I must admit that we weren’t planning to eat here but we sort of forgot that most US restaurants close their kitchens before 9pm. Thankfully Joe’s was able to accommodate us just before the kitchen closed. Despite turning up so late, staff were really friendly and accommodating. The menu choice was huge and the food was very good. One of the mains wasn’t exactly as described, but no complaints given the effort they made to accommodate us. Joe’s is a Santa Barbara institution. I’m very pleased that we found them, albeit by accident!

Great food with large portions. Excellent service, and a beautiful location. Got the fish and chips and loved it. Everyone else in our large party enjoyed their food as well.

We have gone to Joe's for many years. The service is top-notch and the waiters and bartenders have been there for years. We also enjoy the food. It is not for vegetarians except for the Yukon gold mashed potatoes which is what I usually get. We like the fact that now you can sit outside which is great on a nice day. If it's cold, there are heaters or sit inside where it is warm and cozy. Lots of parking in the public lot nearby. There is not much waiting time if any and you can always have a cocktail when waiting.

Wonderful Waffles and chicken breakfast with scrambled eggs. Outstanding diner coffee with real dairy cream. I’ve never had chicken and waffles before but have always wanted to have it. When in Santa Barbara I shall return. Highly recommended, I’ll see you there.

Very good food and great customer service, they have an outside dining area by the street perfect to catch all the scenery, the City closed part of the street and now is better then before. Parking is not to far and only $2.5 per hour. The interior decor is pretty cool, the bar area is very classy. We will definitely come back for more.

The place was really clean and nicely decorated. It is pretty big. The menu is a bit overwhelming with many choices. The food was incredibly delicious. They do have a restroom. All the staff was nice. Patient and attentive. Very welcoming. Perfect location down State Street. Go to Joe's Cafe!

We came as a group of 5 and the food was terrible. Ordered a hamburger and it was burnt! The patty was dry, the bun was soggy and burnt in the inside. One of our food didn’t arrive until 15-20 minutes after the other 4 dishes we ordered. Terrible having paid $17 for a burnt burger! 🤢

Joe's Cafe serves up a legendary tri-tip burrito that's simply unmatched in flavor and quality. The tender tri-tip meat takes center stage, making it a must-try for burrito lovers. However, the hash browns don't quite live up to the same standard, so it's best to focus on their standout burrito for a memorable dining experience.

American style breakfast and lunch spot specializing in omelettes, scrambles, and other Americanized breakfast options you probably grew up eating. The portion sizes are generous and the prices are reasonable as well. They also have a full sized bar with plenty of drink offerings. The service and location is great. Everyone was super friendly and we had our food within minutes of sitting down. There is indoor and outdoor seating which is nice considering it is located right on State Street! The tables were clean and everything looked great. The food here was also really good. The food here is basically like any big American style breakfast cafe and you won’t be disappointed. We were happy and actually just ordered one plate to share, which left us full!

Took my family out for a nice lunch at Joe’s Cafe. We were seated within 20 minutes of arrival without any reservations on their outside dining to accomodate my dog. I love how they are really dog-friendly and they even have a dedicated food/water bowl for their four-legged guests. Also, you can order a side of chicken or a side of burger for your dog/cat in case you want them to join you for a meal. The inside of the cafe looks great! The environment and the ambience feels very homey. I surely wish that we could experience eating inside on our next visit. Also, the outside table was too small for 5 people to be eating on. Staff is friendly and you could tell that she’s trying her best. The service wasn’t that bad but there is a lot of room for improvement. Our appetizers came after the main course have been served and consumed halfway which is not cool. Condiments and utensils are also not readily available. Food is great, not gonna lie. Although quite expensive for its serving size, I highly recommend trying their crab cakes - very delicious and creamy! Meat Loaf was also good as well as their 1/2 Jidori Chicken.

Love this place and today had blueberry pancakes and sausage. Fresh squeezed orange juice. Last week had their fish and chips. Before that the brisket special. I guess I’m becoming a regular.

Absolutely best experience! Food was delicious, service was fast and pleasant and they provide plenty of options with a full bar to top it off! My partner and I enjoyed the spicy chicken sandwich and grilled chicken with tomato and mozzarella. Definitely will be returning and referring others!

Friendly wait staff (grumpy host, but I'm chalking it up to sciatica), fun atmosphere. Margarita was delicious and stiff, as promised, and not too sweet. Burger, BLT, Mac n cheese, and fries were all average, but the onion rings were fantastic.

During our trolly city tour, our guide Rusty recommended Joe's Cafe. We are SO glad we went by for a late lunch and happy hour. Joe's has been around for nearly 100 years. The burgers and fries were delicious! The happy hour is outstanding and you even receive a glass of extra on the side. We all tried the lemon drop martini and loved it! Very strong! They live up to the "stiffest drinks" claim. ;-) We also adored the cute atmosphere. What a fun local spot!

Classic Santa Barbara. Menu has everything you could ever want. Breakfast is delicious. Service is friendly and fantastic (shout-out to Denise - she is fabulous). Freshly squeezed orange juice is super tasty. Coffee is perfectly strong. As are the cocktails. Love the old school decor and the lighting makes the restaurant feel so warm and welcoming. Make sure you stop in if you’re just visiting SB!

Walked by many restaurants in downtown Santa Barbara. This particular place caught our attention because of the ambiance. We ordered the roasted turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and veggies. Very flavorful , mashed potatoes you can tell are home made and not from the box. I had the wild caught salmon with the same side items and let me tell you. Both of these dishes were delicious!! I highly recommend this spot when visiting SB!!! Customer service was friendly and attentive. Atmosphere was laid back. If you’re not hungry it’s also a good spot for a drink and hangout 👍

Yum! I had the Turkey Pot Pie which was a daily special. It was very good, my friend also had the same thing and we both agreed it was really delicious. Friendly service and a great downtown location too.

Stopped by this legendary SB institution for lunch and got the Prime Rib Sandwich lo and behold it had a full sized dinner slice of meat! Our server Ruthie was fantastic and made sure our group had everything we needed! The food was so good we came back the following day to try more items.

Fantastic food, their potato salad in particular was amazing, but what made this visit special was the service. Our waitress was telling us about her family history in Bradford and she was just super professional, welcoming and pleasant. Thank you.

This is a really nice restaurant with charming decor and ambiance from years gone by and is very well maintained. I went there for lunch on a Friday and I had the Omaha open face tri-tip sandwich and shrimp cocktail. Both were very tasty. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Our glasses were kept full and plates cleared promptly when finished. I hope to eat here again soon.

Food was good! Could have been a bit better. the Miami Hot Sauce was Just Ok. I did Like the Philly cheesesteak. Was a bit upset they didn't have Dr. Pepper as far as drinks go, but they are known for thier alcoholic beverages. Service was good all way around. They are a Staple on State Street and Worth a Visit.

Joe’s cafe has great breakfast, lunch and dinner, almost always, they also have a bar that serves stiff drinks. We ordered the French dip, comes with fries and salad. Another ordered the Phillip’s Crab salad sandwich, it’s grilled on sourdough bread and comes with fries. It was awful and tasted bad. She took one bite and left the rest. I shared my French dip with her. French dip was pretty good.