Food was delicious with many options on the menu. We had breakfast. Service was excellent! read more

Nice enough place, clean, staff super attentive but the food was horrible. 40$ for eggs Benedict, side of biscuits and gravy and a coffee. The hollandaise sauce on the eggs was basically melted butter, zero flavor and was clumpy in texture. Eggs were overcooked. I took a single bite of the biscuits and gravy - the gravy had zero flavor, super gritty - tasted like cream and flour. The biscuit by itself was also not good. Definitely a pass especially for $40. read more

The restaurant was clean and the service was friendly, which made for a pleasant start. Unfortunately, the main dishes didn't hold up. The chicken Caesar wrap was poorly assembled, fell apart when touched, and not grilled like the menu photo. It was generally bland and unenjoyable. The side of fruit wasn't worth the extra charge, lacking freshness and quality. The chicken and waffle was similarly underwhelming. The caramel butter stood out as exceptional but the chicken tasted old and overcooked, and the battering--while tasting ok--was hard. Like armor keeping you from the overcooked chicken. I had to send back my eggs to get them right, but once fixed, they were great. Overall, a few bright spots, but the core meals missed the mark by a lot. I'm glad so many other people have great experience. read more

I'm so glad I chose this place over the other options. Just drove up from San Diego and we were starving. We were warmly welcomed. The menu had a lot of yummy sounding options. Hubs had the Sunshine scramble and I chose a Belgian waffle. We like to share a savory and a sweet. The food was served quickly and it was all very tasty. The service was top notch and friendly. I highly recommend read more

New to the area so we thought we'd try Sunshine Cafe. My wife had a half side of bacon and asked for it to be on the limp side (not overcooked). She received two pieces of charred bacon. She wasn't going to complain but took one bite and nicely asked the waiter to return and replace with what she asked for. The waiter returned with one piece of bacon - I guess because she took one bite out of the bacon char. We actually laughed about it. They sure showed us! Apart from that, we found the decor and service to be very average. No compelling reason to return - and we never will as there are so many other good options in the area. read more

Great breakfast spot with a large menu to choose from. Easy to walk to from the Leta hotel nearby. Open early and very friendly service. Had a chai and California Benedict. Delish! read more

Great brunch! Tons of options. I went with the Eggs Benedict as it's been a while since I've had them. Mine were cooked perfectly. Someone else at my table had one of theirs a little over poached and the yoke was hard. Tastes was still there though. The blueberry pancakes looked amazing as did the breakfast burrito. I'd prob go steak and eggs next time as they were looking very good and it's my usual go to. read more

SB Sunshine Cafe - Classic Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Having moved to Calle Real, Sunshine Cafe has become one of my favorite breakfast sandwich places in Santa Barbara! The breakfast sandwich on sourdough so so good. Getting the eggs over medium makes a great combo with their home potatoes. The service is always amazing and is willing to go the extra mile. My favorite part about the meal is the bacon. It's so crunchy but chewy and incredibly flavorful. Getting a booth inside is very nice but sitting in on the high chairs is very reminiscent of an old school diner. Overall an amazing breakfast spot! read more

Great spot in Goleta California. Family friendly and the Mickey Mouse pancakes are on point! The service is fast and great. The diner is warm and inviting. read more

Solid food. Diner style atmosphere. Very helpful staff. I had a breakfast burrito with no meat added. Pinto beans, eggs, and sour cream and salsa on the inside. Others had the blueberry pancakes, which I heard were excellent! read more

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After a night at a nearby campground I stopped in before heading home and I'm so glad I did. The service was so professional, the building was very clean, and the food (the Italian Omelette) was excellent. The only thing I wouldn't give a 10 out of 10 to is the coffee. But all in all this was a great experience. read more

We haven't been to this restaurant in over a year. We were greeted promptly and asked if we wanted to wait for a booth which we did. They were very good about cleaning up the booth and the floor beneath. Right away I was offered coffee water got both. My husband and I both had the chili Verde omelette. He likes his little spicier so they brought him some stuff to add. He got potatoes and I got fruit and then we split. He got an English muffin and I got the wheat toast, which was excellent. Also, the coffee was hot and good. Manuel was our server he and everybody there was very attentive. When it's such good service and a holiday, I tend to tip better than usual. Prices were reasonable, definitely will come back. read more

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First impression: busy, clean, friendly. Menu: expansive. More when I try my Smoked Salmon Scramble! Mmmmmmmmmm! Delicious for sure! I highly recommend! read more

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I stopped in here for brunch on my way up to Solvang. I was seated in one of the booths. I started things with their coffee. Per their menu, they were serving Green Star organic coffee. Unfortunately, it was burnt and tasted like crap. After looking over the menu, I ordered the New York Steak & Eggs with home potatoes and sourdough toast. Thankfully, both the food and service was good. I wouldn't mind coming back and giving the coffee another try. read more

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Stopped in for a Saturday morning breakfast after a long Friday night and we were really impressed! Seated right away and quick, friendly service. Very clean interior and nice amount of seating for the relatively small space including lots of counter seats. The French toast was really good, not soggy at all and not overpowered with cinnamon flavor which are issues I've had elsewhere. The cheese omelette was basic but executed well. I thought the home potatoes could've used a little more seasoning but overall great meal! read more

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Excellent food and service at a reasonable price . Large selection on the menu and at a convenient location.

