Great location to grab a bite on the way to our from the train station. Menu offers a good variety of protein meals, salads and pastries. You can order to go at the counter or sit down inside or on their patio. The hostess and wait staff are friendly and the place is clean. 4/5 stars because no one came to take my order until the hostess noticed and alerted the waiter, he brought me a latte instead of the OJ I ordered, never offered water and I had to ask the hostess to get my check and a to go box as the waiter never came back to check on me. This time I got the protein fritatta which I recommend (see pic) with a side of bacon. read more

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Came here for my friend's birthday and it did NOT disappoint. The croissant? 10/10. Flaky, buttery, melts in your mouth... like wow. We took a couple shots to celebrate and the whole vibe just felt right. Super cute spot, great energy, and the service was on point. Perfect for a chill celebration or cute catch-up. Will absolutely be back. read more

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Ugh - why is goat tree so bad? We stayed at Hotel Californian and had the AMEX breakfast credit here. I will say, my expectations for a restaurant owned by a 5 start hotel are high (as they should be) and wow does this place disappoint! The location is convenient, but the menu is tiny and the food is extremely low quality. After giving up on of the breakfast, we just did some to go sandwiches and pastries today utilize our daily credit. Everything we got had to be from the day before. The avocado on my sandwich was brown, the sour cream bread was stale, the bread was dry. This was our second time staying at HC and we were hoping the food / coffee would have improved over the years, but no. It sucks to feel like you have to go here if you are staying at Hotel Californian - I don't think it's worth the price point. read more

Today we decided to head to the zoo and wanted to get a bite to eat before we went. The Goat Tree is a must visit! Service was amazing as Juan our waiter handled us with care, and was very friendly, and lots of fun. The food was prepared with care and everything tasted very good. We were seated outside and enjoyed people watching while eating our meal. Thank you GOAT Tree! We will be back. read more

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I was ok with passing this for burger week bc 3rd window has the best smash burger, but since their burger week burger was delicious last year, we decided to try it again (diff burger this year). The angus beef patty had a nice meaty flavor and it had a really nice cheese pull. The caramelized onion and bread and butter pickle added a little sweetness to it. This burger is as good as 3rd window and I highly recommend trying it out! read more

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This maybe a first. A review of a place we didn't eat at. We were doing a wine tasting at the Society in the Hotel Californian and ordered a charcuterie board. At one point the hostess at the winery said she was going to check on our board order. I didn't see where she went but a few moments later saw her crossing the street with our board order. When asked where she went she told us that Goat Tree makes their boards for them. Had to be one of the best boards we've ordered at a winery. It had a little of everything and was freshly put together on order. If you're at the Society order one of the Goats boards. You won't be sorry. read more

Goat Tree - Charcuterie board - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Stopped in for coffee and a cookie. I think it's part of Hotel California which is nice. There's a cafe on one side where it offers the hot drinks and baked goods. And then you have the restaurant where both inside and outside patio seating. Beautifully decorated which enhances the whole place. Open vibe, perfect beachy experience. Didn't have a meal on site but have had numerous plates delivered to the tasting room across the street. Coffee, basic but good. They did have a good selections on the baked goods and pastries. Don't know if it's made on site or delivered from Somewhere else but the cookie was excellent. White chocolate with blueberry. Nice and chunky and perfect. read more

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Should have read previous reviews before coming here. Interior is nice and we were fooled by it. Service was so slow, we barely saw our waiter despite it not being super busy. Only got our waters after food came out, despite asking politely for it first. The cloth napkin smelled funny. Got the shakshuka (decent but not enough bread) and lemon ricotta pancakes (no lemon flavor and I'm pretty sure the bacon came from Costco). When paying, the waiter was looking at right at tip screen. Even Denny's is way better than this. read more

