Went to this place twice now and I think this will be my go to place whenever I'm in Santa Barbara. It's located in a quieter part of the city and open air seating is quite nice. We had the Like a Tiger, Salmon Toast, and Frenchie. Frenchie has basil but not like any basil I've tasted. It looked and tasted like candied basil and added something unique to the dish. Like a Tiger is an egg white omelet loaded with veggies and is also a unique dish but so good. I'm looking forward to my next trip here.

You order & pay at a window, they give you a number, and then it gets brought out to you. We got out food pretty quickly, i’d say it was about 7 minutes. Not too many people at all around noon on a Wednesday. We got the Frenchie ($13) and added fried chicken (+$5). The french toast itself was really good, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The fried chicken however was not worth it. It was just two tiny pieces, very thin and lacked any flavor. It was not worth the upgrade. The OJ is pricey but it was delicious. My girlfriend got a “Dirty Horchata”, it was good although the espresso shot and rum overpowered all the horchata flavor in my opinion. The outdoor seating was very spacious and had good vibes.

When I got there I noticed that you had to order first nd pay before they take you to a table either inside or outside. I felt pressured to order quickly, I should have stand aside and let others order first. I didn’t enjoy the fact they have very limited dairy free options. Their signature dishes looked so good but for my case not aplicable (contained dairy). The customer service at the order and sitting needs work, a more professional approach instead of an indifferent one. I gave it a four star because the employees in the kitchen were very nice, attentive and friendly and because their water service is a do it yourself and didn’t seemed the most hygienic when refilling it. It is still a great idea, I see how is beneficial for the restaurant. But for my personal experience I prefer the full service. The food was good, I gave it a four star because I some dishes had sides with a bland flavor. The environment was very nice, I enjoy an outdoor restaurant surrounded by plants. Overall, I wouldn’t go back only because of the limited dairy free dishes. But I do recommend to those that don’t have those restrictions to try it out.

Excellent service, delicious food. I found mine to be underseasoned, but a quick tip of the salt shaker brought it to my personal taste.

The salmon toast here was unreal. All the flavors were complimentary and the capers are so unique. I haven't had ones like these before. I enjoyed this with a latte and it kept me going all morning. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

Food is delicious!! I had the banana toast and hubby had the the Tugboat. YUM

Nice and roomy, I got the Rolex Breakfast, which is very good and filling. You need to order outside; seating in or out ok, has a clean bathroom.

This was a great find in Santa Barbara. When we first walked in, the selection of music playing was good. The outside seating was nice as well in the SB weather. The line was a bit long, so if you don't like waiting about 5-10 minutes to order your food, you best get here a little early. The food was so good. I definitely recommend the tip sandwich and the Tijuana wrap. They also have a good brunch menu as well. Great food, great atmosphere, good service, what else can you ask for? I'm not sure, but I am sure satisfied with this restaurant.

Nice outdoor seating. Avo Toast with an egg was filling. Frenchy with fried chicken rocks! Coffee was just adequate. Be sure to grab some of the hot sauce, it leveled up the Avo Toast. No line on a Sunday morning, which was nice compared to some of the places on State St we passed on the way here that looked like they had hours long lines.

OMG our food was not only pretty but also yummy. Great coffee too! I am recommending this place to everyone!

Cute little brunch spot with nice outdoor seating to enjoy the Santa Barbara weather. Definitely gets busy but we got here right before the rush hour. We ordered the Yolo and the Tugboat with curee salmon. The Yolo came with fried chicken, fried egg over a biscuit with a side of sausage gravy. The sausage gravy was very flavorful and had lots of sausage bits in it. Fried chicken was crispy and juicy. The Tugboat is an egg benedict on top of an avocado and biscuit. You can choose your protein, we decided on the classic cured salmon and it did not disappoint. Hollandaise sauce was made perfectly and the poached eggs were the right consistency. They also didn't skimp on the salmon. We also ordered the hibiscus drink as well as the mocha latte. It's a little pricy but definitely worth it. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a good brunch spot.

