Bubby & I shared a burger with fries. And I drank 2 beers. The kitchen was nice enough to split the order and the burger & fries were delicious! read more

Chad's - Celebrating Dale's 73rd at Chad's in SB - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Came here during Bech and I must say it was great! The waitress and servers were super nice. All the staff was actually. Great selection of food and a cool view to really soak in the Santa Barbara vibe read more

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Oh man. We were just there. Nice view, good food but your server NOAH is rude. When the other guy finished eating, he took his plate and said, "You wanna lick it?" ‍ read more

Great outdoor front patio- is a little tight but has a lot of seating and a view of the water. The indoor seating is old school and funky. The food was really good! They give you a dish of mini chocolate chip muffins to start that were delicious. The menu has a great selection. The food came out very quickly. The Santa Barbara omelette was good- the egg to filling ratio was a little off. The egg was very thin and the cheese wasn't melted but the taste made up for it. The fruit was a great mix of berries and was very fresh. The mini pancakes as the side was a perfect amount of sweet after the savory meal . Highly recommend! read more

Chad's - Santa Barbara omelette and the burrito. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I was told I had to eat at Chad's, and I must admit, their free muffins were really yummy. Especially after standing around waiting for a table. Our drink orders were taken quickly and we appreciated the free spa water available for those in line. We came on a holiday weekend about an hour after they opened. We stood in line and waited about 1.5 hours before we were seated. Was it worth it? Honestly, no. I don't mean this to be rude, but the food was just ok! That isn't a bad thing? It's in a beautiful location, the staff is really nice, but there's 100% better food. Even just a block away. Was it nice to have eaten here? Sure! Will I be back? Probably not! read more

Food was below average diner food with worse service than your average diner. Slow and not so friendly. Music was far too loud and annoying. Only good thing that can be said is location and there are tons of other places to go in town. Not sure why there was such a long line to get in - we came early and didn't have to wait thank God. If I waited in line for this place I would be forever ashamed. read more

Went here with a group of girlfriends on a busy Saturday. There was a line but the wait was not long. My go to in SB is just down the road but I wanted to try something new. This place was good! Quick, friendly service. Good food. It gets a 4 only because the food didn't blow me away, but it was still good. I recommend the mimosa flight! The food is served with cute and DELICIOUS little muffins as an appetizer. They come in three flavors, chocolate, blueberry and plain. I would definitely visit this place again! Bonus, it has a perfect view of the ocean! read more

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What a cute dinner. I'd recommend the corn beef hash benedict with crispy hash browns and garden omelette with a beautiful decaf mocha. Excellent service and plenty of food. read more

Chad's - Corned Beef Hash Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

You can tell upon entry that these people know what they're doing. Greeted with a smile from everyone. Our server, a handsome young man named Sam, was very attentive and engaging ( full disclosure, I liked him because he shared the name of my dearly departed brother). The prices were reasonable and the food was delicioso! I don't get to Santa Barbara often...aka NEVER! But this is a great reason to return. read more

Chad's - Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great service and amazing food. Great view while you eat!! Definitely must go! We went three days in a row. read more

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Okay so this place is in an amazing live location. The seating facing the ocean is amazing! I wasn't happy with the non red meat burger options. They do t have any. The burger wasn't wrapped as I expected, I ate it like a salad. The potatoes though! bay-bee they were delicious. I added bell peppers and onions and they were sautéed perfectly. I wasn't too impressed with the mini muffins. I am not a gluten/bread lover but my bestie loved them so much she had seconds. The waitress was so patient with us! Stephanie, thanks for giving us time to think and overthink. Pet friendly - there's a little dog barking behind me. Beautiful location. Clean and friendly. If you are bothered by short biker shorts on the servers, be prepared. Threw me off a little. Great experience, I will try them again to experience their Eggs Benedict menu read more

Chad's - Santa Barbara Burger no bun, lettuce wrap with home potatoes added onions and peppers. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Great coffee, generous portions of delicious food, excellent service and beautiful setting.

