Found this place in yelp- was happy to see a waitlist - was easy enough to get on the waitlist - we were seated pretty quickly. Cute decor inside and beautiful photos in the walls. Service continued to be friendly and fast. The tea was great- I love unsweetened tea if it's made right and these guys know how to do it. You heat and I ordered the ham steak with biscuits- so delicious. Older son ordered the Benedict and said it was good- must have been because he ate it all. Hubby got the chicken sliders with gravy and enjoyed that. We will definitely be back. read more

Wonderful breakfast scrambles! Excellent service. One of our favorite sports for breakfast.

Farmer Boy - Santa Barbara Farmer Boy is hands down one of my favorite breakfast spots in Santa Barbara. The food is excellent, the prices are extremely fair, and the service is some of the best I've experienced anywhere in town. I've been here when it's packed and when it's quiet, and the service never slips. Jessica is always pleasant, smiling, attentive, and observant. Robert is everywhere at once in the best way possible -- refilling drinks, setting and clearing tables, opening the door for guests, and keeping everything running smoothly without missing a beat. He has such a genuinely pleasant demeanor. When I told him I thought he did a great job, he smiled and said, "Thank you -- I do it for you guys!" That pretty much sums up the spirit of this place. And the food? Consistently excellent. I'm very picky about how my eggs are cooked, and I've never once had to send them back -- they actually understand over medium here, which is rare and much appreciated. If I had one wish, it would be that they were open for dinner. Until then, Farmer Boy remains an absolute go-to for breakfast done right. read more

Fabulous food, friendly staff, cheerful diner setting. Love this place! Do be careful though: the 7yr old in our party got "chicken fingers" and waffles and the syrup was "spicy!" Just a heads up that it is DELICIOUS if that's your bag, but watch out if ordering for unsuspecting kiddos... read more

Great service! The servers and staff are always so welcoming and quick. My favorite dish is the eggs benedict and chilaquiles.

Amazing food and service. Great breakfast and lunch menu. Love coming here on Sundays after our morning service

Our families "Go To" spot for breakfast! Food and service are always great regardless of how busy they are!

Great spot for a quick bite! The food is always good, the service is friendly, and the prices are very reasonable. Definitely a nice place to stop by when you want something quick and satisfying. read more

Service was fast. Food was yummy. The place was packed for a Tuesday morning. The only issue we had was the ketchup bottle opening was messy and looked like there was food inside the cap. We asked for a replacement and the waitress got us one immediately. read more

This is a local brunch (lunch and dinner too) place that we had to try and it did not disappoint! I definitely recommend putting your name on the waiting list ahead of time through Yelp. We were staying downtown and that gave us time to get there by car and without too much of a wait. Around 9 am there were about 8 parties ahead of us. The team there is really welcoming despite having a very busy crowd - every table was full. We went on a Saturday morning and the nearby businesses weren't open yet to bide our time, but it wasn't a long wait, maybe 10 minutes. With so many tables, there was just a tad of a wait in taking our order, but our server was kind and attentive, often refilling waters and coffee. My son and I shared their famous cinnamon roll and it was amazing - served warm with the cream cheese glaze or frosting, very flavorful, and nice and fluffy inside but with a nice crust outside. It can definitely be shared among four people as it was just huge. Unfortunately, this was the only photo I remembered to take as we devoured our pancakes, and Farmer Boy classic breakfasts with eggs and bacon. My daughters got the chilaquiles and their own cinnamon roll, which they also complemented. They loved that the server brought them an assortment of hot sauces to choose from. You can also sit at their classic diner counter if you're so inclined. However, you will be staring directly at their amazing pies (chocolate cream looked amazing)! If only we had the room after this tasty cinnamon roll. We will definitely be back out next time in town. read more

Farmer Boy - Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Best breakfast in town. Friendly staff and great service. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. Ate breakfast here 2 days in a row. Try it!! read more

Tony C is by far the worst server I've ever had. The food was less than mid I wouldn't give this place the time anymore they were good at one point but unfortunately not anymore. He was rude for no reason and disappeared for 40 mins. read more

A fantastic example of a gourmet greasy spoon. Classic breakfast fare but done with fresh ingredients in a clean kitchen. Being able to put your name on the list via yelp makes it fantastic for the weekends when its busy! read more

I'm waiting outside the restaurant and find the hostess very ineffective. Starts by telling everyone 30 minutes with counter seats empty... where's the manager?? read more

If you're on the hunt for a casual brunch spot with tasty food and service, this is it. The place has a retro diner vibe to it and serves classic breakfast food. Servers are welcoming and attentive. read more

