We loved our dinner here so much we went back for breakfast! Cody's was suggested by a local. The salad I got was excellent - it had tons of fresh garden veggies in it. The server was AWESOME. When my husband was worried the fries were not going to be enough for him, server brought more without us even asking. My husband's turkey club had real turkey, not deli meat. For dessert, my husband got apple pie a la mode. The scoop of ice cream they gave him was huge! The pie was warm and he loved it. We were not expecting the food to be this good in a diner type place. Now for the bad news: Went back for breakfast. My daughter did not even eat her hash browns. They had no flavor, were soft and soggy inside, crispy on outside. Barely warm. My veggie omelet was simply some chopped veg folded into egg whites. The veg was not cooked into the omelet. My daughter's waffle was not warm enough to melt the butter she put on it. Eww. But they do serve Peet's coffee, so that's something. I would give breakfast a skip. read more

Found this spot through the app while traveling to LA. The service was impeccable, staff was friendly and very attentive. I order one of their Saturday specials, a ham, bacon, cheese scramble, with the yummie cottage fries and the best blueberry muffin I have ever tasted it was warmed and full of berries! My husband had the country fried steak with Hashbrowns and a side of bacon with their fresh salsa! All of it was delicious! read more

I arrived at this place and asked to sit in a particular spot and they wouldn't let me. They made me sit outside knowing that I'm a homeless student. I didn't object however. They were really unfriendly to me. I may be homeless but I'm in school and I just finished working out and had a shower. In other words, I don't look homeless. Then they made me wait a while to take my order and the restaurant wasn't busy. After I ordered, the scramble that I ordered was awful. It hardly had any vegetables in it and the fruit was mooshy. I ended eating it because I was hungry. The entire time my server was condescending. It felt as if she already knew who I was in the first place and that's why I was being treated in this manner. That's not ok. Restaurant staff should always remain neutral no matter what. I will NEVER go back here! read more

We were so pleased that Cody is open for business with outdoor seating. The food was hot when served, very tasty and enjoyable. My only complained was the service, we felt maybe we were the forgotten table ? I do realize that perhaps some service personell was missing. We will come again because we like Cody's and have been there many times before. read more

Great service. Very homey. I highly recommend the chocolate chip and banana pancakes :)

Our first time eating at Cody's even though we have lived in Santa Barbara for the last 20+ years. Because of COVID-19, we only patronize restaurants with outdoor dining. Felt safe at Cody's because there's plenty of outdoor tables with large umbrellas for sun protection. We both ordered the classic Eggs Benedict (choice of hash browns, fruit or potatoes) and it was delicious. Scarfed everything on the plate. Will now include Cody's on our list of rotating restaurants to patronize. Also, they serve cocktails which is always a plus. read more

Went to Cody's today with my family. They were clearly understaffed. So the wait to get order taken was expected. Also was not expecting the happiest waitress, given the lunch rush. However food came cold, food tasted as if it had been fried in old oil. After eating hardly anything fast forward 3 hours later all our stomachs violently rejected what lil food was consumed. So beware! read more

Its Ok for a quick diner feel. However the food is pretty much warm not hot. The service is less than attentive. Most of the emplyees tend to hang out behid the bar area and chat away. Prices were raised but the quality was not. read more

An amazing little spot in a nifty part of town. Great food, amazing service, nothing not to like.

I love this place. I come here all the time. Their pancakes are the best and their service is the greatest. Always have such a great experience. read more

This is our go to place for breakfast in the Santa Barbara area. Get here early! When it comes to choices, the crab Benedict is amazing. Plenty of seating inside and if it is nice the outdoor seating is a great option! At the time of this posting, they are closed for dinner. We hope that changes soon. read more

I like eating outside and really like Cody's table options. But very disappointed with the food and service. I had spinach feta scramble for breakfast. It was fairly tasteless and the overcooked eggs didn't help. It came with hash browns; I asked for them to be well cooked and crispy. There may have been a few well done spots but the rather white pasty interior with again no taste was very disappointing. I asked for ketchup and Tabasco. After a wait with the food getting cold I went inside and asked again. A server handed me Tabasco but said the ketchup would be coming out. Fortunately I saw empty tables with bottles on them so I grabbed one. No one ever came out with one. Getting coffee refills was a non starter- I went inside once and a server came out but no coffee came after that. Too bad because I like the outside layout, but there will be no more money layout in the near future. read more

