A group of 5 with a dog walks up to an empty restaurant for brunch. We tried making a reservation, but they do not take them. Waited for the host to come up to us, only to say there are "no available tables that can hold 5 of us outside". There were many tables outside open, one of which had 8 seats. Very unfortunate for them. We found a better restaurant not far, called Scarlett Begonia! Yum! Quality service! read more

State & Fig - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This place sucks. The service was horrible, and the Chef was rude when I tried to return my food that was prepare incorrectly. I would highly recommend never setting foot in this place. So many better places to eat and socialize. read more

A MUST if you come to Santa Barbara. It has the perfect brunch set up with outdoor seating, which I prefer over the cold and a little dreary indoor seating. The food is what truly sets State & Fig high on my list of favorite brunch places. The State Burger is a must. I've had a lot of burgers in Santa Barbara (yikes) but this one of my favorites. The basil aioli, perfectly cooked patty, and soft buttery bun just combines together so well! We also got the "figg'in toast" strong fig flavor and a unique dish for any sweet tooth. I'm glad my friend and I decided to split because I wouldn't have been able to enjoy the french toast as my only entry. Just note that they can get very busy and the wait can get to be 40 minutes depending on your luck. The only downside is that they're only wine and beer- meaning I didn't get my Bloody Mary- but overall one of the best brunch places in SB. read more

State & Fig - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

One of my new favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara!! I just finished lunch with a friend. He had a grilled salmon on arugula salad and I had a burger and fries. There is very little that they could have done to make what we had better! It was perfectly cooked. Looked and tasted great! The service was friendly and fast. The price was fair. Just a few blocks from my office... I will be back! read more

Amazing burger and amazing service! I ordered the State Burger with Rosemary Fries and it was the best thing that I ate all day. The burger is topped with basil aioli, baby arugula, tomato, avocado, and provolone cheese. It was just what I needed! read more

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I found this cute hidden spot through Yelp and am so glad I did! We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful Santa Barbara sunshine. We ordered their fig cream cheese french toast, the pesto mushroom omelette, fried chicken and biscuits, and the chilaquiles. Every food item that we ordered was delicious and huge portions! The fig cream cheese french toast was amazing. I would recommend sharing it because it is so sweet and rich in flavor and a few bites is plenty. All of the food came out hot and fresh. Everything was well prepared and flavorful. They also have a great mimosa/bottom less brunch. Our experience here was excellent and we recommend it! read more

The fig burger was awesome and not quite what I was expecting. I've had Brie with fig but never bleu cheese. It was interesting and fun to try. It pairs well with the caramelized onions and bacon. I enjoyed the combination but it was very rich. They had awesome fries. Nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Served with ketchup and a mellow aioli. Overall delicious! Nice patio seating with umbrellas and great customer service. One girl helping all tables. She was on it! Fast service with care! read more

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State & Fig is a hidden gem with the cutest little outdoor patio. I came here with some girlfriends for big birthday brunch. There was a big group of 11 of us. They were accommodating and put tables together so that we could sit in the outdoor patio area. We were a little bummed that we did not get to order everything from the original menu, as they let us know that our menu would be different because we were such a big party. A few things were not available to order. I ended up opting for lunch and got the burger which was a great choice. A big reason why we came here is we wanted endless mimosas. The champagne was alright, not the best, but we stayed and enjoyed many anyway. The service was great and the food was amazing. I would come here again and skip the mimosas next time. read more

Loved that they were able to accommodate a group with 3 dogs, so we all got seated outside for brunch. The staff was really attentive, kept the drinks coming, and brought out lots of small requests from our group including many sides of ketchup. The portions were pretty large and could probably be split by two moderately hungry people. I got an omelet which also came with sides of potatoes and toast, and it was all delicious! Really enjoyed the brunch menu at this spot outdoors tucked away in a quaint little alley. read more

State & Fig - Omelet - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My friends and I had a bachelorette weekend ahead of us and the bride requested state & fig. I called in advance to make a reservation as we were a party of 8 but was told they do not take any reservations. The day of, I thought to call on our way to put our name down on the waiting list and was informed they cant do that but instead suggested I make a reservation, as it was a large party. I was extremely frustrated because they had just told me a few days before that they do not take reservations. I explained the situation and they quickly accommodated us. It was such a beautiful ambiance and service was amazing. Our server Tracey was so great and extremely friendly. She made our celebration that much better. Our party was really happy about the food and bottomless mimosas. I would definitely recommend the tomato Panini! Though it was a rough start, I will definitely be returning here when I am in the area! read more

