Joe's Cafe

536 State St, Santa Barbara
(805) 966-4638

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Grilled Ham and Cheese and Roast Pork
French Dip Sandwich
Chicken and Waffles
Prime Rib Sandwich
American Breakfast
Proper Coffee Cup
Mashed Potatoes
Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried
Eggs Benedict

Menu

Sandwiches
Omaha Open-Faced Tri-Tip Sandwich
French Dip Sandwich
Served on French roll with au jus and your choice of tri-tip or turkey.
Top Sirloin Steak Sandwich
Served open-faced.

Starters, Soups, and Salads
New England Clam Chowder
Chili
Served with sour cream, cheddar, and onions.
Small Caesar Salad
Romaine, croutons, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing.
Mixed Green Salad
Served with choice of dressing.
Lettuce Wedge Salad
Bacon, tomato, onion with blue cheese dressing.
Soup of the day

Specials
Pot Roast Tuesday Special

Hot Sandwiches
Grilled Breast of Chicken Sandwich
Tomato and mozzarella.
Meatloaf Sandwich
Served open-faced with mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetables.
Turkey Burger
Grilled turkey pattie served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Grilled Fresh Fish Sandwich
Served on a bun with tartar sauce.
Reuben
Corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.
Hot Pastrami Sandwich
Served on a French roll with au jus.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Your choice of cheese and sandwich.
Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Your choice of cheese.
Turkey Sandwich
Served open-faced with mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and vegetables.
Hamburger
8 oz. certified Angus beef.
Cheeseburger
8 oz. certified Angus beef and choice of cheese.
Garden Burger
The original veggie burger.
Prime Rib Sandwich
Slow roasted served open-faced.

Specialty Sandwiches
Cuban Sandwich
Grilled ham and cheese and roast pork (media noche).
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chipotle mayo on a bun.
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Slow roasted on a French roll.
The Bud Peery Sandwich
Grilled pastrami on rye with Swiss and Dijon.
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Pulled pork sandwich on French roll topped with slaw.
Phillip's Crab Salad Sandwich
A Joe's tradition.
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Thinly sliced beef with sauteed onions, peppers, and mushrooms on a French roll.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing.

Cold Sandwiches
Roast Beef Sandwich
Thin sliced, mayo, mustard, lettuce, and tomato.
Turkey Sandwich
Slow roasted breast of turkey, mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
Tuna Sandwich
White albacore, celery, green onions, relish, lettuce, and tomato.
Club Sandwich
Smoked thick cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, and turkey.
BLT Sandwich
The traditional with loads of thick bacon.

Entree Salads
Classic Cobb Salad
Romaine lettuce, blue cheese, bacon, egg, avocado, and turkey. Tossed on request.
Jimmy The Greek Salad
Cucumbers, tomato, red onion, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.
Chef Salad
Mixed greens, sliced turkey breast, ham, egg, Swiss, and cheddar cheese.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled breast of chicken on a traditional Caesar salad.
BLTA Salad
Mixed greens with bacon, sliced tomato, and avocado.
Crab Louie Salad
Crab with tomato, egg, celery, and Louie dressing.
Erika's Spinach Salad
Bacon, egg, diced tomato, mushroom with warm balsamic vinaigrette.

All Day Menu
8 oz. Joe's Prime Cafe Steak
Sauteed mushrooms and onions, mashed potatoes and vegetables.
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Made with our own BBQ sauce.
Fish and Chips
Alaskan cod, deep-fried and served with homemade tartar sauce and slaw.
Fried Chicken
Buttermilk rosemary 1/2 chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Sauteed chicken with a garlic cream sauce.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Served with your choice of sauce: marinara, meat sauce, al burro or Alfredo.
Spaghetti with Italian Sausage and Clams
Served with garlic cream sauce.
Beef Ravioli
Braised beef and herbs. Served with your choice of sauce: marinara, meat sauce, al burro or Alfredo.
Cheese Ravioli
Parmesan, ricotta, pecorino, and basil. Served with your choice of sauce: marinara, meat sauce, al burro or Alfredo.

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Recent Reviews

This is A big ass diner! Diner food right on the money! Home cooking, done right. I had the French dip sandwich. It was so tender and yummy. My daughter got the open face turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. She didn’t talk for 15 minutes while she was eating. We both ordered one drink. One drink, and we were ready to go dance in the street, and sing karaoke! What did they put in them? If you’re ever in Santa Barbara, make sure you go to Joe’s Café. Trust me,...
June 2025
Breakfast at Joe’s

Stopped in for breakfast at Joe’s and tried the All American—2 eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast. Also had the Pancake Sandwich, which came with 2 pancakes, bacon, and eggs. We ordered orange juice too—it tasted hand-squeezed, which was a nice touch.

Food came out warm (not quite hot), and the portions were on the smaller side, but still satisfying. Prices were reasonable for what you get.

Big...
June 2025
This diner has been around for a long time. You can tell it is popular amongst the locals. Service was a little slow but were apologetic Only complaint would be that the food was not cold, but it was fresh off the presses hot.
October 2024

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Joe's Cafe

536 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-4638