We were up here visiting a friend and she recommended this place. Super cute location, we sat outside since the weather was nice. There isn't to much heavy traffic to the cars driving was minimal. My husband got the chilaquiles and I ordered the Crab Cakes. Both were super good, the waiter was nice and checked in often. If we are ever back up again, would definitely come again. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Crab Cake eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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Cajun Kitchen is a local favorite that we've visited many times at the downtown location, but it's the first time we are dining at the Goleta location. We arrived around 11am and there was a 15 minute way for a table for 4. There are several parties waiting outside already. We oredered coffee, beignets, kids French toast, crawfish etouffee, breakfast burrito with chorizo, and breakfast burrito with bacon and smothered with chili. Of all the dishes we ordered, we felt most of the food is a bit lacking. The powdered sugar beignets are bite sizes and the flavor stood out was a bit salty and dry. the bacon in the breakfast burrito was so hard and dry it's hard to enjoy it. I felt the crawfish etouffee was very decent. But it was very spicy this time. The service was great and staff was friendly. But maybe next time we will try some other breakfast/brunch options next time. read more

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Plenty of great breakfast and lunch options. I went with a chile verde omelette. It was filled with enormous chunks of pork and a few onions with a generous amount of jack cheese, then topped with sour cream. I'd have preferred more chile verde broth and vegetables, but it was good regardless of my specific preferences. Hashed browns were cooked to my liking crispy) but not delighted with them; a bit of an off-taste about them (oil issue?) Sour dough toast was also good and my cup was kept filled with good coffee. Service was polite and prompt. read more

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We have been on a hunt for places that take the effort to offer gluten-free pancakes and waffles and this place has it! Breakfast is so good! I ordered the blackened salmon for my breakfast. The portion was so big! I think I could have shared it with my son. They have their own parking lot. I saw someone order two entrees: one savory and one sweet. I think I will consider that next time and just take home what I don't finish! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Blacked salmon with over medium eggs and homefries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Another fantastic breakfast spot that continues to serve excellent food! Staff is always incredibly friendly and welcoming. I tend to stick with my chilaquiles and they never disappoint. It has a delicious green sauce with eggs, crema, slices of avocado, and a couple of hot sausages on the side. After eating it for a bit, it becomes savory creamy salsa making every bite super flavorful. My only frustration is the parking when the restaurant is packed but I just end up parking across the way. Overall the restaurant's food and service quality is impeccable and I'm looking forward to trying it again. read more

I understand why this place is such a hit, all the food was delicious and very flavorful but the highlight of the meal was definitely the beignets!! They were so yummy and fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness with the powdered sugar and syrup. I definitely will be coming here again! read more

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Really tasty diner food. I enjoy Roz's omelette, jambalaya and eggs, beignets, and chilaquiles. All the food is flavorful and no frills. Prices have gone up, on par with the fancier restaurants in the SB area so I have to knock them down for that. This location has the most updated interior and is more modern looking than the other ones in the area. This has been a Santa Barbara staple for a while but with the price increases, it's sometimes hard to justify compared to one of the more upscale places downtown. read more

The food is pretty good. I got the chicken fried steak and it was solid. I would need to try more things from the restaurant to raise my review to a 5 star. read more

Ooof!! This place is amazing! The wait staff is super attentive and they are fast, like the Flash! They refill your drinks when needed and are constantly checking in on you. Their menu is pretty expansive and I recommend them 125%. EV owners would rejoice having a charger across the street and recharging at this fine dining place :) I cannot recommend enough. The ambiance is laid back and they do have a bar for those that want to get a quick bite without the wait :) 9 stars. read more

Very nice lunch at Cajun Kitchen today, October 16. Super service, great food, including Shrimp, Salmon and sandwich dishes. No complaints at all. Cornbread on the side is a bonus. Knowing they don't have tartar sauce, I brought some spices, got a cup of mayonnaise and added lemon juice and Tabasco sauce and made my own, to have with the Blackened Salmon. All good. read more

Lovely vegetarian and vegan food options. We had a great breakfast burrito and John's scramble. We were seated quickly and the staff all really friendly. We will be back! read more

Meh. My breakfast was fairly bland and barely warm. We did not wait all that long so I'm not sure what caused the temperature to be so low. I have had decent meals here before. It always seems clean and friendly and caters to locals. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Veggie Benedict with Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

