This is a hidden gem in Goleta. Unassuming strip mall brunch spot. The food was fresh, delicious and well prepared. The spinach and feta omelette was one of the better I have enjoyed. The service was spot on and efficient. The team kept the coffee cups full and asked several times if we were satisfied. Next time we are in Goleta and are looking for brunch, this will be high on the list of places that we will consider. Highly recommended. read more

I had the pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs. The coffee is nothing special whatsoever. I like to eat pancakes with lots of melted butter to the point where I don't need syrup. These pancakes were so dry that they stuck to the plate like glue and came apart. I was provided two tiny individually wrapped pats of butter that were fridge cold and unspreadable. A miserable experience. Nothing was special about this $25 overpriced meal. As I was the only customer at 7 AM on a Tuesday, the service was basically watching me the entire time. I would suggest you order the "specials" on the menu and avoid the classics. This is not the "expensive but worth it" experience I was hoping for. read more

Stayed at a hotel across the street and decided to walk over. Service was great, we were seated quickly and the server came shortly after. Server was friendly and attentive, even playful with our baby. Food was good, typical of what you would expect from a cafe like this. Quality was good and came out fast. Definitely would return if I'm back in the area. read more

Road tripping and speed by for a hearty breakfast. Old School with good service. Casual local place. Breakfast dishes were generous. I ordered the very savory Salmon Eggs Benedict. Kid ordered the Belgian Waffle and the side sausages were larger than the typical breakfast sausages elsewhere. The Turkey Sausage Scramble was ok. I think we were expecting croupier potatoes. Overall, a great experience. Coffee always refilled. read more

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This is the most well run restaurant I have been to in a very long time. It is old school excellent service since they started. Fast and clean and friendly. This place keeps getting better and better with more menu options too. Everything is delicious. I wish I could give more stars to this great restaurant!! read more

This place was the perfect spot to hit up on a Sunday afternoon. They close early though I believe they're specific breakfast dining. We dropped in on our way back home to Menifee CA. Service was welcoming, nice, attentive. Food was delicious. Prices were fair. We ordered, Pancakes, Breakfast plate, kids tenders sorry finally writing the review and we went 7/28/24 Anyway make a stop it's worth it! read more

The staff here is very kind, friendly and attentive. Food was delicious & they were so quick. Would definitely return. I got a French toast combo & my husband got a patty melt, fries were especially delicious. read more

Passing through on our way to the beach. The food was mediocre, but the service was good. The ambiance was basic diner. It was just so-so for a restaurant experience. I don't know why it has such amazing reviews. It must have been that I didn't know the right thing to order. read more

I've had lunch here a couple of times with a friend. Both times we ordered the Chinese Chicken Salad and it was outstanding. We both like all of the crunchy healthy things in the salad and the delicious sesame dressing. The staff at Sunshine Cafe are great too - very attentive. This is definitely not a fancy restaurant, but the food that I have had there is so good. I can't wait to go back. Located in the Calle Real shopping area. Parking is usually pretty easy unless at peak hours, when it can be a bit challenging. read more

Great service, and the crab cake Benedict is amazing. I really like different "spins" on Benedict's in general, but this is one of my favorite for sure! read more

SB Sunshine Cafe - Crab Cakes Benedict with hash-browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

I reviewed this restaurant when it was on State Street. Now that it's in Goleta, it's just as good, maybe better than ever! The food is still delicious and the portions generous. The service is great, the coffee keeps getting refilled. just a wonderful spot for breakfast! Try it! read more

Tasty food at reasonable prices. Usually a lot of people but you do not feel crowded if rushed. Side variety if breakfast and lunch. Try it.

We chose this place from the reviews but almost didn't stay - the outside isn't quaint & inside isn't touristy or trendy- but I'm glad we did. The food was good & the service friendly. The Reuben was good & the French toast was great. read more

No wait at 9am on a Saturday morning. Fast, friendly service and a variety of breakfast options.

This place hit the spot on our way home from Paso Robles. No waiting and food was pretty decent. I ordered the steak and eggs, a friend had the crab cakes Benedict, and my partner had a French dip. My steak was a bit well done when I asked for medium rare but it's a breakfast steak so I wasn't stressed. There were some fatty parts so half of it was edible. They did well on the scrambled eggs and my sourdough toast. My friend loved the crab cakes Benedict and killed that plate very quickly! My partner enjoyed the French dip said the meat had some tough parts but overall was good. read more

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Cute and convenient. Staff was so friendly. Food was on par! There was a steady stream of customers in and out!