The Goat Tree, in Santa Barbara, is one of my favorite places to start, or finish my train ride to or from the San Fernando Valley. They have spectacular desserts and generally, before I catch the train back, I try to stop here after having lunch somewhere else, for a pastry to sweeten my tooth and go back home. But sometimes, if I have more time, I stop here for a sweet breakfast, which would also be a pastry or fruit, maybe a croissant. This place is amazing, every time I come here the selections are different. How can that be? The pastry chef has to be brilliant. As you know, the Goat Tree, is attached to, The Californian, a very high end hotel on State Street in Santa Barbara. Wish I had the bucks to stay here sometime, savor the in house dining . Oh well, hopefully on another day, or more realistically, in another life. read more

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Food was good. Service was attentive. There weren't as many options on the menu as we thought but that was fine. Loved the pancakes, they weren't so overly sweet and were easy to enjoy. Very clean restaurant and nice ambiance. read more

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Visited this place with some friends during my bachelorette. Their restaurant is beautifully designed and very picture worthy . Their food on the other hand was very average in my opinion and service needed work as it was a bit slow. I got the pancakes and it was too sweet so I was unable to eat it. We also were frustrated towards the end as the bill could only be split into two instead of four which was odd as well. read more

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Another Good pick for brunch place in SB. My hubby ordered smoked Salmon toast which is loaded with smoke salmon. I ordered frittata and it was the winner among the 4 orders, not salty and on the healthy side( mushroom and cheese). My sister ordered Avocado toast, with over easy eggs and thick slices of bacon. My bro - in -law( doc Jp) ordered iconic breakfast comes with drip coffee, thick bacon slices , potatoes and sourdough bread. Love the potatoes , it's creamy. Hector was one of our servers. They are fast. our meal was served with 4 different servers at one time, so our food came together. We ordered all different food to be able to try everything. The bacon as usual was on the salty side but crunchy and meaty. Nice sitting inside and outside the restaurant, we were given a choice of with sun or no sun, as filipinos we choose no sun( under the umbrella. This place is a nice hangout place to people watch. We arrived on time before the crowd started.. read more

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The food is very good here. The chopped chicken salad is very filling. The Bloody Mary's are very strong. The Ambiance is beautiful outside. There is a Star pond with running water which is calming in the middle of the courtyard. The service was great. Our waiter and the bus boy checked on us a few times. read more

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Service was very good. I was hoping for a little more or a citrus flavor in the pancakes. They were good not great. Eating outside was very nice. read more

Goat Tree - Blueberry Ricotta lemon pancakes with bacon. - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The servers are kind and helpful. The outdoor seating beside the palm trees is beautiful - like a Mediterranean plaza. Teas are ok, hot chocolate is good. The salmon toast is a winner with its pickled onions and alfalfa sprouts. The protein frittata was a bit plain and overcooked. The turkey sandwich was quite good, with a light honey mustard dressing. The desserts are beautiful, and their looks exceed their flavors. read more

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What a disappointment. Good location, and friendly people working there, however, very slow and inefficient service and wildly mediocre food. We had the Shakshouka and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Both had little taste - the pancakes were like rubber. What a bummer because this place has a cute vibe, just not good food. read more

We originally planned to try Jeannine's Bakery on State Street, but with the long line (understandable during Fiesta weekend), we decided to walk over to Goat Tree - and we're so glad we did! There was no wait, and we were seated right away on the charming outdoor patio. The setting was adorable, and we lucked out with perfect weather - sunny with a light, cool breeze. The service was wonderful - special thanks to Juan for being so friendly and even offering to take our group photos! The classic breakfast plate was delicious. I swapped the potatoes for fresh fruit, and everything was just right - the sourdough toast was perfectly buttered and crisp, and the eggs and bacon were cooked to perfection. The lattes were excellent and hit the spot for all of us. Goat Tree turned out to be the perfect, relaxing brunch spot. We'd absolutely come back again! read more