Stopped for breakfast and we were able to sit on the patio. Amazing breakfast with a beautiful view! Service was great and the food came out fast. read more

Chad's - Belgian waffle and the hash. Excellent! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Decided to check out Chads with my parents! It did not disappoint, all plates were delicious. I got their 1957 sandwich, even though it was smaller than expected it was very good! My bf got their California burrito which was also a hit. I'd suggest getting here early as there is always a line. Prices vary from 18-25$ per plate. Would come back here again! read more

Chad's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Chad's is simply an outstanding restaurant for breakfast and lunch. I shouldn't need to say anymore. But what I will say, is that we went to a restaurant at a fancy hotel for breakfast in Santa Barbara, and the staff was not ready to serve us at breakfast time. At opening time they were just lollygagging around getting things ready and promising they would be with us shortly. We looked at the menu and nothing looked like breakfast you would want to eat. After waiting 15 minutes and still getting no service we walked out and went to Chad's. The people at Chad's treated us like Kings and queens and served us the best breakfast we had ever had. Just tell those Fancy Schmancy hotels in Santa Barbara to get lost and come to good food, good times places like Chad's instead. Just goes to show you money does not always mean someone has class or style. Perhaps just the opposite in most cases. Classy people treat people right. Classy people serve great food. Classy people offer no excuses. Classy people treat other people like they would want themselves to be treated. Come to Chad's and you'll experience what real class is, what the rest of Santa Barbara seems to know nothing about. read more

We took our morning walk along the beach and on our way back we stopped to have some coffee and a quick breakfast. We ordered the spicy burrito and shared it. It was huge. It wasn't spicy. It was perfect. April was such an awesome server. She split the plate for us and brought us extra warm mini muffins that they served free of charged!! We had plenty of food to share. We couldn't finish it! April even gave us some muffins and coffee to go. She was friendly and an awesome server. Very pleasant with a smile. The place is cute with colorful flowers and beautiful view of the beach. I would recommend this place if you are in Santa Barbara for a casual breakfast!! read more

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Service was efficient, the atmosphere was very warm and welcoming, and the food was great! The worker won me over giving when he gave my little sister a toy and the rest of the kids toys. She is on the spectrum and sometimes is loud but with everyone talking it wasn't a issue especially when he gave her a toy to use We are from out of town so I definitely recommend coming if you want a good breakfast read more

Chad's - Mothers Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We have been driving by this place since it was named Sambos and finally decided to have take-out brunch !! We ordered just a few selections of things to sample. First, the 1957 Breakfast sandwich .. it was served on a plain toasted bagel with scrambled egg, bacon, red onion, and cheese. The initial bites were full of flavour with the cheese adding a slight velvety texture ! The bacon provided a touch of smoky, while the red onion had a nice tanginess throughout ! Simple .. yet .. hearty and filling. Wifey had the Pop's Combo with French Toast, scrambled eggs, and Bacon. Her French toast was prepared perfectly with an outer crispy bite then a buttery softness inside. She loved the thick and crunchy bacon slices countering the toast and eggs nicely ! Per usual, the place was hopping with guests enjoying their food, pleasant surroundings, and great energy ! The staff were friendly, accommodating, and patient considering how busy they were. All along, the smell in the air was delightful, while the restaurant was neat and clean ! We will definitely be back but must come early as they close around 2:30 pm. Cheers !! read more

Chad's - Ready for the spooky holidays ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Not that special more than name influencing than anything else in this business Service needs to be improved. Ambience is good but word-of-mouth not that special. read more

Food , service , ambience was just AMAzING! Food was delicious the CA burrito had so much flavor the waffle was so good and our waitress was so sweet . Definitely would come back when in the area read more

Showed up at 12:30 PM on a Friday. Was sat right away. Was given a choice of outside or inside. If you come here, you will want to sit outside. Right across from the beach. Santa Barbara weather with a wonderful view of the pier, marina and volleyball courts. Why would you sit inside? I ordered the Huevos Rancheros. Amazingly good. Chorizo sandwiched by two crispy tortillas, topped with beans, salsa, eggs and jalapenos. Full of flavor. My issue is that I want to go back to Chad's and try something else on the menu, but will probably order the Huevos Rancheros again, and again, and again, and again. Iced tea was very good too. read more

Great little diner located right across from the water. We were seated fairly quickly inside. Service is quick, food is tasty, and prices are what you would expect for a waterfront location. The warm mini chocolate chip muffins that come out with your drinks are tasty! We enjoyed the breakfast sandwich (the grilled onions are a nice addition), the Santa Barbara omelet, and some gluten-free pancakes with fruit. Everything was very good, and the portions were plentiful. The coffee could be better, honestly. But otherwise, no complaints! read more

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Food & service amazing! Great breakfast spot! Kids dishes are pretty large, which my kids loved. Got me a hoodie too!

