I can see why this little cafe was so busy when we went. All of the staff we talked to were really friendly, and the owner Rick went above and beyond to make sure no one left without a smile on their face. That's exactly the type of person who should work in the service industry, and the type of person that makes you want to come back as soon as possible. There is a little notepad outside the door where you can write down your name while you wait for a table to be ready, and benches conveniently right outside for while you wait. This place was buzzing on a Sunday afternoon. We waited maybe 15 minutes before we were seated out on the patio, which was shaded and nicely kept. We all were happy with our food. I got the green chile scramble with toast and hashbrowns, and I feel like that's a pretty simple brunch, but I was in heaven. Great food. My only complaints were that my iced tea just tasted like water, and there were no toilet liners in the restroom. Neither of those things would make me want to stay away, but I just feel are important to point out. I still loved this place. All in all, The Wormer Bee Cafe delivers exceptional customer service and food alike, and I would recommend anyone to try it out while in Carpinteria. read more

Eggs overcooked. Potatoes barely cooked. Gravy had no flavor. Service was slow but not due to lack of effort on our servers part. You can't expect one person to watch a counter for 10 and 8 tables. read more

A great breakfast/lunch/brunch spot with an expansive menu. There were so many different things that looked good on their menu. I went with the breakfast burrito (veggie) which was delicious. I got sweet potato fries instead of chips and salsa. The sweet potato fries were great. Our table also got the veggie patch which was essentially my veggie burrito without the tortilla. It was a nice portion. Also ordered was a jalapeño bacon burger that my husband devoured with curly fries and a regular burger. Angela, our server, was our very festive, helpful and on top of it. She made the visit very pleasant. The back patio was a nice spot in the afternoon. They had some great specials too. read more

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Nice old style diner in Carpinteria CA. We went in for brunch they have a pretty nice diverse menu! My Better-half decided on the pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream. The DIL went with a Omelette my son and I went with their Ruben Sandwich which was one of the best Rubens I've ever had! The service was warm and friendly and accommodating! Great unique experience in the small beach town! We actually sat on the back patio to enjoy the outside openness. read more

I knew I was giving 5 stars before we even received our food. Angela made me feel like royalty. She was so sweet, funny, and attentive! I sat in the outside area. It was so peaceful! Coffee stayed topped off and food came out hot. We ordered the Chicken and waffles and chiliquiles. The chicken and waffles were good and crispy BUT the chiliquiles were incredible! The flavor in the steak paired with the salsa verde on the chiliquiles went so well together! read more

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A cute place with great casual food and very friendly service! The omelets can be made as a scramble which I prefer. Nice selection of menu choices. Dog friendly patio! Will return! read more

Delicious corned beef hash, great atmosphere, and the friendliest owner ever. I always love getting breakfast here.

Absolutely loved this place! We ended up coming here twice during our stay in Santa Barbara! Let me start out by saying the service here is so warm and homey if that makes sense! There is one to two waiters and one of them is the sweetest nana I've ever met! Plus she is so quick on her feet it makes me feel like I need to go to the gym!! The food is sooooo good. Your traditional breakfast diner! Everything about it is so cozy! The food comes out quick! read more

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This place should be on a map with a sign that says "You'll be back, Promise". I wish I could have tried more things because our food was so delicious. We had the country fried steak and chilaquiles. The food came out pretty fast and HOT HOT hot. Someone in the kitchen cooks with the love of a full happy heart. The steak was cooked to perfection and the flavor AMAZING. We took the train up and will be back just to eat breakfast here. read more

The Worker Bee Cafe - Country fried steak and Steak Chile Verde Chilaquiles. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Great food and super casual. Try the energizer if you are more of a vegetarian. The corned beef hash is their specialty. So good. Warm environment and attentive service. read more

We arrived around 11:00AM on a Sunday and the wait was an hour. There are shops next door that you can browse while waiting. Counter, Indoor and outdoor dining. We were sat on the patio and it was actually cooler than inside. The man who did the seating has a great sense of humor. Our waitress Angela, was welcoming, friendly and she checked on us regularly. We ordered the deep fried strawberries. ham Benedict, and a side of bacon. The Benedict was delicious, especially the ham! Nice hollandaise flavor. The strawberries were a bit tart, but had chocolate chips and whipped cream to sweeten them up. Nice brunch place! read more

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Typical café. We got waffles, bacon, and eggs, potatoes, toast. Everything was very good. We got takeout and it was interesting that they added gratuity to our bill. Normally that is at our discretion but since they are so nice and friendly there, I did not really care. There is always a long line on the weekend but it's well worth it. read more