I'm a regular at Cody's. It's best for breakfast, although they have a very delicious reuben- probably one of the best around. It doesn't have the kind of fancy vibe as some other brunch places in Santa Barbara, but it's casual, friendly, and delicious food. I typically get one of the scrambles- the Eric's, Nick's, and Pasilla are my favorite. They aren't greasy, and you can easily swap egg white or egg beaters. The portions are generous, the cottage fries and hash browns are quite good. We've never had bad service. Occasionally it's been slow because it gets so busy, but the staff is aware and will generally take something off the bill. It's super dog friendly- after all, "Cody" is a dog. His photo is near the entrance. Next to each of the tables outside is a metal loop that they installed to attach dog leashes to. They have milkbones and bowls of water on hand. The prices are completely reasonable (another reason to skip some of the snooty places downtown in favor of this place), the coffee is good and bottomless, and overall a great way to start any day or weekend. read more

Still my favorite breakfast spot. We come here almost every Saturday. Food is still good obviously, it isn't super consistent, which is fine to me because this isn't a corporate place where everything is made in pre portioned plastic bags. It's a locally owned and run. I will say I'm sad they got rid of the cornbread. It was DELICIOUS. They replaced it with a corn muffin? You'd think they would be similar but aren't. It's okay, but I don't see why they would get replace something good with something bleh. But that's just one opinion. The reason for the star drop is something's happened with the service. We had some great servers in the past who were very friendly, kept our coffee and water filled. Lately it's been a little sluggish. Many of the servers seem nowhere to be found which is confusing in such a big open restaurant. There used to be guys walking around checking every table for coffee refills and now getting more coffee or water seems almost impossible at times. I do want to point out though that all the servers are still very friendly, and there's one in particular that my whole family said had been the best server we had there in a loooong time. I forget his name but he's there almost every Saturday morning and he knows my order before I even order it. read more

Always delicious food and incredible service. Crab cake Benedict IS a MUST TRY! I've always had great service there, from Dana specifically. She's such a sweetheart, she is the kind of server that makes you leave the restaurant with a smile. Thanks for always filling my belly and putting a smile on my face!! read more

Good range of food to pick from, our fave is the Santa Barbara omelet !! Waiters are always so nice and tentative. I have yet to have a bad experience with Cody's. BETTER THAN CAJUN KITCHEN! Boom. I said it! read more

I love Cody's!!! 2 words: EGGS BENEDICT This place is always a happening spot, from locals to tourists, college kids to old timers, this place knows how to satisfy the hunger of the masses. I love when you come to a place and you literally cannot decide because everything on the menu is amazing! That is how you know this is a gem in SB. I usually go for breakfast even though their tuna melts are delicious! Great service and a full stomach makes Cody's a winner in my book! read more

The day my friend and I ate here, we were by far the youngest people other than the grandkids with their grandparents. And, actually, in memories of all those times I ate out with my near-geriatric sister-in-law and prematurely aged brother at Luby's or Furr's in Texas, it was kind of pleasing in a nostalgic kind of way. What was surprising: yes, they have chicken fried steak. My friend, another Texan in California exile, nearly jumped for joy. Ok, so it wasn't as good as chicken fried steak in the south, it was chicken fried steak. They had liver and onions on the menu (now that's a southern treat if ever there was one). Surprisingly, they had lamb shanks, which I ordered. They were a bit dry, and the mint jelly was more like mint jello, but it was novel. The menu is wonderfully varied, with diner favorites, but I wish the food was as good as the menu. You can't have everything, I guess. They did have both Newcastle and Firestone for less than four dollars a glass. Amazing, that in Santa Barbara, you could actually find such a price on booze. It gets all the points for atmosphere, the good menu and cheap booze. Somewhere to take grandma when she visits, and possibly the most respectable place near UCSB, without all the pretentiousness of downtown. read more

This is my first time leaving a yelp review, but Cody's had such overwhelmingly poor service that I felt obligated to post something. First of all, we had a 20 minute wait for a table for four. When we were finally seated, there were empty tables and booths, and we were seated at a table. When we asked if we could have a booth instead, we were rudely told that no, that was too much of an inconvenience. When we were ready to order we sat with our menus closed for another 10 minutes before our order was taken. Then, the real wait began. We watched everyone around us, who had arrived after us, be served their food. We finally asked and were told that the tickets were not taken by the kitchen in the order that they were delivered and that they were prepared "randomly." 45 minutes (and several conversations with the manager) later, our food arrived. Most of the food was good, but I had the Fairfax Benedict, and evidently the chef had no idea how to poach an egg. The white was dissolving off of the yolk, which was still cold and mixed with the hollandaise. Another person in our group ordered sausage, a piece of which was burnt to a crisp. However, a different waitress served us our food, and she was very pleasant and is the only reason why I am giving Cody's two stars instead of one. When we finished our meal, I was expecting some kind of discount, but no. The waitress delivered our checks and we had all been charged full price. I called the manager over again, and he had one person's meal removed. Despite the poor experience, I must say that the manager was very responsive to our concerns, and did keep a close eye on the kitchen after we alerted him to our problems. Nonetheless, unless I am looking for an opportunity to argue with incompetent servers and employees, I will not be returning to Cody's. You would be wise to do the same. read more

