DEFINITELY WORTH IT Make the stop if you're in the area. We went for brunch on a weekend while traveling and it was clear this is the spot in town: the line was out the door, but it moved quickly. You order at the counter, they seat you, and the food comes out to your table. We had the lobster Benedict and the challah French toast, and both delivered. The lobster Benedict was generous and rich, and the French toast impressed my wife who has high standards when it comes to French toast. The atmosphere was lively and inviting, and the staff stayed attentive and friendly even with the crowd moving through. If you're in the Santa Barbara area, make time for this one. Next time, I'm going to try the chilaquiles. Almost forgot - best hash browns I've had in a while as well. read more

Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant - Lobster Benedict / Challah French Toast - Bakeries Near Me - Montecito, California

Im kinda disappointed on the portion of the slices of the cakes - Take out order I made this PM . I ordered 2 slices of Pecan coffee cake and 1 apple strudel coffee cake . When I arrived home -Long Beach and checking the content... Felt kinda cheated .. see attached photo.. If the three slices cannot fit in this size of a box Atleast use a bigger box instead of cutting the size of the cake to fit in .. Traveling from Lompoc back to Long Beach ... Im always making a time to swing by to your Montecito spot and even promoting your place to my friends to check out your bakery. But today is kinda frustrated in the service given. read more

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My son and a friend came in for a light lunch. There was a line to get in and you have to request a table as they are all reserved before ordering. The place is super cute and there must have been 15 or so workers in a place that only seats maybe 20. But let me tell you the pastry was yummy and the latte was one of the best I have had and I make them at home everyday. I loved the cup and wish I could have brought one home but didn't see it for sale. They had all kinds of other items for sale and lots of pastries. I highly recommend coming here even if to sit and people watch. Way worth it. read more

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Came for lunch and tried their lunch food for the first time! They were out of most pastries by lunch time but we got some monkey bread, cookie, iced coffee, and a turkey jam sandwich and a salad. All of it was very light, healthy, and yummy, I think I like their breakfast more so next time I will stick to that even if it's lunch time. But it was a nice sunny day and we ate out on the side patio, enjoyed beautiful montecito and had very friendly attentive service! Always love Jeanine's! read more

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Visiting from San Jose with a couple of my girl friends- Jeannine's Bakery is GREAT for brunch/lunch. I ordered the chipotle chicken sandwich and it was sooo amazing. Loved the grilled onions and the sauce, it rlly tied the entire sandwich together. Not sure what my friends ordered but from what I was hearing they were all very happy with their food! The restaurant itself is adorable and aesthetic. Service was amazing and overall, I would definitely come back. read more

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Cute stop on the way to Santa Barbara and much easier to access than the one there. All the staff we interacted with was super friendly and engaging. Their bathroom is outside in the plaza but easy to use. Food was ok, good but not fantastic for the price. We ordered an American breakfast with potatoes and biscuit. I really loved the multi colored potatoes and peppers! Eggs were French scrambled and perfect but the biscuit was pretty disappointing, very dry. My Arnold palmer had fresh tea and very tart lemonade. My partner's coffee came in a large mug but was just ok. My side of avocado was fresh but the strawberries in my side of fruit, not so much. read more

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Always my first stop when in Santa Barbara or Montecito for brunch!!! The best breakfast sandwiches and fresh squeezed orange juice! I also got the fluffy soft scrambled eggs with fraîche on sourdough, accompanied by arugula salad, hash browns, and iced green tea with mint. Everything is delicious. Wonderful sunny outdoor seating. Friendly staff. My go to breakfast spot! read more

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First time actually staying in SB and wanted something special for breakfast. I was really impressed with the style and design of the restaurant. The service was great with friendly staff. The food and coffee was delicious! read more

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I travel around the world empowering minds in schools and corporate spaces--and having a great time doing it. I was invited to Montecito County as a keynote speaker, where I also led several workshops and an all-day retreat. When you're doing that kind of work, sleep (and great food!) is paramount. The organizers put me up in a wonderful hotel, and just a few feet away I discovered this adorable bakery. What a gift. Let's talk food--because WOW. I ordered a breakfast burrito with crispy bacon that was absolutely delicious. I treated my daughter to a breakfast sandwich, and she wisely added avocado and crispy bacon (excellent life choice). And I cannot forget the croissant--flaky, buttery, and so good it deserved its own moment. One day I had the hashbrowns, the next day the potatoes--both were outstanding. Comfort food done right. Despite the place being busy, the service was impeccable. Yvette and Jorie were not only kind and welcoming, but incredibly patient, serving everyone with genuine smiles and care. What truly impressed me was returning the next morning before my flight back to San Francisco--and Yvette remembered my name. That speaks volumes about the caliber of people who work here. It's rare, and it matters. I look forward to being hired again in Montecito County--and when I am, I already know exactly where I'll be eating. And hey... maybe you want to hire me sometime too. Highly recommend. read more

