What a wonderful place, 11/9/2009
Reviewer: Dave
from Encino Ca
Went there last evening for coffee and desert, it was so good.
The desert was out of this world, the coffee was great and the service was first rate
Old world quality, a rare thing these days
Will be going back for breakfast soon, they make homemade sausage!
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AMAZING!, 9/18/2009
Reviewer: Janice Cabildo
from Santa Barbara, CA
I LOVE this place! It's like a bed and breakfast type bakery/restaurant. The pastries and breakfast are to die for! I don't know about that bad staff review that the other critic wrote but I for one believe that the staff is VERY friendly and accomodating. I would reccomend this place to anyone. ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Pastry is yummy, 8/31/2009
Reviewer: Angelica Hayward
from San Jose, CA
I am 11 years old and I went with my mommy. My mommy let me get a pastry with whipped cream. It was really good. I like your restaurant very much.
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Favorite place in town!, 8/10/2009
Reviewer: Stacy
from Santa Barbara, CA
The food has never been disappointing here. In fact, I have always recommended that every new-comer stop by and try out their pastires at the very least. Might I recommend sticking to the danish entrees? The coffee is PHENOMENAL! However - the wait staff is a bit (to say the least) on the snobby side. Not sure why, but they always seem to give off the impression that their time is far more valuable than yours and service always has to be asked for - especially when it comes to minor things like water and coffee refills.
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Fantastic!, 8/7/2009
Reviewer: Meg Elison
from Hemet, CA
I was visiting from out of town and sadly did not have time for a meal. However, all of the pastry offerings are overwhelming to look at and induce knee-buckling when eaten. The counter help was more than pleasant and the free samples are divine. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Next time I am in town, it is first on my list to have lunch there. Do yourself a favor and get a Sarah Bernhart.
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Great Baked Goods. , 7/11/2009
Reviewer: Amanda
from Santa Barbara, CA
I recently tried Andersen's for an after lunch dessert; when I went in the owner gave me a sample of one of the baked goods; I can't remember the name but it was strawberry and cream baked in a flaky, buttery pastry. It was amazing and I ended up taking one home as well, very impressed with the service and the food.
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Brilliant!, 6/1/2009
Reviewer: Lauren
from Santa Barbara, CA
First of all I never write reviews, but I was so impressed with Andersen's that I just had to. I have been wanting to have tea and brunch at Andersen's ever since I moved to Santa Barbara a year and a half ago and I wish I had come sooner! The food is amazing and the service is wonderful. My boyfriend took me to Andersen's for a birthday brunch and I couldn't have been happier. The place is so charming and authentic; the inside is a beautiful with antique furniture, beautiful gold framed artwork, wonderfully ornate crown molding and dutch style cross beams--very unique. This is a wonderful place to have tea and breakfast (the coffee is phenomenal by the way)... the waiter(ess) contiuned to fill up my coffee throughout my whole meal. I ordered the belgian waffles with homemade whipped cream and strawberries and was delighted by the "surprise" that comes with meals on the menu...each time you order they bring out freshly baked pastries to nibble on while you wait for your meal--truly charming. I would highly reccommend Andersen's to anyone. I can't wait to go back!!!
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Very good place, 4/22/2009
Reviewer: Christina
from New Orleans, LA
I went to this restaurant while on vacation and really enjoyed everything. It was slightly expensive, but worth it for the nice experience. The restaurant is cute and quaint and I felt like the employees really cared about my happiness.
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The perfect brunch!, 3/24/2009
Reviewer: Annie
from Santa Barbara, CA
My sister and I enjoyed a perfect Saturday morning at Andersen's. Our server was attentive and friendly. The decor is charming. The coffee was strong and fresh. Our food was delicious and the portions were very generous! We were treated to our "surprise" rolls and homemade cinnamon bread...AMAZING! This is definitely the place to go if you are taking the day off from dieting :) The whole experience made me feel like I was on vacation! We will be going back!
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Wonderful Dinner!!, 2/13/2009
Reviewer: Foodie Dan
from Santa Barbara, CA
My wife and I had a very romantic meal here. We had never been here for dinner and we were not dissapointed. The vol a vet with crab salad was superb. I had the shrimp and scallops and my wife had the quiche. Both were cooked to perfection. We look forward to returning.
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Excellent Santa Barbara Restaurant!
Reviewer: Adriana
from Santa Barbara, CA
This is definitely our favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara. My husband and I go there for breakfast at least once a week. We just love everything about it: food is always fresh and tastes excellent (we’ve never had anything we didn’t like), their pastry and deserts are the best ever, service is impeccable, location is excellent, and staff is great. We always feel very welcome there. Thank you, Mrs. Andersen!
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Unreal Pastries!
Reviewer: Mark
from Santa Barbara, CA
They have a pastry there with marzipan there called kringle. Wow!! Boy is it wonderful and I am sure very fattening. If you don't have control, don't go in there or you'll be fat in no time at all! I have never eaten the food there, but when I look at the dishes of the people when I walk by, they look REALLY good!
Keep up the good work!
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I have to agree...
Reviewer: Amy
from Santa Barbara, CA
I must jump in here, also. I have never eaten a meal at Andersen's but I have gone in to gawk at the pastries many times. Each time I have been warmly welcomed. I asked questions and received helpful answers. The employee has always gone over each item of interest with me, offering personal opinions and taste recommendations and helped me select something. Every time I am very happy with the whole experience. Bottom line - the pastries are delicious and the service is gracious.
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Agree
Reviewer: Brandon
from Santa Barbara, CA
I agree, the owner is very nice, the service is always great and performed with care and attention. The food is great, I've always found Andersens superb all the way around.
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In response to the last review
Reviewer: Wendy
from Santa Barbara, CA
With all due respect Keith, you must have done something wrong. The owner is the nicest, kindest, most generous woman my husband and I have had the pleasure of working and dining with. The service is impeccable and the food fantastic. As several others in this community, we are returning customers. We've always had a wonderful experience at Andersen's & those we have taken there feel the same. It's upsetting to see such a blasphemous review.
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I will NEVER go again
Reviewer: Keith
from Santa Barbara, CA
The owner is completely rude. She actually came and yelled at us for coming inside to look at the pasteries. I will never go to eat at this place as long as it is owned by that nasty woman. You have lost my business, and I will make sure to tell everyone else NOT to go there, as well. Maybe if you treated your customers with a bit of respect, you would have repeat diners.
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Authentic, Delicious with Impeccable Service
Reviewer: Corena
from Santa Barbara, CA
Having been raised on real German dishes and pastries, I was so excited when I discovered Andersens. This is authentic, quality, European cuisine. The service is always excellent and they all make me feel right at home each time I visit. You can find me sitting in a corner reading a book almost every weekend sipping a delicious cafe mocha, diving in to a delectable almond paste dessert or savoring a Lox and Havarti dinner. Thanks to everyone at Andersens!
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