Great choice in the midst of Goleta for fresh and natural foods. I had the tostada salad with grilled chicken, which was great, the grilled chicken was especially tasty, and my son had the enchiladas, which he said were the size of two burritos,which he also liked very much. I also appreciate the "iced tea bar" with 4 kinds of tea, and lemonade. The portions are very large, so it is also a great value!!! read more

Natural Cafe - Chicken enchiladas! - Salad Near Me - Goleta, California

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The service was amazing, so glad we made the choice to come here. Got the half arugula salad which had the perfect portions and was delicious! Our server Anna provided amazing service and was super nice and caring! Will be back next time I'm Santa Barbara without a doubt! read more

Every chance I get, my partner and I share the dinner special when it's the pasta. I add an order of grilled chicken which is always delectably wonderful and quite a bargain at less than $3. They split it for us, give us a dinner salad on a separate plate and it's the most wonderful meal, two full plates of food plus garlic bread and a fresh salad with a variety of fresh veggies, for under $20. Remarkable that prices are so high everywhere else but I can get this wonderful meal here for that amount of money. And when we're done eating and I gaze out the window that looks like a beautiful painting, I just can't believe how lucky I am to live here read more

Im glad I gave this cafe a chance. The primo pasta was delicious. I ordered chicken to be tossed over the pasta. For a beverage, I sipped on apple cider vinegar. There was an ingredient of ginger which helped with my toothache. read more

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Prettttttyyy....pretty good. Had the pasta primavera. Husband said their chicken is really good so i added it- it was grilled and tasty although this time slightly overdone. Pasta was yummy and came with DELICIOUS garlic bread (seriously the star of the meal) and a side salad which i didnt even get to since the bread and pasta filled me too quick. Portions were not huge, but just right. Ill be back! read more

Natural Cafe - Pasta primavera add chicken. Awesome garlic bread! - Salad Near Me - Goleta, California

We were driving from LA to a safe vacay place North and needed to find somewhere to eat that would satisfy momma's Vegetarian love of food and Dad's love of adding a small amount of meat to his lunch. Wow and wow did we hit the bonanza!! It's jaded to find good food that we both love bit Natural Cafe is now our favorite. AND they are so perfect on making us feel safe with the new Covid rules. Ask their advice for what you want to eat...it was all so amazing we can't wait to go back! And leave some room for dessert! Holy Cow... the carrot cake and coconut cake are out of this world different and amazing! You won't be disappointed. This is a 10+ on our a scale. read more

aesthetic: 4/5 food: 5/5 service: 5/5 i could rave about this place for daaays. dining out at health-conscious/entirely-vegan eateries can be expensive, especially when you're on a college student budget, but natural cafe changed my mind on this! my housemate and i come here 1-2x a week because their old town salad (specifically the tofu side) is crazy yum and filling, and affordable (~$9) for the huge portion size. as for aesthetic + service, the outside patio is also adorable and boho with all of the giant plants and succulents surrounding the tables, and the staff is friendly, as they've been helpful with modifying certain menu items to be vegan-friendly. with the pandemic going around, i've been postmating their hungry planet vegan burger often, and natural cafe has been very efficient with their home deliveries. for sit-down meals, i normally wait 15-20 minutes max for my meal after ordering, and for delivery, freshly cooked food usually arrives within 30 minutes. overall, i would highly recommend checking out natural cafe - not only is the food well-priced and location just a direct bus ride from iv/ucsb campus, but also and most importantly, natural cafe offers food that will delight anyone having any kind of diet!! :) read more

Santa Maria needs this! Ordered my fav Ranch salad with tahini dress , super yummy and cooked perfectly...add a mid snack of 9grain wedge and Side of garlic mayo and my day is complete! read more

Took my girlfriend here a couple weeks ago. Good service and great food. Tastes healthy, but also tastes like feel good food. A good balance. I've only heard good things about here talking to friends, you should try it to. read more

