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    The Shop Brunch

    4.3 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Max S.

    Thought I'd try a new restaurant in Santa Barbara this weekend. It's the strangest thing. It's right on the corner. You can get new tires next door, but while you're waiting, you can catch breakfast or lunch. Outdoors, there's a lot of seating. Wooden tables and wicker chairs. Awnings and large umbrella coverings. You pay first, and then they seat you. There's some seating indoors, but it's limited, compared to outdoors. I ordered a latte ($5.50) and avocado toast ($16). They add a 3% surcharge if you use a credit card. There is a window for to-go orders, but if you're dining in, you place your order with the gal at the podium. I have to say, although there were two staff working on drinks, my latte took a while. Luckily, it came before the food. There was a staff member waiting at the counter and delivering just drinks. Once I got my latte, it tasted good. Strong. I felt the caffeine. The avocado toast was good, too. It was served in a shallow metal dish. Thick, high quality, Artisan bread. I enjoyed the toasted pumpkin seeds. I would definitely order it again, but open to ordering something else on the menu next time. Staff are friendly, welcoming, and efficient. There was another gentleman standing in the back, immediately clearing tables. It's better if you come earlier on the weekends. There was a line of people when I was leaving. There's plenty of free street parking. I parked across the street.

    Beets, Fresh Fruit, Biscuit, and Like-a-Tiger
    Madii L.

    The Shop is one of my absolute favorite places to grab brunch in SB. Without a doubt, you will enjoy every bite of the dish you order as every ingredient is high quality. The service is always quick and the ambiance has a perfect combo of outside scenery and inside comfort. Highly recommend trying this place out!

    Dwayne S.

    Food was amazing took along time to receive our order but it was work it. My wife got the Philly cheesesteak and I got the wagu burrito. Flavor was great.

    The Shop's version of Eggs Benedict
    Al L.

    Super great atmosphere! Even loved their Spotify playlist while enjoying some truly INCREDIBLE food! The hostess Elli is so kind and welcoming. The wife and I will definitely becoming back again!

    Eddie H.

    So sad to leave Santa Barbara but before I do I wanted to check out @shopbrunch . Got some chilaquiles with crunchy chips and an egg, cheese bacon sandwich with some aioli sauce I think which was superb and a ton of avocado and a side of waffles. I like the atmosphere especially on a nice day like today and the hostess were super nice and friendly. Hopefully you can check them out. #foodie #santabarbara #review #bacon #chilaquiles

    Nijole T.

    Well, I do appreciate that they had much lemonade which I love, this one was very mediocre. Also, grossly overpriced, service could've been better as well. They had a great sounding menu, but they were so unfriendly that we just got drinks to go. The quality did not reflect the price.

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    Mandy F.

    Really cute spot located right next to a car shop. Hence the name too! You order first and you can pick your seating inside or outside of the place. Since it was a beautiful day we chose to sit outside. We got the Chilaquies with carnitas and WOW it was soo good and nice spice to it. Really good with or without meat. Rollex Bacon with scramble egg, avocado, smoked tomato and rolled into a African flatbread, served with house potatoes. I would say this reminds of me an onion pancake if you ever had one of those. It was REALLY good. I truly enjoyed this. Last we got the waffles and that orange bits of butter that they served it with was amazing!! Really brings out the flavor and add the syrup. Sooo good. Had myself a vanilla latte (almond milk) and that hit the spot for my caffeine kick. Service was great and I really enjoy this place and would love to come back if we visit Santa Barbara or passing by the city.

    Sosa J.

    Stopped by The Shop Kitchen during the Validation Ale take over before a concert at Santa Barbara Bowl this past week. Had a couple hazys and a mule while trying the Philly cheesesteak and smash burger. Let's just say the drinks beat out the food, but still a cool chill spot to post up before heading into the show. Staff was super friendly and kept the good vibes going before the concert.

    Marissa H.

    Overpriced for an average brunch spot. Street parking is hard but we finally found something. They have some gluten free options but can't make some things gluten free (such as french toast, even though they did in the past). We spent $5 on a can of Diet Coke with a cup of ice and we were told there are no refills. That is crazy. The salmon toast was okay, very salty and the toast is super thin. It would be better if there was more toast to balance the saltiness. I also got the omelette and thought it was good, but not super special. The potatoes were done well, very crispy! Strawberry matcha is light and pretty sweet. You get a small glass for $9!! A bit disappointing for the price but the outdoor patio is nice for a sunny day.

    Trish T.

    Very good. We shared an order of Benedict. So good. Potatoes were amazing. The toast was also yummy.

    The tugboat!!!
    Oli L.

    Tugboat is must!!! Day trip from LA and the bar has been set by The Shop Brunch!!! Server Elli set welcoming us!!! Total worth the drive!!!

    Loaded avocado toast with added eggs being pulled by "the tug" in front. Superb!
    Kim R.

