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Chad's

3.9 (1.9k reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Monica V.

I've been coming to SB for vacation for 5 years and this was finally the trip that I got to try Chad's. I always saw how busy it was so I made my family wake up early to beat the spring break crowd. There were any tables available for 3 but luckily there were 3 spots at the counter. My toddler was thrilled with sitting at a "new" table. The staff was very kind to my toddler and even surprised her with some bunny ears since Easter was the following weekend. She was beyond excited. As for the food, I was having a hard time deciding but ended up getting the ahi tuna Benedict. My husband got a veggie omelet. He left no scraps. I loved the tuna. It was seared just right. I normally do not finish my plate but this time I did. My husband tried it and he enjoyed it as well and he doesn't like Benedicts. Next time were in town, I will be come back for the tuna.

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Bri G.

Great breakfast/brunch spot to visit by the beach in Santa Barbara! Close by the pier!

Zack C.

Great food & got sat quickly. Our server brought our pup treats and water. Recommend!

Ariah L.

While on my birthday trip to Santa Barbara, I stopped at Chads for breakfast since I have heard Scott it through the grapevine. The service was amazing and I want to shout out James! He gave me free coffee and even gave me another cup to go! That's some of the best coffee I've had because I'm not usually a coffee person unless I'm traveling. I believe it's from Santa Barbara Roasting Company. I sat facing the ocean which was a lovely vibe. I had the Huevos Ranchos and it was DELICIOUS! Thank you!

Steak: re cooked
Kassandra S.

This is a highly recommended place and appears to be very popular. We were a party of two & were able to find seating at the bar top area. The service was very busy so things came out when it was available. They did have to remake the steak as they did it well done before & we had ordered it med rare, they corrected it. The steak could have had more seasoning The eggs Benedict were tasty. The little muffins were the best part! The service was attentive, however on a busy day expect for things to be held up!

*California Burrito with fruit
Marisa Q.

Chad's *December 14th, 2025 *7am- Sunday *4 Stars Environment: *Indoor and Outdoor Seating *Walking Distance to Beach *Friendly Staff *Clean and Welcoming Environment Food/Drink: *Black Coffee *Pops Combo (eggs over medium) with sausage & waffle *Corned Beef Hash & Eggs (scrambled) with house potatoes & sourdough bread *Corned Beef Hash & Eggs (scrambled) with pancakes & hash browns *California Burrito with fruit Stopped by this last place for breakfast before heading home after the 24 hour trip to Solvang/SB area. The location of the place is great with large portion sizes. My group of four got the pops combo, corned beef hash & eggs, California burrito and a combination of the different sides. Overall everything was great, only thing we would note is that (1) the waffle could have been a bit crispier, (2) burrito had a little too much cheese for my taste, and (3) the sausage was a little bit too salty and oily for me. However, a nice surprise was the complimentary mini chocolate muffins provided. It was a thoughtful touch, though definitely on the sweeter side. The location is a big plus, sitting right along the beach with a great view. The restaurant itself felt clean and welcoming, and the staff was friendly. A solid breakfast spot, especially if you're looking to enjoy a relaxed meal by the ocean.

Breakfast quesadilla and tater tots
Lisa C.

Fantastic breakfast. Everything we tried was delish. Highly recommended the breakfast quesadilla and the chicken sausage. This is a well-run place, clean, and the servers are lovely. Coffee hot and strong. Even though it's right across the street from the beach, it feels local, not touristy.

Jocelyn G.

My wife and I really enjoyed our last day brunch here. We were seated immediately. We had an awesome waiter named Ben. He was very attentive, gave wonderful suggestions and his tableside manners was warm and welcoming. My wife ordered the Floretine omelet with home potatoes and pancakes. I ordered the corned beef hash plate with bacon. We both ordered a mimosa flight. Ben was very accomodating with our flavor substitutions. Everything came out hot and delicious. We both loved all of what we ordered. Lastly, the place and the Halloween setup is to die for. They really outdid themselves and we enjoyed the vibe!

The Bloody Mary is soo good
Liana G.

Wonderful place so beautiful to sit outside and enjoy the beach views. Food was so delicious also huge portions. Service was excellent, very knowledgeable servers and kind.

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Kandece B.