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We LOVE Jeannine's! Their pastries are delicious and the outdoor patio is lovely. Every time we're in Montecito, we stop by for our two favorites -- the LEMON SQUARE and the MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD. They are both absolutely divine! Someone also mentioned that their scones are amazing, so we will try them next time we're in. Oh, and the workers are always so helpful and friendly. I popped in a little after 2pm the other day (not realizing that they had just closed), and one of the workers graciously boxed me up a couple pastries to-go. She even went downstairs to get them out of the fridge. So kind! We will be back again soon! read more

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What a fun place. We went for lunch and it was quite busy. Everyone very helpful. Food was delicious. We ordered the chicken salad sandwich and cobb salad. Portions are large. We will be back! read more

Absolutely love this gem! For years I've been enjoying some of the best food, perfect ambiance & great service! This weekend I celebrated my daughter's birthday at Jeannine's & once again I left with a happy heart! From the kind lady who took my order to Max continuing to check on us and ensuring we didn't need anything! Max was friendly and attentive to detail which helped make our visit even more enjoyable! The bbq chicken salad was one of the best I've ever had along w the cornbread muffin that came with it! The berry French toast w eggs was delicious too! It's the cutest place with beautiful decor & umbrellas which make it picture perfect! Looking forward to my next visit to Jeannine's at my favorite location ...Montecito! read more

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Food is great. Atmosphere is great. But not coming back or ever recommending this place again until they terminate Yvette. She is so rude EVERY SINGLE TIME. She is very unfair with the seating and just unprofessional and ruins my experience every time. Big fat liar. Doesn't want people to dine in. Will lie about what's available. Just horrible! read more

Bopped into Jeannine's for a quick coffee and matcha and stayed for a great breakfast! The breakfast burrito was the perfect savory start to the day and the yogurt and granola was great-- I'm a sucker for homemade granola. But the result star of the show is the banana French toast (pretty much bananas foster) and it's practically a dessert! So fluffy and sweet. Food came out really quickly. unfortunately it was a rainy day otherwise there is lots of outdoor seating. The inside is super cute though! read more

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One of the best breakfast spots in the area. They have a wide variety on the menu, service is great and overall a very pleasant experience. Special brunch menu on Friday's- got the Lobster Benedict w/ hash browns... super good! read more

Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant - Lobster Benedict - Bakeries Near Me - Montecito, California

Pluses: adorable, with a party vibe. Food was very tasty (we had brunch and the waffles and handmade whipped cream were to die for!!!). Someone greets you at the door and service was super fast. While you wait in line to order there are lots of things to look at and buy, including adorable pet treats and toys, locally made jams and cookies, and more. Charming decor and tables tucked in all over, so lots of seating. Did I mention the service was fast and the food soooo good? Cons: You order at the counter after waiting in a very long line, but again, the staff are fast and friendly. This is a family place, so lots of kids. Like I said, it's a smallish building and they pack the people in (you seat yourself). Expensive for our tastes: two brunch meals with tip came to almost $80. I know this is a pricey city and meals right on the beach are going to cost more. But just under $80 for two essentially breakfasts means this only gets 4 stars. In the end, you decide if it's worth the price. read more

Pricey sandwich for what you get. It didn't have much meat and had too much poblano peppers in the sandwich. Served with a small amount of basic refried beans with a tiny amount of cheese on top and a few tortilla chips. For 20 dollars, I was disappointed. Service was okay and ambiance was nice with outdoor seating. read more

