Joe's Cafe

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

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Customers' Favorites

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

We were recommend Joe's for breakfast by a bartender and we're glad we followed up on it. It's got a Ruby's old style about it but an an adult version, way way better in all respects. Great food and super nice service, a great atmosphere with tributes to famous clientele all around. Evenings probably have a good buzz, you can feel it.
November 2025
I called to send one of their customers a piece of cheesecake for tgror birthday. Person who answered phone were so amazing. They delivered it to them. It made their day. Excellent customer service. Thanks so much
November 2025
Great service and location. The food wasn't good. I got the crab salad (a self proclaimed specialty) and it wasn't good - tasted like relish. My mom got the tri tip and it was average at best. My husband got the smash burger and said it was good. We did enjoy sitting outside with friendly service. I would not return though.
November 2025

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Joe's Cafe

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