Jack's Bistro & Famous Bagels

Cozy breakfast spot with friendly staff who know their regulars (they even pulled the blinds down when I asked — nice attention to detail). Indoor and outdoor seating both feel welcoming. Our table had the pumpernickel veggie bagel sandwich, a veggie scramble with toast and jam, and a ham-and-eggs scramble with pancakes. The bagel had great chew, though it would’ve been even better with cream cheese or home fries. The veggie scramble came loaded with veggies and a side of salsa I wish had been on every plate. My scramble was hearty, but the pancakes were the star — fluffy, golden, and served with butter and syrup. Biggest standout overall? The breakfast potatoes — crisp, cheesy, and addictive. Solid spot for a hearty breakfast. 4/5 stars

Great service and food. The hash had the perfect ratio of egg/meat/veggies/cheese/potato and you also get to have two pancakes served with whipped butter and syrup!!!! The service was also great

We stopped in on our way out of Santa Barbara specifically for the bagels, and they did not disappoint! They were so fresh and flavorful—exactly what we were hoping for. I had one of the bagel sandwiches & it was delicious! We also couldn’t leave without grabbing a few fresh bagels and cream cheese to go. The indoor space is small, but they have outdoor tables which made for a perfect, casual spot to enjoy our breakfast. Definitely worth the stop if you’re a bagel lover!

We’ve been coming here for over 20years and they CONSISTENTLY give great tasting food!! The service and ambiance is great too. My go-to breakfast sandwich is JACK’S B-EggL sandwich. I add bacon and jalapeños for extra flavor!! Sooo delicious!!! Highly recommend to order some VERY FRESH bagels to go too!

Where else can you get such a big full breakfast for $15 in California? The jalapeño scramble was wonderfully flavorful and delicious home fries were awesome. Couldn’t finish the bagel so I took it to go. Outdoor seating is nice wide chairs and plenty of room for your dog. Service was a bit slow on a busy Saturday morning.