The Worker Bee Cafe - Nice clean place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Still five stars! Food doesn't disappoint. Service doesn't disappoint. Great atmosphere. I love this place. Try the Monte Cristo read more

The Worker Bee Cafe - Ay Picante Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

We spent Memorial Day Weekend in Carpinteria and having brunch at The Worker Bee was the perfect way to end the long weekend before the drive back home. The wait list was posted outside the door but we got seated right away by the nicest gentleman who was the owner. He was apologetic for being frazzled which was not necessary at all! Just happy to see the place was busy and almost all tables and the bar area filled with hungry customers. He gave us our menus, explained each side and when I asked what he recommended - he happily shared that they make their own corned beef hash in house and that was all my husband needed to hear!!! He got the hash while I ordered the breakfast burrito and our son had the chicken tenders. The corned beef hash was excellent and the meat was tender!! No wonder he was raving about it! My breakfast burrito was delish and the salsa was perfect! We also ordered a side of the jalapeño bacon and that is highly recommended!! Our server was also very attentive without being so in your face which we appreciated. We hope to find ourselves back in Carpinteria someday soon and we will definitely be back at The Worker Bees! read more

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Any time I'm in So Cal I make it a special trip to stop in Carpinteria at the worker bee cafe. I've been coming here for years with visiting every 2 years or so, but nothing changes and I love every bite. It's a homie vibe and the staff are always friendly and tentative. I recommend the chicken fried steak, hash browns, biscuit with over medium eggs and a side of jalapeno bacon. All I have to say is get ready for a nap after clearing your plate. Haha! read more

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*** I enjoy the sweet older woman serving the breakfast counter and the entire restaurant. She's efficient, polite and happily keeps everyone moving along. My waffle and chicken was below-average at best. Dry overcooked chicken, previously frozen most likely, tough to cut and stringy. The waffle was unremarkable as well. Plus's: location + cleanliness + service Minus: food quality low today, and cost was high ($32.50 for one person) Not impressed Won't return read more

The Worker Bee Cafe - Chicken and waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

We've been to tThe worker Bee before and I'm not sure why the review isn't here. Our server was Julia, but everybody in the place made sure our coffee was refilled. My husband had bacon and eggs, but he chose the jalapeño bacon and he said it was pretty good. We both had coffee and it was better than some places. We had a bowl of fruit and as you know, everything cost more. I had the potato skin hash which has bacon, potatoes, eggs, scallions, and sour cream with a little bit of horseradish. It was very good prices were about the same at most places for breakfast. It's an older place, but it didn't bother me. Only one bathroom and sometimes there's a line. read more

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I return, again and again, to this modest, diner style breakfast staple, not because of the food, although it is passable. Certainly not the coffee, ​which is, as you might expect, average, but for one reason and one reason only: Marie. I'm there every morning I'm able, when the door opens at 8:00 a.m, to be greeted by the most cheerful, hard-working, waitress you've ever met. Marie is an indispensable source of Good humor, local lore and information, and remembers your order from last year. I usually get the eggs benedict. The eggs are poached perfectly but the hollandaise comes and goes. I don't mind. That's not why I'm there. Charming, modest, and delightful, go for breakfast, but return for Marie. read more

Great breakfast, and Angela our server provided a fun and welcoming dining experience. Our breakfast was hot and brought out right away. The coffee was strong and delicious, at (least that ls how I like it). The worker Bee cafe is the place to stop for a great breakfast while in Carpinteria, CA! read more

We have frequented this establishment a couple of times now and I just want to say if you're looking for great food, hospitality, clean environment and also feel like you are at home. This is the place you must stop and have food. The breakfast here is to die for their corn, beef and hash is off the hook. We met the owner Rick and he came up to us introduced himself which I thought was nice that he would take the time to talk to us. I give this place a thumbs up a must if you're in Carpinteria thank you for all the great service that your entire staff gave us B V Simi Valley read more

Great food. Friendly staff. NY style food in Cali Good beer options, corn beef has special was really good. Breakfast burrito was exceptional. You might have a little wait to get in, but some things are worth waiting for : ) read more

Impeccable service and really good food in an old school diner. Food: They make the corned beef for the hash (not canned). Perfectly eggy, thick French toast. Full selection of toast options (including rye) plus biscuits. Attentive Service: I dribbled some coffee on the table, the (little old lady) roamer saw it, got a napkin and set it under my cup(!)--which was filled regularly. Real half and half. -Friendly waitress, without being asked she brought an extra plate to split for each main dish we ordered. Checked in often. -Owner stopped by to chat twice. When I told him how impressed I was he credited small town values and said people from Montecito (very wealthy area) come down for the homemade food. Doesn't look fancy, don't let that dissuade you read more

Quaint outdoor patio, happy to fine gluten-free breakfast options. Tried the cinnamon raisin French toast - homemade, can't wait to try their gluten-free pancakes. read more

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Great Service and friendly people and service. Very accommodating to food allergies. Would definitely go back again and again.