Food, Service and cleanliness were all first rate. Coffee was hot and exceptionally good for a breakfast place. I had the egg Ranchero plate with chorizo sausage and their homemade hot salsa. Was fantastic! read more

I came here with my family on a Saturday morning before heading out to the beach. The restaurant was a bit packed but we also did not have to wait for a table. Service was on point. The staff was super friendly and very attentive which I like. Food was good but wasn't the best I had. I ordered the Steak & Eggs and my husband got the Country Fried Steak & Eggs. I asked for medium rare for my steak but it ended up being a little overcooked but still good. I probably enjoyed my husband's Country Fried Steak more. All in all, service was awesome, food was good. Would definitely be back to try their other dishes. read more

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Phenomenally good steak and eggs. Friendly, prompt service. I look forward to my return for another breakfast.

I ordered my food to go. I ordered two breakfast sandwiches. Cost me $30 plus after taxes. One sandwich was meant to have eggs scrambled and one was meant to over medium. They made both over medium. Couldnt drive back to ask for it to be made right so took the L, as a hostess ik they have time to check the order before the hand it to me, but whatever. The sandwich was gross. Soggy, overly greasy, bombarded with cheese. Bacon was crisp and good tho. Cheese, bacon, one tomato and bread. Potatoes were mediocre. Wouldn't come back or order again. Photos attached. read more

SB Sunshine Cafe - Breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

Food was delicious. Service was great too. A place I will Definitely will go back. A must try place. read more

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We were visiting the area and happened to Yelp "breakfast" and SB Sunshine Cafe popped up being as it was the closest sit down spot nearest where we were. Reviews seemed good so we decided to give it a chance. Happy we tried it out! We were greeted and seated right away. The staff were all welcoming and friendly. There were only a few other diners, so the service was swift. There's plenty of seating. The restaurant was clean and organized. Our party ordered a cheese omelette, cinnamon roll French toast and I myself had the regular French toast combo (4 pieces) light and fluffy, that came with 2 eggs, 2 bacon (or sausage) and it was good! Pricing was fair. Everyone who worked there had a smile on their face and that goes a long way. Look forward to coming back in the near future! read more

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Was happy to come back- the unsweetened tea is delicious. Service was fast and friendly. Inside is clean and cute. It was so good we came back the next day - had good service again and good food. So nice to have a place that is consistent. We went to Jeanine's but when I saw this you order and then find seats we left and went back for the second day. We were instantly recognized - another sign of good service. read more

Great food and fast and friendly service. Very clean. Will definitely come back again.

Service was on point. Super friendly and attentive staff. Always asking if we needed something etc. Had a group of 10 and they seated us quickly. Had the classic Benedict. They were ok. The chilaquiles were nicely made. Tortillas were crunchy and flavorful. Eggs over medium were perfect. Toast. Was your basic toast. Kids burrito was large. Too many potatoes but son likes the flavor. Only ate half. We did order a menudo (small) - you have to get a Pata. Makes the meal. Overall pretty good flavor. Would have it again. Cinnamon roll was delicious!! read more

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If you're looking for a good brunch place away from the "touristy" areas in SB, then I recommend checking this place out. My husband ordered the pork chop and eggs, whereas I ordered country fried steak and eggs. The country fried steak was really delicious, the hash browns were good, though I just wish they had more of the delicious gravy for my chicken steak! Everything tasted great, though my only gripe about this place is (and this may be due to inflation) that a side order of bacon ($8) only comes with just a "few strips." Other than that, prices are decent, credit cards are accepted and there's plenty of parking read more

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Pleasantly surprised. We brought 6 people and we were seated quickly. Very attentive service, tasty food for picky eaters, and fair prices.

Lunch for four at Sunshine Cafe on Calle Real. Dishes included a classic Eggs Benedict, Ham and Eggs, Chicken Pesto Pasta and Fish and Chips. All Excellent. I believe the Fish was truly Cod, as the menu indicated (as opposed to some other places that use fish like Suey). Service was outstanding and attentive. Prices are competitive and in line with product quality. read more

Service was good. We were promptly greeted and sat. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. However, the food was very disappointing. My husband ordered the breakfast burrito which had no meat and just seemed slapped together with some beans and eggs. My rosemary breakfast potatoes had no rosemary at all and were just unseasoned potatoes with raw green onion diced over the top. Our daughter's kids' breakfast burrito had hardly any eggs, no meat, and the cheese wasn't even melted in the burrito. The side of bacon was unevenly cut with pieces that looked like whole ham. Our older son ordered the cinnamon roll French toast, which was good. Overall, though, we would not recommend this place for the disappointing food. For five of us with tip, the bill was over $107 with none of us even ordering drinks and one kids meal. read more

