Goat Tree
36 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Crema's Take
“Goat Tree is a neighborhood gem that shines brightest for its thoughtfully crafted breakfast and brunch offerings, with standouts like smoked salmon toast and fresh croissants that justify a special trip. The welcoming atmosphere extends to four-legged friends, making it an ideal spot for a casual coffee date with your pup in tow. While experiences here seem to vary—some visitors rave about the food and service, while others have found the vibe inconsistent—it's the kind of independent Santa Barbara spot worth trying for yourself, especially if you're seeking that dog-friendly, locally-minded coffee culture.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly.
Google Reviews
Overall rating: 4.1 Visiting from NYC I visited about 7 years ago obsessed with this place. Quality has decreased significantly, a tad disappointing. The hostess did NOT like me. For no reason. I felt stared out when I asked for a table. Mind you, there were tons of places and…
Great breakfast and excellent service! We stopped by Goat Tree for breakfast and had a lovely meal. We ordered the breakfast croissant and the smoked salmon toast—both were fresh and delicious. Our server, Juan, was fantastic; he was very attentive and made sure we had…
Disgusting service. We are a group of four looking for a place to eat breakfast in the town and to our displeasure we ended up stopping at the Goat Tree. The horror show started from the second we were getting seated. We waited at the seating desk where the host normally seats…
Came to Santa Barbara for our one year wedding anniversary and the hotel that we stayed at had this restaurant for room service. Food is great! Decided to eat at the actual restaurant the following day and the food was consistently delicious. The shakshuka was flavorful and they…
Love that they are so dog friendly here! We just stopped in for cocktails with our pup and we had a lovely time. I can’t comment on the food but the food I saw coming out of the kitchen looked yummy. Example. The ladies sitting near me split a burger that looked great! The…
Crema Reviews
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