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Absolutely the best pasta I’ve ever had in my life! If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. It was my first time here, but it has instantly become my favorite restaurant. Huge thanks to the team for the amazing care and hard work — you’ve truly made my day!💕

Michael Livers (MLpapa)

Heard about this place at our local sea side motel. Strong drinks is what they said. It was true…. Got in quick. Staff was awesome. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. Best corn beef ever. So good. The salsa was amazing. I would recommend yes! Keep it up.

+19

Amelia H

Great food great service! Came on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Crab salad sandwich was great, and the Diablo dip was a group favorite! Pies looked super delicious and were steaming hot. Recommend Joe’s cafe if you are in the area!

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Six Four Sixx

Breakfast at Joe’s Stopped in for breakfast at Joe’s and tried the All American—2 eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast. Also had the Pancake Sandwich, which came with 2 pancakes, bacon, and eggs. We ordered orange juice too—it tasted hand-squeezed, which was a nice touch. Food came out warm (not quite hot), and the portions were on the smaller side, but still satisfying. Prices were reasonable for what you get. Big shout out to Juan, our server—super polite and friendly, made the experience better.

+5

Devin Diaz

Delicious and comforting! There were so many options that my family of seven were all able to find something to eat! Staff were spectacular, ambiance was amazing, and everything was delicious.

+6

Miguel Grana

A longstanding iconic restaurant in Santa Barbara that doesn't disappoint. Generous food portions from a gigantic menu featuring both traditional American dishes and more modern stuff. We had the halibut and the smash burger which were both fantastic and then the homemade cherry pie with ice cream. All really tasty! Service was good, with a well staffed establishment and decor inside is nice. In Santa Barbara you're spoilt for choice but this place is definitely a place that won't disappoint.

Andy Peck

What could be more representative of American cuisine than a diner named Joe's? How could we NOT eat here? Others must feel the same, as Joe's is close to celebrating its 100th birthday. I felt an urge to sing the national anthem. The food and service were great. Everything appeared to be clean and in good repair. My wife and I spent a night in Santa Barbara, to see the original Karpeles Manuscript Library. We ate at Joe's on our way to catch Amtrak to our home, near Seattle. The diner is located in downtown Santa Barbara, so you're unlikely to find near-by parking. This area is very pedestrian-friendly, but not so much for cars.

+4

C MO

I like to come here on my lunch breaks- Busy little place, friendly familiar face waiters, love the decor. Cozy. Try the espresso martini. I always have crab cakes with a mimosa+ Erickas Spinach salad. Bread, butter and salsa. Yummy! Try it! The best blueberry pancakes! Ribs and fettuccini alfredo is a hearty little dinner!

+3

Sarah Haight

Old school diner. Red and white checked tablecloths. Lots of regulars hanging out at the bar. We were seated quickly but then no one came and took our drink order for probably 15 minutes. I felt our server was very distracted. I had to keep asking to please bring water, and we both said we didn’t want cream with our coffee but she brought it anyway. Maybe she was overwhelmed? The food was exactly as expected. Tasted like diner food. Comforting and nostalgic. The avocado toast was not like the typical avocado toast, it had no frills. All business. The steak and eggs, same deal. Iconic food, just what we wanted on a Sunday morning after having too much fun last night. I saw their pies on the shelf on my way to the bathroom, would love to try those sometime! Also, I was really perturbed that they misspelled “sourdough” on the menu. Bummer.

+4

Had to come to Joe's Cafe while here. Had a drink because they are legendarily large pours according to local lore. Umm. Can neither confirm nor deny that claim. Recommend you check it out and report…

Had to come to Joe's cafe while here. Had a drink because they are legendarily large pours according to local lore. Umm. Can neither confirm nor deny that claim. Recommend you check it out and repo…

like the degenerate i am, i always start at joe's to initiated my weekly bar crawl. I ordered a diet rum and coke, and the nice gentleman on the left made it in less than two shakes of a lamb tail.…

This has always been one of my favorite breakfast places. \nThe servers are all seasoned and really know how to make you feel at home and take care of you.\nThe menu has a really great variety. Eve…

Always good food and great service. This time we had the roasted chicken and fish and chips. Chicken was tender and flavorful. Fish and chips was not greasy at all.