I haven't been here in years (5+) since I moved away but while visiting and I tried it again...Still delicious as ever! The chilaquiles are a bit different than your normal Mexican style with the andouille sausage, but still super tasty regardless. The green salsa verde is perfect with a little spice, crisp tortilla chips and the other fixings. Overall the service was good on a semi busy Saturday morning. Prime time location as well with decent size seating and outdoor patio. Still a SB staple for breakfast and lunch! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Chilaquiles - Suuper tasty! Perfect spicy level and flavors with all the other toppings too. Definitely recommend it.. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

My friend and I arrived early Saturday morning in search of a yummy breakfast. We opted for bar seating as it was too cold to sit outside. I'd never sat at the bar before and I loved it! I felt like a kid watching excitedly as the employees prepared all the dishes, waiting for ours to come out. My friend ordered the raspberry pancakes and I ordered the chilaquiles. Every time I come to Cajun, they never disappoint. We were so happy with our meals, the service, and left satisfied. read more

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Love their food! Everything is delicious and hearty here. Jambalaya and gumbo are my favorites. Service is excellent too. We always go for a quick work lunch. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Seafood Gumbo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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Food was amazing, staff was friendly. I had the tri-tip eggs Benedict and my husband had the chicken fried steak and we shared the beignets with caramelized bananas and strawberries. So much food we had to take half home. A must try if you're in the area read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Beignets with strawberries and caramelized bananas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Best breakfast place in town, with some great lunch options to. A bit of cajun brought to Santa Barbara and Goleta CA. Great service, friendly employees , always great! read more

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Food had no cajon flavor. Tony's Creole seasoning on the table to sprinkle on breakfast dish Sat at the bar did not get recognized for 10 minutes read more

Had breakfast here this morning. 7 of us fit nicely in the booth. We ordered the beignets (2 orders) for appetizers before our meal. Very delicious pillows of sweet fried triangles dusted with powder sugar. I loved poking a hole in them and filling them up with maple syrup. Very delicious! Everyone, again 7 of us in total all loved the food! We all ordered different things from the crab cakes Benedict to good old fashioned eggs over easy and hash browns. Everything was delicious! My wife who is Gluten Free ordered the fruit covered waffle and loved every bite! The servers there were super attentive!! There was never ever an empty coffee cup! Always there ready to top your mug off! Plus they were all very cordial and friendly!! A real plus to this wonderful restaurant! We loved the ambiance of the restaurant! We will definitely be back soon!! Great place you gotta go here! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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Love eating outdoors and we ate on the patio. It was my Birthday breakfast while visiting in the area. I Had to have my namesake omelet crazy Shirley but the piece de resistance were the beignets. Not quite the ones that you get in New Orleans but a nice touch and a fun birthday treat. Our server was nice and a ringer for Chris Rock. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Me eating beignets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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Amazing brunch spot with a sprinkle of Cajun flare, they know how to add some serious flavor to their dishes! Great customer service, food comes out super quick. I've come In a couple times and everything has been being great so far ! I ordered the jambalaya over rice with medium well eggs and cornbread, and it was packed with flavor and spice perfect amount of meat and veggies and sauce. The corn bread was great, home made fresh and not too sweet it was perfect!! Very Reasonably priced for the quality of food here as well. read more

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For the first time we passed by and there was no line at this location so we gave it a try. I'd been battling gout so I couldn't have my favorite shrimp and grits, or even jambalaya. Instead, I had the blackened chicken. It was a little bland and disappointing. A sprinkle of creole seasoning I discovered among the condiments helped. Rice was OK, but the coleslaw was bland too. It came with a big slab of cornbread, which is always good. She was happy with her breakfast burrito, it was the same quality we're used to at the other locations. Service was average, not what we're used to. The bland chicken and the service pulled my rating down to three and a half stars, but I rounded up to four because the shrimp and grits probably would have made me very happy that day. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Blackened Chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

