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

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

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

I was looking to get a decent priced tasty Bloody Mary and michelada and this was definitely the spot. In the past, I have eaten here a couple of times and haven't re-visited in a while so we gave it a shot. I love my bloody Mary's on the thicker side and they definitely delivered with a spicy, tangy kick. Although I do wish It was thicker, I appreciate that they gave you the option to make it spicier! I ordered the michelada to be extra thick and with extra mix because I also prefer them to be more flavorful and they were on point! Buttermilk pancakes were also delish and pretty cheap for 3 big ones. Nice and glutenous while also being fluffy and soft. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Bloody Mary and Michelada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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

Disappointed Have been wanting to come here for years. Ordered Jambalaya, chiliquellas, biscuits and gravy. Everything was bland. Could I recommend walking across the street to Sprouts, buy some seasonings. My kids tell me this location has never been good and to try one of their other locations. read more

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

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

I will have to say that this location is my favorite. I love that there are more seating options and I feel like the quality of food is much better than other Cajun Kitchen locations. For starters I recommend the yummy Beignets! They are always so warm and fluffy. Drizzle some syrup and it's just absolutely delicious! My go to always is the Apple Honey Pork Sausage breakfast. It such a tasty and filling plate. I absolutely love the Chillaquilles as well. It has the perfect crunch and spice that I love on my chillaquilles. I'm not a fan when it's too soggy. Service was good but I will have to say that I wished my server came over and offered coffee refills more often. I'm a big coffee drinker and with a small cup I tend to run out more than 2 times during my meal haha Overall it was definitely a great breakfast experience my family and I enjoyed very much. read more

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

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Fried chicken Benedict and applewood sausage. So good. My new fave order here. Ordered some bignets and those were always expected to be good. It can get busy .. u may have to wait for a table, especially with big parties of 6 or more :) Thanks for the great meal and service! read more

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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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The food and service here were both excellent. A must have is the corn bread. We were here for breakfast and I had the waffle with fruit and it was perfect. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Berries & Cream Waffle it was delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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Just Passin' Thru Gem. The Chile Verde Plate delisico y authentico! They Hustle here, too. Im a So Cal Native - and Trust me, this is the Real Deal for a Hungry Hombre! Chris read more

Service is always fast and great. Definitely toddler approved as he loves anything that we order him for food.

Delicious breakfast. Plenty of seating. Fast service. Large portions. I recommend for couple, but families and larger groups may get a bit expensive. I'd suggest ordering some plates to share if you are comfortable with that. Pricey per plate, but the portions are large. read more

Cajun Kitchen has some seriously quality menu items. My Santa Barbara colleagues always praised this venue for having the best breakfast food in all of Santa Barbara, and once I got the chance to visit, its reputation preceded. The restaurant is subtle with its decor and focuses on bringing you the best culinary experience, it's all about the food here! Then again, I felt the morning cafe vibe right down to the sounds of the silverware being bussed. I was here on a busy day and it did take some time for our food to arrive, but nothing out of the ordinary. The staff is very courteous and professional, this is a great place to bring the kiddos. read more

A friend has been telling me to try this place for years since I started supporting the local airport. However, although it's just down the street, they close at 2:30 PM and I think they used to close at 2 PM and I never got done early enough to try. So the day we lucked out and finished by 1, we ordered via the app and rushed over. Tons of parking and I see they're offering outdoor dining. I picked up 2 of the #2 veg burritos and an order of beignets takeout for me and Mom because they're easy to carry and got good reviews. They packed the burritos in paper and foil, the donuts in a #5 plastic case salsa and syrup in the typical #1 sauce containers. It was over an hour before I could get to Ventura (yes, I know they have one there, but I wanted to make sure my coworker actually went to a restaurant to get a lunch she deserved that she could expense). It was still warm when we opened up our food. Beignets are just sweet enough with only the powdered sugar. Mom needed the syrup but they are tasty donuts for a place that isn't a donut bakery. They're not very expensive and worth it. The burritos weren't hot anymore and between driving home and working, I didn't have a chance to eat much of it when it was hot, but from what I could taste, there's an herb in it that lends a really nice depth to the standard ingredients of breakfast potato, black beans, cheddar, salsa and egg. Served fresh or heated up right, it would have attained breakfast burrito greatness. Can't wait for the chance to try some of the Cajun items. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Beignets - takeaway with syrup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Sometimes you just need a Chorizo and Eggs sub when you are Vegetarian. Cajun is my go to when I need a fix. Great service. Food was excellent. Coffee was HOT. Social Distancing throughout the restaurant. Staff was very polite when people came without masks. Will be back again. Soyrizo and Eggs were Great as always. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Soyrizo and Eggs plate add Avacado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Was in the Goleta area for a family getaway and dined in for breakfast at Cajun Kitchen Café. We got pancakes, sausage, eggs (scrambled and over hard), beignets, and shrimp and grits. It was all very good. The beignets were the star of the show with the shrimp and grits a very close 2nd. They also added cheddar cheese (special request) to the scrambled eggs for the kids. They did an excellent job with the social distancing in the restaurant and the staff was very nice. When we are back in the area again Cajun Kitchen Café will be our primary place for breakfast. read more