Stopped in for lunch at Joe's. My server was very friendly and attentive. I sat out on the patio and watched people walking up and down State Street. I had a really good old fashion and a hearty sa…

ambiance was amazing! The Philly Cheese steak was awesome! Great martinis and just a great overall vibe. Took our kid there for parents weekend at UCSB and we had a perfect time!!!

Well we're back! Decided to take a drive just to get out of the house and away from the heat. Plan was to come again to Joe's cafe for breakfast then walk around town. \nServer is very friendly. Hu…

Well we're back! Decided to take a drive just to get out of the house and away from the heat. Plan was to come again to Joe's Cafe for breakfast then walk around town. \nServer is very friendly. Hu…

Smash burger was delicious and the french dip sandwich too. Service was exceptional- all the waitstaff was super friendly and helpful. Would eat here again.

It's a 50's diner, from the decor, the uniforms, and the background music. The bacon is actually cooked TO ORDER (a rarity these days) and great (strong) coffee. Great complements to otherwise good…

We've been coming to Joe's for many years. Every time we visit Santa Barbara it is a must stop. Old school service and a fun place for all. Known for their stiff drinks! Extensive menu of comfort f…

We've been coming to Joe's for many years. Every time we visit Santa Barbara it is a must stop. Old school service and a fun place for all. Known for their stiff drinks! Extensive menu of comfort f…

We were looking for dinner within walking distance from our hotel. Found this place Joe's cafe on a search. Dinner was very good- BLT was better than I was expecting. Inside was very lively, fun an…

Had a fabulous meal sat outside. The waitress was amazing, I had Ribs so tender the meat fell off the bone. Hubby had steak, which he said was also really good. Sadly no room for desert.

Had a fabulous meal sat outside. The waitress was amazing, I had ribs so tender the meat fell off the bone. Hubby had steak, which he said was also really good. Sadly no room for desert.

Get the Chilaquiles. That is all you need to know the State Steer area is a fabulous walkable area. Lots of parking available around it.

Joe's is iconic. Great food, stiff drinks, friendly service. Its a tradition that can't be missed when you visit SB.

As Santa Barbra was too expensive to stay at we decided to still stop here to experience it. Whilst walking along we saw Joes cafe with its cute outdoor seating at the front so decided to give it a…

As Santa Barbra was too expensive to stay at we decided to still stop here to experience it. Whilst walking along we saw Joes cafe with its cute outdoor seating at the front so decided to give it a…

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 wer…

This is a great casual restaurant on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara. The food is delicious and the service excellent. We shared a Reuben sandwich and a piece of blackberry pie.

Reason for visiting: dinner; in town for my friend's wedding Date/time of visit: Thursday night, ~6:30 PM Parking: parked at hotel but there's street parking and parking lots around; don't think there's any free parking. No parking for restaurant specifically Party size: ~12; ~4 5 kids/teens Environment/ambience: we had a large party so there was a short wait. We stayed at the Hotel Santa Barbara so Joe's was right across; pretty convenient if you get a little tipsy 😀. TVs around so was able to catch the NBA Finals Game 6; no sound though. Small bar area. Bathroom was clean. Old school Italian place; I was waiting for the hitmen to come through the front door 😀Streets were blocked off so easy to walk around but harder to park. Lots of one way streets around so be careful. Service: was good; he came around often. Orders were all correct, no mistakes. Friendly. Drinks were a little slow at the start but everything was good; they made up for it with the heavy pours 😀 Drinks were strong Food: had the garlic bread, cheeseburger, onion rings (side of thousand island), and old fashioned. Everything was good; cooked as ordered. Cost: $450, including tip Would I go back (yes/no): 80/20; higher if staying at Hotel Santa Barbara but parking seems difficult

The reviews we read before we decided to go here for dinner were so true! This is such a fun, lively place to have good food and drinks 😃 The drinks definitely were the best!! They had a lovely selection. The service was good. Food wasn’t great but it was definitely good. The atmosphere was lively and buzzing on a Thursday evening. Highly recommend this place!

Joes is a cool place restaurant during the day and bar at night unfortunately although almost 100 years old the food tastes like that it's hard to ruin breakfast but they managed the huevos cubano …

Joes is a cool place restaurant during the day and bar at night unfortunately although almost 100 years old the food tastes like that it's hard to ruin breakfast but they managed the huevos cuban…

Most people would take this place for granted but it's a gem. The menu reads like a food bible. We smashed the open face tri-tip sandwich that you can see in the photo. \n\nIt came with a nice sized …

Most people would take this place for granted but it's a gem. The menu reads like a food bible. We smashed the open face tri-tip sandwich that you can see in the photo. \n\nIt came with a nice si…

Most people would take this place for granted but it's a gem. The menu reads like a food bible. We smashed the open face tri-tip sandwich that you can see in the photo. \n\nIt came with a nice size…

Love the old school charm and consistent brunch atmosphere! Service was somewhat slack\nbut food did not disappoint- best "coffee shop" coffee too!

