Good spot. Had a wonderful breakfast. The jambalaya and eggs were great! It's at a prome spot and the staff was really nice too. They have a seasoning available called creole seasoning (Tony's chacheres), it was fantastic! read more

I have stopped by from time to time for breakfast and have not been disappointed. The breakfast burritos are awesome. The atmosphere and staff are very pleasant. read more

I don't normally do reviews but I was completely dissatisfied with the service on Sunday. It took about 10 min for someone to ask if I wanted something to drink, then another 10 min went by and I had to tell two other people I was ready to order (I was ready when the server took my drink order of a specialty coffee but the guy never even asked and ran away right after). It took what seemed like a lifetime to get my food and when I finally did get it, it was lukewarm. When my food came I asked if I could just get a regular coffee refill in my specialty coffee cup (yes, my coffee was done by the time the food came). He said no, that he would have to give me a whole new cup and charge me...after I paid more than 5 bucks for the specialty...he said those were the rules. I wonder if they charge for the refills on regular coffee? ...or for sides? I more than likely won't be back. Bummer. read more

The food was excellent! I ordered the Catfish breakfast item, and I really enjoyed the whole package. The hash browns center did taste a little undercooked though, which would be my only complaint. read more

This is for the location that just opened on Calle Real. First time ever eating at this location and found a hair cooked right into my pancakes. It was disgusting I told the server he apologized and then said he would take 50% off of the pancakes, which showed poor customer service as this was their mistake and that item should be comped. It wasn't until I went to the front register with the bill and told them that I wasn't going to pay my money for health code violation that they removed the item from my receipt (the other food was good and had no problem paying for that). Think twice before eating here, and if you do, check your food thoroughly. read more

Literally walked in with little to no wait, and someone immediately asked us what we wanted to drink - we got asked 3 times by passing servers, honestly great and fast customer service. They came by and did refills often and made sure we were fine. The food - the beignets especially - was amazing! Would definitely come back! read more

A beloved local joint, we've been to every location in the SB area. The new location is open and clean. I usually get their jambalaya but opted for something new and tried their corn beef hash and it was mediocre. The first thing I tasted was the fake butter flavor they cook their food in, a margarine taste, that another helper mentioned in a previous posting. He got the chilaquiles and that was quite tasty. I'll stick to my usual next time to try the chicken and waffles. read more

Amazing portion size of food. Great atmosphere and clean. The food is fresh and the flavors burst in your mouth. Super HaPpY I found this place. read more

Bottom line: food is really good but waaay overpriced. I feel like you can get away with that in downtown Santa Barbara, but out in Goleta it seems ridiculous. Why does it cost so much for eggs and toast? I never understood that. Customer service at this location not as good as the downtown locations or even the one in the Kmart shopping center. It just opened, so that will probably improve in time. The other locations are known for filling your coffee/iced tea before you even have a chance to ask. This one not so much. Been twice. It'll probably be a while before I go back. read more

I like their breakfasts a lot! Tried lunch today. Don't get the patty melt. Boring, unseasoned preformed patty. It was awful, ate half and threw the other half away. Fries were not seasoned either. blah... Don't know why I went here for a patty melt. read more

The local place to go to! Cajun Kitchen offers literally every breakfast food (omelets, meats and eggs, pancakes, breakfast burritos, scrambles) for a reasonable price. 5 star service, really friendly and accommodating! I would recommend the breakfast burritos and pancakes. Breakfast potatoes are spiced with yummy Cajun seasoning. Wait times get long but well worth it! read more

This place was such a surprise. You read the menu and it sounds like a lot of heavy food with some light options, but my husband ordered the fried chicken Benedict and it was so light tasting! Nothing about it felt heavy, it wasn't greasy but tender chicken with great crunch and they didn't smother it with sauce. It was amazing! I also ordered cornbread and it was some of the best cornbread I have had. We sat at the bar and every time an employee passed y, they looked to see if we needed anything. We probably asked for something from 3 or four different people and they were consistent and no mix-ups in the order. The place was super busy but everyone was very friendly :) I'll definitely be back. read more

Best breakfast place in town but the new location might have management issues. This is the first CKC I've been to where I'm treated like a hassle for walking through the door. Like others, I experienced a failure to acknowledge or attend to a customer and that's the worse i feeling to experience at a new location. The employees should be ecstatic instead they appear to be overworked. Hire some more servers or figure out what's necessary to keep your employees happy. Food is decent. Parking is horrendous and should have had a closer look by City Council. Update: The new location seems to have the bugs worked out. Staff is more attentive and overall a seemingly happier place. Parking is stilla bit frustrating but I wouldn't let that stop me from grabbing a plate. read more

Really fast service and very nice workers. Food is great option for weekend Brunch or anytime really.