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This Cajun Kitchen Cafe location has always been a delicious way to start the morning. It can get pretty busy with a morning crush of students and locals, but it's well worth the wait to sit inside at the bar or at a table, or outside where the sun always seems to be shining. Usually the Omelet and Scramble choices are top-notch, but on our last visit we stuck with the Breakfast Classics and thoroughly enjoyed the Chorizo & Eggs, Chilaquiles, and Chile Verde. And with hot tortillas the dishes were all hot and delicious. The staff is always friendly and efficient, and our recent server Marquelia was helpful in getting us started, and made sure our coffee mugs were always full. Conveniently located across the street from the Fairview Shopping Center, and right behind the Shell Station. read more

Whenever i hang out with one of best friends we either have fried chicken or cajun food. Since we had fried chicken the day before we got cajun for breakfast. Who would have thought there would be bomb ass cajun food in Santa Barbara. This place was super busy on a Sunday and we were lucky to get seated right away. The menu has a mix of cajun specialities, and normal American breakfast food. We ordered the shrimp and grits , jambalaya, and the tostadas to share. My favorite dish was the shrimp and grits, it was super creamy and was packed with shrimp and sausage. We also split an order of beignets. The portions here are very large so we ended up taking half of the food to go. Cajun cafe is a must go if you are in the area . read more

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What a surprise of deliciousness! We went for brunch and returned the next day because we just couldn't say goodbye to Santa Barbara without eating at Cajun for 2 breakfasts in a row. The quality of service and efficiency is unparalleled. Our help staff was so polite and so pleasant too. read more

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Hooray for beignets! We devoured our warm fried pillows of deliciousness under a blanket of powdered sugar and maple syrup. Traditional and sweet. Followed by delectable fluffy biscuits and gravy with eggs, some of the best gravy around, and that's coming from a gravy snob. Large portions, great prices, and service was friendly and fast. Brunch was a bona fide success! Other offerings include chilequiles and jambalaya. You can't go wrong with Cajun Kitchen. Yum yum in the tum tum. read more

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

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I was in Santa Barbara for my birthday, and I did not expect to eat here for my first meal, but I was really glad I did. I saw it in one of the local guides, and I thought it was interesting that it was a local favourite. My boyfriend and I ordered several things on the menu: + seafood gumbo - he really wanted to try gumbo and make it very spicy, so the server relayed the message to the chef, and I guess it really satisfied him! I had a little bit myself, but it was too spicy for me. d: + crab cakes - the crab cakes were good. The crab itself was yummy and the poached eggs, but in comparison to other crab cakes I have had, this was okay. + beignets - this was really good. So fluffy and delicious. Definitely recommend this. Service was great!! The parking lot, however, is really small! But I am definitely recommending my friends to go here, and I will be back myself. read more

I wish we still had a Cajun Kitchen in Carpinteria. It was our favorite place for breakfast. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Shrimp and grits with andouille sausage and eggs. Great breakfast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

If you know what Cajun food is, please lawd save yaself and run. A mediocre lawyer could sue them for the use of the term 'beignet' applied to their version of undercooked dough smothered in powdered sugar. Gumbo is essentially a brown gravy with stringy chicken and cubes of summer sausage poured over a brick of rice. Appallingly bad read more

Gumbo was not very good Not enough rice Service was good Food not so much Easy parking read more

Food tastes really good and price was average so not too bad. Service is when things got rough. The waitress which seemed to be the only one came to take our order very impatiently are you ready to order or I can come back later. The gentleman who clears tables brought us coffee and water so I thought they were understaffed because no one checked on us after we got our food to see if we needed more water or coffee or how is your food ....nothing!!!!! Then when we got up to pay I realized there was a lady just sitting at the counter to take your money and a couple more people in the back so they had staff it was just run poorly so no tip from us and not returning anytime soon. read more

