Best places: Breakfast restaurants in Santa Barbara, United States

Bright counter-serve bakery featuring desserts with gluten-free options, plus light daytime fare.

Hip, lively Mexican spot offering a seafood-centric menu with a modern twist & a large tequila list.

Local chain serving gourmet breakfast fare, plus sandwiches & salads, in a stylish space.

👍👍 The best coffee shop in Santa Barbara, and probably top 3 in California, this place is a must hit. The pictures show all the fancy drinks we tried, with prices ranging from $9-12 and seem like an Influencer's dream. They were all well balanced and deliciously unique. Fancy drinks aside, the cortad...

Laid-back coffeehouse with specialty java blends along with pastries & an assortment of sandwiches.

Upscale seafood & brunch spot on the beach with panoramic ocean views & a heated outdoor patio.

Cozy spot serving breakfast, inventive hot & cold sandwiches & salads in a laid-back setting.

Fresh brioches & pastries are served for breakfast & lunch at this French bakery & coffee shop.

American comfort foods including breakfast & soda fountain treats in a quintessential diner setting.

New Orleans-style mini-chain serving cornbread & spicy standards in a bustling, no-frills setting.

Casual eatery in a shopping complex with dog-friendly patios serving Cal-American breakfast & lunch.

Buzzy window-serve joint with a patio for gourmet American eats, baked goods & specialty coffees.

👍👍 Well first off I want to say good luck finding parking. There is paid parking but no one wants to pay when it's free. I was craving fish and Chips and a local recommended I try On The Alley. We arrived and placed my order right away. I spent $20 for fish and Chips and a drink. We luckily got a table...

Sandwiches, soups & a selection of house-baked breads & pastries offered in chic, rustic quarters.

Beachside spot serving breakfast all day, including chocolate chip pancakes & chicken-fried steak.

Lively destination for American favorites with a modern twist including steak & seafood since 1928.

Eco-minded eatery serving Mexican & seafood dishes, with beachfront tables right in the sand.

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

👍👍 Caje is the best coffee in Santa Barbara. I’ve tried them all and their coffee is bold yet easy. The staff are friendly and the lines here are generally better than others around town. The environment is also amazing. It is an indoor/outdoor space with an open roof but couches near a fireplace, lon...

👍👍 Pleasant Surprise! When my friend and I entered the restaurant we were greeted by the pretty hostess Amy who told us to take any seat. She promptly asked us if we coffee or something else. We both had coffee. It wasn't S$bucks but was OK (I had 3 cups) and exactly what I would expect at a breakfast...