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    Cajun Kitchen Cafe

    4.1 (685 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Beignets-Yummy
    Yesenia L.

    Found this little Gem on Yelp, didn't realize it was a chain. But we weren't disappointed. Place was clean and neat, the wait staff were kind and insightful on the food choices. We did have to wait a bit for coffee refills, but no problem, it happens. I ordered the Fried chicken Benedict, and it was the tastiest meal I've eaten in a while. I had such, or WE had such an enjoyable time eating that. Chicken had flavor and was moist. My husband's plate, the Huevos Rancheros, were ok. Now on to the Beignets, those suckers were delicious, not Louisiana good, but very close. We would try this place again.

    Corned beef and hash, pancakes, bacon and eggs.
    Deadra T.

    We love Cajun Kitchen! Anytime we are in the area, we always ALWAYS stop in for breakfast. I get the corned beef and hash with a black coffee and my hubby gets the bacon and eggs with a side of pancakes. We also get the beignets, a must when you visit. The food and service is always consistent and delicious...every time! We have never had a bad meal at either location. Ambiance is farmhouse diner style with a warm and inviting space and great music playlist. Do yourself a favor and save this to your "Must Try" list and thank me later. Bon Appétit'!

    Shrimp & Andouille Grits
    Amanda H.

    Another Samara Barbara staple! My boyfriend and I made our way over in the late morning (the day before thanksgiving) and it wasn't too crowded, we sat ourselves on the patio. Our waitress was friendly, funny, and accommodating. She provided a dairy-free milk for my coffee. The food was incredibly flavorful and cooked just right! I ordered my grits sans cheese (which I'm sure would've enhanced the flavor SO much) but the shrimp and andouille sausage were the stars of my dish. My boyfriend got his go-to dish, Jambalaya and over medium eggs, and recommends you do the same!

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    super delicious food and super kind staff! will be returning food came out quickly and the place was very clean and cool

    Classic Benedict
    Vinitha V.

    Great breakfast spot! Has all of the typical breakfast items with some unique cajun breakfast items as well. Everything was cooked perfectly. My boyfriend and I split the Eggs Benedict which was a perfect portion for the both of us. The server was nice enough to have it prepared on different plates. Very laid back hole in the wall restaurant that you wouldn't expect to have such a good quality meal.

    Crawfish Etouffee
    Kelly K.

    Probably not the best choice to order crawfish in California. What was I thinking! They were tough and not very good. I assume they were frozen and then overcooked. The seasoning was good for the dish though. Tasty, pipping hot corn bread was great.

    Waffles and bacon
    Dave B.

    Let me start with the bad, I ordered their French dip. The meat was incredibly dry, like it had been sitting awhile. Naybe they were trying to make beef jerkey. Even with the aujou. It did not help, really a disappointment for me. I do think this may have been a one off. Because for the remainder of the food we had (party of four) everybody lived their food. My wife and daughter had the breakfast dishes. They said it was delicious and they enjoyed it very much. Everything was cooked to order. The eggs were fresh. The bacon was crispy. You couldn't ask for a better dish. My son ordered the chicken sandwich, which he said was very tasty. Crispy batter and the chicken was well seasoned. The restaurant is in a small strip mall. Fair amount of people walking in but still felt very homely. Nice, relaxed atmosphere. Nice place to eat definitely will return. When we go to visit our daughter at UCSB? I just won't be having the french dip. Oh yeah, the service, quick service. Nice great experience loved it.

    Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage and Poached Eggs
    Brooke B.

    I will always recommend the Cajun Kitchen! I am a creature of habit and my go to here is always the shrimp and grits. This is the kind of place where you can come to dine alone and walk out with friends. Cajun kitchen has been around as long as I have lived in Santa Barbara which is many decades and it is still as good today as it was back in the 90s. The servers make you feel like you're the only one in the packed restaurant. This time I noticed they were serving Dune coffee and for that I am grateful because any time we can support local, we should. Cajun kitchen is a local legend!

    Huevos Rancheros
    Cory N.

    Not your average Mexican egg dish. Very tasty seasoned just right. Large portion size and fast service. East stop on the 101. #spicemeister approved.

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    Delicious breakfast, easy parking, good service. Try the French toast and corned beef hash. Easy counter service too.

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    Good, clean food - not fried like every other place in town. The onion strings are yummy and so is the earth burger!

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    food was delicious and appropriately priced--service was quick and staff were super kind and accommodating

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    Shrimps and grits were good. The service was excellent and prompt. If in the area again will definitely go back.

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