We had a mixed experience at Peebee & Jay's. The woman working there was very friendly, polite, and…read morewelcoming, which we really appreciated. However, the man who appeared to be the owner (young, beard, wearing basketball shorts) made us feel uncomfortable. After I had already paid for our food, I was questioned about whether I had paid for a second bag of chips. Even after it was clarified as a mistake, there was no direct apology to us, and the interaction left us feeling unfairly accused and uneasy. On top of that, the sandwiches were just average for the price. Overall, the experience was disappointing despite the friendly service from the other staff member. I just hope he treats his employees better than he treats his customers. May 29, 2026 12:45 PM

Great Sandwich's and service. Came here for a mom and pop sandwich and it was delivered!…read more Will be back!

My boyfriend and I stopped at Padaro Beach Grill during an afternoon drive up the coast…read more Immediate impression: it reminded me of Hawaii in the best way. The outdoor seating area, the architecture, the sounds and smell of the ocean right there. Immaculate vibes. We went on a Friday around 3:30pm, so it wasn't crazy busy. We found a table without issue and there were always at least a few others available. However, I imagine this place gets extremely popular during peak hours. We ordered the Baja Fish Tacos and a side of French Fries. All were delicious - no complaints! Although the tacos are so loaded, they can be a challenge to eat! Would definitely return the next time I'm in the area.

Dear Hubby and I have been long-time fans of Padaro Beach Grill. As such, we wanted to introduce…read more(maybe re-introduce?) Sweet Granddaughter to the place on a Saturday as summer is winding down. Am not sure if there's been a change of ownership, but there did seem to be a change of results of the experience of visiting. Noting that in a previous review I mentioned live music. Several other reviewers did, too. When we were there this past weekend in the early afternoon, there was no music to be found. We caught the ordering line at the right time; it wasn't too long and it didn't take but a few minutes to get to the counter. After that, it went downhill to some extent. The main disappointment was the food. I mean, it's a restaurant, right? That's kind of the point. The ambiance is still fun - beachy casual, like you're a guest at a private beach club. But the food used to be much, much better. I made the mistake of ordering the tri-tip sandwich. It was served with grilled onions and smothered in BBQ sauce. It would normally also come with cheese, but I had that left off as cows' milk cheese and I do not get along. I would have much preferred to leave out the BBQ sauce and have au jus on the side instead to let the flavor of the beef come out. Alas, that's not an option. There wasn't anything else on the menu speaking to me at the time, or I could have / should have ordered something else. I thought about the fish tacos, but I'm not a huge fan of cabbage. In any event, the tri-tip was cut too thick. That made it tough to bite / and overly chewy. To the point where it wasn't a happy eating experience. I only finished half the sandwich and gave the rest to DH to eat later. I didn't choose to add any fries or onion rings as I wanted to give fried foods a rest. So I had half a sandwich, and half a very overpriced and underwhelming chocolate chip cookie for dessert. For me, the food was bordering on a failing grade. Barely a "C". DH, on the other hand, really enjoyed the fish and chips he'd ordered. I had a bite, and while the fish was really fresh, the batter coating was undercooked, which made for a mushy exterior texture. It was also extremely greasy. SG ordered her favorite meal of chicken nuggets and fries. She'll never turn down fries, so that made her happy. The chicken pieces were not that flavorful, and not that great a texture, either. We also spent the meal dodging ants which were running over the picnic tabletop. A tabletop which looked like it hadn't been cleaned by human hands in a very, very long time. Which likely explains why the ants thought it was fair game - they were on the hunt for missed crumbs. I can bet good money that when we ask SG if she remembers eating at Padaro Beach Grill, she will recall that it's the outdoor place where the ants were trying to eat our food. There aren't enough umbrellas for all the picnic tables, and there's not really any other source of shade on a warm, sunny afternoon. We were lucky enough to get one of the lawn-area tables with an umbrella, but we ended up feeling crowded when mid-way through our meal, a group of seven people took over the adjacent table. By then, we were ready to finish up and go. In past visits, lingering and enjoying the tropical vibe was part of the experience. Not during this last visit. A shame.

Thinks the pace to be. Come in, order at the counter and find a spot…read more Seasonal fruit Danish- sublime Bagel Breakfast sandwich- salty, savory, hearty an shits the spot Breakfast Tartin- dreamy notes of salty mushroom goodness Strawberry matcha was good to the last drop. Brewed coffee fueled me for my day.

Brass Bird has a genuinely lovely patio, and the cold brew was sufficiently high-octane to make me…read moreforgive quite a lot. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best, especially given the price. And then there was the "croissant." I put that word in quotation marks because what arrived on my plate was less a croissant than a bread roll experiencing an identity crisis. A croissant is supposed to be a minor miracle of pastry engineering: dozens of buttery laminated layers, a crisp golden shell that shatters when you tear into it, and an airy, irregular honeycomb interior. You should finish one surrounded by enough flaky debris to require a small cleanup operation. This thing was pale, squat, dense, doughy, and almost completely devoid of discernible layers. The interior had all the airy honeycomb structure of a hot dog bun. It looked as though someone had taken a dinner roll, bent it into a crescent, pinched the ends, and hoped geometry would do the rest. There was no shattering crust. No honeycomb. No glorious buttery lamination. No shower of flakes. Just a soft crescent-shaped bread product that had apparently once heard a croissant described from another room. I have eaten spectacular croissants. I have eaten mediocre croissants. I have eaten mass-produced grocery-store croissants that, whatever their shortcomings, at least understood the assignment. This one appeared not to have read the syllabus. So: lovely patio. Potent cold brew. A perfectly pleasant place to sit for a while. But if pastry is the reason you're going, just make a U-turn. Photographic evidence attached. France, please accept my apologies.

