Barnett Fischer

The Belgian waffle was absolutely delicious, clearly made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The complimentary muffins were another highlight — hot, fresh out of the oven, and just as tasty 😋. Beyond the food, the staff really made the experience special. Everyone we interacted with was warm, attentive, and genuinely helpful, making sure we had everything we needed. Their friendliness added a personal touch that made the visit feel extra welcoming.

Tiffany Barnes

My husband and I celebrated our Dating Anniversary in Santa Barbara with a cute weekend getaway. We stumbled on Chad's Cafe as it was within walking distance of the hotel we stayed at. This place was perfect in every way. It has a nostalgic vibe, small and the food taste home-cooked! My husband loved the little muffins they served as you wait for your meal. We ended up coming every day for breakfast on our trip it was that good.

Chris Barker

Definitely going to be a wait if you go here. But definitely worth it. Line seemed to move quick. Nice view of the ocean from patio seating. Food was really good and so was the service. Bloody marry was awesome lol. Definitely worth a visit for breakfast.

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Miguel

Service was amazing! Food was great! But the view…spectacular. I love the vibes and you can never beat Santa Barbara. This establishment is highly recommended in my books! We ordered during lunch hours and during a local fiesta making it very packed but the line moved very quickly and servers were efficient!

Kirsty Randall

We stopped in here for brunch after reading all the good reviews and it definitely did not disappoint! Food was delicious and such a nice touch to have the basket of free mini muffins. The location is great with views out to the sea. Highly recommend a visit here but timing is key, we were lucky enough to get a table pretty much straight away but it was very busy after that. Even if you had to wait I would still say it's worth it!

Steve Wald

On vacation, this restaurant is right across the street with an ocean view. Inside and outside seating both. Service was exceptionally fast and staff was very attentive at all times. Server Sam, very young professional server did an exceptional job. Talk to the manager, who is also a very young professional manager also did an exceptional job. Very well run operation. Food was fantastic. Served within five minutes. Will return next time coming to Santa Barbara. Very impressed with the entire operation.

Ahmad Alfilimbany

Had an amazing breakfast at Chad’s in Santa Barbara, right on the beachfront. The view is unbeatable, and the vibe is perfect for a relaxed morning. The staff were warm and welcoming, making the experience even better. We ordered the Garden with hash browns, the corned beef hash with eggs, and a club sandwich with a side of pancakes — everything was delicious and the portions were generous. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for great food with a beautiful ocean view!

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* dnainsb

This was my first time at Chad's for at least a decade. The menu is classic breakfast lunch diner. There really isn't anything specific to them on the menu. However, I must say their bloody Marys are impressive. The service was standard, but we didn't need to stand in line and that's a good thing! Overall it's still a solid breakfast lunch restaurant with great views. It can get very busy with long lines. Definitely a Santa Barbara classic!!

Peter Diaz Jr

Went for breakfast early, got parking and was seated right away. Evey worker we encountered was very friendly. The food was really good. Since it's October, the entire restaurant was decorated with a Halloween theme. Will definitely return.

Amelia H

Really good food! Enjoyed the breakfast options, great fresh juice and coffee. No decaf, and the server was very short and rushed us to order drinks. Fruit cup was good but watermelon was mushy. Burrito was great and enjoyed the hashbrowns. Overall liked the food and fun location by the beach!

Shanti Sarmiento

I never write reviews, but this cafe was subpar. My boyfriend and I came here for a quick breakfast, and we ordered an Egg & Chicken Fried Steak, and a Pops combo (I chose Belgian waffles, with bacon and sunny side eggs). Upon walking in the diner, we were instantly hit with very loud music. We seated for two, and we saw empty booths all along the left side, and a large group of college students to the right. We were then seated to the right, arms length next to the huge group of students (naturally they’re going to be loud, I get that). I was confused as to why we were seated next to them, and I could barely hear my boyfriend talking. We asked to switch tables but the waitress said they were still cleaning the empty booths on the right (which was already cleaned and empty). When the food came, it looked good at first. We both started digging in, and the Belgian Waffles were already soft, undercooked I believe, and soggy (there wasn’t anything on it except a knob of whipped butter in the middle). I suspected they used pancake batter for the waffles, which could explain its texture and taste. My boyfriend’s plate was alright, but not the best. Not to mention the price, we paid almost $70 for just the both of us. Overall, I think it’d be better to hit up Dennys or IHOP.