Bon Appétit

Santa Barbara local restaurants provide a variety of foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that are unique to this coastal city.

WORDS and PHOTOS by ABBY KIM

JEANNINE’S

Jeannine’s is a Santa Barbara staple, complete with a multitude of breakfast and lunch options. With four locations across Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Montecito, Jeannine’s is a popular destination for their croissants, scones, coffee, benedicts, and more.

“I personally love the eggs benedict and the Belgian waffles,” junior Ashly Pryor said. Jeannine’s attracts both locals and tourists.

PANINO

Panino is part of a small chain of popular lunch spots serving sandwiches, salads & soups ordered at the counter. Panino is known for their sandwiches and salads. With 30 different types of sandwiches, including vegetarian options, Panino caters to a large customer base. “Panino is my favorite. My go-to order is the turkey pesto sandwich. I ask for no sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and no mayo,” said senior Nicole Khodabandehlou.

Another well known sandwich is the Italian Combo, which consists of prosciutto, salami, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, red onions, and more.

SECRET BAO

While Santa Barbara is known for the caliber of beachside restaurants, there are other hidden gems that locals love as well. Secret Bao, a restaurant on Anacapa Street, offers a variety of Asian fusion food. With their menu ranging from Korean food, Chinese food, and Asian drinks, Secret Bao is a favorite of freshman Mason Siegel.

“My favorite item from Secret Bao is their K.F.C.Bao. I usually get Ito En green tea with it,” Mason said. Secret Bao’s K.F.C. Bao, standing for Korean Fried Chicken, includes their special dragon sauce coleslaw, kewpie mayo, and pickled red onions.