Decided to check this place out randomly on a weekend without expecting much. I'm not much of a breakfast/brunch person but once in a while I'll do it. I was happy with the friendliness of the staff. From the host to the servers, all very nice and attentive. I ordered coffee and chicken and waffle. My meal was good. I liked how the chicken was breaded just right and had some good flavor. The waffle was fluffy and crunchy, just the right amount. It would be nice if there was some type of gravy or sauce to pour on top to kind of give it that extra kick of flavor. I'd come back though, it's a cute breakfast joint. read more

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Quickly popped in for breakfast and was impressed with the food taste, quality, and service by the staff. You're not coming here for ambiance but you are getting meal with attentive and friendly waitstaff. My chilaquiles was delicious and my companion (who is a harsh critic) really enjoyed the French toast. The over-medium eggs were cooker perfectly. read more

Great food and great service . Glad I found this place through Yelp, will go there again when I'm in the area.

Came for breakfast here while staying in Goleta. Awesome place to have a very delicious warmly made breakfast. I had the two eggs, bacon and homemade potatos and so delicious. I also went back the next day and had their chilaquiles snd yummy yummy. You also must try the champagne and Bloody Mary. Service was excellent, the staff was very friendly and attentive which is hard to find nowadays. Everything in the place was nice and clean definitely a place to visit when you're visiting Goleta! read more

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

I decided I wanted to have a waffle and a mug of coffee for breakfast. However, I was in Goleta, and I didn't know where to go. So I started looking for a place to go. I saw what looked like an independent breakfast place, and I went in. From that moment, I knew this was the right choice. I was greeted right away. The place was immaculately clean. The server came up to the table, and I ordered their waffle combo. It came within 5 minutes, everything was hot and was delicious. I will most certainly come here again. Maybe I'll try lunch next time read more

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I don't take any pics but this place was decent. The only small complaint is that the grease trap really starts to stink the restaurant up and it makes it hard to eat when you smell the rancid oil. They should really try to get that fixed. The service was great. Coffee stayed filled to the top and generous portions. Thanks sb sunshine cafe. Giving 4 stars instead of 5 due to the smell. read more

There are many breakfast places around but most of them are just okay in my opinion and the ones that are good are super long waits to get a table. This unassuming quiet spot on upper state does a good job. Huge menu with reasonable prices and when we went it was super quiet and slow = easy to get a table. The food was good, the order of French toast some of it was not all the way cooked through, but otherwise everything else we got was good. The service was very quick and attentive. read more

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Great breakfast & service. Yummy gluten free pancakes! Hubby had French toast with turkey sausage & eggs & he enjoyed that too

Had a wonderful brunch and was very pleased with the experience. The wait staff was friendly, helpful, attentive, and provided great recommendations. The restaurant feels like a Cafe/diner style. They had both breakfast and lunch available, which I always appreciate as I'm more of a lunch person. For the mimosas, they offered orange, peach, and mango options. It wasn't too busy when we arrived around 930am, and it filled up quickly by the time we left. It's nice that they open on the earlier side at 7am. Overall, the atmosphere was comfy, cheery, and warm. We'll be adding this to our 'regulars' list for great breakfast. I'm looking forward to trying their fried chicken and Belgium waffle topped with caramel butter, yum! Food reviews: - Crab cake Benedict was delicious. I likely would request it without the muffin next time as the cakes were very hardy. It's a filling portion and the cream was really flavorful. - Santa Fe Turkey Melt was fantastic. I'm not usually a huge turkey fan, and this one exploded with flavor. It had the right balance of bread, cheese, sautéed peppers + onions, Chipotle map, and meat. (This was my favorite) - Chile Verde was pretty traditional and true to style. Not as spicy as I prefer mine yet tasty and satisfying. read more

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So glad to have this on Calle Real now! It looks unassuming from the outside but is a hidden gem. -food is delicious, they have gluten free bread and pancakes -I got the corned beef and eggs and was delighted to see actual pieces of meat instead of the cat food some other places serve. It was delicious. -service is quick and friendly, very accommodating and feels like family! -lots of free parking -restaurant itself is clean. It would be nice to have some plants or something to warm the space up, decor is mostly grey/neutral but overall we had a really great experience here! Will be back/recommending to friends :) read more

This is a cozy little place. They have a variety of items on the menu. We had the ham and eggs breakfast, chicken fried steak and Belgian waffle with two drinks for about about 60 bucks. Parking is small and sometimes ppl don't know how to park. Service is fast and food comes out fast as well. Nice small place. Food was okay portions are nice. read more

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

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Cheerful brunch spot with great service and menu . Scrambles , omelets, fresh squeezed orange juice and even guava pancakes. Upscale vibe with reasonable prices in Goleta read more

We were looking for a place to grab breakfast before a hike and based on the great reviews we selected SB Sunshine Cafe. The staff was very friendly, but the food was bland. 4 stars for the staff and environment. read more

