BOOM!!! Want the best breakfast diner food! This is it!. Gordan Ramsay will say his first test of a chef is simple..... Cook an Egg. Well Mr Ramsay himself I am sure would be delighted to grab a bite at this fabulous diner. Eggs cooked perfect. some of the best and most perfect I have ever had. Sunny side up. as well as scrambled. The potatoes are awesome. Soft yet crispy with fresh peppers and onions mixed in. Amazing pancakes and some super legit chicken fried steak. Family feeling with amazing service. I will return just to have another breakfast here. That is % for sure. The only problem with this place is they do not do dinner service. read more

Hugos Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Great alternative to IHOP across the street for breakfast. Big menu, interesting options. Family run, friendly and helpful. The fruit was delicious and fresh--the omelet well prepared with lots of fresh vegetables. I gave 5 stars because I want to encourage people to visit! I love small family run places where people really care. My one suggestion--please use real ingredients--real cream for coffee (not creamer) and real cheese in the omelet (not processed) I will definitely be back! read more

Amazing. The spicy chicken bowl is transcendental. The service is great. So is the ambiance. It's truly a Carpinteria institution, and no trip to Carp is complete without a visit. read more

Not from around here but tried this place since my hotel was nearby, popped up on Yelp so went with the reviews, bad choice. I guess there aren't many diners/cafes in the area sadly. IMO food is over priced and lacks flavor, their "huevos rancheros' are definitely not, some chopped up flavorless topping, No! Two stars for the dude that sounds like Seth Rogan read more

Super good place to have breakfast. Super nice and great customer service. We were barely walking in the door and they had our table ready. 10/10 would recommend for breakfast. Definitely going back for breakfast. read more

Friendly staff and amazing burger. I'm not a local, it was a halfway mark to my destination and it did not disappoint. It's a nice quiet restaurant, would go again. read more

This quaint diner has a large menu and the service was friendly and fast. The food was delicious! At our table , we ordered a turkey club, a Reuben sandwich both very generous in size. Also ordered a deluxe hamburger. All things were tasty and satisfying. Ordered potato salad as on of the sides and it was handmade deliciousness. It had a small amount of small chopped apple in it. Very nice subtle surprise. The location is just off the freeway so was a perfect stopover before getting back on the road. Would definitely stop in again, maybe try a chicken bowl next time. read more

My mother and I went here because she was absolutely famished after getting out of the hospital. That was a year ago. We went this morning to "celebrate" her having made it through the crisis. I was proud of her, she polished off a big omelet and said it was very good. I had a chicken sandwich and also liked it very much. It seems to be a popular and reliable place. We ran into one of my mom's neighbors who says she goes there a lot. She said she has never gotten a bad meal. It doesn't look like much, and it's not fancy, but they will feed you well. With a smile! read more

The food was very overpriced. It should not be one star. $25 for a pancake, eggs, corn beef hash , coffee and OJ. The amount of eggs was very little. The atmosphere is nice, very ma and pop which I loved. If there was a little better food presentation and just a little more eggs , it would have been worth the money. Food taste was good. Staff, very friendly. read more

Hugos Restaurant - Good vibe. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

I ordered spicy pork platter , and I got a lot of rice with some spicy pork on top without any green or salad. To dry and not delicious read more

The food is pretty good and it's served quickly. It has all the qualities that you'd want a breakfast diner to have but with the exception that they also serve lunch. I did not try the lunch options. I did see some asian fusion options and thought it was pretty cool. My breakfast here was pretty good. I'd come back. The drinks are where it got comparatively expensive. 2 glasses of juice was about the price of my breakfast. read more

We were coming home from a college visit trip to SLO and UCSB and wanted to hit Carp for breakfast. My kid typed in breakfast and this was one of the first that popped up - thank you Yelp!! Mom and pop-type small strip-mall cafe and we loved it. My wife and kids had pancakes (wife added blueberries) with eggs and I had the French toast. A side of hash browns to share (although we probably didn't need it) - just what the road trip ordered. Super friendly and when the people in front of us didn't need menus because the locals know what they want, it is a good sign. Hard working family, but open from 7am-2pm so it might not be a bad gig.... We will stop there again I am sure. read more

Hugos Restaurant - Bacon, eggs, and hash browns.... Pancakes not pictured. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Great service. Dog friendly and very yummy! Very attentive always checking if we needed anything else.