Cute enough on the inside....We were greeted quickly and by friendly staff, but there aren't enough inside tables or booths and parking is nil. Menu selection appeared good and we ordered the "BLAT" with spicy aioli and a Cajun po boy. The help didn't really come to check on us much and when our food arrived neither sandwich had much if any sauce, my bacon was almost non-existent and my boyfriend's po had battered shrimp that were uncooked on the inside. Disappointed because we were hoping for a great experience since we had been awaiting the opening of this Retaurant in our local area for quite sometime. Also....on a general note....why don't they keep the Restaurant open for dinner? Seems like none of the Cajun kitchen locations do, and I think that would be such a great availability. read more

Great Place for breakfast! Friendly faces and VERY attentive, not an empty coffee cup in sight. The "Chilaquiles" were authentic. Just like mama makes! Bathrooms are HUGE! Definitely coming back. read more

Good breakfast, nice people. We've tried pretty much everything and keep going back. Great way to start the day!

After sitting with no one taking our order for 15 min ... 30 min late food comes cold

Went here last weekend for a random trip for breakfast by myself.... was craving pancakes so got a whole meal for a great price. The service was amazing, the staff were very kind and always checked on me. And if you want the freshest, sweetest, orange juice that has no sugar added... this is the place to go. The best OJ I've ever had. Definitely coming back when I visit Goleta! read more

Man do I love this place. Seriously. I've been to almost all the locations and I love it. Where to start ? Cajun Kitchen has always been around here for quite sometime and I feel like they're almost a building block for the town, real talk. Especially to have several locations spread around town you know it's gotta be worth all the talk. So to start this off, the Fairview location is nice. I really like that they took advantage of that location because it's a prime spot in town. The parking is cool, just be careful on the weekends because like I said this place sure is popular. The inside scenery is nice. Has that real classic breakfast cafe feeling I really like. The servers are all kind and generous and I can tell they really take pride in their job and to be quite frank I've never been let down by this place. I love the menu!!! Literally a variety of things you can enjoy. I personally love the eggs Benedict and also the chile verde. But anything you order off this menu I guarantee will be delicious. They have a variety of drinks and to top it off there pancakes are amazing !!!! So fluffy !!!! And to top that off, as if there was nothing else better than a fluffy pancake ??? Is that they have THICK cuts of bacon. YESS I SAID THICK. Not those weak small thin strips you be getting at IHOP lol. Overall. I would eat breakfast here for the rest of my life until I pass. 100% love you guys. read more

The front house staff was rude. The host just handed me a menu and said "oh don't worry about it" and that I could sit wherever, but everything was full so I was awkwardly waiting and looking around for a spot to open up and when it didn't the guy still didn't seat me and just walked away to do something else. He ended up seating the people behind me and didn't seat me so I left. read more

So bomb. Wtf. Get the biscuits and gravy, it's like an explosion of flavor and home cooking in your mouth. I dream about those biscuits and gravy sometimes, and I crave them the most when they're closed. They close early which is literally the only thing that sucks about this place. 10/10 food, 10/10 service. read more

The food was okay and the portions were generous. However, the service was terrible. No one came to check on us, my daughter had to get up and ask for boxes, and then I had to get up and ask for the check. After that, I waited a little longer for someone to grab my payment but no one came. read more

First time at this location. Thought we'd try a different spot, we usually eat at the Kmart shopping center location. Anyway we were seated right away, place was about half full. And then the waiting began.......and continued...and continued...until finally our waiter showed up. Order placed...and...we saw our waiter walking around talking on his cell phone as he wandered around the restaurant....to the kitchen...to the back...re-appear later. Finally we flagged down hostess and our food was delivered by her....obviously it had been ready for some time. We ate...food ok, not spectacular, but ok. More coffee? We saw our waiter, still on his phone, loitering in kitchen. Went back to hostess...got coffee..waived at waiter as I walked back to table...watched in amusement as others tried to get served by him..still on phone. Must be the owner's son??? Anyway time for check....didn't bother to try to get waiter's attention..went straight to hostess. Asked her about our waiter..she rolled her eyes....I will not stray from usual spot again. read more

