Worker Bee Cafe

I have been going to this place since I was a small kid and I continue to return time and time again despite now residing in Texas. The atmosphere is calm and quirky. I order the eggs Benedict and it's always a hit... I do wish the ham was a thinner slice. We also tried the special which was ribeye steak & eggs which wasn't as great as we would've liked for the price. Speaking of pricing, it has definitely gotten more and more expensive with each visit. I think some items were definitely overpriced but again, I'll keep coming here purely for the kind people, the good food, and the nostalgia. I love to see a Carpinteria staple still standing strong.

The food was gross and overpriced for what we got. Onion rings tasted like water. The pancakes were rubbery like Bisquick. Paid an extra $7 for a handful of blueberries thrown on top and cold syrup. Forgot the bacon. No butter, napkins, or utensils. I went home and took a covid test to make sure I hadn’t lost my sense of taste (I didn’t, the food was just that bland).

Initial thoughts upon visiting: Good menu selection, good beer selection, very friendly staff. Prices aren't bad for Carpinteria. Some things seem a little overpriced, while other items are actually cheap. I ordered shrimp and grits. Dare I say it? Thiers is better than the place in Santa Barbara that specializes in Cajun brunch. Hard to believe, but it's true! Tasty shrimp, good quality homemade grits, spinach. Only thing missing is the andouille. My companion had a breakfast burrito with corned beef. It was very large and deemed "Delicious." We took home one of their large, pricy cinnamon rolls because they were supposed to be great. They aren't. Meh. Overall: We like it. Thumbs up.

This place is absolutely spectacular. The food is delicious and the service is amazing. We have been to the Worker Bee Cafe at least a handful of times now and the major thing to mention is consistency - we have never been disappointed. The pancakes are to die for as well as the hash browns. Definitely, worth the 40 min drive each week just to be welcomed by the amazing staff and owner who remembers every face. This is by far the best breakfast place I’ve ever been to.