Thank you for response. I am 100 % certain that this establishment does take extra care when boxing to go orders as I have picked up orders many times over the years. However on that particular day something was amiss. read more

I had a Moroccan vegan soup and an avocado sandwich today. The Moroccan soup is amazingly delicious and is probably the best soup at Natural Cafe. The sandwich was good too. They still have the policy of having to print paper for coupons which is quite against the "natural" way of doing things. The staff were more friendlier this time. read more

Celiacs in the area def need to check out this place! They have a number of gluten free options and accommodate to preventing cross contamination to the best of their abilities if you mention your dietary needs. My fav thing from there is their chicken quesadillas. read more

Great food not long wait time for food.diverse food selection and cold drinks my favourite meal is the hungry planet burger but there's much more. read more

Holly fire balls. I get the turkey burger every time but this place has mad options for the healthy inclined. If you want fire blue chips & kombucha, get here now please. read more

I usually get one thing at the Natural Cafe, which is the Albacore Tuna Salad and sometimes a flourless chocolate cake for dessert. Tonight I wanted something warm and saw that they had Turkey Chili on their menu. Since I make my Chili with ground turkey, I thought I'd give it a try. It just may be my next favorite item to order. It was delish!! The right portion of beans, turkey and not overpowered with onions as a filler. The broth was flavorful and everything combined made for a very tasty dinner, along with the warm, fresh, moist corn bread. It was so filling, that I saved my side salad for lunch tomorrow. Thank you Natural Cafe for a great meal well packaged to go, a clean establishment and always great service. read more

Tried a couple things here. None were good. Today put me over the edge though and I will not be back. Terrible service. Couldn't get the right food or the right price figured out. Ran out of countless things on the menu. I ordered fish tacos and I would've been happier with a fish stick. All they put on those soggy tortillas was a tiny bit of over cooked fish, carrots, cabbage, and drenched it in watery salsa. Served with soggy chips. read more

Food: Appetizing presentation, variations in options, relatively healthy (try to ask for sauce on the side), and decent seasoning flavor (as in its just slightly above average but not at all spectacular where you wish for more like a craving). Appropriate portion size. Service: Excellent. Greets you, repeat your order quickly, knowledgeable, and the place is kept clean and organized. Atmosphere: Amazing. Relaxing and open with great music (classic rock). Overall: This place backs up what they claim to be which offers natural food with a cafe feel and i respect that because not many places can do this right. They try to preserve the environment by not being wasteful with paper and plastic but still have all the dining amenities you need. read more

Great spot for huge salads! Love that you can customize the salads with any protein, I added chicken to the Cobb. With veggie bacon, sprouts, feta, and avocado, it was so filling and yummy! read more

Natural Cafe - Salad Near Me - Goleta, California

Always a healthy go-to for casual lunch or dinner that you can count on. I love this particular location the best. The service is always fast and friendly. Always greeted with a pleasant smile. The food is always good and I love the outdoor seating in the sunshine. Lemon bars and carrot cake are amazing. Have a little desert- you deserve it. Really great salads and iced tea is delicious read more

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I used to love this spot but I will NEVER be returning after today. Last visit I got a salad and the chicken wasn't cooked thoroughly but I thought I would give it another chance. Today I go in and got a salad to go and when I got home the greens were totally rotted so I had to throw the entire salad out! I don't know what is going on with quality control but Natural Cafe has lost me as a customer given these recent incidents. read more

I've been so happy since this location of the Natural Cafe opened up a few years back! We live nearby and love being able to pick up great to-go dinners that are affordable, healthful, and that our two year old really enjoys as well. The fish tacos, chicken pesto pizza, and kid's chicken taco are probably our favorite dishes. If you're local sign up for their mailing list - they never bother you with a ton of email, instead it's a coupon about once a month to save when you order two meals. read more

