Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery

Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery

1 State St, Santa Barbara, CA

★★★★★4.6(939 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Perched right on the Santa Barbara waterfront, Jeannine's feels like that rare coastal gem where locals and travelers alike linger over unhurried mornings, drawn in by genuinely excellent pastries and homemade breakfast fare paired with solid coffee and lattes. The sprawling courtyard setting practically invites you to stay—whether you're celebrating a special occasion, bringing your dog along, or just needing a peaceful pit stop on a coastal drive—and the staff moves with an ease that somehow makes the whole experience feel both welcoming and efficient.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Family friendly.

Outdoor seatingPastriesDog friendlyFamily friendlyTraditional drinksMeetingsLight foodSlow sitFull breakfast

Google Reviews

Rodrigo Mastella
★★★★★2 months ago

We had a great morning at Jeannine’s by the Santa Barbara waterfront. The space was larger than we expected, with a very pleasant atmosphere to relax and enjoy our time. The food was fantastic, making the whole experience even better. We left very happy and would gladly return…

Mark Magnuson
★★★★★2 months ago

We went today to Jeannine’s for a birthday brunch and it was exceptional. The food and presentation was outstanding and the setting - how can one top that? Sitting outside in their courtyard on a warm day with bright sun? Pretty hard to beat. I had the classic Eggs Benedict, our…

Alejandro Jaramillo
★★★★★4 months ago

We stumbled upon Jeannine’s at the Shore while driving up the coast, and it turned out to be such a great find. The location is perfect, making it an ideal stop whether you’re exploring the area or just looking for a relaxing place to eat. The patio seating is a big highlight —…

Michele
★★★★★5 months ago

We arrived at 8:30 AM and were greeted right away by a staff member who handed us the menu, mentioned the special of the day, and directed us to the ordering area. The ordering line moved quickly—there were about seven people ahead of us, but it went down fast. Our food was…

Karen Lee
★★★★★5 months ago

Jeannine’s Restaurant & Bakery is such a lovely place for breakfast or brunch. The food tastes fresh and homemade, from the eggs and potatoes to the pastries and bread. Their coffee and lattes are also very good and go perfectly with a sweet treat. The staff were warm, patient,…

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