Been here a few times and am always very happy with the quality of the food and attentive/friendly service. It's like an updated diner that's bright and open with some windows giving you a beautiful view of the ocean. The first time there I got a Mimosa Flight which was really good. You get a free basket of mini muffins but I have to say I'm not a fan. Every time they've been slightly overcooked and very chewy so from here on out I'll ask to skip that part. Outside of the muffins, everything else has been seasoned and cooked very well! My last benedict was a little light on the hollandaise but tasty none the less. We've never had to worry about parking as we either walked there from our hotel or taken a train up but it looks like it's street parking only so may be limited. Last time we were there the line was insanely long but we decided to wait anyway and after a while, a hostess came out with free treats for everyone waiting. I thought that was some above-and-beyond customer service. read more

Chad's - California Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We got there at 9:30 a.m. on a Sunday holiday weekend and there was no line. The lovely hostess, Livia got us set up on the patio. They brought out a high chair for my 1 year old granddaughter and offered to park the stroller inside. By the time we ordered, the line was down the block. Service was great. Sam was our waiter and he was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I always order an "extra hot" latte and this means different things to different places, but my latte was literally steaming and I couldn't have been happier. We loved our breakfast and enjoyed a very family friendly service with a beautiful setting. read more

Definitely overpriced for what it is and the view of the beach is nothing spectacular. I paid over $40 for two eggs, bacon, pancakes, a bagel and some fruit. It was nothing special and the eggs were bad. The complimentary muffin basket is why we came however, it was the weirdest consistency I have ever had in a muffin. I think they probably use egg white to make the muffin and it got overcooked so it's was chewy, sticky and gummy which ended up resulting in it tasting undercooked. The place is very pretty and the service was decent but I will be heading to Dennys next time around. read more

We didn't get the famous complimentary mini muffins. Aren't they doing that anymore??? Food was still great though corn beef hash Benedict was yummy! read more

We stayed at the Milo so Chad's was our morning breakfast stop. The food was really good. I had their eggs benedict, very good. My husband had Chads huevos ranchero that was amazing. They serve cute little biscuit basket while you wait for your food. The servers were all prompt, nice and attentive. My only feedback is their regular coffee isnt good. Either made too strong or a little burnt. read more

Chad's - Extra cute detail on pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I had a great time at Chads in Santa Barbara. Great setting next to the Pacific Ocean. It was a tough choice between the Chicken Fried Steak (my go to the first time I eat breakfast somewhere) or the Ahi Benedict. Figured since I may not travel this way again I'd get the Ahi Benedict, so glad I had this. The Ahi Benedict was amazing and the hash browns had a little heat besides the Tabasco I put on them. Absolutely Delicious. Everyone working the was friendly and service was amazing. read more

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This review is long overdue. I came to brunch for my birthday back in February. The food was amazing and the vibes and service were even better. Chuy was our server and kept our table laughing and entertained the entire time. He brought me a complimentary birthday shot . The location is right in front of the beach so we were able to conveniently chill in front of the waves after our mimosas. 10/10 recommend. read more

Chad's - Burger and fresh fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Came here a year later after had amazing experience in the past. My husband had been recommending this place to all his friends and talking about coming back. So we came in on Thursday morning. We had to wait 5-10 min to be seated. Service was pretty friendly, attentive and nice. Ambience hasn't really change, it is a diner with indoor and outdoor seats. It is very laid back. Food started with small muffins (complimentary) and my husband ordered decaf coffee that was absolutely horrible, it was burned and tasted pretty bad. He had breakfast burrito and I had vegetable omelet. Food this time was very mediocre and the fact that they couldn't make a decent coffee was disappointing. It is definitely overpriced for what it is. Quality went down but prices went up. read more

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Was on the way to Monterey, stopped by Chad's for breakfast. It was second time here with family. Ordered chicken fried steak and eggs with hash brown, another one same but with French fries. Another family member ordered omelette. If you like chicken fried steak, this place is the bomb. Not dry / very moist and seasoning perfectly. The hash brown was ok, not too much favouring and under seasoning, but the fries are good. They give you mini muffins when you sit down, those are good and fresh but just little too sweet. Family enjoyed it, will definitely come back soon. P.S. this place is good so there will be a wait before get seats. read more