I was craving a waffle so bad and I saw pics and decided on SB Sunshine Cafe. This was my first ever visit. Came around 12 on a Sunday and it was a 5 min wait for 2 people. We opted for a Belgian waffle combo with over easy eggs and bacon + a NY steak speciality w/ fries and a side salad. Everything was classic diner style and I was satisfied!! We devoured everything. Steak was medium rare and juicy. Salt and pepper your eggs and steak though as they leave that to your liking. Their hand cut fries were delicious and exactly what you want in a fry. Belgian waffle was still crispy as an end of the meal dessert. Place looks old school but don't miss on their food as portions are reasonable and service is quick! It's not intended to be flashy at all but just focuses on the standard classics. Would visit again if I need my classic breakfast craving satisfied! read more

SB Sunshine Cafe - 8 oz. New York Steak Lunch and Belgium Waffle Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

If you like your hash with big chunks of corned beef and real chunks of potatoes, with lots of chives, then this is your dish! I found it to be delicious, but I would have liked the side of potatoes to definitely be more cooked! We were the first table served on a Thursday morning at seven when they opened! This is our second time there as we were on our way to Paso Robles, and stopped in just for their breakfast! read more

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

Just spent a few weeks in Santa Barbara and discovered this gem of a restaurant on 2nd day. Ate here multiple times. Food was delicious and service was exemplary. Was feeling under the weather with a stomach bug one day so ordered only toast as that was all I could handle. Felt a little guilty, but the server immediately put me at ease and treated me the same as when I ordered a full breakfast. So blessed to have found a place that truly values all customers. read more

nice food, decent coffee, pleasant people. just what we needed in the middle of a road trip.

Stayed at a hotel in Goleta while visiting from Boston for a wedding in Santa Barbara, California. Found this little gem of a restaurant within walking distance of our hotel. We liked it so much that we went for breakfast everyday. Gracious and prompt service, wide variety of choices and delicious food. Highly recommend if you are in area. read more

This restaurant is becoming my favorite place for breakfast! I can see why it's rated at 4.5 stars here on Yelp. My experience with the staff, service and food is worth my 5 stars. I brought my mom here for Mother's Day and my cousin also joined us. They had never dined here before and left very full and satisfied. Especially after the bottomless cups of coffee. The coffee is strong but good! I ordered the breakfast sandwich, which comes on sourdough, eggs, cheese, bacon and tomato. It also includes a side of rosemary seasoned potatoes. The sandwich was simple yet it was super delicious! The bread was buttery soft, toasty and the sandwich was like a grilled cheese but with eggs and bacon inside (sans tomatoes). I loved it! My mom had the French toast, with eggs and sausage. She loved her breakfast and said the sausage was really good too. I wanted to sample it but we were all hangry at the time lol. My cousin had the Belgian waffle, eggs and sausage. She was very pleased and satisfied with her breakfast as well. The customer service here is excellent! Not only are they friendly but they are constantly checking on you to make sure your drinks are full and if you need anything else. They managed to bring the sunshine to our day despite the gloomy weather. Thank you guys :) Inside dining is now open and the restaurant also offers outdoor dining. Overall this will be my go to place for breakfast, but I do want to try their lunch menu as well. The prices are very reasonable for what you get and cheaper than the downtown area. read more

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We were in town for the weekend and found this awesome breakfast spot. The menu has something for everyone and the food is amazing. The service was fantastic and the location was convenient to many Santa Barbara attractions. Definitely will be back. read more

This was a great find. Very good food and service. Highly recommend .had a great breakfast. read more

Great service and great food. We dined in for breakfast. Parking was easy and food cane out fast too. At the time of the visit, there was a bit of sewage smell. I hope it got resolved by now. read more

Avoid this place! The first time we went here, the food was good and they could accommodate my food allergy. Unfortunately, the next time we visited the staff was incredibly rude and was really terrible about my food allergy. Refused to make any simple modifications and we ended up having to leave without ordering. read more

My friend and I came here for my belated birthday celebration and were impressed with the Benedict selection! It was a bit cool so we decided to sit by the window with the shade where we could still feel the the warmth from sun and it was perfect. Looking at their menu, I really want some veggies but the crab cakes looked good so our kind server Manuel suggested to add crab cakes to the SB sunshine Benedict and it turned out amazing! My friend did the same but with Canadian bacon and she loved it as well. We were both very happy how the veggies were done perfectly looking just like the pic on the menu ! Later we found out the courteous young man at the front counter is also named Manuel then we discovered they're father and son. Thank you for the delicious Benedict and the great service! We'll be back:) read more

SB Sunshine Cafe - SB Sunshine Benedict with crab cakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Goleta, California

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