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Very quiet for dinner on a Thursday night. I had made a reservation but it turns out that was unnecessary- we had literally every table to choose from. Opted to sit outside by a heater just in case it got cold. The quiet atmosphere was appreciated by my date as well. We opted for a bottle of still water while we looked over the very small and very French inspired menu. She ordered the smashburger and I had the turkey sandwich with a side of fries. Be aware- the turkey sandwich is an enormous portion. This isn't a bad thing, just something to be aware of. I could only finish half. Service was okay. Servers seemed a little inexperienced but they smiled and were quite accommodating. No issues here. Overall happy with the food and dining experience. This was my first time here and it certainly won't be my last. Their brunch menu also looks intriguing- and I do love a good brunch. read more

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Our last day in Santa Barbara, we closed it out with one last visit to the goat tree Mochas and out standing Pastries Over 4 visits we sampled 7 different pastries all of which were excellent The favorite was the chocolate almond croissant followed closely by the Fruit Tart But can't go wrong with any selection As an added treat we were waited on by Meadow a personable young lady who was very attentive read more

Nice restaurant in Santa Barbara. We called them before dining to ask if they can accommodate food allergies and their response was "absolutely"! Our server, Jack, was kind and made sure to communicate with the kitchen about our allergies. The food was really good and the coffee was a great! read more

Goat Tree - Gluten-Free Seasonal Fruit and Chia Seed Parfait - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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There was nothing special about the food or coffee. Just as good as if made at home or anywhere else. The prices could be lower for the amount of food served. The only deliciousness was the pastry I ordered. On another note, the service by the staff was exceptional. read more

While this is a beautiful casual breakfast and brunch place, the counter staff were less than enthusiastic to have us as customers. Alright fine, ill be blunt, they were incredibly rude and were bothered that we "just" wanted coffee. 2 young servers looked at each other and then at us with disdain. To be a total Karen, I never write reviews based solely on one thing, this time I did. Its a cute place with limited menu and might have great food, but I will never know. Why would I spend time at a place that doesn't want me to order? Shrugs. Coffee was mid. Better than the 'bucks but not as good as other local places around here. read more

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When in SB, Goat tree is always a must visit spot for me. Their coffee counter and pastry bar alone would be a fantastic reason to stop in while you walk around the beautiful state street. They also are only a few blocks from the ocean. They also have a full food menu and I personally love the vibe. They do get busy but well worth the wait. Also they have some fun merch to shop. read more

Great variety and vibe here. We especially loved our server Juan who was great to chat with and gave us the tip to order the excellent strawberries. read more

If you're here and not getting the salmon toast, you're doing it wrong. We sat outside and watched all the people stroll by and had a wonderful time. The service was fast and on point. read more

Goat Tree - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Goat tree is great! Charming patio! Service is very friendly and helpful. Food is good. Even just stopping for a pastry is nice. Obvi can't beat the location for walking around. read more

I had brunch with my daughter and enjoyed our avocado toast,fruit and service! Cute place,excellent service we'll be back! read more

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Two Words: overpriced mediocracy. Coffee is trash, especially for $6. Desserts are good, not $8 for a tiny slice. Below average service, but the restaurant was clean and well designed. Good for pictures and maybe a brunch, not a good coffee spot at all read more

Coffee here is burned, tastes like it had coffee grounds in it, and made me feel like I was drinking a cup of badly made coffee. I ordered a peppermint mocha, whole milk, asked for it to be a little less sweet. I didn't taste the peppermint or the mocha. I was the only one who ordered a latte, no line behind me, not full of people so there was no rush to make it. I was too ashamed to ask for my money back, over $7. I ended up waiting to walk outside to throw it away. read more

The service was good and fast. The portions were small, but it was a nice place to have breakfast and we were seated right away. I had the parfait and my husband had the iconic breakfast. I really loved the ambiance! read more

Goat Tree - Bar area - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Great food, great wine and even better service with Juan! He was so attentive and even after they were closed, he continued to serve us and never made us feel rushed. 10/10 recommend! read more