    The Shop Kitchen is a breakfast/lunch spot with indoor and outdoor seating on the corner of Milpas and De La Guerra St. For their winter hours, they open a little later than I'd like, 9am; get there early if you want to avoid the rush. I don't recall any dedicated parking, but there is public parking on Milpas or nearby side streets. Order outside at the register, pick a seat inside or out, and the drinks and food are brought to you. Outside seating is spacious and feels secluded despite being right on Milpas St, with upbeat, fun music and a hip vibe. Inside has less seating and is a nicely done warm/industrial with concrete and wood furnishings. We recently went for Sunday breakfast at opening. Breakfast options are very creative and include fried chicken eggs benedict, toasts with avocado and eggs or salmon lox, waffles, omelets and burritos. For lunch you can get a smash burger, salads, fried chicken items and steak sandwich among other things - limited but thoughtfully curated offerings. They also serve champagne drinks, wine, cider and beers. Food came out reasonably quick on warm metal plates and it looked beautiful. My wife's avocado toast was enormous and very flavorful, with tons of avo, sprouts, tomatoes and scrambled eggs atop thick but soft toasted bread. I ordered "the tug" which is the fried chicken benedict on a homemade biscuit with hollandaise and fried potatoes. Good lord! Chicken was so juicy and crunchy with perfectly cooked, drippy poached eggs and tangy hollandaise. The underlying biscuit was soft and flakey and the potatoes very thin sliced and full of flavor, with just the right amount of salt and seasoning on everything. Drip coffee was also delicious. The food is not cheap at around $16-$24/dish and the coffee comes in paper cups even if you dine in, but the quality, size and gourmet flavors of The Shop's dishes are as good, maybe better than I've had anyplace. Probably my favorite breakfast spot in SB!

    Tugboat
    Kristina M.

    Unclear where parking is for this place and there's not a lot of street parking on Milpas but the staff were super friendly and courteous, letting me and other patrons know that a large party arrived without calling ahead and offering chips while we waited for our orders. I got the Tugboat to-go and was really surprised to see that my poached eggs didn't break at all while I was driving. The Hollandaise was DELICIOUS, fried chicken perfectly crispy and not overbattered, and the biscuit was awesome.

    Eggs Benedict, egg wrap, lavender latte and drip coffee with a side of fruit.

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    Dog friendly and good food, but pricey. Lovely outdoor patio. Quirky but cute. Glad that we tried it.

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    Ask the Community - The Shop Brunch

    Is this place good for groups (8ppl)?

    Yes, we can accommodate large groups as walk ins or through a reservation, email Graciewaterfront@gmail.com for reservation inquiries

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes

    Do they have high chairs?

    Yes!

    What items can be made vegan, and are there any plans to update the menu (which doesn't look very vegan-friendly) in 2022?

    Do they have a parking lot?

    No, but street parking isn't too hard to find.

    If you dont take reservations how long a wait is it on a Sunday brunch?

    There really isn't s wait per se... I order in the line first and food come out rather quickly. If anything u a just wiring one a table. And people move pretty quickly

    How is your mac n cheese?

    More mac than cheese.

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    Over all these years, I have avoided the Funky Zone for various silly reasons. But for a while now,…read morewhen I visit my friend's auto repair shop downtown, he always gets Turkey Burgers from here. Always looking for places to have solo lunch, I finally ventured to FZ. There's no sign. I drove by several times and parked, determined to find it. It was next to Lama Dog. I ordered at the window from a very friendly and efficient staff member. I found a nice bar-height communal table inside a super cool restored warehouse with awesome indie music jamming, also surrounded by big screens and sporting events. I ordered a bottled Arnold Palmer from the bar, not realizing the bottled drinks are self-serve. Nevertheless, the bartender kindly got it for me along with a glass of ice. Now here's the best part: the very best Turkey Burger I have ever had--way better than any take-out before. It's topped with garlic aioli, avocado, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and crispy skinny onion rings, just perfect. I also ordered the fries with truffle and Parmesan--absolutely delicious, though a bit too flavorful, which overshadowed the turkey burger's flavor. I've tried both sweet and regular potato fries here, and they are excellent too. This place really hits the spot. Can't wait to come back.

    We stopped by Lama Dog for a drink and were very happy to find this little "nook" inside serving…read morefood. Perfect for grabbing a bite to go with your beer. Got their Lobster Mac & Cheese. Was enough for us to share between two. Creamy and cheesy, but could've used more lobster. Would've expected a better lobster to macaroni ratio with this one. Prices are a little steeper here. It was $25 for the Lobster mac & cheese, which I would've been more open to with a bit more fish in the dish. Plus, when I go to grab a beer, I'm not necessarily wanting to pay $20+ for a burger without fries. That being said, it's still a good spot to grab some food while drinking a beer at Lama Dog.

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    The Shop Brunch - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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