We were told this was a great place to try out when visiting Santa Barbara. We went around noon and it was packed with a line outside but because it was 4 of us, we were able to get in quick! Hosts were nice and the place felt like a diner / restaurant. We were greeted by Cole and he was friendly We ordered a club sandwich, chicken club, fire in the whole burrito and the California burrito. In addition, 3 Mimosa flights! Yum. We all enjoyed every bite and every sip. My California burrito tasted more like a good Mexican burrito at first then once I got half way through the eggs and bacon made an appearance. I watched everyone enjoy each bite of their meal and I would want to come back just to try each dish. The Mimosa flight was gooood. The flavors were: cranberry, grapefruit, mango and orange. My favorite were the grapefruit and mango. You gotta try it! The mini glasses were cute and the ratio of champagne to juice hit the spot for sure. I may just have to drive two hours and get more food

Florentine omelette with potatoes to go
Carolyn W.

We ordered the florentine omelette to go and it was DELICIOUS! Soooo tasty and portions were perfect for two people! So tasty and they even gave us the cute muffins to go as well and it almost tasted like little chocolate chip fluffy pancakes. Such a cute setting in the restaurant as well with an amazing view on the patio! And I think my favorite part was the service - the whole team were so friendly and so many were smiling - despite it being a busy Sunday morning brunch rush! Thank you team for such a wonderful brunch - will be planning to be back to try more on the menu

Cruz A.

Liliana was so sweet! She made us feel really welcomed! The food came out delicious, but honestly her amazing service made the whole experience even better:) Definitely coming back because of her!

This is the Santa Barbra burgués
Beckett G.

The food was really good definitely one of the better burgers I have had and they did not mess any of the orders up. The service was a tad slow but they were really nice. It feels like a wild old school diner. Overall I recommend chads to everyone with a big appetite as the portions are definitely American. Don't get the dirty coke

This is a half portion of their corn, beef and hash.

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Nice cozy diner on Cabrillo. Typical diner food with a great view of the beach.

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The food was great but $4.95 for about 3 tablespoons of corned beef hash was ridiculous...

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Incredible view, great food and excellent service from Zac. He suggested the Eggs Benedict special and was spot on - it was so good.

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Loveeed it, the biscuits, the service, the food and the prices are perfect! Make sure to try it out!

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Really delicious and very friendly staff. Highly recommended for breakfast with beach view!

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Efficient and friendly staff. Very good quality food and portions. Parking can be tricky, even early in the morning.

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Food is mediocre service is great drinks are good... great for when your hungover

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Do they have bottomless mimosas?

They are known for their flight of mimosas. I do not think they do bottomless ones.

Do they deliver or have take out options?

We do take out, but no delivery. We are open from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm. Thanks for thinking of Chads. Chad owner

Do you serve gluten-free pancakes French toast or waffles or gluten-free bread/toast?

Yes, in fact our server felt the gluten free pancakes were better than the regular pancakes!

When did Sambo's change it's name to Chad's?

My grandfather Sam Battistone and his partner Newell Bonnet open Sambos in 1957. My wife and I purchased the business in 1994 and wanted to keep it as the first and last Sambos. But with current political environment it was time to change the… Read more

Do you allow dogs on the patio?

When I visited, I saw multiple groups that had dogs. They have a pretty large outdoor seating area where dogs can join the party.

Are you open at 7 or really 7:30? When we went there at 7 we could not even get seated by 7:35. The 2 hostesses said the servers were not ready yet?

We open at 7:00. We had some issue with a cook not showing up on time and we are currently having a labor shortage. We are doing our best to keep open at our scheduled hours but sometime we make mistakes. I apologize that our team was not ready… Read more

Do they still do the muffin basket even after changing the name?

Yes.

Does Chads take reservations or waiting list?

No- first come first serve.

Are you open on thanksgiving?

Yes we will be open from 6:30am until 2:30pm

Does anyone know the recipe for Sambo's hash browns? I've spent years tying to reproduce them without success. Sure wish they'd re-open here.

I am unsure what recipes we used in the past, but we use shredded fresh potatoes and cook them on about med heat on the grill (you could use a pan). We then put butter on the top and a little salt and pepper. Hope to see you in Santa Barbara… Read more

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