Good food. Poor service. Their staff doesn't seem to be trained very well. I found HAIR IN MY SANDWICH. GROSS Every time we ask for extra salsa at the register... they forget it and I have to go up to the counter and request it again.... Last time we were here we received our meal, one of which was a soup... they brought no spoon. We were asked if we needed anything else and responded with "an extra plate and a spoon" - our waitress said she would bring a plate but that the spoons are self serve inside..... So you're going inside but can't swing by the silverware while getting us a plate? I know where the spoons are... we are local, but maybe once we have sat down and gotten comfortable in a restaurant the least a server can do is accommodate us? read more

I order a Mr. Natural it was very filling, delicious, and refreshing for those that love greens these is the place to go! Great atmosphere and fast service read more

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Placed an order for pick up, we ordered the pasta primavera and chicken chipotle burger. Staff was really nice and friendly when I picked it up. When I got home, the pasta was burnt and the burger didn't have buns... big disappointment. read more

I've written about other locations for Natural Café before, but it deserves another endorsement for their Goleta location. A fabulous Greek Salad with grilled chicken on top with lemon dressing was the perfect choice for lunch. The small salad was more than enough for me. Service is consistently great here from the order taker to the delivery at your table. This is the go-to place for a healthy meal with lots of really great selections to fit your mood and apetite. read more

Natural Cafe - Small Greek salad with chicken - Salad Near Me - Goleta, California

I love the natural cafe! I always come here for their soups. Their soup of the day changes daily but you can call their number to find out what the soup is. I'm not as big of a fan of their other food but this is a reliable place for food soup. My favorite is the split pea. Great place for vegetarians/vegans. read more

Nice, healthy and cheap place for whenever you get hungry stop by. Also, their workers are really friendly and always talking to you with a smile. I love going to eat lunch or dinner there. read more

I've been a Natural Cafe customer for many years. The thing that keeps me coming back is the fact that they have some decent vegan options. It's not always easy to find a proper vegan meal at restaurants. Anyhow I am pleased that they have healthy, filling and tasty vegan options here. I've noticed inconsistencies between the different Natural Cafe locations. I believe the Hitchcock location is the best quality. This location at Camino Real Marketplace isn't quite up to par with the Hitchcock location for some reason. The main thing is that their portions are slightly smaller here. Recently I placed a phone order here for several people and the girl who took my order repeated it back to me to confirm that she got it correct. She did indeed repeat it back to me perfectly so I felt secure that there would be no glitches. However when I went to pick up the food they had completely forgotten to make one of the entrees and they put the wrong sauce on another entree. The girls working did apologize but I had to wait several more minutes for them to make the entree they forgot about. They still charged me for that entree which rubbed me the wrong way. That entree should have been comped given the fact that they forgot to make it and that I had to wait longer for them to correct their error. Whatever, I'll probably still come back here periodically when I'm too tired to cook and happen to be in the area. read more

Could eat here every day. Great vegan and veg options and husband loves the burrito and turkey burger. It's a chain but a hell of chain. I never get sick of this place and that's saying a lot Cause I don't particularly like eating at same places normally. Everything is fre read more

Amazing. I go here all the time. Let's just say I have dreams about their mouth-watering portobello mushroom sandwich. The place is healthy, affordable, and delicious! Enough said. Check it out. read more

Definitely one of my go to spots I eat at a few times a week for years...Always know what the foods going to taste like and served in timely manner! Whether it's ordering takeout or dinning at one of there locations I'm always satisfied w quality of food, service and overall experience at the natural cafe! read more

Travelled from San Luis Obispo with friends who are familiar with Santa Barbara and wanted somewhere quick yet cute to grab a bite! The menu looked amazing with plenty of healthy and appetizing options to choose from. As a vegetarian, this place has many choices and substitutions to fulfill my dietary choices. I was greeted with a welcoming smile from a girl named Eden who seemed excited give advice with the perfect meal choice for me, as she could relate to vegetarianism too! Although this is a cafe without real waiter/waitress service, Eden went the extra mile to return back to my table and make sure everything tasted okay and even reheated my soup. I really appreciated this and all of the sweet college girls that put great effort into their job. Thanks all for the great experience! read more

