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    Cajun Kitchen Cafe

    4.1 (682 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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

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    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'!

    eggs and meat

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

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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!

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

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    11 months ago

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

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    Very friendly and the De La Guerra is the best sandwich I've ever had. Patio is great for…read moreplane-spotting at SBA as well!

    I stopped into this eatery (No. 3 in Goleta) on an early weekday afternoon this week. There was…read moreonly one person sitting outside. I walked right up to the counter, so no waiting. At that point. I ordered an eggplant sandwich and sat down. I waited close to 20 minutes for the sandwich, which I felt was too long, considering there was only one person ahead of me, and the place looked adequately staffed. The cook making the food was terribly slow. Maybe a newbie? Didn't seem to know how to handle knives, cut avocados, etc. Slow. I had time to look around the restaurant, which has several signs posted about acceptable behavior in the restaurant. "Don't ask for a to-go container. We will provide you with one if you haven't finished your food. We try to cut down on waste." Now, when I ordered, I was asked, "For here or to go?" Hum? Another sign by the pickle bar read, "Please do not use for pickles. Put your pickles in your red basket." OK. But what are we not supposed to use for pickles? That wasn't clear. I found such signage strange, particularly since the eatery is at the base of office buildings, where I assume, adults are employed. We aren't preschoolers. Why the strict code just to grab a sandwich? I am delighted to say, my eggplant was very good. But due to the wait, I will have lunch elsewhere.

    Jonesy’s Fried Chicken - Heaven on earth Buttermilk Biscuits

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    One of the best fried chicken sandwich that I have had in town in a while! Great space with a good…read moreamount of parking. Staff are very welcoming and accommodating! The space had plenty of seating. We ordered the Korean Nashville chicken sandwich, Chicken Parmesan sandwich, Mac and cheese, Cole slaw, baked beans, and banana pudding (not pictured). The Korean Nashville chicken sandwich was super tasty and had a good amount of spice. The chicken was perfectly fried and loved that it had a little asian fusion to it. Was a little thrown off by only one slice of bread being toasted, but it didn't change the overall taste. The chicken parmesan sandwich was on the specials menu, and it did not disappoint! Loved the bread roll it was on, and it was nice that they gave an extra side of marinara to dip. Out of the sides the baked beans were my favorite! Super tasty with bits of bacon. Mac and cheese and cole slaw were both solid. The banana pudding was also amazing! Super fresh and was a generous portion. Will be back!

    I wanted to give 3 1/2 stars but can't. Didn't want to give 5 because it leaves no room to strive…read morefor improvement. Jonesy's is a nice little clean place. Very warm, welcoming and professional staff. It was busy and the cashier/waitress handled taking orders, delivering food to tables and kept the customers informed that she would be with them soon and all with a smile. The chicken tenders are tasty, tender and a nice size. Good sauces too. Biscuits are mini biscuits, tasty but expensive for what you get. I would prefer to just pay for a regular size biscuit instead of $10 for 6 mini one-bite biscuits. My main gripe were with the wings. They are a nice size, but not tender and cooked with too much batter. You have to cut into them to take the batter off or else you get a mouthful of batter. Also, the meat itself is not seasoned. If they could improve the wings it would be a much better product. So for now, we'll stick to the tenders.

    Sam's To Go - Goleta - Chicken salad mini sandwich

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    It is extremely rare that I write a review without actually visiting in person. My sister somehow…read moregot my hooked on this small, local sandwich chain. I had seen its various locations (Isla Vista, Santa Barbara's Mesa and Goleta) and always wanted to check it out; yet leave it to my sister from out of town to introduce me to it. Twice she has ordered take-out sandwiches at lunch time for us. Their sandwich menu is nutso with 36 creations to choose from, including several that are vegetarian. Of course, the options are endless if you choose to build you own! I went with the #14 (a turkey BLT) and #2 (turkey and cheese) which are simply basic yet tasty. I have no idea what they do to their bread but is addicting. Slight crunch on the outside, yet soft to the squeeze and full of gummy flour flavor! All of the ingredients appear fresh and nothing special--which I appreciate when I want a deli sandwich. I love the fact that you can purchase your sandwich in a variety of sizes including a "mini" for if you need a snack to hold you over and not a full meal. I also think of children, those who are on a lower carb diet, who have had bariatric surgery, or are limiting portion sizes. I personally go for a "small" sandwich. However, if you want to go all out, choose the "medium" or "family" size. Even better, if you're hosting a party, order a three to ten foot long sandwich (requires a day's notice). I will be back to check out the actual place--third time's a charm they say. I've heard both their chicken salad and tuna salad are both delicious. That's next up! P/S: According to Yelpers, they do not accept the Check-In Offer for a free soda with a sandwich purchase. They should really remove this from their Yelp page... Note: Only the Milpas location offers chicken sandwiches, burgers, french fries and chicken nuggets. Note squared: They charge more for credit card payments. Note cubed: If you want free entertainment, check out their Milpas website menus with adorable, phonetically spelled items. (gient vs giant, meetball vs meatball, and phylly vs philly).

    Great sandwiches when they are not out of white bread. Last 3-4 times have been the same story. I…read moredon't get it.

    Cajun Kitchen Cafe - cajun - Updated May 2026

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