10/10 would recommend. I came here for breakfast and ordered the corn beef hash with eggs and a side of fruit and rye bread. Everything was delicious especially the corn beef hash. They made it nice and crispy. Eggs were fluffy not over cooked. Fruit was fresh! I got my order to go and everything was perfect- came with all the condiments you could ask for, perfect amount of utensils for each dish, bread came separate from meal so as not to get soggy, and fruit was handed to me separate from main dish so as not to get warm if I didn't want that. And I didn't have to ask!!! The service was impeccable, very friendly local store. I would definitely come back. Im curious about their Asian food for lunch, Im betting it is delicious as well! read more

Traffic was heavy on the December 27th so we pulled out and found this lovely diner. Sweet & efficient service. We had a Ham on Rye and the Garden Salad. Delicious ! Fresh veggies with dressing on the side. And we both liked the Cole Slaw (we're picky about it) - not too much dressing & very crisp cabbage. A Great Spot that won't break the bank. read more

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Wow, just had their veggie omelet with a side of crispy bacon... PERFECTLY DONE Guys!! Great coffee, we love the food, the service and how well they are handling the pandemic. We feel very safe to eat there and they have made extra efforts to put plexiglass between every both, provide outdoor seating and special care with "to go" orders. So glad you guys are doing such a great job staying in business in this small town during these difficult times! read more

Expensive and lady was kinda rude,When we tried to discuss the check.Short shack pancakes $10.50 for four pancakes.Hash brown were still frozen! Had black stuff in my orange juice. $85 for four people to eat.All we had was 4 basic meals.Save your money! read more

Simple diner food with some alternative options like some Asian dishes. Try the potatoe salad my freakn FAVE!!! The service is fast and always polite. They will make anything for just the way you like it. read more

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This place is such a cute little gem! It's a mom and pop shop... the owners are so smiley and sweet! They know their regulars by name. I feel like I'm going to a family friend's house. The food is excellent. I love their pancakes and French toast. Not too sweet but just right. Also, the prices are super wallet friendly and the portions are huge! Please don't hesitate to support this small business! The love for their customers shows in the service and food. :) Thank you Hugo's! read more

Hugos Restaurant - SOOOO cute! Classic diner feel. The owners are so darn sweet too! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

My son and I stopped for breakfast on our way out of town. We stopped because it had good reviews on yelp. I am sorry but the service was slow, the food was served warm at best. We received our toast 30 minutes prior to our breakfast being served. The bacon was soggy the portions were very small not to mention the cold toast, it said 3 eggs it looked like one egg. The value for the price isn't worth it. read more

Even though they show open on Yelp and their hours are posted as Monday-Sunday, they were closed on Monday when I went for lunch.

This place has the BEST chicken fried rice full of flavor! Very welcoming friendly service! It's often busy, but never a long wait for your food. It's a small mom and pop diner, clean with good food. read more

What a cool little place. I was a bit confused when I first saw the exterior as I thought it was a Chinese restaurant and we were looking for a breakfast joint. I double checked the Yelp reviews and sure enough, they do serve breakfast. We were greeted with a nice smile and seated immediately. The place is a very small luncheonette....kind of a throwback atmosphere. The food was fabulous. My pancake was excellent!!! I don't eat them that often and this one did not disappoint. Highly recommend going here for breakfast if you are in the area. read more

We were a little reluctant to come for breakfast because no one was in the restaurant when we arrived. OMG! I'm so glad we did. The food was delicious and plentiful. It was some of the best chorizo and eggs I've had in a very long time. My husband's fried rice had lots of little veggies in it and was super tasty. It came with a big bowl of fresh fruit. The waitresses' sparkly personality was a great start to the day. By the time we left, there were many customers-apparently local. Eat here- you'll be glad you did. read more

Hugos Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

We found this place on one of our camping trips to Carpenteria. The place is definitely small and the crew was welcoming. But once we sat down they kind of forgot about us and we were sitting at the counter!!! They were busy so I didn't give it much thought. The staff works really well together and the cooks really hustle. I overt heard the cooks interacting with the guests. I think the name of the place is very deceiving as they really don't have any Mexican food except for a chorizo burrito which they serve without beans. I ordered the biscuits and gravy for $9.50. The biscuits were good and the gravy was ok. I honestly don't think i will come back. I was kinda disappointed. read more

Hugos Restaurant - Biscuits and gravy for $9.50. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Hugo's Restaurant in Carpinteria is THE best breakfast/brunch spot. I especially love their pancakes, stir fried noodles, and chilaquiles! Their menu is so diverse and anyone can find something to their liking. The owners are so welcoming and joyful every time I visit. They have been operating for 20+ years! The service is phenomenal; you never have to wait long for your food. If you're ever in the area, this is the spot. read more