Natural Cafe is a great place for vegetarians or those who are looking for a meal on the healthier side. The new location in the Camino Real marketplace is right next to Hollister Brewing. You order at the counter and take a seat inside (it's not an overly large seating area) or outside on the patio, where they have tables with umbrellas and heat lamps for the evenings. The menu of appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, pastas, etc. has something for pretty much everyone. I like the Yogi Special (sautéed tofu, brown rice, ample side salad with your choice of dressing that comes on the side) and the Zen Burger (veggie patty burger which comes with chips and salsa) also looked yummy. Friends ordered salad entrees and they were enormous! They don't skimp on the portions here. I will definitely be back when I'm in the mood for a casual, healthy lunch or dinner in Goleta. read more

I definitely recommend coming here on a Sunday so you can take a stroll through the farmer's market, located right smack in the front. It's a great way to end your weekend :) My tummy thanks me every time I eat here! You can definitely taste the freshness of all the ingredients they use. Their sandwiches are ON POINT. My absolute favorite is the portobello mushroom sandwich - it's the type of sandwich that you can feed to your omnivorous friends (AKA me), and they won't care or feel the need to point out that the "patty" is a big juicy mushroom because it's so warm and delicious! The grilled veggie sandwich is also a yummy hit!! Along with your sandwich is also a side of chips & salsa, which is sooo good and fresh! *Side note: their ice (for drinks, water, etc.) is scoopable, which I think is super cute. Really friendly service with great vibes. The outdoor seating is perfect if you want to enjoy the wonderful Goleta weather. I do wish they were opened a little bit earlier for the early risers!! But I'm always coming back :) Definitely my favorite go-to healthy place!! read more

Consistent good healthy food. Get the old town or spinach salad at least once a week and it's always fresh and delicious!

Had the Gobbler burger and loved it. Very juicy and flavorful. Split Pea soup was also good but not served hot enough. Although the food was a solid 4 stars I found it way to bright and stark inside and for the size of the new location the dining area is quite small. My dining partner had a salad and was less impressed and consequently ate on my Gobbler which also made me take away a star. read more

Super nice staff and the food is so good, try the Old Town Salad, you won't regret it!! read more

Natural Cafe - vegetarian quesadilla, pesto pasta (?), old town salad combo with mediterranean vegetable soup and 9 grain bread, and two old town salads - Salad Near Me - Goleta, California

So I tried to contact them when they asked me to and still no response. I was trying to give the benefit of the doubt...

I'm a big foodie , can I say I always fail my weight loss resolution but every time I come here from orange county CA I always know that they cook with the freshest ingredients and make meals according to your diet needs and the orders have more greens than you'll ever get at Mc Donald's so with that being said I really recommend the food here... I leave eating healthy and full and the cooks take their time with the preparation of every dish soo full of flavor and Delicious and the smoothies are amazing the girls make the most delicious drinks ask for Denise when you go she'll take care of you very well , sad I'm leaving back home wish they had more restaurants like natural cafe would really help people with their health goals and keep people on track read more

Used to come to the Natural Café all the time for their fresh, healthy food. 2 years ago, my husband and I had two horrible experiences back to back. First time, a salad we ordered was covered in black hairs, multiple black hairs. There was no way for the chef to miss this as it was right on top. When we called to complain, the only form of compensation offered was to drive back to get the same salad again. We decided to give a different location in town another shot, salad had multiple bugs in it. And no compensation offered what so ever. After 2 years, we decided to go to this location since similar food is hard to find in town. Thinking, how could things possibly go wrong again? We were wrong. My husband's burrito came containing large amounts of onion peel. There was no onions in the burrito. And even if there were, why would noone notice all the onion peel? Makes us question what type of quality control is ever done, at any location. We learned out lesson and will never come back. read more