Came here on Sunday around 1pm and it was quite slow. Our waitress was less than happy to serve us and I had to ask for things so many times. The food was okay. We all ordered burgers and was happy with what came out. I ordered the chunks chicken burger; the chicken was great but the slaw and sauce lacked any flavor. My other two friends ordered the BBQ burger and another I couldn't remember the name (sorry!) but they said it was so so. Parking: there's a structure right behind and it's free 75 mins. We were at the restaurant and walked around for an hour and it cost only $3. Price: it was a little more than we thought it was worth but the atmosphere was great. The service didn't match the place, our waitress was just spacey and focused more on tasks behind the bar than actually tending to her tables. We had to flag down other people to get even get a refill on our waters/ice teas. But she sure was on top of getting us our check! I wouldn't come here again, there's so many other good places to eat but it was nice to try this place once. read more

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I'm 109% sure our waitress was hungover (or maybe just super tired?!) because she kept slurring her words, and she accidentally poured more champagne in our non-bottomless mimosas. I'm not complaining (of course) - just thought it was funny :) Anyways, this is a lovely little place for brunch with friends! Came here around 11am for brunch on Easter Sunday! Outdoor seating was all taken up (the views are great & the shading is perfect), but there were a lot of open tables inside. We took a seat inside because we didn't want to wait. What we got: 1) Bello Benedict - The only thing that made this dish unique was the pesto, which made everything incredibly delicious! I NEED this pesto recipe! 2) Pesto Mushroom Omelet - I had a bite of my friend's, and it was pretty solid! Again, the pesto saved the plate. Otherwise it would be pretty mediocre. 3) MIMZ! (Mimosas). Pretty pricy considering ours had more OJ than champagne. But it was still good! My friend is vegetarian, and she very much appreciates the many options they have for her! Service was friendly but incredibly slow considering there weren't even a lot of customers. There was a family of about 8-9 next to us that didn't get their food until we were about to leave (and they were seated before we were). read more

State & Fig - Bello Benedict. Absolutely delish! - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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The food is what sets this place high on my list. It's a must while in Santa Barbara. The restaurant is situated in a quaint little part of downtown. The ambiance captures the essence of what I love about this city. The architecture, location and the food is phenomenal. Came on a girls trip with my girlfriends & we all loved this bistro. Wasn't too busy on Presidents' Day. Waitress was friendly and quickly took our orders. We ordered all ordered mimosas that were perfectly proportioned. The clam chowder was sooooo delicious. Garlic fries were on point and just the way I like them... with the right amount of garlic. The BLTA was fantastic. read more

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1 star -The wait time was ridiculous. We waited over an hour and when I saw that the table was finally free, they still hadn't had it cleared. I had to ask a few times when it would be ready to seat us and the forgot I had my name down on the list.(we were the only ones on it for at least 30 mins) 5 star- The food is delicious! We ordered the short rib Benedict and the fish tacos. We want to come back and try so other things on the menu read more

This isn't my first time here, but sadly this review is being written after having my worst experience. We literally showed up at 5:33 pm, we were the only people there. Getting seated was a bit of an awkward experience because the host wasn't very assertive. Our server also didn't seem totally comfortable with what he was doing. He brought our salad out and one of the plates was dirty, so I had him take it back and put it on a fresh plate. Then, I ordered a burger, The Candy Apple. We ordered all of our food at the same time, but due to "some mixup in the kitchen" my burger arrived almost 30 minutes later than the rest of our food. (Remember when we arrived we were the only ones there and the first to place out order.) Now when we were done and our check was brought to us our server did thoroughly apologize which was greatly appreciated. I hope that this is not an experience that anyone else has. **The food was delicious though. I recommend the Brie toast and the crispy brussel sprouts.** read more

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I placed an order over the phone. The "manager" took my order then immediately said "just a sec" I waited a sec, actually several secs as that sec turned into 28 minutes and you my friend may be wondering why I would wait. The staff is usually with me 100% but on this day my order was taken and I was told to wait. When I arrived the manager was doing nothing absolutely nothing and I said I'm here to pick up my order She said there's no order for you Odd very odd because you took it 27 minutes ago She said I'm sorry I got busy doing something else there was a large I was helping seat and that took precedent over your mobile order and we typically don't take mobile orders Also odd as I order from her most weekends I reordered and waited you might ask why, well because the food unlike the service is amazing I can't get mad at the chef it's not his fault his front of house staff is so unprofessional and careless! read more