Excellent eatery. Came here for breakfast before saying adieu to my boyfriends cousin who graduated from UCSB. Staff is very friendly and on top of their service. Coffee came frequently as did water as did the server. I had the California Cafe Benedict: poached eggs, avocado and tomato on an English muffin,covered with hollandaise sauce with the 'cottage fries' ( cubed potatoes). My boyfriend had the "classic breakfast" which he chose the two eggs his way, sausage, cottage fries, and cornbread with a side order of the short stack. All of it was delicious. Now I wish I had ordered a Mimosa! Breakfast served from 6am to 2pm. Awesome. This place is popular for sure. read more

This is a good place to bring the fam for breakfast. It's got a big parking lot to accommodate the RV or minivan, and comfortable booths inside. You'll be in good company of big portions and you can proudly wear your polyster pants or velour track suits! Codys reminds me of golf and golden retrievers. Wait a minute...Codys is named *after* a golden retriever! Or was that a golden lab? Whatever, you can see a framed picture of the dog yourself at the entrance. After eating a tasty portion of biscuits and gravy I was ready to run across the parking lot to the local craft store to buy scrapbooking supplies. read more

I was staying in the area for a wedding, and my friends and I were looking for a place to grab breakfast before getting ready, and this was the first place we noticed. We were seated fairly quickly, considering how busy they were. They had a great variety on their menu, and our server was really nice and friendly. The food was great, and I believe it was enjoyed by all. I was quite happy with my Italian omelet. It was also made really quickly. What a good place to stumble upon. read more

We had our little dog with us on a trip through Santa Barbara, and I searched online for a dog-friendly restaurant. Cody's Cafe came up, and had some good reviews, so we gave it a try. We arrived Sunday morning, no reservations, and the place was pretty packed, but they quickly accommodated us on the patio with our dog. The eggs and sausage/bacon were fine--restaurants really shouldn't be able to mess that dish up (although some find a way). The coffee was fine, orange juice was obviously fresh-squeezed and good, and the hot coco was served in a large mug with a big cap of whipped cream. The french toast was just meh, but their PANCAKES were awesome! The regular pancakes and the banana pancakes with walnuts were just wonderful. Service was polite and attentive the entire time. read more

A Santa Barbara staple for a reason. You won't find a better "classic diner" style place. Huge portions and reasonable prices. Most popular during brunch time on the weekends, you might have to wait a bit to be seated, but it'll be worth it. This is your one-stop shop for comfort foods like pancakes, waffles, or omelettes. I highly recommend the chile verde omelette w/ hash browns. It's my usual go-to dish. It even comes w/ a side of fresh and hot cornbread that rounds out the meal perfectly. You honestly can't go wrong w/ anything on the menu. Yes, they also serve lunch and dinner, but brunch is definitely where they stand out the most! read more

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This is as close as I'm going to get to my beloved Jersey diner Sunday morning brunch. Very nice looking restaurant with great service (a diner is judged 50% on the frequency with which your coffee is refilled), and the standard brunch-type dishes are spot-on. One thing they do very well is their Huevos Rancheros - a dish new to me since moving to CA, and the biscuits are damn good. Why not 5 stars? Well, like everything else in SB, it's a little over-priced for a "diner"-like experience. But hey, I keep going back don't I? read more

Nothing fancy about this place- but that is not really such a bad thing this is a pretty typical family place that serves a variety of food- nothing is stand out here, but nothing is bad here either breakfast is probably one of their better meals- if you live in Goleta and are tired of waiting in the lines at Cajun, I would suggest giving this place a shot. overall the prices are decent as is the food- read more

I love Cody's.. it's our favorite restaurant always.. nobody does breakfast better... friendly staff too

Such an amazing meal all thanks to our lovely server Deanna! Went with my friends and we ordered the huevos rancheros, Eric's scramble with veggies, West omelet, and country fried steak. All were absolutely fantastic. We waited for a bit before being tended to and Deanna was so prompt and handled our complicated order like a pro! Thank you so much Deanna and Cody's for the incredible breakfast experience!!! read more