I ordered an omelette and asked for 3 things - cheese, ham and avocado. Waiter asked me to repeat it. I did, and he asked, cheddar cheese ok? I said yes. They brought out my omelette and said no cheese. I said no I do want cheese. They asked me to close the omelette back up. Wait. They brought back the same omelette with the cheese on top. I asked why it was on top and he said they melt it on top. Asked the waiter and he said usually they do put inside but they were trying to rush it (really did not come back quick so no). They offered to remake it but I said no because I don't want to wait again. But I tried to put the avocado inside and it was refrigerator cold. Basically lost my appetite at this point but I asked them to remake it. Then I realized all this time they never brought the English muffins. So I asked for it and they brought it out right away. Must've been just sitting there. Lukewarm. Finally got my omelette 30+ minutes later. Avocado on top even though I asked for it to be put inside. Waiter's response was that they usually put it on top. Yeah well I know that. I'm sure they usually offer better service based on the other reviews but it was a total fail for me. The Yelp waitlist worked great, as usual. read more

Farmer Boy - Supposed omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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This place is kind of mind blowing. Clean, friendly, great service, good food. Been around forever and still maintains a brand new vibe. They know how to buy and properly cook and egg which is key for me. Highly recommended. read more

Excellent Food. Love the SB Local Omelette and the light eaters special. They serve coffee, lattes.. almond milk, oak milk, regular milk. Excellent service everytime. read more

The receptionist is very snippy. The website is not accurate, it says call for wait list 7 above pax but the number provided is noy working.

Food tasted amazing! Waffle was nice and fluffy, served with cold butter and warm syrup so it could melt on waffle!! It was very delicious. Servers were very nice and attentive to us, asking if we needed anything else and refilled our mugs. There is indoor as well as outdoor sitting. read more

Farmer Boy - Waffle Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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THE BEST BREAKFAST in Santa Barbara! A must visit & the staff is excellent and so so nice.

I don't usually go out for breakfast, but when I do, Farmer Boy is always at the top of my list. It's everything you want in a breakfast diner, but without all the grease you often get elsewhere. I had the French toast combo with fresh bananas, eggs, and bacon, and it was delicious--simple but so satisfying. Even the farmer boy classic and omelets are fantastic. Everything tastes fresh and clean. I also love the vibe inside, especially the cozy counter seating and booths! Service is good! read more

Farmer Boy - French Toast Combo (served with 2 eggs & bacon or sausage) + Add Fresh Bananas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Everyone working here was so friendly and the food was incredible!! I loved that you can get a pancake with your scramble and they offered me an iced coffee refill to go! The restaurant itself is a comfortable and cute diner. Can't recommend it enough! So good! read more

Farmer Boy - Baja scramble and home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

One of our favorite breakfast places in the area. It can get packed really fast but service feels quick and is worth the wait. We love sitting at the counter and the staff have always been so friendly and interactive despite being pulled in a million directions trying to keep everyone happy and fed. Their cinnamon roll is the best I've ever had, you must get it!! read more

Cute diner with great atmosphere! Plus the service is great eventhough the place is busy. Food portion is big and price is reasonable! We love this breakfast place. With that being said, give this place a try. It will not disappoint! read more

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The best Cinnamon Roll that I've ever had. That's saying something because I've been eating them since I was a little kid and get them often all over this state and others. Was visiting from Los Angeles for the holiday weekend and had heard great things about Farmer Boy, and now that I have been, I can easily say that it's one of my favorite breakfast options in Santa Barbara. It's located on State Street, but not the busy part of it, it's away from the water so parking is a lot easier here than other parts of town. It's attached to a large parking lot, so there is plenty of free parking. You can also put your name down on the waitlist using Yelp, which really can help with the wait times. We had to wait about 25 minutes to be seated for a last minute Sunday brunch, but the wait was worth it. Inside is fairly large, they have counter seating, tables, and booths, as well as a few outdoor seats, which aren't nearly as popular during these cold winter months. Our server was extremely polite and she was very fast with the drink refills. Just like any classic diner they have a ton of comfort food options and a lot of different things to choose from. Based on other reviews, we started off with the Cinnamon Roll and honestly it was one of the best, if not the best, that I've ever had. The brown sugar was not burnt, the icing was perfect and not too sweet, and the bread was soft and not crunchy. I would go back specifically for that. For my entrée, I chose the Eggs Benedict and thought it was also great. The eggs were cooked perfectly, and the avocado addition was a great choice. Their coffee is also really strong and I had quite a few cups of it before leaving. Pricing is very fair so it really is a great option for people of all ages and groups of all sizes. Overall a fantastic breakfast option in Santa Barbara and someplace I plan to visit again next time I am in town. I would comfortably recommend it to anyone because we all had a great experience. read more