We ate here twice this week since we were staying next door. We will be back next time we are in town. The service was excellent. Our server (Hector) was friendly and attentive. The food was good. We had the pancakes, frittata, chicken salad and turkey sandwich. While a little slow due to the holiday weekend, it didn't bother us at all to relax on the beautiful patio and enjoy the morning. read more

We loved the Goat Tree. The food was excellent - ricotta pancakes were especially delicious. Cocktails are lovely and service is excellent. The place was a short walk from our cruise ship and the patio was a delightful place for people watching. read more

Goat Tree - Patio - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Bottom line: overall confusion and the prices are twice what they should be My wife and I came here for a late Valentine's Day dinner out, hoping for some good food and a little quiet romance. We arrived and stood at the kiosk for about 15 minutes with not a word from anyone working. It looks like there was only one girl working, and she was running back-and-forth doing what looked like mostly everything. Eventually, she came by and seated us and took our order. The first thing that popped out to me is that the prices are outrageous. I know this is the second block of State Street but $30 for a bowl of pasta is a lot even for Funk zone. The pasta was OK, but for that much money, there should be quite a lot more pork belly that was in there, there was very very little. We also ordered the burger, which was pretty good, but not for $20. The entire time we were having our dinner, people were walking in the door and standing at the kiosk and leaving. Or coming in the side door and just sitting down. So unsure this place is supposed to be a walk up restaurant, or sit down restaurant... The front door is periodically closed and then reopened, all the while the one girl is handling all of the tables, and I felt really badly for her. When I walked to the back to find the bathroom, the place was messy and appeared to be in disarray. Cons - dishes, towels and disarray - one girl working - twice as expensive as it should be - service is lacking for the price - feels like a walk up, priced like it's in Montecito but with goats on the wall...? - clear lack of organization and effort - staff elsewhere - no sign about where to sit - can't even see myself in the mirror in the bathroom - why are the doors locked? - no heaters Pros: - food is yummy - nice inside read more

Amazing food and Juan was the perfect server! He was helpful with suggestions on the menu and so kind and fun. Food was great but Juan made the day! read more

We visited twice recently for breakfast and lunch, and purchased sandwiches to-go each time. Really great. The BLT+E is open face, delicious, and very filling. With a side of fries you will be stuffed. Awesome Bloody Marys too. The turkey sandwiches hold up well hours later when brought on a trip for late afternoon lunch. The pastries are beautiful and well crafted. However, the cookie I ordered to-go was like a sugar bomb and couldn't finish it. All the servers and staff were very polite and accommodating. On a Wednesday morning before 09:00 am it was nearly empty. However, at 11:00 am on a Friday we had to wait 10 minutes for a table. There's a Starbucks just two doors down, but once we tried the coffee and pastries here we didn't want to go to Starbucks on our return to Santa Barbara! read more

This is my 2nd time at Goat Tree and I absolutely love it! The servers and staff are so nice and friendly. The restaurant has a great outdoor sitting area as well as inside. We sat outside because it was a beautiful day. There are umbrellas to block you from the sun which is great. We ordered cranberry and orange mimosas, wild arugula salad with chicken, Gooey bacon & Brie sandwich with avocado, and the GT smash burger with seasoned fries. Everything we had was delicious and filling. When staying at the Hotel Californian, I find this is the perfect spot to walk across the street and go for a nice brunch. read more

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I went with a group of 6 for brunch. The food and drink were great here. I also want to give a special commendation to George, the busser, who was exceptionally helpful with cleaning our table and even moving a heater closer to us. He was working very hard! Unfortunately, the overall experience was severely impacted by the very slow service. I was forced to get up from my table twice just to check on the status of our food and drinks. While the quality of the meal was great, the lack of timely table service was a serious issue that needs improvement. read more

Our hostess NORA and our server HECTOR were above and beyond and made a long wait seem flawless. Can't wait to be back!!!

the servers are friendly but the wait time is so damn long by the time they even came to take my order i could've climbed Mount Everest.