Came to this restaurant while visiting Carpinteria. I asked for the chilaquiles with steak and they were some of the best I've ever had. Service was great and place is clean. I highly recommend this place read more

It was Valentine's Day and my boyfriend and I wanted to go to Esau's Cafe but they were closed on Wednesday so we went to this cafe. We have been to this cafe times and we liked their food and service before so we decided to have a brunch here. But this time, the experience was different. Normally I don't write a negative review that much but because I didn't have a good experience this time, I have to write a review honestly. Sorry. Hopefully, my review will help them improve their service. First, when I got into the cafe, a waitress (she looked like one of the family members of the cafe)and I almost hit each other. I said, "Sorry" but she didn't say anything to me and her reaction was "Be careful, you almost hit me!". I had a bad feeling from the beginning but I tried to forget about it. She asked us about drinks so we ordered coffee, and also I ordered a Giant Cinnamon Roll Special and my boyfriend ordered a Veggie Patch. When he ordered, he said, " Oh and I want extra avocado!". (He always says EXTRA) And the waitress corrected him, "You said "Extra" but it doesn't have avocado". Yes, that's true. I suggested to him, "You should say ADD avocado instead of EXTRA", as a joke because she sounded like she taught us English. I know he always says EXTRA, even though originally the dish doesn't have avocado, but other restaurants ask and correct him nicely. When the food was served, I noticed that whipped cream was missing. I was sure I saw "with whipped cream" on the menu, so I asked her to give me it. She didn't look happy so I started to wonder if I ordered the cinnamon roll correctly and asked her, "Is this a cinnamon roll???". She answered, "Yes, it's cut and grilled. Whip cream is not served automatically. You have to ask". When I heard it, I thought, "Really? Sorry I didn't know your rules, but do you mention it on the menu??" Anyway, my feeling was so down and couldn't enjoy the meal. I just wanted to get out of the cafe sooner. The whole experience was like I went to my grama's house and she told me what to do.... Before I left the cafe, I tried to go to the bathroom, but she was coming in my direction carrying dishes so I was waiting for her until she passed by me as if it was natural, without saying anything to me. I wanted to give them one star but I still respected that she was still working at her age, so I gave 2 starts. They have outdoor seating. You can park on the street. Only one toilet for men and women. No toilet sheets. read more

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Nice spot heard its gets pretty packed ordered coffee and their Pumpkin pancakes they were hands down the best I had definitely will be going again read more

Excellent service, yummy food, a small, cozy place for breakfast in Carpinteria. I love it that they hand out books for kids. We will be back! read more

The food is so exquisite, omg my taste buds were dancing. The service was on point. The waitress is such a sweetheart and made sure we were filled up with coffee, and we had plenty of creamer. The male owner came to make sure if we were alright and if there was anything else we needed as we waited for our food. The food here is so delicious. If your in the area, you must stop by and enjoy your meal and the dessert fried strawberries. read more

The Worker Bee Cafe - Bisquits and gravy, and a gluten free raisin French toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Food here is generally decent brekkie fare -- with the exception of my pumpkin waffle, which was raw pumpkin dough on the inside and crisp on the outside. That recipe definitely needs work (does nobody test them before adding them to the menu?). I would have sent it back but frankly I felt sorry for the waitress: service is harried and frantic because the owner is clearly a cheap-ass who refuses to hire enough staff, and it shows. Ambience is okay...don't expect comfy chairs or fresh paint. Lots of intriguing specials on the chalkboard though. I'd come back for those. But FFS, hire an extra waitress. Not cool to run your staff ragged. Not cool at all. read more