Me and my wife have been to all three locations of Cajun multiple times, on and off for almost 3 years. We tend to frequent the hollister location because of its proximity. This is the first Cajun that I have had a negative experience at. We were seated at the bar and everything went down hill from there. The creamer wasn't filled before we were seated so my wife asked for more after we ordered our drinks. I ordered an American lager and was brought a cider and a glass full of ice? I don't remember the last time I was served alcohol with a glass brim full of ice. I asked for my bottled beer that I had actually ordered which went through fine but when I asked for a chilled glass I was met with confusion. Maybe it was my mistake for thinking they had chilled glasses but apparently ciders are served with brim full glasses of ice so I thought I'd ask. Then our cornbread was out before our food and tasted fine. BUT we waited so long for our food (we never think to look at the time because the food is always prompt at Cajun Kitchen) that the woman at the register handed us our check as if we had finished eating and were ready to pay. After we told her that we had never received our food due attention was paid and it was served to us about 7-8 minutes later. We asked for take out boxes as soon as we received our food as we had been inside the restaurant for 40+ minutes and had just received our food. We didn't believe it would be an environment conducive to eating (which it should be as a restaurant). We are now enjoying the food at home and it's delicious! Really sorry that the service here isn't just bad but pretty much missing in some places. I understand it's a new location but a lot of work goes into new locations working from day one. I hope the proper corrections are made but for now we'll stick to good ol' Hollister. read more

Yummy breakfast, geneorus portions, good service, convenient to highway.

This has got to be one of the top ten worst meals I have ever eaten. The service is horrible. I got a patty melt with onion rings. How you can make an onion ring taste as bad as it did is unbelievable. The meat on the patty melt was crazy weird, it had the texture of a veggie burger patty, and it definitely wasn't pure beef.... scary to think what it could be. It was the worst patty melt I've ever eaten, and I would say I'm not a real picky, finicky eater. Filthy surroundings as well. Totally weird vibe when you walk thru the doors. An insult the the hometown, mom and pop Cajun creole diner. read more

We just moved to the area and we found our breakfast spot! Awesome breakfast and pet friendly patio!

I came here for brunch this weekend and it was delightful. We had a large group of 6 people, so we were expecting a long wait, but we were seated within about 20 minutes. The food was excellent - I had the chilequiles, and other people in my family had the shrimp and grits, the French toast, the breakfast burrito - everything was amazing. Our server, Shawna, was the best! So friendly, quick to answer our questions, let us keep our menus so we could play a word-finder game on them. Thanks Cajun Kitchen, thanks Shawna! read more

We had been looking forward to eating here, and the food was exactly as good as we were hoping it to be. BUT, the wait to be seated was loooong, the wait to place our order was loooong, the time it took to get our food was looong. There was a ton of support staff but only one server. Hopefully they will work out the kinks of being new. read more

Ordered chocolate chip pancakes. Were literally regular pancakes with 5 chocolate chip on top layer and second layer and none on first. 10 chocolate chips does not make it CC pancakes. Also were sweet milk chocolate, so tasted like I put a piece of a Hershey's bar on it. Pancakes too thick and chewy. Should have gone to IHOP, better and cheaper! Very disappointed. read more

Hello i went here today with my mother and the exsperiance was awfull, the lil girl sever behind the counter was yelling at customers and the cooks like it was a party and all the customers were just looking in aw, and just after we sat down a elderly man and his helper sat across from us and did not recieve any sevice for at least 10 minutes and when i saw a bus boy look towards them he went and hid and did not call a waitress to come over? Other then that the food was good and our service was fast and at a resonable price, will i recommend other people to come here , i dont know? read more

3 times here and not good. I love the restaurant, but won't go to this location again. 1st time, brought out the meal with wrong order for me, waitress said she didn't have to write it down and then didn't order the right thing. 2nd time time, lipstick on the glass, fork was dirty and then our waitress went on break after we had eaten. Finally got someone else and still we had to wait. Turned on a stopwatch to wait and see. Took an additional 16 minutes to get the bill. Last time, went early to get the corner outside table. My wife was riding her bike and then meeting me. I wanted to find a spot for her to park her bike. The tables started filling up. The waiter finally got to me after serving every other table after me and going inside twice. After getting my coffee a foursome sat down at a table next to me. The manager then came out and told me I had to move as that table was now 6 people. I was shocked. I asked if they had a reservation. They said no, but they needed my table. I walked out... never going there again... just truly crappy service... read more