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Cajun Kitchen - Goleta
6831 Hollister Ave, Goleta
Phone: (805) 571-1517


Reviews by the General Public

Very Disappointing, 8/29/2009
Reviewer: Kelly from Portland, OR
I was making a to go order and the person who answered did not speak english very well and I had to repeat my order 3 times. My second call was for the address and the person answered by telling me that they were closing in 5 minutes. The cornbread was burnt on the bottom as well as stale! Pork chop was dry and the red beans and rice were flavorless. I guess you don't get fresh food when they are closing in 5 minutes.


Service?, 7/6/2009
Reviewer: Nancy Siris-Rawls from Santa Barbara, CA
What the heck has happened to the service here? We are "regulars" who love their breakfasts but service has gone downhill. We tried Cajun in Goleta again yesterday when it wasn't too busy and STILL the service was so slow. There were a least 5 tables that had not ordered. Only one server was taking orders while 3 other servers were visiting behind the counter. Something needs to be done here and quickly.


Best Breakfast, 4/24/2009
Reviewer: Nicole from Goleta
This place has an amazing breakfast and you get SO much food!


A regular customer recommends Cajun Kitchen
Reviewer: Brent from Santa Barbara, CA
I'm a regular here. I probably eat here for lunch 1-2 times a week. I have never had any issue with the service as the other people have, but I will admit that since I'm a regular I might get more attention. I've never noticed any one getting bad serice though. The food is good for amquick lunch or breakfast. It's not exactly authentic cajun, but it's better than a greasy spoon / diner style restaurant that might carry a similar menu. For being strictly a breakfast / lunch place, it has a pretty large menu. I recommend the Spanish Omelet, blueberry pancakes w/ wheat germ, and anything with chili on it. The prices are decent for the food you get. Blueberry muffins are good too, and they also make a decent burger with cajun spices. I'll keep going because I'm happy with the place, and it has good coffee.


Got takeout, pretty quick
Reviewer: Glenn from Buellton
I called in the order and got takeout esp with server reviews below(get their to go menu). Food decent. Seemed like they had four server type people around though I did not see them mingle too much around the tables. Maybe if you like the food go with the takeout, I think this is a "if you've got an hour to eat places" so they don't rush you to get you out the door. Seemed like nice waitresses but I have had slow service before.


Needs to improve service
Reviewer: Carolyn from Pleasanton, CA
Went here after lunch hour rush, and found just a few patrons still at the restaurant. After we gave our uncomplicated order, it took 30 minutes before the food was served. Nothing annoys me more than when customers who have ordered after I have get their food served before me! Food was just ok--not particularily cajun style. Wouldn't go back--maybe it was an anomaly but I'll never know.


Worst Service EVER
Reviewer: Heather Johnson from Santa Barbara, CA
I love the Cajun Kitchen and I have visited all of their locations! I had my first visit to the Goleta location today and although their food was as good as always I was extremely disappointed with the service! It took 15 minutes for my mom and I to even be acknowledged. After that it just went downhill. Our waitress visited one time. Our drinks were never refilled and when I went inside to request refills I was glared at. Then the same lady that I asked came back out onto the patio to take another tables order but did not come over to refill our coffee or water. Everyone who worked there was rude! I will never go back!


great eggs... horrible waitress
Reviewer: Paola from IV
I've been here twice and the food is really good (take note, I am no expert on cajun cuisine). My experience today, however, was extremely disappointing especially because I really do like the food! The wait was long so we took the host's offer of an outside table (we were only a party of 3) so that we could finally sit down (the weather wasn't so bad anyway). The waitress from hell and asked us if we were ready to order but we said we needed more time... we waited about 20 minutes for her to get back to us AND to top it off, she took the order of the party of 3 girls that got sat next to our table FIRST. She barely spent anytime helping me and my friends out, she literally DROPPED the plate of cornbread right in front of me, did not come back to refill my water or give me a napkin when I had politely asked for one and had the nerve to smile and thank us as if we had enjoyed the rude service she had given us. Be wary of her. Otherwise, this restaurant is great (try the French Quarter omelet! And the hashbrowns are bomb!) and I'd go back for the food... just not the horrendous service.


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