What can you really ask for in a shack experience, order and the window and settle down at one of…read morethe tables. Breakfast sandwich with a burger on it- hard to go wrong Cept could use more filling to match the bread. The chorizo breakfast burrito was very classic. Surprisingly their coffee hit the spot (pun intended) as well.

This is a great spot to stop by in Carpinteria for a casual comfort meal. I got the onion rings,…read morewhich come in a portion so large I cannot even explain the scale to you. It is so many onion rings, and it is definitely worth it. It's fun!

I had the pleasure of trying Santa Barbara Hives food and products at the Santa Barbara Earth Day…read moreFestival. The food and honey are fresh and delicious, and their honey hand balm is soft and deeply moisturizing. Their staff are some of the kindest people you'll ever meet and you can tell how passionate they are about the business and making a positive impact on their community. At one point they noticed I didn't get my order in time, and brought out an extra slice to thank me for my patience, which goes to show their attention to making their customers happy and quickly correcting any mistakes. Food was extra fresh and absolutely delicious. Pepperoni Pizza - 5/5. Soft sourdough crust and mini pepperoni cups. Salad - 5/5. Fresh. Croutons and ranch made in house. Cookies - 5/5. Peanut butter chuck and chocolate chip cookies were perfectly chunky. Hot Honey - 5/5. Extra spicy (and when I say spicy, I mean spicy), and goes well with the pizza! Looking forward to stopping by their brick and mortar location soon, and trying their Tri Tip sandwich!

Quality has gone down since I last came 2 years ago. The coffee is good but too milky even when I…read moreasked for an extra shot. The matcha was also too milky after asking for extra :( Not as many cute pottery/gift shop knick-knacks to buy. Vibes are different, but I still come for the coffee here n there lol

Friendly service, fun in the sun, and full from a delicious bagel sandwich…read more My partner adores this bagel shop and got the Linden Ave. I was very happy getting to enjoy the Milpas Melt while out in the sun under an umbrella in their outdoor seating. We arrived about half an hour before closing and staff were very friendly and attentive, even getting us fresh made curly fries and ensuring we had a pleasant experience.

Top 5 worst meals I've eaten in my life…read more The bagels are nothing to write home about, comparable to a supermarket bagel at best. Had the Protein B-Eggl (sandwich) with chicken breast. First off they gave me egg whites instead of the whole eggs (which I can accept as a mistake). The sandwich was bland no salt, pepper, or any seasoning of any kind. The chicken had a rubbery texture and the egg whites too. Added salt and pepper, not better. Added Tapatio and that didn't even help. Barely was able to eat half and that was because I was starving. Couldn't even choke the rest down n left it. The real topper was the $10 price tag!!

Had a great experience at Jersey Mike's today. The service was friendly, fast, and my sandwich came…read moreout perfect. A special shout-out to the lady with the blue hair who made my sandwich. She was awesome - friendly, professional, and clearly took pride in making it right. Great customer service like that really stands out and makes you want to come back. Excellent food and even better service. Keep up the great work!

The food is always fresh and delicious. The Italian is my go to and my husband loved the big…read morekahuna.

I've been eating Nutbelly for years and feel that the quality of food has really gone down hill but…read morethe extreme price points are still there. My salad toppings were the same components as my pizza toppings ($17 salad...). The pizzas were pretty bad...we ordered 4. No debit or credit cards even though the sticker is in the window. Only Cash and Venmo. Kinda weird... Service was mediocre with only two groups in the restaurant. Really unfortunate considering the location. Won't be returning.

This is a must try spot if you are looking for a high quality delicious pizza. The chef hand…read moreprepares the pizza dough there and from the first bite you can tell. I decided to try their Avocado fiesta pizza and I knew I would be coming back for more. The avocado fiesta pizza has hot sauce, corn, avocado, and lots of cheese. It all pairs perfectly and melts once you take a bite. I also decided to try their Hawaiian pizza and it became my favorite one out of the pizzerias I have tried. Everything tasted delicious! This is a must try spot in Carpinteria. They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating as well.

What a great find! Perfect stop coming from central coast back to OC. New ownership and super…read morefriendly owner. Hot matcha was excellent and my wife's açaí bowl was crazy good. She's loves the bowls in Hawaii - with all their fresh, tropical fruit- and Carp Moon Café is darn close. Super clean food. Will def be back next time up this way!

Since I visited Carp Moon Café through a Yelp Experience, it has become one of my favorite cafés,…read moreand every time I come to Carpinteria, I stop by here. My favorite drink is the café de olla. I love the cinnamon flavor. This time, I tried the Blueberry scone, which was warm and delicious. They bake them at the shop every day. The owner and her son are very friendly and nice. I saw their posts on SNS showing them helping local people. I thought it was wonderful, so I wanted to support their local business too. There is outdoor seating, you can have coffee with your dog! There is no parking around the café, so I park in the public parking lot near the beach. Why not stop by this café while you are at the beach or shopping in downtown Carpinteria?

Stopped in for a quick drink on our first day in town and loved it! The seltzer was my favorite one…read moreI had on my entire vacation and the back patio was relaxing with plenty of shade. Service was great and the local patrons were so nice, I chatted with multiple people! Also love how dog friendly the place is with multiple water dishes and dog treats available. Wish we had a chance to go back again, but it will definitely be our first stop on our next trip back to the Santa Barbra area.

I was in town with a relative and we decided to stop in for a drink. Friendly staff , good beer and…read morelive music! It wasn't too busy on a Friday night which was unusual to see. I have been here before and I would come back when in town! Plus .... Free WIFI !