State & Fig - 28 minutes later - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Get there early for Saturday brunch and you'll have a fabulous time! A few gal pals and I flew into Santa Barbara airport and beelined it for State & Fig for some bonding and brekkie. It was a delightful way to get our vacay going, with bottomless mimosas and countless egg dishes. For $15 you can have the standard OJ mimosas, or for $19 you can get more exotic flavored juices like pomegranate. Even though it gets crowded, especially on the patio, our server never looked frazzled nor did he rush us out of our prime patio seat. That's so appreciated, kind sir. With a slight buzz and a full belly, we departed State & Fig and traveled to Ojai. Not a bad way to start the day. Not bad at all! read more

I've been here twice and liked it both times! I got the BLTA sandwich, which was really good. Definitely hit the stop if you're craving a BLT. I also have had the Bello Benedict, which was pretty good. I've been meaning to go back and try their Fig Burger! read more

One of the greatest Benedicts I've ever had! If their seasonal menu offers a short rib Benedict, don't hesitate to order it. read more

State & Fig - Short rib Benedict! Amazing. - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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food was tasty but service was bad. I think they were under staffed that day on account if a local parade. they ended up blinking my friends food 30 min after mine arrived, which is poor etiquette. the place has both indoor and outdoor seating. the food was creative and flavorful. maybe best to try on off peak hours. the food we ended up getting was the short rib Benedict and the brunch burger which was spicy. read more

I love that their place is pet friendly, but make sure your ready to wait about 45-1 hr. I ordered capresse salad and my husband get the eggs Benedict, the food was superbly delicious. We enjoy our brunch in their patio, stayed for about 2 hrs coz Im enjoying my bottomless Mimosa. Took 1 star coz of the wait. read more

Very cute place with attentive service and delicious menu options. Loved the panini! I will definitely return when I'm back in town.

I have dined at State and Fig twice...really good. Third try was beyond a BUST From start to kind of finish, staff was rude and indifferent. I waited 30mins for a table and 15 mins was waiting for the table to be cleared. I finally gave up and went to Anderson's and had great experience read more

The food at State and Fig was incredible! I got The Bird, and it did not disappoint! It's a cute little brunch spot, I definitely recommend eating here when you're near State Street! read more

The staff is so rude. They should not be working with people. I was excited to eat here but after my interaction I will never go back. Even the owner was rude and disrespectful. That is a hard location and it will not make it with people like that running the place. read more

Came here on an early Thursday afternoon for my birthday lunch. The area this is situated in is so cute - definitely sit outside! We ordered the Fig Burger and Fried Chicken Sandwich - both were absolutely amazing. So much flavor and every bite was delicious. Our server was great and she even had the cook cut both sandwiches in half since we were sharing, as well as split up the fries and salad portions on our own plates. This place is a gem, I would definitely come back again if we are ever in Santa Barbara. read more

State & Fig - Fried Chicken Sandwich, Fig Burger and Garlic Fries - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I am so bummed that I didn't know about this place until I googled "bottomless mimosas Santa Barbara." Everything about this restaurant was fantastic. The service was amazing, and our waiter was one of the nicest and most friendly servers we've had. If I'm being honest, we went for the mimosas and didn't really expect to be wowed by the food, but we were! I had the fig burger and garlic fries, which was incredible. I tried really hard to eat it all. My fiance had the sausage and kale soup and the hot chicken sandwich, and both of those were amazing as well. I want to try everything on the menu now! Also, the bottomless mimosas are the real deal- they're not pre-mixed in pitchers that are half juice and half bubbly, they pour them fresh at your table and then add a splash of juice. We did a tasting tour and started with pomegranate then moved onto guava, passionfruit, mango, and finally peach. The server kept them flowing! All of this was under $100 too- can't beat that for some really amazing quality made from scratch food and unlimited drinks! The building that the restaurant is in is beautiful as well. Overall really incredible atmosphere. We will probably make this restaurant our weekly brunch stop from now on. read more

