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    Happy Cat Eats

    4.6 (180 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ariana H.

    So happy we found something close to the water that wasn't all seafood and that my husband could enjoy. He is not a big seafood guy, and when you're by the water, it feels like every restaurant usually specializes in seafood. Happy Cat Eats had a chicken sandwich that looked really appealing to him. After we got our food from the wharf, we drove over and sat at their outdoor tables while we waited for his order. The chicken sandwich was DELICIOUS. I actually liked it a little more than my own food and almost traded with him. Too bad he doesn't like clam chowder! The onion rings he ordered were just as good. The tempura batter was a 10/10. It wasn't oily at all, which is the key to a good tempura fry. We loved the weather, and all the tables had cover, which made it even better. It was a beautiful day made even better by their food.

    Breakfast
    Nohely M.

    A waterfront location that serves a little bit of everything from breakfast, lunch to drinks and happy hour. This was my first stop of the morning and I was hungry and didn't want to wait too long anywhere else. Therefore, I stumbled upon this cafe which was not crowded. Their menu is diverse, they include dessert, lunch, alcoholic drinks, etc. I ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage: W/GRILLED POTATOES, MAC & CHEESE, SCRAMBLED EGG & SAUSAGE Very flavorful, unique and the mac & cheese was a new one to me. A high carb burrito to get me going while I continued to explore downtown SB. 5/5 I also ordered an orange juice, really delicious and fresh. 5/5 loved it. I sat facing the beach and it was very relaxing. I enjoyed my breakfast here and overall a nice experience.

    Cappuccino
    Sasha A.

    We stopped here for breakfast while visiting Santa Barbara and honestly really liked the place. The location is great, and the ocean view makes the whole atmosphere very relaxing. I had the tacos, my BF got the breakfast burrito, and both were really good. Everything tasted fresh and simple in a good way. The only thing I didn't love was the seating -- the chairs weren't very comfortable if you want to sit and stay there for a while. But overall it was a really nice breakfast spot, and I'd definitely come back.

    Lauren S.

    Coffee shop and bites along the beach. Stunning views, decent amount of seating considering location and how popular they are. It's a convenient and cute spot to stop at if you're having a hankering for food and enjoy a touristy area. Despite the long line, the staff works quickly to take and driver orders in a timely manner. Also what a CUTE NAME!

    Chinese salad - tasty and good portions
    Hiromi R.

    *Rating this experience with a child & grandparent* This spot was recommended to us by the lovely people at the Santa Barbara Visitor Center. We learned that this casual, beachside walk-up restaurant is the sister concept to the upscale restaurant of Oku, a sushi restaurant. Menus are different but has the same owner, so it has a similar concept and plays with flavors of umami well. We ordered the chicken bao tacos, Chinese chicken salad, and a kids meal hot dog. We really enjoyed those tacos! I loved the Asian flare of the chicken, and that it was served in a bao. The salad was big in portion and tasted fresh. A good way to get some crunchy greens in! The kids meal hot dog was, well, a hot dog! I appreciated that they had a kids meal. We loved the causal vibe of this place. Right by the ocean, sand as part of their decor, and open seating concept. Will come back here for another visit!

    Shrimp po boy, lychee lemonade, cinnamon roll
    Amanda L.

    You can't beat sitting near the beach with good food during a nice warm Santa Barbara day. I love the outdoor seating and how you get a beautiful view of the coastline. The shrimp po boy was somewhat small but without enough shrimp for every bite. It was perfectly fried, not overcooked. The slaw was fresh and the sauce helped punch up the flavor. The lychee lemonade was refreshing, a bit sweet so I definitely recommend getting the version with alcohol. The cinnamon roll was tasty and soft. Great frosting. They have a great menu filled with street food. There is a lot of variety, I can't wait to come back. Parking is tricky. I ended up walking over from the Funk Zone.

    Bfast burrito
    Heather M.

    Amazing!! Such a creative menu! Ordered to go and it was ready in 15 minutes. When the bag was handed to me I couldn't believe how heavy it was for two $13 breakfast burritos! Wow! Bigger then a remote and thicker then an arm! These burritos were stuffed with egg, carnitas, potatoes, and... Mac'n'cheese! Like a really creamy cheesy Mac! The tortilla is perfect and grilled to a nice crisp. Top it with the green sauce and it's killer! One burrito feed 4 big appetites!! We have a whole burrito for another day!!!

    Wow burger
    Thor M.

    Happy Cat is right on Cabrillo, across the road from the beach. You walk up and order your food and they deliver it to your table. It's all outside dining. The employees were very friendly and helpful. Great service!! I had the Now Burger and my wife had the fish tacos. The fish tacos were some of the finest that I have ever eaten. Large piece of perfectly cooked fish and plenty of very flavorful slaw. The hamburger was huge with a double smashed patties. It was fabulous. The fries were extra but they were incredible. Overall, it was a great meal.

    Mac and cheese breakfast burrito with pork belly. NA  BEER
    Shawn B.

    What went well---EVERYTHING! I can't say enough about how great it is to eat right on the main beach walk. Great views and patio. The person at the service window was really friendly and suggested I get a box because the burrito is really big. I've never had a Mac and cheese burrito before and it was fantastic.

    Everyday happy hour 4-6PM
    Joaquin M.

    We just arrived. Ordered food. Weather and the view are beautiful. So far the service is great. Staff is polite and very welcoming.

    Sushi sando (top left), shrimp poboy (bottom), taco (top right)
    Katherine H.

    Highly recommend their sushi sando -- the star of the menu. And lemon mint lychee was very refreshing. Shrimp po'boy was pretty simple taste profile and too greasy for me to finish.

    Chinese Chicken Salad
    Brent Y.

    My wife and I ordered the Chinese Chicken Salad and the Sushi Sando and split both, which worked out perfectly. After reading that the Sando was shareable, I definitely agree because I don't think I could have finished it on my own. The salad was great, with perfectly crispy wonton strips, tender/flavorful chicken and a really good dressing. The Sushi Sando was super unique and unlike anything I've had before. Crispy rice as the "bun" with crab meat, tuna, and seaweed salad inside made for such a fun and delicious combination. Both dishes were light and refreshing. My 5-year-old had the hot dog and it was surprisingly high quality and a really good size. It was served on a Hawaiian roll with a great-quality dog, and since he's pretty picky, the fact that he ate the whole thing says a lot. Overall, it was a great experience. The ocean is right across the street, so the view is a huge bonus, and we also really appreciated how clean the restrooms were. Note: You order at a window and the servers bring your food to you. There's a free 75-minute parking lot down the alley, or you can try parking across the street.

    Crispy bao tacos
    D L.

    Nice little spot! You order before choosing your seat, however there is no menu at the ordering window so best to memorize what you want or walk up with the menu. The main reason I came was for a cinnamon roll. I was one left in the window display. When we ordered, the girl with the short pink hair said "sorry but we're all out". I paused and said "well what about the one right there?" And she goes "oh well yeah I guess we have that one. Is that fine?". Idk if she was trying to hold it for herself or what but that was a weird interaction. She wasn't rude but wasn't friendly either. We ordered: 1. cinnamon roll- rather meh! There was nothing that stood out about it. 2. gingerbread latte- didn't like this. It didn't taste like gingerbread at all and was very weak and froth heavy 3. sushi Sando - unique! It was pretty good but not great. The crispy rice's edges are sharp so that was a little unpleasant. The flavor was great . 4. crispy bao trio- our favorite! This had a great mix of textures and the chicken was perfectly sauced! A nice spot with potential but I don't think it's a must visit. If I come back, I'm just getting the bao tacos!

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