The place was buzzing, the parking lot was full, but the staff was hustling to get everything out and got us seated ahead of the anticipated wait time. Food portions were generous and delicious. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Blackened Catfish & Eggs with Grits (Catfish Breakfast) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Benjamin was our awesome server and David kept the yummy coffee coming! We ALWAYS HAVE THE BEST CONVERSATIONS HERE, not sure why, but it is always so special when we eat here! Salmon Omelette with French toast and fresh blueberries eggs and bacon! Thank you front and back of the house, you guys are doing amazing! We love the Cajun Kitchen!! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Came here for brunch and was satisfied. There is a good amount of seating inside and the wait for the food wasn't too long. The service was good and the waiter was nice. It is also easy to find parking. I ordered the Corned Beef Hash & Eggs which was mediocre. I've had better Corned Beef Hash... not sure what was off about this one. I think one thing for me was the chopped green bell pepper mixed in the hash. I'm not opposed to eating bell pepper, I'm just not a big fan of it, but I didn't think there would be that much in the hash. Don't know if I'd come here again but if I did, I'd order something different or just ask for the hash without green bell peppers. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Corned Beef Hash & Eggs (bottom) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Food: 3. Came by as a recommendation. I wasn't too hungry but noticed their biscuits and gravy had a star next to it so I thought it would be very good. Food was ready timely and was at the right temperature. Portion was good but gravy flavor was lacking for me. I wish it had more sausage flavor. Gravy was bland tasting to me. Biscuits and eggs were good. Service was excellent and ambiance was comfortable even though my order was for carryout Service: 4.5 Ambiance: 3.75 Value: 3.5 read more

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classic breakfast spot in Goleta! i don't go out for breakfast often, but growing up always here. their chocolate chip pancakes are incredible and a side of scrambled eggs!! always busy, shows how amazing it is. come here!!! inside is nice, i think i prefer outside better but cant really tell. it's in a nice secluded area so lots of parking! read more

Perfect breakfast stop on my way from Solvang to LA! Cajun scramble, home fries, biscuit and gravy, cornbread (not pictured), get in my belllllyyy! Good service, quaint diner vibes, 10/10 for me! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Cajun scramble with home fries and a biscuit with gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

I always go here for the breakfast I love there chicken and fries and there omelettes and potatoes are the best and their beignets

Every time I come to Cajun Kitchen, I feel a bit let down. I hate to say it because it's such an iconic location, but the food seems to just miss the mark each trip. The pancake looked gorgeous, with a nice drizzle of chocolate and a sizable stack of melting chocolate chips in the center. But the pancake itself was super dry, no matter how much syrup you soaked it in. So it was just a bit of a let down. And the eggs benedict had all the makings of a satisfying meal, but they were so extremely watery (from poaching?) and runny that the whole plate was soon drowning in yellow goo. Everything was drenched, so that the English Muffin beneath became soggy, and the rest of the egg was basically just laid out on the plate instead of in my stomach. The flavors were still decent, though, and Cajun Kitchen's hash browns always go hard, so it wasn't a terrible meal overall. Shoutout to the orange juice; even though it's super pricey, it's honestly worth the fresh-squeezed sweet goodness. And the servers are always so great and accommodating and helpful! read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Chocolate Chip Pancake (a bit dry) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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Good food, fast service. I had the Classic Benedict with a side of grits and a small gumbo. The eggs were perfectly cooked and there was a generous portion of hollandaise. The grits were hot and butter already in. The gumbo was nice and dark, with lots of shredded chicken and cut up Andouille. It was served over a smaller portion of rice than I like but it worked with the gumbo so no stars removed simply because I am a sucker for tons of rice. The spice level was there but not so much that it was the only flavor and not so much that you couldn't add some Tabasco (which I did, although I'd have liked it better if they had Crystal but again that's my personal preference and it did not distract from the dish so no stars lost). We had a 2 family party and right off the bat told the waitress it would be separate checks and never had to remind her after that. When the checks came they were perfectly accurate and we left exceedingly full and happy. read more

Quite a popular place, full boarding during breakfast. Reviews on the Internet are good, but the reality is disappointing. We ordered benedict and an omelette, they chose hash brown, both hash browns were burnt, this can be seen in the photo. I asked for a replacement because it was impossible to eat, after which they brought me exactly the same burnt hash brown. Before ordering, I asked the waiter to explain the details of the dish to me, he rolled his eyes and sighed. The service here is as burnt as hash brown read more

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Relaxed super casual New Orleans style food. You can make it as decadent or healthy as you want! Jambalaya, fish, sausage breakfast items and Vegetarian beans rice & veggies. Great staff, great food. Did I say casual-It's located in a gas station parking lot practically! Worth the trip down under... read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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Came here for brunch and ordered the chilaquiles and gluten free chocolate chip pancakes. The chilaquiles were pretty good, and I loved that it came with sausage. I also got my egg over medium and the yolk gave a bit more creaminess to the chilaquiles. I knocked a star off because of their pancakes. I have gotten their gluten free pancakes in the past but this time they were dry and too thick. Glad it came with butter to give it some moisture! It was just disappointing because I've ordered these before and they were so good. Not this time unfortunately. Lots of seating outside, and the indoor tables are now open as well. read more

