We ended up coming here multiple times during our vacation because it was just that good! Every…read moresingle meal was consistently delicious, and I especially appreciated that they had genuinely tasty plant-based options instead of just an afterthought or two. The staff was what really made this place stand out. On our last day, I accidentally miscommunicated my order and ended up with the wrong meal. It was completely my mistake, and I was so disappointed because I had my heart set on a specific waffle (you know when you've been looking forward to something all morning?). Even though it wasn't their fault, they were incredibly kind and gracious. They happily fixed it without making me feel bad, and their warmth completely turned my day around. It may seem like a small thing, but kindness like that sticks with you. They could have easily told me it was my mistake, but instead they chose generosity and excellent customer service. Between the amazing food, the fantastic plant-based options, and some of the kindest staff we've encountered, this became one of our favorite spots on our trip. We tried several different menu items over multiple visits, and every single one was excellent. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in town!

What a charming little coffee shop. It's in an excellent…read morelocation being in downtown and across the street from the museum. I ordered an iced matcha latte with a lavender cold foam and I have to say, I was impressed by not only how good it tasted but the price! I think I paid around 6.50? Most shops will charge that drink for more than $8 so I would say, Goodland is priced reasonably. I got the breakfast burrito and that was good too. Pup friendly location too!

Such a lovely lunch in Santa Barbara! The outdoor patio is beautiful and charming, and the food was…read moregenuinely delicious. The steak was perfectly cooked, the Eggs Benedict was rich and satisfying, and the pastries were wonderful too. And I have to mention our server -- friendly, attentive, and seriously reminded me of a young Owen Wilson! The blonde curls and that smile definitely made us do a double take. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, wonderful service -- and an unexpected little Hollywood moment. Definitely a memorable Santa Barbara lunch!

SCORE 0 HEALTH HAZARD 10…read more This is our third time we've had issues with the staff. Today is our last time going here. There was only one person in line and 4 staff members behind the counter standing around talking to each other. Nobody greeted us or asked for our bakery order. When I said excuse me to a dirty blond girl she replied "WHAT!" and continued to joke with a co worker. When the cashier finished with their customer they walked away and even though they saw we were waiting to be helped. I looked around and saw nobody helping seated customers or us at the bakery counter. Finally, the dirty blonde ask what we need and my response was "WHAT" ?! At this point we should have left and gone to Lilac Patisserie however we proceeded to give her our order. I told another customer behind us that rudeness seems to be the norm, and she agreed. I paid for our bakery items and asked an older woman scrolling on her phone if we could have a bag for all of our boxed treats. She grabbed a handful of bags and threw them at me from across the counter. We were appalled and left. We found a place to sit on State street to eat our treats and my daughter said she didn't want her Meringue because the dirty blonde girl used the back of her ungloved hand to repeatedly wipe her nose. We threw all $50 worth of baked goods in the trash. Yes, I should have gone back and complained I'm had everything refunded but it was Mother's Day and we didn't want anything more to do with this establishment. It was also an epiphany that they don't treat everyone this way. It could be you next time. Please go somewhere else. We will never go to anywhere but Lilac Patisserie which is to the left as you exit Andersons, past the stop light. You will definitely get your money's worth and the staff is friendly, professional, and greet you immediately as you reach the counter.

Amazing food it was so good I got the Santa Barbara scramble with no mushrooms and it was amazingread more

Came highly recommended from a good friend. We ordered the banana French toast and the summer…read moreseasonal peach French toast. 10/10 I recommend. I wish I ordered the hash browns, they looked amazing sitting on tables nearby. You will need to pay for food before sitting so if you go in a group, keep this in mind. Gorgeous view. The staff are very helpful and excited about presenting the menu. I can't wait to come back, thanks for an amazing time!

We decided to come back to this fantastic gluten free bakery and cafe. It was only 2 minutes walk…read morefrom the Kimpton hotel we stayed at. This store was packed the entire weekend when we came in. Store is big and spacious with two sections. One is sit down cafe, the other is bakery and take out area. It's all fast casual style though. They have a lot of varieties to choose from and great coffee and tea to go menu. They take reservations for weekend brunch too. I picked quite a few pastries to try. My favorites are lemon tart and lemon bar. Obviously I like lemon flavored pastries. The red velvet vegan cupcake and blueberry muffin were delicious as well. I am so jealous of this gluten free kitchen bakery and cafe. Wish we had something like this near my home! This is our must stop whenever we are in Santa Barbara!

We stopped in Lilac after walking through the Farmer's Market - which I must say was the best I've…read morebeen to. It's a bit overpriced but everything we had was very good. I ordered the Lilac breakfast and a honey lavender latte, which I loved. One of my friends had the salmon plate and the other ordered the Quiche Lorraine. We were all very happy with the food. The people working there were very friendly and the service was efficient. I thought it was a cute bakery and restaurant.

Delicious food, excellent service. Went on a Saturday morning and it was quiet and the food came…read moreout quickly. They even had a special kids plate for my toddler. Highly recommend!

Dreadful. I had one of their specialties, the crabcakes Benedict. It looked amazing at first, but…read morethen I noticed that the Hollandaise had broken. Then the poached eggs were more like soft-boiled eggs. The crabcakes themselves were mushy with a texture like oatmeal. The worst I have ever had. At least the hash browns were cooked properly. I really wanted some coffee but they didn't have oat milk so that was a minor disappointment and I settled for just water. The service was average but the server was very nice. It is a cute little diner but I was the only one there, which should have raised a red flag. Overall a crummy experience and I won't be back.

