Mesa Cafe
About
This Santa Barbara institution operates as a no-frills counter-service spot where regulars crowd vinyl booths for breakfast served without pretense or premium pricing. The kitchen turns out the diner fundamentals—griddle work, short-order efficiency, proper pie crusts—with the kind of consistency that comes from doing one thing well for decades. It's the sort of place where coffee arrives in heavy ceramic and the special changes daily, drawing a genuine cross-section of the town rather than tourists hunting for Instagram moments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mesa Cafe is open on Sunday from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Mesa Cafe is open on Saturday from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Monday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Saturday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Sunday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Yes, Mesa Cafe is currently open. Tuesday's hours are 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Mesa Cafe is located at 1972 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109.
You can reach Mesa Cafe by phone at +1 805-966-5303.
Mesa Cafe does not currently list online reservations. We recommend calling +1 805-966-5303 to inquire about booking a table.
Mesa Cafe serves American Diner cuisine.