WHY: I don't usually write reviews for a place if I have only been there once. But I have been to Cody's for breakfast plenty of times. So here is my review and I will share some of my favorites . FOOD: Corn Beef Hash: one of my favorite, the beef is tender and has a bit of sweetness. Country Fried Steak: super crunchy on the outside, and very nicely cooked on the inside. The gravy on top doesn't make it soggy, which is nice. PLEASE ask for the BLUE BERRY MUFFIN. I love the muffin, it has a buttery taste that your mouth will just LOVE! HAM: I had it once, but I felt it was a bit too salty for my taste, and I can almost taste the chemicals and other preservatives. :( OVERALL: generous amount of food for a decent price. Around $10/person read more

They don't skimp on portion size, that's for sure. The fact that it caters to a mostly local and loyal crowd is great and everyone is more than welcome here while having a good time. Food comes out quick and hot. They serve up solid, stick to your ribs, diner food. Nothing really special...mostly Rykoff and Jordanos stuff that's easy to prepare. Not fancy by any means and the service is hit or miss. read more

Stopped by around 9:30 am on a Sunday, and our party of 5 could be seated right away. The place is light and decorated with hanging, colorful surfboards. The food was deemed good by all 5 of us. I had the bacon omelette and another person had the eggs Benedict. Their pancakes are huge and tasty. I would return. read more

Good food and cold beer. Service is very fast and friendly. Inside is a little run down and it looks like a frat guy decorated, but the food and staff made up for it. I would definitely go again, might sit outside. Patio was quiet, seemed pleasant. read more

Me and a friend went here for lunch, because we had a 50% the second meal coupon. Was totally expecting a sub par experience with normal lunch food, ends up completely shatter our expectations! Perfect medium prime rib for lunch, plus full breakfast menu? Sign me up! Will be back later for more lunch for sure, just for the breakfast menu for lunch. By the way it was packed for lunch as well. read more

HI WHAT, CODYS BY FAR HAS HAS THE BEST CORNED BEEF HASH IN SANTA BARBARA. This is my favorite place to go to breakfast, although lunch and dinner are great here as well. Busy during weekend mornings (as every breakfast place is in Santa Barbara) its well worth the wait, especially if you get served my Claudia Medina. She is so kind, and so welcoming, and will always get your order right, not to mention the fact she will get your food out to you ASAP. A great environment, great food and great service, I always leave there happy. read more

Love coming here. We also make this a stop when we have water polo tournaments. They are always accomodating to our large group and the food is delicious. Always look forward to Jake's Bloody Mary. Will definitely be back!! read more

We were hoping this would be a carbon copy of the Mesa Cafe, but it's not. First of all, it gets three stars because most of the staff were very friendly. Our waiter was nice, but certainly all business. Our breakfast was okay, but not great. The portion size I received with the corned beef hash was much larger than my husband's chorizo scramble. I'd say if you're looking for a decent diner in Goleta, this is a safe bet. Especially if you have a big appetite! They are very dog-friendly, which is a nice touch. read more

This is essentially a Dennys, but with a restroom that smells like a dog kennel. No, really. It took me a while to put my finger on it, because it was unexpected and out of context. Dog kennel. Then again, perhaps not so out of context. read more

I decided to give them 5-star review simply because they don't pretend to be something they are not. They are what they are: your good ol' neighborhood Cheers diner. Food is good, inexpensive, affordable, hearty servings, drinks are decent, and their service has improved a great deal! Most of all, we appreciate the new outdoor seating where our pets are really welcome. Just one suggestion: please put some umbrellas instead of those screens that just trap the heat and don't let the air flow! Thanks Cody's for a delicious meal! read more

Let me star by saying I have low standards and this place was horrible. I literally can't think of single positive thing to say. I got the corned beef hash. It was seriously over cooked and crispy. It tasted like they used an entire stick of butter on it. My friend got eggs Benedict and the hollandaise sauce was watery. We saw a server (not ours) walking by with coffee and asked for a refill, you'd of thought I asked for her first born child. I didn't know a coffee refill could be so taxing. Our hostesses did more for us than our server. The hostess got us our drinks and ran the credit card. I thought of one positive thing, the server had pretty makeup. I think she spent all her time fixing it in the bathroom because we didn't see her much. I wouldn't eat here again even if you paid me. It was that bad. read more

We were a group of 10 people at a busy establishment and were seated right away. Great service . Orders were all correct and the food came to us hot. We all also commented on how good the food was. Benedict's were excellent. read more