Portions are huge here. The food is legit! I ordered the fried chicken and it didn't disappoint. My boyfriend ordered a few dishes because he couldn't decide and finished both of them. We were full for a majority of the day on these meals alone. We wanted something hearty before we made our way back to the bay area. This is a solid choice. Prices are decent as well. They also have outdoor seating. If you're looking for a twist on Southern classics, you would probably like it here. I also spotted the Linda Linda's and their crew walk in as we were exiting. We saw them the night before but I didn't want to interrupt their lunch. If I'm in the area again, I would probably eat here and try something else. read more

Great place!! & even more...super amazing & accommodating ppl!!willing to get your order done the best way they can!! Was craving some comfort food since the recent May-gray/June gloom weather...so ordered the: delicate delicious Crawfish étoufféethank u!! flavorful Jambalaya w/shrimp, andouille sausage, ham,& chic Gumbo w/perfectly cooked shrimp,crab,snapper,catfish,salmon,basa,& scallops a Classic Benedict w/bacon,sausage,hash browns, jalapeños,red onion,tomato,&red bell peppers Which also came along W/sides of biscuits,cornbread,butter,ranch,hot sauce,&salsa... Everything was amazing &steaming hot...&,even, packaged really nicely!! The meal brought a lot of beautiful colors & flavorsto an overcast weekday/month...thank u so much for our amazing breakfast & thank u for all u all do!! (...&sorry no pics...got the order"to go",this time...so not ideal for pics, but all was packaged super neat & nicely too!!) read more

I was in Goleta recently for an event and found Cajun Kitchen Cafe on Yelp. My mom and I were looking for a breakfast spot and I am so glad we tried Cajun Kitchen. The place was busy with a fun atmosphere. I had the breakfast burriot and it was excellent. My mom had a scramble and she loved it too. The food was fresh and the servers were very nice. I will go back again next time I am in the area! read more

My boyfriend ate there with a group this morning and said everything was great but the to-go order he brought home for me was definitely not worth $16.50. I didn't want eggs with it but this is what I got without the eggs. Just seems like a bit of a rip off if I was paying the same at least give me more of the other stuff if I didn't get eggs right? read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Apple Honey Sausage (Pork) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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Apparently this is the only "good" brunch spot in Goleta/SB (due to the lack of variety). This cafe is comparable to the likes of Bill's Cafe and Scramblz. Quick retro diner type brunch spot. First off, amazing staff who are always smiling and friendly towards each person that comes in. Service was great from start to finish. Parking here is not the greatest especially during peak hours. Portions are HUGE, perfect for sharing or 1 hungry person....... Beignets, you must try their beignets when coming here! It was super warm, light and soft. Not too sweet. However, I like mine sweet so pass that extra syrup my way! 1-2 beignets were just enough for me. For once I didn't order an Eggs Benedict!! Instead I got the Shrimp & Andouille Grits -- sautéed shrimp and andouille sausage in a bowl of grits w/ melted cheddar, topped with 2 eggs any style of your choice. I went with sunny-side up. OMG, I couldn't finish and had to take some home. Seriously mouth-watering just looking at pics of the food. My friend got the Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy. DAMN, if I had the stomach I would want to eat that too! The hash browns here are the best! I was pleasantly surprised how good the food tasted. It definitely exceeded my expectations. I've only been to 2 brunch places in SB: Boathouse @ Hendry's Beach and Cajun Kitchen. They are very different in terms of food offerings, quality, atmosphere, and price. One is more "fancier" and trendy; offers aesthetically pleasing "fresh" "quality" dishes. And the other is more "New Orleans influenced retro diner vibes that is much cheaper." Although I still prefer the former. This is a still an affordable solid brunch spot in the Goleta area. I'd say give this place a try! read more

Great Breakfast! We stopped in for breakfast before our flight out of Santa Barbara. My husband got the Ham Steak with Eggs and I got Dan's omelet with breakfast potatoes. The food was served quickly and hot. They were accommodating to my husband making a few changes. He wanted an extra egg, and instead of hash browns he got cottage cheese. Everything we had was delicious. The service was excellent too. From the moment we walked in until we left. Will definitely be back on our next trip. read more