I loved it! Honestly I was a little bit concerned when I walked in. It is very much old-school diner, looks like it probably hasn't changed a whole lot since it was built (although it was very clean let's be clear). The vibe fits the name. It's not chichi trendy brunch spot at all. It's just a good honest diner with good honest food (NOT cheap tho...this is, after all, Carpinteria). The caliber of food was really impressive to me. It did not taste like greasy diner food at all it was very fresh very good ingredients, well seasoned and flavorful. And even though it came out quickly it was everything was cooked fresh to order. The coffee was good diner coffee if you know what I mean. And I loved my waitress. She seems like she's probably been there waitressing for a good while. She wasn't fake-effusive, but she was honestly friendly and attentive and made sure everyone was seated and happy and had what they needed. When I got there I was pretty much alone but by the time I left several people were rolling who you could tell were regulars. And you could see why this is a really great spot. read more

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Great food and service This a great spot for breakfast and well worth the drive from Whittier. I highly recommend this restaurant to my friends and family. read more

Love this place great servers and cooks, I asked for wrap, not on menu and they made it happen thanks to the worker bee and Rick for having excellent service with staff. Highly recommend this place if y'all are ever in Carp. . Soooo sooooo yummy read more

The Worker Bee Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

The service was so amazing! My waitress was so sweet. I sat outside for the first time and it was really nice. Lots of shade and clean. The food is always spectacular here. The pancakes are so good. I'm very particular about pancakes and I do love these hashbrowns, perfectly cooked flavor For breakfast no matter what time of day keep in mind they do close early. read more

The Worker Bee Cafe - Pancakes so yummy!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carpinteria, California

We've been here several times for breakfast. Parking is plentiful in the back. You can eat insifde or outside. The service is absolutely fantastic!! It's a small beakfast/lunch place, but I can't comment on their luncheon food since we had breakfast both visits. Breakfast was excellent. We had 6 people both times we visited, so we had a wide variety of foods. Everyone agreed the food was great, except for the corn beef hash, which they tout as one of their best dishes. It was very fatty and left the person who had it (me) with a very upset and acidy stomach. This place is definitely worth a visit! read more

We sat on the back open patio which was delightful.!The server was busy but worked very hard to take care of us. And the food! Soo good. Hubby has the corned beef hash and it was soo unique and good (I'll have it next time). I had avocado toast which was good as well. read more

This little gem is a treasure in downtown Carpenteria. The food was excellent, authentic and homemade! The waitress, Marie, lived up to the Cafe name...she was solo working on a packed house! Kudos to her and to the chef and his kitchen staff. We will def be back! read more

We started our beautiful day in Carpinteria with brunch at this cute little place. It was busy! But that didn't take away from the warm welcome and great service we experienced. The menu is extensive but given it's our first visit, we decided to start at the top. I had the homemade corned beef hash and eggs with a biscuit topped with gravy. My husband can never resist biscuits with gravy so he chose to have it with chorizo and eggs. We then added a side of fluffy pancakes to share. That corned beef hash - WoW! Melt in your mouth tender and juicy. It was all so, so good. The portions were just right. Service here is amazing. Our server was friendly and attentive. He was supported by the fantastic owner who kept tables clean, seats filled, drinks refilled and somehow found time in between to acknowledge the regular patrons. Really sweet. We then spent the rest of the day browsing through the quaint shops right outside the restaurant, then walking up to the beach to admire the scenic views. It was a lovely day that all began with a wonderful time at The Worker Bee Cafe. We're already looking forward to trying the rest of the menu! read more

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I went here for my birthday breakfast since it was foggy in the morning I was honestly a little sad since I had planned to go paddleboarding first thing in the morning. Marie was fantastic and cheered my morning up without realizing it. Her and her staff where friendly, knowledgeable, and did a great job with their service. It is a small diner joint with well done food. The decor was fantastic and loved the chalkboard of food. Crispy mashed potato and nicely done eggs for the eggs Benedict. I honestly loved the food because it was perfect Eggs Benedict. Street parking and a parking lot close by so you don't have to worry about finding parking. The food is reasonably priced and honestly had no complaints. read more

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Initial thoughts upon visiting: Good menu selection, good beer selection, very friendly staff. Prices aren't bad for Carpinteria. Some things seem a little overpriced, while other items are actually cheap. I ordered shrimp and grits. Dare I say it? Thiers is better than the place in Santa Barbara that specializes in Cajun brunch. Hard to believe, but it's true! Tasty shrimp, good quality homemade grits, spinach. Only thing missing is the andouille. My companion had a breakfast burrito with corned beef. It was very large and deemed "Delicious." We took home one of their large, pricy cinnamon rolls because they were supposed to be great. They aren't. Meh. Overall: We like it. Thumbs up. read more

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