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My friends and I were wanting to try out Jeannine's after seeing quite a few recommendations/good reviews on social media. We were originally going to head to the Santa Barbara location but were happy to find another location in Montecito as that aligned with our plans to explore the area. The restaurant is super cute with mostly outdoor seating I believe (although the SB one did seem to have more seating both in and outdoors). We placed an order at the counter and sat outside. Although they have heaters placed outside, they don't produce a lot of heat (at least the one we sat next to), so it was a bit chilly and perhaps a better idea to sit inside during the cold months. As for food, I ordered the Norwegian Benedict with a side of bacon and a mango banana pineapple smoothie. Everything tasted quite good! The Norwegian benedict had a lot of different ingredients including cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, onions, cucumber, etc., and tasted really fresh and delicious together especially when adding a bit of bacon as well. I will say ordering the side of bacon was a bit steep ($5 for 3 pieces), so probably wouldn't get that again. I enjoyed the mango smoothie - you could really taste each fruit especially the pineapple and I appreciated that it didn't taste too sweet or seem to have artificial sweeteners (at least it didn't taste like it). My sister ordered the Chilaquiles, which I've never had before but thought they were really flavorful. Overall, the food was pretty tasty and would love to try some of their sweet breakfast items if I ever had the opportunity to come back. read more

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My sister and I came here for Breakfast on Memorial Day on our way to Santa Barbara. It's a cute bakery and restaurant. We both got the burrito and I also got a latte. You stand in line to order and then cross your fingers that a table is available after you stood in line to order. Tables indoors are really limited to just a few and outside there are about 7-8 small tables. They do not like you to save a table. Our burritos came with a mixed melody of potatoes: golden potatoes, sweet potato and purple sweet potatoes. They were good! The burritos were a scrambled egg with pieces of bacon and cheese served with a fire roasted salsa. The latte was nice but I am used to a flavored syrup so I would have preferred if they offer a vanilla latte. read more

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Could you believe that in my four years of living in Santa Barbara, I had never been to Jeannine's? Went for the first time this weekend while visiting with friends. I had the poblano tri-tip melt which is a new menu item! Delicious! The apples in this sandwich were inventive, had a pickle vibe to them that cut through the other more muted flavors of the sandwich. I wish they served it with chips that were made in-house. Next time, I will be getting something sweet, my friend's lemon poppy pancakes were so good! Service is quick and there is more seating than there may appear to be read more

Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Montecito, California

If coffee spots were likened to a BFF, Jeannine's is mine in Montecito. I always make it and issue to plan a required stop whenever I travel north. Over the years it's grown, and with it come the crowds, but with all that busyness the staff still delivers great food and consistently excellent coffee. Overall, the space is still accommodating and welcoming to meet large crowds. I didn't dine in on this trip but had take out, and of course -- a magical mocha. Thank you! read more

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Waited in line outside, then waited in line inside, ordered at the counter and found a table. Half of our food was brought to the table and we waited for the rest to be delivered. Food was okay but not sure if the wait was worth it. Ask for coffee refills, "no we don't do refills for coffee" What? That was a first. Don't think we will be going back. read more

Cute place. Good food, had the American breakfast, Challah French toast, peach French toast, Havana Latte. Very polite staff.

Headed to Los Angeles and we came to YELP for a nearby restaurant with a great breakfast. Jeannine's is the place! As you stand in line to place your order, you are face to face with dozens of fresh pastries and each and every one of them looks delicious. After placing our order we were handed a number and we sat outside on the patio. Heaters and pink and white striped umbrellas gave the perfect vibe for our Sunday brunch. Will was so kind and helpful, he was prompt with getting us water, taking away dirty dishes and bringing us a to go box. His attitude was so pleasant and friendly. We ordered the American Breakfast, a side of two eggs , side of bacon and the banana French toast. All were fantastic, arrived within minutes and it was more than we needed, but we would definitely order it all again. Parking was easy on the street and there is plenty, but it can get crowded and you may need to walk a bit. We highly recommend Jeannine's in Montecito if you are in the area or passing through as it's right off the 101 freeway. There are plenty of shops and other fun boutique places in the village. Enjoy! read more

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Extreme tourist trap. Service was great but the food is extremely basic and overpriced. Breakfast burrito ratio is 80% egg. Everything tastes like you can make it better at home. If you're looking for mid diner quality food, it's exactly that. read more

Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant - Breakfast burrito - Bakeries Near Me - Montecito, California

This food was reaaaal tasty! The food was nice and clean tasting- not super greasy like diner-style food can sometimes be. I really appreciated the Bonne Maman jam on the table. The chilaquiles were great- though could have used a little more kick of heat-- but that's just my preference! Still a fantastic bite. Cozy interior and very kind staff! This was a lovely brunch we shared in Santa Barbara. read more