I try very hard to go to places that are small and look independent, because if they are still around they should be tasty. This place is next door to a mega McDonalds- I mean Mega- The parking lot looks like it is for a grocery store. SO I quickly passed up that McDonalds for this place. I really had to use the restroom as I was driving from OC to Mendocino to see a client and drank too much coffee- so I will add to the commentary about cleanliness- the bathroom was clean, however the floor outside the bathroom and the mat were pretty sticky and in need of a serious cleaning- easy fix. I ordered coffee and the biscuits and gravy, the coffee was fine but wait.... "do you have wifi.....", "yes the password is our phone number" as she hands me the menu with the number on the front.... lightning fast work linkage, biscuits and gravy and coffee- this was great. The biscuits and gravy were too weird to not be homemade and I liked them. I will probably never be back, because the likelihood that I will need to stop here again is unlikely, but I would come back- read more

My wife and I went to Hugos Restaurant for our first time since moving to Carpinteria. We were very well pleased with both our breakfasts. Thank you for your 5 star restaurant and friendliness. For sure we will come here again. read more

Momster and I stopped here after driving up from L. A. for a girls' weekend. It took a minute to find it (Dang GPS and old age), but I'm glad we did. It's a neighborhood joint...you can tell by the customers. They were doing a brisk take-out business when we were there. Everyone was friendly and kept the coffee flowing. Mom ordered pancakes, eggs and something else...I had the corned beef hash. It was all tasty and reasonably priced. Aside from the food being good, the facility itself was very clean. There are plexiglass barriers between the booths, and the smaller tables have been removed. We are two "women of a certain age" with underlying conditions, and felt completely safe in the environment. It felt good to have a meal and be relaxed. I definitely recommend this place and plan on coming in again. read more

Hugo's is a family-run restaurant in Carpinteria and a must-stop for anyone craving a classic diner breakfast with generous portions. The warm-hearted staff who will keep your coffee cup hot and topped off to fuel your day for whatever adventures you're up to; hard to have a lackluster day when you start it out at Hugo's! read more

We stopped here for breakfast and we weren't sure what to expect. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food and service proved to be great. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating options and staff wore masks. The service was beyond attentive. We quickly got drinks and placed our orders. Our coffee was warmed up several times without asking. We got the chicken fried steak and eggs and the chilaquiles. Both were generous portions and delicious. We highly recommend Hugos! read more

Hugo's is one of the best breakfast joints in beautiful Carpinteria! Whenever I visit Carpinteria I try to goto Hugo's restaurant. I love the atmosphere and workers. I really enjoy going with family and friends. read more

Hugos Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Great food to stop in for if you're driving up and down the PCH Get the Hugo's Omlette read more

Coming in for breakfast with my parents & my sister's family. We tried several dishes - chorizo egg - good. Spicy chicken- really love it , a must try. Fluffy scrambled eggs for the kids. Mom said chicken fried rice & teriyaki beef are good. Shrimp tempura is great. Service is fantastic. The waiter is pleasant. The lady owner is so friendly. She brought us some spicy salad - I love it so much. She even gave the kids a box of fruit to go. I love the fact that they have a good combination for Asian & American food. Work out perfectly for my mixed family. Definitely coming back if I am in the area. read more

I had the vegetable stir fry. The vegetables used were definitely fresh and cooked just right, not too mushy and not too hard. You stir in the teriyaki sauce yourself. Quick, friendly service. Good quality food. What more can you ask for? read more

Hugos Restaurant - Chicken stir fry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

The best pancakes I have ever had. The owners are delightful. It was worth the 90 mile drive.

WHAT I LOVE: + SERVICE: Everyone who works here is so friendly! As soon as you walk in you're greeted with a smile. Service is quick, and they always pass the "two-bite test" and check on you shortly after receiving your food to ensure everything is tasting great. + FOOD: Truthfully, I always order the same thing (corned beef hash, which comes with two eggs and toast), but that's because it's so darn good! In my opinion, it's the ultimate diner comfort food, and Hugo's does it right! The ratio of corned beef to potato is spot-on, eggs are always cooked perfectly, and they don't over-butter the toast the way lots of breakfast places do. My husband tends to be more open to variety of meal options and has tried everything from omelets to the spicy chicken bowl; he always seems to enjoy his meal :) + VALUE: Not only is the food tasty, but the portions are quite generous, and prices are definitely reasonable. Definitely recommend this low-key diner. Though it looks a bit underwhelming from the outside, you will be quite satisfied once you step inside for a bite. read more

Omg the Chilaquiles! I was skeptical about trying them but they're so amazing! It's a cute little spot and the owners are very friendly. You will not be disappointed. read more

Excellent breakfast and friendly service. Been coming here for years until we moved to Oxnard. I was in Carp this morning so I treated myself. read more

Hugos Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

This place was pretty good. It has a little bit of everything. The owner were pretty nice and seem very well loved by the locals. I got a mom and pops vibes. We all cleaned our plates so we were very happy with our food. read more

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