If your in SB this is the breakfast place to try! Our server Benjamin is our go to guy! I'm vegetarian so I get the huevos ranchero with scrambled eggs & black beans ( beans without meat) they also have soyrizo if your feeling adventurous! My fiancé got the chilaquiles verde with chili Verde instead of the sausage (Pro tip: you can have sausage, chili verde, chorizo, or soyrizo). The restaurant is very family friendly and the patio allows dogs. Can't wait for our next morning here. read more

Not thrilled with this restaurant. 1. Hostess who seated us seemed irritated with us, and did not present herself well 2. Waiter was OK, but not much warmth here either though 3. Jambalaya was good 4. Seafood Gumbo didn't do down well, but this was my first time having this dish, so maybe it was me... 5. Cornbread was OK 6. Andoullie Sausage on the side was good I would not return to this location. read more

Cajun Kitchen brings a slice of Louisiana to California and does not disappoint!! Came on a Saturday morning and boy was it busy, seeing a crowd is always a good sign of what's to come in my opinion. We were seated in about 10 minutes and our waitress was exceptional. She was very sweet and made sure we had everything we needed. I ordered the beignets and shrimp and grits and both plates came out nice and hot. Starting with the beignets they were flaky and delicious, just the right amount of powdered sugar and it melted in your mouth. For the star of this review, the shrimp and grits! The flavors in this dish hit you and it's amazing. With the eggs made to order on top you mix the andouille sausage, shrimp, and grits and you have a harmonious grouping that was meant to be indulged upon. I was in heaven! My only critique would be to maybe have less sausage in the dish so that the shrimp gets its equal shine! Overall Cajun Kitchen Cafe was a wonderful dining experience and if you are in the area I'd definitely give it a try!! read more

By far one the best places to get breakfast. I usually get the biscuits and gravy but switched it up for the French toast. I would highly recommend both of these dishes. However, the biscuits and gravy at Cajun Kitchen are the best in Santa Barbara. It's well priced, the gravy is seasoned to perfection, and the biscuits are so fluffy! Plus they add eggs to the top of the dish which really makes it stand out! Besides great food the service is good and the drinks are well made. One thing we love about this location is it's consistent. Sad to say but the downtown local is not. So if you are thinking about going to the downtown location do yourself a favor and drive the extra miles to one of the Goleta locations. read more

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Passable typical fare. Scrambled omelette was under seasoned. Coffee was in a cracked mug. Service was very friendly though.

3.75 stars with room to grow for this family run, seems like all brothers and friends joint. The Veggie Scramble is a 3.75 star dish. A bit over cooked on the veggies, but the taste was all there. The Rancher Omelette was a 3.25 dish. Again, ingredients good, but the execution left it all a bit soggy. Maybe this being a relatively new place a has it still in training mode. Regular coffee is better than the latte. 4 Stars. Service is awesome and a real plus to attention. 5 Stars. The veggies seemed Beignets are a 4.25 star item. Enjoy them like a fancy waffle or crispy pancake. I'm confident this place will pull it all together and push the "Cajun" a bit more. Come check it out, I'll come back again and bring the family. read more

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

We were on our way to the airport. Didn't have a lot of time. Service was fabulous. Food was amazing. read more

This place was amazing. It is incredibly delicious and amazing. We ordered the corn bread, the beignets, chillaquilles, waffle with fruit, and the freshly squeezed OJ. 10 out of 10 with everything. The staff is also pretty amazing. read more

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Everything on the menu here is amazing. My two personal favorites are the chilaquiles and the blackened chicken cobb salad. Both the Calle Real and Hollister locations have such comfortable atmospheres and you never feel rushed. A menu like Cajun Kitchen's allows for countless non-repetitive visits. The coffee is Dune which is great, not sure if they offer different types of milk. read more

Super good, had to come back a second time the next day. Great selection of food. Santa Barbara Salad read more

I came here to get some breakfast and ended up getting breakfast and lunch. I love their chilaquiles with grilled chicken and avocado. The sauce they put on it has a good little spice to it and is so addicting! I also ended up getting the club sandwich and I did not expect it to be such a big portion! It came with fries, pickles and Peperoncino. read more

Cajun Kitchen Cafe - Club House Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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Great customer service and the food was delicious! Definitely the best service and food compared to the other Cajun Kitchen locations in the area. read more