Nice to have this new Breakfast spot here in beautiful Goleta. Plenty of parking, comfy and cozy dining room space, super-friendly staff, and a wide assortment of delicious Breakfast and Lunch choices. Became an instant fan of their Salmon Scramble, Hash Browns, and their Corned Beef platter. And still so many other dishes to try. Just need to pace ourselves. Thanks to Owner/Server/Host Manuel, for taking such good care of us, and also to younger Manuel, who was also there to make sure we had everything we needed. Excited to go back soon. Conveniently located there in the Calle Real Center, surrounded by Kyle's Kitchen, Macher, Blenders in the Grass, Nikka Ramen, and the new Fed Ex location. read more

SB Sunshine Cafe - Salmon Scramble, Hash Browns, flour tortillas . . . perfect. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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My husband and I went to SB Sunshine Cafe a year ago, and I wrote a 4-star review then. This time the food was excellent; my husband had the breakfast burrito which he really enjoyed, and I had the cinnamon swirl French toast with bacon and eggs. Wow, it was really good! This time the syrup was not cold and watery, but tasty (still not warm, but better this time). Also, the music, if there even was any this time, was quiet, so we could enjoy conversation, a real plus! Service was exceptional. We felt very welcomed throughout our meal. Very nice. In our opinion, the beautiful photographs on the wall still should be lowered a foot or so, to about 6" above the "chair rail". I noticed that I, and others, had to crane our heads back to look at the nice photography, ending up mostly looking at the ceiling ductwork. But the good food and excellent service made our visit enjoyable! We'll be back! read more

The food is FABULOUS! I had the Santa Barbara Scramble (shrimp, pesto, avocado and a whole lot more). My wife had the Salmon Benedict (the best Benny we have ever tasted). It's a little place, in a strip center, but an absolute must try. read more

SB Sunshine Cafe - Santa Barbara Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

I really like this new location! Staff is very nice and efficient. Me and my friend ordered the biscuits, a cinnamon roll, menudo, and a patty melt. I really enjoyed the patty melt. It was a little under salted, but a little bit of table salt did the trick! I also really liked my cinnamon roll. I was happy that I was able to use an axxess deal, so the bill came out super reasonable! Will definitely be back for breakfast again! read more

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Food feels "clean". Super friendly and attentive staff that feels like a family. GREAT coffee!

Found this restaurant on Yelp. There's was a very bad smell as we parked, not sure if there is a dumpster near but it wasn't pleasant. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, very friendly staff. Seated right away, they took our drink order as soon as we sat down. Our waiter was friendly and gave good details about the food questions we had since it was our first time here. Coffee was basic coffee, nothing special, vanilla latte was good. Not too sweet or strong. Chilaquiles were crunchy and good flavor, not spicy. The cinnamon roll French toast were delicious. Lots of cinnamon flavor, good coating and sweetness. Omelette was a little disappointing , it was diced veggies and ham with egg over it. Usually the veggies are wrapped in the middle of the egg. Veggies lacked salt. read more

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The food was amazing. Had the Italian sausage omelet. 2 huge biscuits and red homestyle potatoes came with it. Very reasonably priced compared to down in Santa Barbara. The service was impeccable. Servers were immediately there to give you anything you asked for!! read more

We stopped off at Sunshine Cafe for Sunday breakfast. The servers were all friendly and quick with our service which was great. Food was pretty good, although I wish they would have given a bit more syrup for the chicken and waffles. It was a bit loud but not unreasonable since the place was packed for a Sunday morning. The only downside to the place was the smell inside. They either need to have their grease trap cleaned or the plumbing ventilation needs to be checked as their was a sewer odor in the restaurant. Overall, we would stop off again in the future. read more

We visited SB sunshine cafe once when they first opened on state street location. It was okay, not much to remember for. However, as we heard they moved to Goleta location near our how, we decided to try it again. It was great surprise with a whole new great dish on their menu. We enjoyed the food. Server was friendly and attentive. The restaurant is more bright and roomy freshing at this location compared to the old one. Love it! read more

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Awesome! The service is impeccable! Super friendly, super helpful and always around! Great service!! The ambiance is warm and inviting! The bathrooms are super clean and so is the restaurant! The food is DELICIOUS! Everyone was super happy with what they had ordered! Every dish was served hot, fresh and tasty delicious! Come here if you want to eat at a fabulous restaurant! Please see pictures below and let your eyes do some eating! We will be back!! read more

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Came here with some friends on a Saturday morning before a Moto ride up the mountain. Each couple split a meal since everything is in the $15 range. We got the chorizo burrito which was lopsided with chorizo all on one side and potato all on the other. The fruit was fresh and delicious. Our friends got the California scramble which they enjoyed. Overall, this place isn't anything extraordinary, but it's the perfect homey kitchen atmosphere where lots of locals like to come. They have a menu with delicious options and friendly staff. I would definitely come back for the homey vibe and comfort food. read more

SB Sunshine Cafe - Chorizo Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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