravy topped poached eggs, fried chicken and bacon on an open faced biscuit. There are several options for an included side. I went with grits and mixed in some gravy and meat with it. Bomb! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Mimosa and beignet special - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great service & great employees :) Get the eggs benedict and beignets! you can't go wrong!

Hey everyone if you like good food and great service, try Cajun Kitchen, the food is really, really good but the waitresses are AMAZING, talk about great customer service, they make you feel like family in addition to them being kind, next time you go in for breakfast or lunch ask for Amy/Vanessa or for Sugey or Leslie, I PROMISE, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED !!!!! hope to see you again soon Ladies !!!!! read more

Grateful they had crawfish etouffee on the menu. It is my favorite. In fact it is a hobby of mine to find it. I traveled the western USA for many years for work, and when searching for dinner I looked for it. I have now tried it at most Cajun restaurants across the western USA. This was a 7. It had crawfish and was hot, cooked correctly with onions, bell peppers, and celery. But they added spice, like tabasco, that made it hot rather than sweet. I try to keep an open mind, and ate most of it, but do wish they had not added the spice. They also had too much sauce, compared to rice. They could save some cost by putting a lump of rice in the middle and pouring the sauce around it. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Crawfish Etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Stopped here on my way back to Orange County. Had the Jambalaya & Eggs. Just enough spice. The service was great. Was seated right away. I wanted to try something different than the traditional breakfast. Very good. Glad i stopped here. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Jambalaya & Eggs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The service is top notch. Everyone in the place is busting their a$$. We ordered a side of biscuits and gravy, a pancake, a scramble, Roz's omelette and beignets. I loved the casual diner feel as we sat at the counter for service. The food came out piping hot and VERY fast, despite a full restaurant. The hashbrowns with the scramble were cooked well done, which is how we like them. The amount of home fries that came with the omelette was obscene. It was truly one of the best omelettes I've ever had and so much flavor. It seemed like they served four potatoes worth of home fries. I did my best to eat all I could but it was just too much food. We ended up taking most of the beignets home but they came loaded with whipped cream, strawberries and bananas and were so incredible I will dream about this meal and cannot wait to come back. read more

I've been here many times and every time I come they're always very nice and they allow you to sit anywhere you want I had a sausage and egg breakfast and the toast comes with it I also had coffee over all always super pleasant with good portions read more

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Amazing and friendly service! Great family ambience(: I recommend the beignets and Huevos Rancheros!

Yesterday my husband and I ate at Cajun Kitchen Cafe here in Santa Barbara, CA. We've eaten here a few years ago and it was amazing. I had the Chicken and Waffles with Strawberries. The chicken came out hot and crispy but the waffles were just okay. They were not fluffy as some are...just hard to eat. The waitress however was extremely sweet. Great service! We chose to sit outside which was in the parking lot with a shade cover...just okay. Overall it was nice to be treated nice. Yes we will definitely be back. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Horrible customer service and very rude hostess. Spoke with manager regarding her hostess and the manager was very rude as well. This place is trash. read more