10 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Santa Barbara

“The lightest, buttery moist scones. They also had hamburgers and salads that looked were very generous portions. All was freshly made. The silverware was REAL silverware.“

“Stopped to charge the car nearby and had lunch. Food was fantastic! Highly recommend the meatloaf and double toad in the hole! Hash browns were crispy and buttery. Will be back when we’re in town next! ❤️“

“I stopped by Chad’s in Santa Barbara, California, for breakfast. The line was pretty long when I arrived, but surprisingly, I was seated within about 10 minutes.

I ordered the steak and eggs, which came with tater tots and pancakes. The steak was flavorful, and the eggs were cooked exactly the way I asked. But I have to give a special shout out to the tater tots, they were amazing! They honestly reminded me of my childhood.

I also tried the corned beef hash, which came with potatoes, eggs, and pancakes. The corned beef was pretty good and, most importantly, wasn’t overly salty. The portion sizes for both meals were decent, and there was plenty of food.

The customer service was great, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. On top of that, you get a nice ocean view while you eat, which makes the experience even better.

Overall, I really enjoyed Chad’s. Good food, great customer service, decent portions, a clean restaurant, and a beautiful ocean view. I would absolutely return!“

“Favorite restaurant in all of sb!!! They have so many great options to choose from, and each dish I’ve tried tastes amazing, no complaints! I’ve also met the owners and they’re very hospitable and kind, you can tell they put a lot of care and love into their restaurant and the dishes they curated! I also think they did a really nice job with the decor inside! If you’re ever in town or nearby, this is a must try spot!! They have a variety of options to choose from, and their drinks and salsas are also great!“

“wonderful family friendly neighborhood restaurant with great food, and always served with a smile. I would highly recommend to anyone for breakfast or lunch. Debbie also makes fabulous mimosas for breakfast. 😊“

“Everyone seems to have their favorite coffee shop. This one’s mine. The people are nice, the coffee is good, and the seating is plentiful.“

“Very rarely do we go anywhere to eat and we are both pleased. He ordered a mushroom spinach omelet with chicken, and i had the Dubai pancake combo, with my eggs scrambled well done and my bacon extra crispy. This is usually where my order goes south. Not today! Everything was amazing! Those pancakes were so delicious! Oh, I guess his omelet was the best ever!!“

“Had the Lobster Mac & Cheese this time around! So good! The Mango Margie was amazing as well! ❤️🦞🍹🥰👍🏻“

“Been in Goleta for a long time. Great place for breakfast. Servers are fun and friendly.“

“My husband got the large size dragon (pitaya) bowl and we were pleasantly surprised at how large it was. I got the 3 berry oatmeal bowl and it was very tasty and filling. We both subbed honey for agave with no problem. Will definitely be going back!“