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Our first time at Jeannine's - and we were just charmed. The food was terrific, the setting first rate and staff was solicitous. The other patrons and their dogs were friendly and it made for an overall terrific way to enjoy our breakfast. The only thing we might suggest is up the price of the cup of coffee and allow us refills, instead of having to wait in line again. Just a minor thing though. If we could spend every morning at Jeannine's - we would! read more

This brunch spot is absolutely adorable! The aesthetic is so cute and thoughtfully designed--it's the perfect place to relax and enjoy a slow morning. The coffee was delicious and perfectly crafted, and the food was just as impressive. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The bakery items were especially amazing--freshly made, beautifully presented, and full of rich, delicious flavor. Such a charming little gem that I can't wait to visit again! Very friendly staff & attentive. read more

So incredibly good and simple. Perfects that homemade and cozy vibe. Seating is a bit crowded inside but they have many seats outside. They delivered our food very quick. It was really delicious! You can pick out eggs, protein, and bread which I think is really good to have that choice. A lot of places try to go over with their scrambled eggs by making them runny or vise-versa too hard and not appetizing . But these eggs were cooked perfectly. The hashbrows to be honest weren't that good but overall very delicious!!! We also ordered drinks: cappuccino, strawberry mint lemonade, and a iced caramel latte. All three were very good! I had a raspberry danish as well and it was not that good, just plain in my opinion. I really recommend this place overall!! read more

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OMG, this place is absolutely adorable. Jeannine's Bakery is a storybook-perfect brunch spot tucked along one of the most charming streets in Montecito, California. The pastries are delectable, the brunch dishes are delicious, and the service is outstanding. The servers are attentive and truly make sure you're taken care of. I literally drive two hours just to brunch here on the weekends, that's how much I love it. Easily one of my favorite brunch spots ever. A must-do when you're in Montecito! read more

Our first time here and it was really great! Inside is clean, neat and modern. It's a order-at-the-front-and-sit-where-you-like kinda joint. The tri tip eggs benedict was perfect. The bread was super soft. I love the dragonfruit in the side of fruit. And the coffee was drip but they warmed the milk for me. Everyone was lovely too. read more

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Loved the Jeannine's at the shore in Santa Barbara, so decided to stop by this location in Montecito as well. This location is smaller than the SB one, thus offering less merch and goodies inside. However they have beautiful full size cakes for sale, which I don't recall being offered in the SB (unless it was on the other side of the restaurant which I didn't get to sit at). Most of the tables available for you to eat at are located outdoors. I like that they ask you for your party size while you wait in line and then they assign you a table and tell you what table number you are at. This definitely reduced my anxiety about where to sit once I placed my order at the counter. We were seated at a high top by the entrance, which was not the best location. We had the water station behind us so people were constantly coming by and refilling water. People in line had their dogs off leash so the dogs kept wandering around our table. Patrons would stand by our table and chat and catch up which was fine, but they would put their arms on our chairs to lean against, which felt like an invasion of our space. My friend ordered the chicken salad sandwich previously and was so impressed that she ordered it again. I had the chicken salad salad with a side of soup. Everything was great! Service was kind and food came out fairly quickly. Portions were generous and I loved the little wheat free corn bread muffin that came with my salad. I wish I came a bit earlier so I could pick up a few pastries as well. Not much left by the time we arrived, so I'll have to come earlier next time! read more

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I've spent a lot of time in Montecito in the 15 years since my last Jeannine's review. Coast Village Road has changed plenty during that period, but Jeannine's is more or less the same, a local institution serving breakfast, lunch, and pastries, seven days a week. Unfortunately, it is no longer especially possible to get a quick, relaxing meal here on the weekends. I don't know if it was Harry and Meghan or what, but everyone loves Montecito these days, and Jeannine's appears to be feeding every soul who sets foot in this tiny neighborhood. If you want to eat here, or even take out during weekend brunch hours, arrive early or plan ahead. You can order for pick-up online and it's significantly faster than waiting in person. The people are friendly and reasonably accommodating, but there's only so much they can do. The food is great, and it travels well. My husband and kids get the pastries, but I've become partial to the sandwiches. The turkey berry is excellent, with roasted turkey breast, housemade cranberry chutney, lettuce, balsamic, tomato, dijon, mayo, and Swiss cheese. I also like both the chicken pesto and the chicken pecan salad. The pesto comes with marinated chicken breast, housemade pesto, lettuce, balsamic, tomato, mayo, and provolone; the chicken salad with chicken breast, pecans, golden raisins, leeks, green onions, shallots, thym, and lemon. The sandwiches include a side of chips or coleslaw, and I enjoy the light, crunchy slaw. On the breakfast side, Jeannine's does a solid salmon bagel plate, with smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, red onion, and capers, with choice of plain or everything bagel. If you want the full Montecito experience, it does seem like Jeannine's has become a popular part of that package. Consider a pick-up order or embrace the hour-long wait for brunch. read more