On our way up to a concert at the Arlington we decided to stop by for a quick bite. Appropriately named due to proximity, State & Fig is tucked away just off of the busy main road of State Street. It seemed a bit slow for a Friday night but maybe we were there early. The beer selection was somewhat limited but the wine list seemed more extensive. However we were there for the food. I was pretty hungry so I went with the Fig Burger. This signature burger sure did deliver on flavor and taste. The bacon and bleu cheese complimented the fig jam to perfection. Although its not the cheapest burger I've had it was worth every penny and at least fries were included. The lady enjoyed a special meatball plate with a seasonal salad. Both dishes were a perfect satisfying meal that didn't weigh us down for the show. Service for us was prompt and helpful. The meal was delicious. I'm sure we will be back. read more

Lovely little patio restaurant tucked in the La Arcada Plaza between STATE Street and FIGUEROA Street. We went for brunch, got to sit outside on a nicely overcast day (so, not too hot) and both enjoyed their Kali Club sandwich, although we got it fixed differently. I don't eat bacon, so mine came without it. My husband eats bacon, but he hates avocado, so his didn't have the avocado. The sandwich also had arugula lettuce, tomatoes, and basil aioli all on toasted sourdough bread. It was tasty, but it wasn't anything phenomenal. We also ordered mac and cheese, which was made with fontina, provolone, and Parmesan cheeses, and cavatappi pasta with toasted breadcrumbs on the top. That was very tasty and rich, but again, it wasn't a standout recipe, either. I think if we ever return here, we'd get something different. I'd give this 3.5 stars, but as we all know, they don't award by 1/2 stars on Yelp. read more

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Interesting place with potential. You wait in a line and look at the menu, a host will tell you when to walk inside to order and then you sit with a number. But they waited to bring our drinks out until the food came which I just found strange. I wouldn't have minded carrying them back to the table if it would have helped speed it up. I had the house Benny which was cold. The fig burger with garlic fries were great. Just mainly the service was what kinda killed it for us. Everyone seems a little confused, even dropping the food was somewhat painful to watch lol. It just seems like no one really knew what was going on the entire experience. I would see servers come out with two plates and then look confused as if they forgot where they were going and went back inside. Just a really weird experience read more

Ate here today for the first time after hearing good feedback. The food was decent but the staff was rude and the chef/owner could not have been more arrogant and condescending. I would have loved to support this restaurant, but after this experience I would never go back. read more

Came here around 12:00 pm and it certainly wasn't as crowded at Jeannine's next door. I wanted to try this place out despite the reviews about the poor service. Our waiter looked like he didn't want to be there--but who would? It's July 4th weekend! We don't blame him. I got an item off the brunch menu. Chicken and gravy or something along those lines. It had a really nice presentation for something that's messy and pretty unphotogenic. There was a lot of variety on the plate. Two poached eggs atop fried chicken atop cornbread atop a bed of herb gravy. It was savory and pretty good, though nothing to really rave about. I'm a bit biased though since I am more of a salad and soup kind of person. Husband got the breakfast burrito and complained that there was too much potato in it. It was very very filling. The greens in his salad were also browning and not fresh. read more

State & Fig - Chicken gravy - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The food was decent, nothing special. The service was horrible, so disappointing. Definitely will not be returning.

I arrived with my party of 7 and was told there was an hour wait. There had been an open table suitable for our party and we were the only party waiting. When another party came in, they were seated right away at that vacant table and had the same amount of people in their party. It is interesting that a fully white party was seated without a blink upon arrival and my party that has a diverse mix of people are still waiting for what is now an hour and 15 minutes. This place is racist. Don't eat here if you're not white. read more

3 stars okay let me start: after a treacherous long drive to Santa Barbara we decided to try State & Fig. Pictures looked good but boy it started off wrong from the awkward moment of being greeted. Richard our waiter was quiet and not quite attentive to us. Now let me say we were the ONLY 2 ppl besides staff in the restaurant @ 5:30pm when they opened. We sat, looked @ menu and put our orders in. We got: The Misto Salad, Brussel sprouts, apricot Brie toast and bff got the candy apple burger with garlic fries. We got served the misto salad on a filthy plate, told Richard about the plate in which was visible, he returned salad on a clean plate shortly after. We then got all our entrees shortly after except The candy apple burger. After telling both Richard and hostess of where the burger was which was approximately 30 minutes no burger done with ALL our food but missing burger. Both Richard and Hostess said it was a misunderstanding in the kitchen. Ok sure but how does that happen when we were the ONLY ones in that restaurant. Killed it all to be honest. Just wasn't happy or satisfied. Bff lost appetite shortly after. Food was good I'm not complaining about that. But the flow didn't flow it just was off completely. Richard did apologize but which was nice but mid dinner he left us flat, MIA on other tables. Food was about $33 bucks for 2. Worst place seems like management needs some attention. I won't be back. Food was good. read more