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I happened upon this restaurant looking for the chain restaurant. We decided to check it out and we were pleasantly surprised. The staff were very attentive, welcoming and the food was great! I will definitely be back! read more

When you've finally put a stop to all that crazy calorie counting at breakfast time, this is the place to be for a big and hearty morning meal. I have always been a fan of their hot coffee, Pancakes, Chicken and Waffles, French Toast, 2 Eyed Toad-In-The-Hole Sandwich, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Salmon and Bagel, and have always appreciated their Meatloaf Mondays, and Taco Tuesdays. Quite the popular place, and if it gets too crowded inside and outside, it can be fun to eat at the bar. Servers are always working hard to keep everyone happy, and it's a job well done. Also appreciate the parking lot out front, or down the way by Via Maestra 42, Chaucer's, Gelson's, Harry's Plaza, and then walking over. read more

Food and Service was great. Was looking for our favorite spot on State St close to this place but they had closed down so stopped by here. Waited a few minutes I notes but they are right on top of it once you leave they clean the tables and seat you right away. Hostess said 10min and it was 10min. Definitely our go to place now. read more

I have been to Farmer boy many times, for breakfast mostly. I will get classic bacon and eggs or an omelet and always enjoy. Today I wanted to try something different. I went for the biscuit chicken sliders and was very disappointed. The gravy was flavorless and had very little sausage. The chicken was also bland. I ate just enough to get full. Would not recommend this dish. read more

We visited Santa Barbara for 3 days. We found this place for breakfast on our way to the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. Even though our hotel was by the beach, we opted to go here for breakfast 2 days in a row. It's a solid spot! On the first day, I had the veggie scramble with hash browns and a biscuit. My husband had the classic breakfast with pancakes, eggs and bacon. The hash browns were burnt, but everything else was delicious. The second time we were there, I had the sausage scramble with home fries and a biscuit with gravy on the side. Yummy! My husband had the Denver omelet with home fries and one pancake. He enjoyed it as well. Get the home fries! Their coffee is really good too. The service was prompt and friendly. It's away from the tourist crowds so the atmosphere is more relaxed. read more

Great food and service. Got the veggie scramble and it was fantastic. Coffee was ok. Prompt and helpful service

You trying to get to a diner? Wtf else do you need besides this place? Food was great, didn't care about our little 6lb Maltese pup in my jacket, wife loved the mimosa ( history after that ), and I ordered some strange version of a corn beef and hash that was better than any corn beef and hash without the same ingredients? YES. The staff was CHILL. They were like a service orgy just bringing things in and out rapidly for our throats. Look... you always know when the staff is happy the place is good and this lot of fantastic humans were chillin . Love it and will return again soon l read more

Service was terrific! We placed our name on the waitlist online and requested outdoor seating. We waited five minutes and were seated. I recommend adding your name before arriving. Coffees and water was refilled by friendly wait staff constantly. Food: we ordered Mediterranean omelet, Santa Barbara local scramble and salmon Benedict. Everything was great. Fresh and hot when served. Home fries are amazing. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat! read more

Absolutely fantastic. Outstanding food items. Generous portions. Great veggie options. Great service. Gets busy, but that's a good thing. We want places to stick around. We will stop by next time we are in town. read more

I love this place. Whenever I come to town I always have to get breakfast here at least one time‼ Food is GREAT customer service is WONDERFUL. The place is clean and spacious. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious! I have come here two days in a row. The smoked salmon Benedict is my absolute favorite. So far... The waitress Gina is absolutely fabulous. She is friendly attentive, a wealth of knowledge. The other staff has been fantastic as well. I highly recommend this restaurant. It has been here since 1958. read more

Farmer Boy - Smoked Salmon Benedict with side of fruit. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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The host Avery is so super awesome all the staff is kind and efficient. Food is always delicious! Coffee while waiting is a plus

You will get a kick out of this one...Be 100% sure what you order, because they will not change the order even after 10 seconds. My son ordered something, then my brother ordered something, and my son asked to change his order. The waiter said no as he "already sent the order in" this all happened in a matter of seconds. Bad service at this local spot. read more

The wait is to long specially when there is available tables , I don't understand why not used them !!!!!