This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSB chapter.
As we all know, brunch is probably the most important meal for the weekend (or any day for that matter). And although IV has some amazing drunchie food, it does lack some classy brunch spots. The brunch withdrawals are sometimes too real, but you won’t be in agony any longer ’cause we’ve assembled a list of some of the best brunch restaurants in Santa Barbara:
Dawn Patrol
Takes Reservations: No
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Alcohol: Beer and wine only
Must try: Build your own hash
Bree’osh
Takes Reservations: No
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Alcohol: No
Must tries: Croque Monsieur, Almond Creme Brioche, Bacon and Cheese Brioche
The Shop Cafe´
Takes Reservations: No
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Alcohol: Beer and wine only
Must try: Tugboat
Finch & Fork
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Outdoor Seating: No
Alcohol: Full Bar
Must try: Mimosa Madness, deviled eggs
Tupelo Junction Cafe
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Alcohol: Full Bar
Must try: Dungeness Crab Cake
Jeannine’s American Bakery and Restaurant
Takes Reservations: No
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Alcohol: Beer and wine only (Figueroa location); none (Coast Village location)
Must tries: Lobster Benedict, Kahlua French Toast
Scarlett Begonia
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Alcohol: Full Bar
Must try: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Coconut Mocha Latte