Fast, fresh and delicious. Everything we ordered came out hot. Friendly staff. Best part is the kids didn't complain once! read more

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I recently got on the Amtrak Surfliner (my favorite train by the way), from CWT to SBA (a 2-hour one way ride), to have brunch at Chad's in Santa Barbara. The restaurant is open till 2:30 pm, serves both breakfast and lunch items. The eatery sits on Cabrillo Blvd with captivating across the street views of the ocean. The day to visit here was perfect. While the SFV was sweltering in heat, this shoreline was clouded, cool and so pleasant, with a foggy view towards the ocean and parts of the city. Nothing could be more picturesque. I was enjoying every moment when I got to Chad's, to sit outside, so I could still inhale the charm of this beautiful place, often also called, the American Riviera. I had time to kill till the departure of my return train to the SFV (by design and not by chance), so I took easy and slow. While attending to some emails and phone calls, this interlude brought the complimentary mini muffins (blueberry and chocolate chips) with butter. They need to modify this part of their service. For one there were too many muffins, I thought. Secondly, more than half of them were dry and the others getting their fast. So it defeats this unique purpose. For my brunch dish, I ordered the Ahi Tuna Benedict and requested half hash browns and half house potatoes, as the side. Here too, there is room for improvement. The menu says blackened Ahi, it was not blackened. While the Tuna was tender, it was doused with a watery hollandaise that had too much citrus. It singularly killed the dish. I hardly ate a fifth of it. Managed to skim the eggs. Both potatoes were half dry and did not exude freshness. Service, on the other hand, was excellent. read more

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Great find in SB by the beach and State st. Came for breakfast on a Monday w fam and had a short outside wait then sat outside for faster service vs another short wait. Small parking lot and street parking. Cute outside tables across street from the beach! The food was delicious. We had a caramel macchiato and hot chocolate, the Pops combo, and the Denver omelette scrambled. The fruit was fresh and tasty too. Great service. A little bit pricey, But typical for the area. They have a bar menu too. read more

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We sat on the outside patio with our dog. The patio area is small, but the view was amazing!! You can see the beach from the patio. The inside was pretty nice and surprisingly big. The food looked and tasted delicious, and they give you a basket of muffins when you sit down. The highlight of our meal was the French toast bites, which were soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.. so good!! read more

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So glad we decided to stay here. There was a long line but it moved pretty fast, only waited about 20mins. The inside is small and it gets pretty packed but everything moves quickly. They start you off with a basket of mini muffins as soon as you're seated. They were so good but don't eat too many because the food was good too. Of course the waiter recommended that we order the mimosa flight, so we listened lol. Which was a great idea because one mimosa flute was like $16 and the flight was $19, and they did Not skimp on the champagne. My burrito was flavorful, the potatoes were seasoned and it came avocado on the inside as well as guacamole on the side!! I tried my friend's pancakes and those were bomb too. read more

Chad's - Brett's Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Ate here back to back days on a stop from San Diego to the Bay Area. Take it from a foodie and amateur chef, this place is legit. Ben was my server both days, super friendly guy, great service. Hostesses were really sweet too. The food is just good though. They aren't skimping you or nickel and diming you. You get a complementary basket of mini chocolate muffins when you sit down. Pancakes are proper buttermilk pancakes with that old school fluffy texture. They give you actual fruit when you order it as a side. Not just unripe melon filler fruit. Ocean is right there too. Whoever is running this place right now is on top of their game. Kudos to all involved. read more

Chad's - Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Delicious breakfast! The portions were huge! I just had a side pancake which was super fluffy and some bacon that was really crispy. The mini muffins they give you are also so addicting! read more

Chad's - Side pancake and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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A plus all the way around!! We went to that part of town wanting to try a place we saw online. We ended up on Sterns Warf and found Chad's much better we sat outside and looked at the ocean we ate great food and drank fantastic coffee. Service was amazing there was no line to wait in we walked up ordered found a table outside w a view of the ocean and our food was brought to us, food was great price was towards the higher side but honestly fair due to rising food costs right now and hey you could not beat location looking at the ocean while eating. Everything was great staff was really nice will be back! The huevos rancheros was amazing so were the banana pancakes!! read more

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