My wife and I split a Tugboat with fried chicken… 45 minutes later we were back and ordered another… Holy moly - don’t know what the other reviews are on about Special mention for the hot sauce - blew my mind

The Shop Kitchen was a new experience. Tucked in a fun neighborhood, we had brunch on the cozy patio. You give your order just before entering, so no wait for a server to get your order. The french toast / fried chicken combo was to die for served with a special honey , the shrimps and grits were also superstar , we had their regular coffee and it was hot and very flavorful. Go !

Party of 6 at 11a on Sunday. No problems getting a table after waiting in line to order. Everyone enjoyed everything they ordered. No complaints here. My Salmon toast was delicious. The sourdough bread was the best. The portions were reasonable.

We ordered the yolo and the Benedict with carnitas. Food was pretty good. Highlight of the two meals was the fried chicken and biscuit. The gravy from the yolo was a bit under flavored as was the carnitas served with the Benedict. However, they have a really good house hot sauce (not very spicy) that really made the Benedict and carnitas enjoyable. We also had a cappuccino, which the espresso was made very well. Over all recommend!

Came into town and was looking for something locally owned and found The Shop Kitchen and I am glad that we did! Fresh, unique flavor. We had the chicken, biscuits and gravy. The gravy was to die for. We also got the egg white veggie omelette with potatoes. Unbelievably fresh, great service and the house hit sauce is incredible.

This is the third time I have come here and it has been consistently delicious. We had the Tugboat and Salmon toast. A mimosa flight and Michelada. Portions are spot on. If your in the area it’s worth finding some parking near by and giving it a try.

Awesome, fun, outdoors brunch spot pictured is the Tugboat with fried chicken. Absolutely amazing. the chicken was CRISPY on the outside and juicy on the inside. The coffee was fresh, hot, and tasty. We didn't try the drinks, but a table next to us got the mimosa flight and it looked delicious, will definitely have to try in the future.

Staff was nice, welcoming, and willing to answer questions. The value offered by The Shop is a little questionable. Nearly $13 for a single egg on toast seems a little ridiculous. My party opted for two of "The Sando". The wait was a little long but the main issue was one Sando came out without avocado, probably the priciest ingredient in the whole sandwich. Thinly shaved potatoes on the side were on the greasy side but satisfying. Outdoor patio was nice.

This is a great place to go for Sunday brunch. The service was excellent and they follow clear safety protocols. Sitting outside was a nice experience. The food arrived quickly and was delicious. I'm not from the area, but the Shop Kitchen was worth the drive. My only issue was finding it from the street. They do not have a very prominent sign that catches the eye. But once you find it, you will see it was worth the effort.

Great breakfast/brunch menu choices that should satisfy just about anyone. Food was great. Had the wheat toast with cured salmon and added avocado and really enjoyed it. Comfortable outdoor patio. I am looking forward to coming back to try more items on the menu.

I always get the bulletproof coffee with no creamer. It has a little butter and some essential oils for caffeine, it is so good!! Today I got the Eastside toast which came with jalapeños, grilled onions and I added the carnitas. This has become one of my fast favorites when I come to Santa Barbara for work. Wonderful spot!!

The Shop Kitchen is pretty fantastic. It’s an order at the counter place and lots of seating outdoors. We also heard there was seating inside but didn’t check it out. Everyone loved their food. I got their oatmeal and it was delishhhh. Pretty inventive food I thought with lots of fun stuff going on. If I lived in Santa Barbara I would go here a lot. I sadly do not.

The waiters waitresses and management were wonderful. All parking is on the street. We were there a bit after lunch and still had to walk a block and a half to get there. The food was good but the menu is either sweet or hot. I can't have either sweet or hot so I'd like to try and go back and see what their breakfast is like. Nice place Quick Service and a good menu if you can eat what's on it.

Unassuming place with great menu. Food was amazing. We ordered French toast and banana and peanut butter on toast: all fabulous.