I found this place on yelp when I was in town and look for somewhere to have a quick lunch. The service was good but the food was just ok. I had the reuben and it was a bit disappointing. The corned beef was pretty tough. It wasn't the worst reuben I've ever had but I would never recommend it. The vibe of the place was nice and it was really busy. If I'm in town again I'd go but try a breakfast item instead.
Josh Burke
This is simply my favorite place to eat in Santa Barbara. The staff is amazing and they always have great pricing for what you get. They are known for breakfast but don’t skip out on their dinner as well. For sure get a Jake’s Bloody Mary to start off you great day. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes & Corn on the Cob, Huevos Rancheros with Pork Green Chile Verde, Chile Verde Omelette, Country Fried Steak and Eggs, Avocado, Hash Browns, Santa Barbara
LeAnn Filice
I love this place have been coming for yearsParking: It’s a shopping center it’s nice quiteWheelchair accessibility: Yes it’s very friendly for this as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Javier's French Toast, Santa Barbara, Crunchy French Toast
Sheri M.
I have been to this place four or five times, and I can tell you that I have never once been disappointed. The food and the service are always excellent. The restaurant itself is huge with outdoor seating, too. There is a full bar, but I don't think the restaurant is open past 3:00. A couple of my favs are their Huevos Rancheros and their breakfasts in general. Also, their cheeseburger is sooo good for me, a person who usually doesn't order burgers. Always a great meal!
Cat N.
Burgers are solid here, local beers and dog friendly , casual neighborhood spot My recent visit was during burger week , their smash burger Deluxe was my favorite
Charlotte K.
Food is wonderful. Service is always really good. Great atmosphere. The people are always really nice and helpful I've never had a bad experience at Mesa Cafe .
Robin H.
This is a well oiled machine for Sunday brunch! Good food, good drinks and great staff! Shout out to Taylor, who is a great waiter, always friendly, and checks in with locals who aren't even sitting in her section!
Gabriel Ocegueda
I had a great experience my server was Cristian and the way he helped me was A 5 ? the food was very good ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Jones
Good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Greg S.
Environment was nice....good music, full bar, prompt service, Attended with Mr. S. Wang who is well known in these parts. Yelp now has video so I will try and post the one I took but it most likely sucks since I ate my food fast and the good service immediately bussed the plate. Mr. Wang was still mowing so I have documented his food in the video. The food is just average. I am sorry to say that but there was no flair like the breakfast at Market Tavern or the Four Seasons. Suggestions: * Add a little vanilla flavor to the p-cakes * Scrambled need a bump somehow as they tasted like what I make and what I makes usually sucks. * Bacon was good * Veg omlette was good according to S. Wang so no improvement needed. * Hash brown was stale tasting due to bad oil taste. * Should be noted the coffee beats Peet's and Starbucks so keep it up. Thank you-
Nice friendly place to get breakfast and drinks. Dog friendly patio. Friendly staff. Restroom is small and usually has a line.Parking: Busy parking lot. May have to walk a bit to get to the restaurant.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger, Beef Dip
Amber Nichols Fowler
Always love this place - great local
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Cannon
Breakfast with the family, good food, server was excellent, sat outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crunchy French Toast, Avocado, Hash Browns, Toast
Robert E Adams
20 yrs later. And still the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Williams (Santa)
As a local, the Mesa Cafe is our go-to for breakfast and / or lunch.It's never disappointing!
I found this place on yelp when I was in town and look for somewhere to have a quick lunch. The service was good but the food was just ok. I had the reuben and it was a bit disappointing. The corned beef was pretty tough. It wasn't the worst reuben I've ever had but I would never recommend it. The vibe of the place was nice and it was really busy. If I'm in town again I'd go but try a breakfast item instead.
This is simply my favorite place to eat in Santa Barbara. The staff is amazing and they always have great pricing for what you get. They are known for breakfast but don’t skip out on their dinner as well. For sure get a Jake’s Bloody Mary to start off you great day. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes & Corn on the Cob, Huevos Rancheros with Pork Green Chile Verde, Chile Verde Omelette, Country Fried Steak and Eggs, Avocado, Hash Browns, Santa Barbara
I love this place have been coming for yearsParking: It’s a shopping center it’s nice quiteWheelchair accessibility: Yes it’s very friendly for this as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Javier's French Toast, Santa Barbara, Crunchy French Toast
I have been to this place four or five times, and I can tell you that I have never once been disappointed. The food and the service are always excellent. The restaurant itself is huge with outdoor seating, too. There is a full bar, but I don't think the restaurant is open past 3:00. A couple of my favs are their Huevos Rancheros and their breakfasts in general. Also, their cheeseburger is sooo good for me, a person who usually doesn't order burgers. Always a great meal!
Burgers are solid here, local beers and dog friendly , casual neighborhood spot My recent visit was during burger week , their smash burger Deluxe was my favorite
Food is wonderful. Service is always really good. Great atmosphere. The people are always really nice and helpful I've never had a bad experience at Mesa Cafe .
This is a well oiled machine for Sunday brunch! Good food, good drinks and great staff! Shout out to Taylor, who is a great waiter, always friendly, and checks in with locals who aren't even sitting in her section!
I had a great experience my server was Cristian and the way he helped me was A 5 ? the food was very good ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Environment was nice....good music, full bar, prompt service, Attended with Mr. S. Wang who is well known in these parts. Yelp now has video so I will try and post the one I took but it most likely sucks since I ate my food fast and the good service immediately bussed the plate. Mr. Wang was still mowing so I have documented his food in the video. The food is just average. I am sorry to say that but there was no flair like the breakfast at Market Tavern or the Four Seasons. Suggestions: * Add a little vanilla flavor to the p-cakes * Scrambled need a bump somehow as they tasted like what I make and what I makes usually sucks. * Bacon was good * Veg omlette was good according to S. Wang so no improvement needed. * Hash brown was stale tasting due to bad oil taste. * Should be noted the coffee beats Peet's and Starbucks so keep it up. Thank you-
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Nice friendly place to get breakfast and drinks. Dog friendly patio. Friendly staff. Restroom is small and usually has a line.Parking: Busy parking lot. May have to walk a bit to get to the restaurant.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger, Beef Dip
Always love this place - great local
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Breakfast with the family, good food, server was excellent, sat outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crunchy French Toast, Avocado, Hash Browns, Toast
20 yrs later. And still the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a local, the Mesa Cafe is our go-to for breakfast and / or lunch.It's never disappointing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5