Great ambiance, solid service, delicious food! I love their salads, particularly their tuna salad, but my other favorites are their omelettes, scrambles, French toast and mimosa bucket! Great brunch place both In Montecito and across from the ocean on Cabrillo! Enjoy! read more

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We love coming here for brunch. However, the outdoor seating in the parking lot has been removed, so we only had the option to dine inside this morning. I do NOT recommend!!! It was extremely uncomfortable as a non-stop flow of workers and customers walked by our table as we were eating. My son's meal arrived about 8-10 minutes before mine did and would've been longer if the server hadn't stopped by to ask how everything was and I told her I still hadn't received my food. We had shared an espresso chocolate chip scone that was absolutely delicious! My son ordered the lemon poppyseed pancakes with scrambled eggs, sausage, and a Havana latte. He loved his! I ordered the classic eggs Benedict with potatoes. Such a tasty hollandaise, with a bright orange yolk egg, and thick slice of Canadian bacon. The potatoes are a mix of sweet potatoes, purple, and yellow potatoes. Absolutely delicious! I love the tableware, so cute! Servers are friendly and helpful. If we had different seating, it would have been spectacular! read more

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Parking is a little tight on the weekends, but not impossible. Order at the counter and then find a table. They do have bubbles if you're interested. All the servers are super friendly. I had the turkey and cranberry sandwich- so delicious. The mango ice tea is perfect pair! Everything is pink!! read more

Decided to drive to Santa Monica for the day and stumbled upon this on Yelp and decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint. There was a huge line outside the restaurant. You order at the counter and find a place to sit. The tables turn really fast so there shouldn't be an issue finding a table. Everyone is super friendly and food comes out fairly quick. We got two baked goods, Apple crumble scone and a lemon bar, both were delicious. For breakfast we got their weekend special, the chicken enchilada which had great flavor. We also got the lemon poppy pancake and English muffin sandwich. Lemon poppy pancake was nice and soft, subtle lemon flavor but wished it had more poppy. The English muffin sandwich was good, a little small for the price but all in all very good. The iced matcha latte was a nice start to the day as well. Would love to come back and try their other items. read more

Found it while strolling thru Montecito's Main Street. The food was excellent as were the pastries. Alot of choices. Service was friendly and timely. We sat outside and was very enjoyable to watch folks and dogs and kids all walk around... Highly recommend. read more

I came in here on my wedding day to have breakfast with some friends and breakfast was great, but the real star of the show was this cake immediately I was drawn to it because I'm obsessed with raspberries and I had a feeling this cake was going to be 10 out of 10 and it delivered I've never eaten here I didn't even plan on having a cake because we were having a little courthouse wedding we ended up taking it to lunch and enjoying it after it was the perfect size and it was so good every single person who tried the cake which was 10 of us enjoyed the cake!! I will definitely be back. I must have this cake for my birthday so thank you for making my day that much better read more

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Once again Jeannine's has exceeded our expectations. The menu is so extensive that I had to let two people go in front of me in line because I couldn't decide. (I felt much better when I saw other customers have trouble deciding also) We decided on a Breakfast Quesadilla and Huevos Rancheros. We could have almost split one entree. The Huevos Rancheros looked and tasted amazing, with sliced avocado and refried beans on the side. I could not finish my breakfast quesadilla because it was so big and filling. The guacamole and chipotle cream were delicious on top. But my absolute favorite was the Hash Browns. They serve a square of hash browns that is super crispy on the outside and creamy potato goodness on the inside. They were the best hash browns I have ever had. Perfection. I was not expecting to be so Gaga over the hash browns! It looks like they make a big baking sheet of hash browns and cut out a square. The orange juice tastes fresh squeezed. My husband said his cappuccino was great. There are so many other bakery goodies in the case. We bought a couple things to take home, but I want to go back and try the cookies and cakes. We have loved Jeanines in the past and today insured that we will return soon. read more

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