Food is great. Service is good. Staffing has been an issue more than once. Frustrating when…read morethere's a long line outside yet not one person sitting at counter because of staffing problems. With that said, food is great

Chad's did not disappoint. The complementary warm…read moremini muffins were delish as was the food. The Mimosa was a huge! Our waiter was great (Thank you Chuey!)

hi y'all, we stopped in for breakfast after coming out to…read moresanta barbi for a weekend concert. food here was yummy, chilaquiles nicely coated in a mild salsa verde with a nice crisp! the buttermilk biscuit was exactly that, nice & warm w/the honey butter. husbands waffles & orange butter syrup combo was tasty touch. thoroughly enjoyed :)

We stopped at The Shop on N. Milpas for brunch around 10am. There was a small line, but we didn't…read morewait long. The setup is interesting! You order and pay at the counter first, then they seat you and bring everything out. I actually kind of liked being able to sit down and relax without immediately being handed another menu It's a really cute spot with nice outdoor seating, friendly staff, and dogs are welcome. My sister's dog enjoyed brunch from the comfort of his stroller My husband got his usual cold brew and I got a spring water. We shared the avocado toast with egg and bacon added, plus a side of potatoes. The avocado smash was good and the egg was cooked perfectly, but the bread was a little dense for me. Nuzz really enjoyed the bacon. The POTATOES though!! So good. Thinly sliced, thicker than a potato chip, perfectly salted and super crispy. The side portion was generous too. Our total was about $53 for the avocado toast with add-ons, potatoes, cold brew, water and tip. I'm glad we shared because that felt pretty steep for one breakfast! And for my IBS friends Two separate, private all-gender bathrooms with actual doors. No stalls. We love to see it. Overall, cute place, good food and a different brunch experience. Nothing was bad at all, but for the price, I probably wouldn't rush back.

Love this place, it's a must visit whenever my wife and I weekend in SB. Used to be at a smaller…read morelocation a few steps away, where we would eat in the courtyard, and they would bring out an amuse bouche. Those days are probably over, but the food and ambience are still great! I am just slightly convinced that this is a Lesbian hangout, but my wife thinks I'm jumping to conclusions, and she is probably correct. Anyway, the ladies like it, and I think Georgia O'Keefe probably painted a lot of Scarlett Begonias. And I love it too! Lemon Ricotta pancakes for the win.

Food Wife and I were on vacation in Santa Barbara and wanted…read moreto give scarlet begonia a try. We ordered a Breakfast Sandwich and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The sandwich was really good with soft and fluffy scrambled eggs accompanied by just a perfectly salty ham. The lemon ricotta pancakes were really good as well , just the right amount of tart from the lemon with a good amount of blueberry compote. Service/Ambiance We walked in for a Sunday morning brunch and we were able to get seated pretty much right away when we arrived at opening. The staff were really nice and welcoming and had a pleasant experience dining here. Loved the overall vibe of the place and service for our food was reasonable as well

This place is great! We had a bit of a wait, but grateful for the Yelp Wait-list. Farmer Boy gave…read morethe streamline dinner vibe, but so much better! The staff is super friendly and super each other on refills. I ordered the Santa Barbara Local (a scramble with 3 eggs, salsa, chunky fresh tomatoes, crisp bacon, grated cheese and creamy avocado), smashed country potatoes, and a side pancake. A great balance of fresh and savory...and finished with sweet and fluffy. The hubby had the chicken fried steak - a solid ground, well seasoned beef patty that is breaded and fried, and topped with a creamy pepper country gravy. In lieu of eggs, he substitute for fresh cut fruit. The wait was worth it and look first to coming back again.

Bacon breakfast burrito was dry and flavorless not even six separate sides of salsa could make it…read moretaste good. Cinnamon roll was served nearly burnt with all of the frosting rock hard and largely charred to the surface of the stiff pastry. I've been to this restaurant a bunch of times, and the service is generally quite good, specifically from the Latino bus boys, those guys work very hard and probably deserve an equal or higher tip percentage compared to the younger Caucasian waitresses who spend a lot of time leaning and gossiping while slightly oblivious to the room --with the exception of the older lady who wears the face mask, she doesn't skip a beat and never disappoints.

Very quaint place. The food was a great portion nothing too overpowering or too sweet. They have…read morebaked goods which looked delicious. The service was good, they greet you as you arrive and are constantly coming over your table to see if anything else is needed. Would definitely be returning.

My husband and I came to Live Oak Cafe because of the good reviews, so maybe we just caught them on…read morea bad day--but unfortunately, our experience was terrible. I ordered the Britta Bagel, which comes with avocado, tomato, red onion, and a sprinkle of lemon pepper seasoning. The bagel itself was stale, and the entire meal was incredibly bland. I even added salt and still could only eat half of it. My husband ordered the breakfast wrap, essentially a breakfast burrito, and it had a really odd sweet taste that made it almost impossible to eat. He took two bites and couldn't bring himself to eat any more. The food alone was disappointing, but the service didn't help. We paid around $40 including tip, yet there weren't even napkins or proper table settings. We had to ask for napkins ourselves, and no one came by to check on us during our meal. For $40, I expect significantly better food and service. Unfortunately, this was one of those meals where you leave thinking, "Well, at least we know we won't be coming back." Definitely not worth it for us, and I won't be returning.