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    Luna’s Cafe

    4.9 (73 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Huevos rancheros with chile verde
    Amanda O.

    Small quaint location that delivered on big breakfast flavors! Staff was friendly and helpful as soon as we entered. They have all the breakfast classics on their menu and I opted for the huevos rancheros with pork chile verde and hash browns on the side. There was a solid portion of pork smothered in a flavorful sauce and my equally generous side of hash browns were crispy and satisfying. I'm looking forward to returning and trying other dishes like their chilaquiles!

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    Krystle L.

    Great service, great ambiance, and delicious/fresh food! If we had a little gem like this back home, I'd literally come every weekend! Breakfast selections that accommodate my husband's simple taste and my boujee taste, plus mimosas?! And supporting a local business?! I should probably get into the meals. My in-laws had the chicken fried steak and eggs and I could hear my MIL say mmm the whole time. My husband had the bacon, eggs over easy and hash browns. He loved it! I read their Benedict was good and I opted for the tri-tip Benny. Eggs poached to perfection and flavor was delicious. Photo is after me breaking into one of my eggs.

    Jessi E.

    Absolutely delicious from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care--but the salsa deserves its own shoutout. It was to die for, easily one of the best I've had and totally addictive. The staff was incredibly personable and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The ambiance was clean, comfortable, and spacious enough to easily accommodate our large group without feeling crowded. Even better, there was no wait time at all to be seated, and once we ordered, the food came out surprisingly fast. Overall, a fantastic experience with great food, great service, and a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. We'll definitely be coming back and recommending this spot to others!

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    Rick ..

    My wife and I recently traveled to Santa Barbara. We looked at yelp, to locate a good restaurant to have breakfast at. We found Luna's café downtown in the older portion of town. It is a small café, very friendly, friendly staff, great food, reasonably priced. It was good value for the money. The quality of the food was excellent. We liked it so much, we came back a second time on the same trip to have breakfast there again. I would highly recommend it if you're in the Santa Barbara area!

    Chile relleno special with a fried egg and hash browns - incredible.
    Sara C.

    Breakfast is so good we ate here twice on our quick trip to Santa Barbara. Outstanding service, your coffee mug is always full, and the Mexican breakfasts are standouts. Huevos rancheros, chile relleno, Mexican scrambled eggs with salsa, homemade beans. The hash browns are also delicious (home fries wouldn't be my pick). We enjoyed the french toast as well.

    Ortega scramble with hash browns, Berry French toast, and Chorizo con huevos.
    Cassie R.

    We were in town and stopped by here for breakfast on a Friday morning. Nice little hole in the wall with great food. The place is clean and service was friendly. Our food came out nice and hot. We ordered the Ortega Scramble with crispy hash brown side, so tasty with their homemade salsa they bring to your table. Also got the chorizo con huevos that came with beans with sprinkled cheese on top. Their berry French toast was the perfect dessert. So glad we came here to avoid a big crowd at other places.

    Mexican omelette with hash browns sourdough and house salsa.
    Philip L.

    Quaint diner with an old school feel. I ordered the Mexican omelette with hash browns and sourdough toast. Omelette was filled with chorizo and very tasty. Hash browns were perfectly done and the coffee is strong. The house salsa is delicious. Staff is friendly and prompt with coffee refills and provide the perfect amount of attention. I'm a diner nut and this place is right on the mark. Please go to Luna's and enjoy a bite.

    Chicken fried steak! French toast, sausage, eggs...yummy!
    Michael H.

    Nice little spot. Staff was great ! Enjoyed our experience. Stop in for a little B-fast and enjoy! Toast

    red chilaquiles
    Jessica G.

    I visited this family-owned restaurant for breakfast and it was so good! The staff were super attentive and kind from the moment we walked in. There were a few people dining inside and one person outside enjoying their mean with their dog. I ordered the red chilaquiles (they also offer green) and they were delicious! They were just the right amount of spicy topped with sour cream, cheese, onions, and avocado.

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    Mary R.

    I forgot to take photos of the food! The chile relleno special was legit. The hash browns were well cooked. The service was very friendly and warm. The food took a little bit but they kept the coffee flowing. My companions' meals of chicken fried steak and huevos rancheros we also delicious. Yes, I got a bite. I'd give this place a try.

    Menu- great choices
    G G.

    The location, food, atmosphere and experience was great! Highly recommend it. Great find just a few short minutes from all the bustle of state street restaurants. Parking was easy specially on weekends.

    brianna

    Visited on a Friday around 11, service was fast and great! (Weekends are much busier and longer wait time but that's to be expected at any delicious restaurant ) Green Chilaquiles were delicious, --very spicy but flavorful! Also tried a short stack of pancakes with strawberries and they were also delicious and moist. Highly recommend for an authentic at home type breakfast.

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    Steve H.

    Luna's Cafe (not to be confused with Luna Grill) just opened in the former location of the venerable Judge For Yourself. It's open for breakfast and lunch, serving traditional and Mexican breakfasts, plus burgers, sandwiches and salads. They open at 6:30 for early risers like me. Indoor and outdoor seating. Nice old soulful building. Looks good! But of course we'll all miss the neighborhood vibe of the Judge. Let's hope this'll be a good addition to the breakfast/lunch scene.

    Green Chilaquiles with chicken breast and 2 eggs over easy.

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    7 months ago

    Second time here, service was great as always. They were on top of it! Plus they had the jams playing! We will keep coming back :)

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    My wife really liked the French toast combo. Good service, payment issue resolved. Might try it again soon and dine in instead of take out.

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    6 months ago

    My favorite spot for breakfast or lunch in Santa Barbara! Delicious food and amazing service, can't recommend more!

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    7 months ago

    Yummy Monte Cristo. Great service. Pleasant atmosphere. Will be back, parking can be tricky.

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    9 months ago

    Great breakfast! Very nice staff and location is very convenient. Food was really good.

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    8 months ago

    A Cute little diner with great food and excellent service. I will be back to try more from the menu.

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    10 months ago

    Best breakfast food in Santa Barbara, my first time coming and we all loved the food! Get the chilaquiles, they're spicy! :)

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    1 year ago

    Very delicious food, and great service!! Ordered a simple breakfast plate and it did not disappoint. Will definitely be back again.

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