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    Happy Cat Eats

    4.5 (173 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    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!

    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!!!

    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.

    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.

    Order then sit down
    Brian L.

    Interesting little spot for a quick bite! All seating is outdoors but right across from the beach so there is a nice beach breeze. Had the Wagyu burger and it was very decent, brioche bun and the Wagyu was good, not great but good. Guava/Green Tea iced was good just a bit acidic so be aware of you're sensitive, as it gave me a little twist on my stomach because I'm a bit sensitive to acidic drinks. Good and quick service was a big plus!

    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.

    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.

    Fish and chips, asked for extra crispy and got it!
    Paul B.

    Just got fish and chips to go! Absolutely amazing!! Perfect crisp! Great tartar sauce! Coffee was excellent as well, and seemed very reasonable!! Super nice people as well!

    Sushi Sando
    Morgan B.

    Happy Eats Cafe is centered around outdoor dining. You walk up to a register, order, and find a seat while you wait with your number. They had lots of yummy items to choose from. We got two of the sushi sandos. SUPER good. I would come back to try other things! It was very nice, right by the water.

    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

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    4 months ago

    Great little cafe! The açai bowl was good and well as there hot chi tea. Cute little sitting area across from the beach and pier

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    Amazing fish and chippies! Great location too! I love this spot and the outdoor seating.

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    6 months ago

    The chicken tempura sandwich was hands down the best sandwich I've ever eaten! Can't wait to go back and get another!

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    Great menu! Cozy comfy food. Friendly staff. I go at least once a week!!! Right on the beach!

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    There cinnamon rolls are so yummy and there coffee is so good my friend ordered a scone it was so delicious too

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    Nice place lots of potential I ordered the bbq without mushrooms and yep you guessed it... mushrooms. Why can't people follow directions?

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    Very creative sandwiches full of flavor and good ingredients at a very reasonable price when more can you ask?

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