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Very disappointed!!! Will never be back again. Service was slow. Food took forever to come when the place wasn't even busy. About 4 small tables with 2 maybe 3 people at them. So not busy. What took forever was a mystery. Food was burnt and jus plain nasty. They messed up on my girlfriends order then tried to fix it but that might have made it worse. Never came back to check up on us. We were sitting outside on the patio. I had to go back inside to get the check because they never came back to check on us. read more

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Brunch here is so cute and so yummy. They also offer bottomless mimosas!! $15 (also have pomegranate for an extra charge). My friend ordered the fried chicken and biscuits which were delicious. It wasn't as doused in the white sauce as I've seen in other places and the chicken didn't taste so greasy as I've had before as well. The biscuit is delicious, too. I ordered the pork belly hash with poached eggs, butternut squash, potatoes, fruit, and rye bread (came with jam, butter, and ketchup). Everything was so good and fairly well priced for a brunch place on State. Another thing I like about this cafe is how it's not directly on state street, it's in La Arcada and sort of in this alleyway away from the business of the street. Thus, I feel like this offers a quaint, intimate, and peaceful brunch experience yet it's very inviting and something I definitely want to bring my girlfriends to for bottomless mimosas! Indoor and outdoor seating is both cute. We chose to sit outdoors because the weather was so nice. My only complaint was our waitress... She was very pushy into having us get alcoholic drinks and doing bottomless mimosas. And after we decided to order one drink (my friend the pomegranate mimosa and the blueberry mojito for me), she kept trying to convince us to order another. I doubt the other people who work there are like her, she said she hadn't been working there for more than 6 weeks and it seemed like everyone else was very friendly. The blueberry mojito was extremely sweet in my opinion, wouldn't order it again. Combining the sweetness of the blueberry mojito with the sweet jam and the fattening pork belly was too much for me. I regret ordering the drink; would have rather ordered the dish with a coffee instead. I'm very looking forward to trying everything else on the menu, the burger looked delicious and so did all the other items on their brunch special! read more

State & Fig - Fried chicken and biscuit and pork belly hash with rye bread - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Solid 4.5 stars. If your in search of a great cheese burger you have to add this place to your list! The bun soft and on point- the burger was about as juicy as you can get- the avocado and arugula and tomato all fresh and bringing it all together. The only thing I would change is the cheese/ the cheese game was def on point however I would have preferred a sharp chedder or something that packs a punch vs the subtlety that mozzarella has. The Garlic/Rosemary fries that came with this 5 stars! Not too many places that say it's garlic fries really deliver- this place did not hold back on the garlic- just the way I like it. All in the total was $10.00 awesome value right off State street... (Pic posted as well) read more

State & Fig - State burger with garlic fries $10.00 all in + tip.. Can't go wrong with this spot for a great burger! - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Big fan of this place. Big fan! My girlfriend and I were able to catch this place right as it opened and there was literally no one else there. I have tried going before but the wait has always been super long. Really luck to catch no wait this time. First off, we got the bottomless mimosas and they poured the champagne HEAVY! THIS IS THE WAY IT SHOULD BE!!! When I order bottomless mimosas, I want a nice buzz when I leave so I can go shopping and buy silly things and not care until way later. They did a great job of helping me achieve this goal. For entrees, my girlfriend ordered the fig french toast. It was so damn good. I really wanted to steal it from her and eat all of it but hey, I am a great boyfriend. I ordered the short rib eggs benedict and it was so damn good. The pesto sauce was a nice touch on a breakfast classic. Come early and come often. read more

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We've had two dinners here since our daughter started UCSB, and both meals were beautiful. If you like upscale burgers, they have wonderful choices. Several salads and I had a gnocchi with mushrooms which was good. The real treat was the latte after our meal and the beautiful decor, along with a professional and attentive staff. We'll be back. read more

State & Fig - Beautiful decor. - Cafes Near Me - Santa Barbara, California