Love the old school charm and consistent brunch atmosphere! Service was somewhat slack\nbut food did not disappoint- best "coffee shop" coffee too!

Love the old school charm and consistent brunch atmosphere! Service was somewhat slack\nbut food did not disappoint- best "coffee shop" coffee too!

Love the old school charm and consistent brunch atmosphere! service was somewhat slack\nbut food did not disappoint- best "coffee shop" coffee too!

Both my partner and I enjoy our meals. Service was excellent and we were given a good explanation of how the dishes came. Very good variety of dishes on the menu. Happy to Recommend.

Both my partner and I enjoy our meals. service was excellent and we were given a good explanation of how the dishes came. Very good variety of dishes on the menu. Happy to Recommend.

We stumbled across this restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara and thought we'd have fish and chips, it being a Friday. It was fine, you just can't compare it with fish and chips from a British fish a…

We stumbled across this restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara and thought we'd have fish and chips, it being a Friday. It was fine, you just can't compare it with fish and chips from a British fi…

I ordered the open face tri tip sandwich. The meat was cold. The soda was flat. The prices were a little on the expensive side for what I ordered. I wanted a piece of pie, but for one slice it…

I ordered the open face tri tip sandwich. The meat was cold. The soda was flat. The prices were a little on the expensive side for what I ordered. I wanted a piece of pie, but for one slice …

I ordered the open face tri tip sandwich. The meat was cold. The soda was flat. The prices were a little on the expensive side for what I ordered. I wanted a piece of pie, but for one slice it…

My wife ordered the open faced prime rib sandwich which she rated as 5/10. I ordered Fish and Chips, and I emphasized to our server “NO salt on the fries”. Three pieces of fish were fine, french …

Bonnie Riehl

Great service and location. The food wasn't good. I got the crab salad (a self proclaimed specialty) and it wasn't good - tasted like relish. My mom got the tri tip and it was average at best. My husband got the smash burger and said it was good. We did enjoy sitting outside with friendly service. I would not return though.

Fun old style atmosphere. Bartender was quite good handling another busy night. I chose the top sirloin steak with mushroom/onions med-rare although was told they have higher quality beef available…

Basic pub fair. The fries were the best part and they tasted like old oil. My veggie burger’s bun had nothing on it but lettuce and a tomato, totally dry bun. My husband’s OMAHA was so to…

Jeff S

We chose to eat at Joe’s Cafe because of its long-standing reputation as a Santa Barbara icon that has been around for decades. We were excited to finally experience a piece of local history. The sidewalk patio did offer a pleasant atmosphere and was great for people-watching, although it’s worth noting that most restaurants along that stretch of State Street now offer similar sidewalk dining, so it didn’t feel particularly unique. Unfortunately, the service was marginal at best. We had to ask for silverware after our food arrived, and we ended up grabbing condiments from another table because none were brought out with our meal. These small details significantly impacted the overall experience. The food itself was just okay. Not bad, but not what we expected from such an iconic restaurant. It felt like the quality and effort no longer matched the reputation. Overall, Joe’s Cafe seems to be relying more on its history than on delivering a memorable dining experience today. With a little more attention to service and food quality, it could easily live up to the legacy it’s known for.

No thanks. \n\nThe server was beyond slow. Then brought me a completely wrong sandwich. I only came to this restaurant for a crab sandwich. The bread was toasted, but the filling was ice cold. …

Lets keep it Real, and lets after it! At Joes cafe for me it's one and done!! The service was beyond terrible! The ambience their is none, has about as much warmth, and inviting atmosphere, as a mo…

David Kim

I had a really disappointing experience at Joe’s Cafe. The food was absolutely terrible — bland, greasy, and clearly not fresh. Everything tasted like it had been sitting out for hours. On top of that, the place was filthy. The tables were sticky, the floors were dirty, and it just felt unhygienic overall. I don’t know how this place is still open. Definitely not coming back, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

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