Testimonials

An amazing little spot in a nifty part of town. Great food, amazing service, nothing not to like. - 11/15/2019 

My fiancé and I had breakfast here in the morning on a Sunday when it was relatively quiet. The food... read moreMy fiancé and I had breakfast here in the morning on a Sunday when it was relatively quiet. The food is your typical and classic diner food, greasy and delicious. Good coffee, amazing orange juice, really friendly staff. The best part is that they are VERY DOG FRIENDLY! They even have hooks on the walls to leash the dogs next to your table. A really good experience. read less - 11/10/2019 

I've eaten here twice, both times to use the Santa Barbara Axxess card. Once was for dinner and today for... read moreI've eaten here twice, both times to use the Santa Barbara Axxess card. Once was for dinner and today for lunch. The food is great and the atmosphere is sweet. Feels home-y and diner-esque. The staff are nice, but it did take quite a while for a server to help us today. I'm thinking Sunday's are really busy for them, as they were packed today. My husband and I both ordered the oriental chicken salad (dressing mixed in) and it was delicious. I would definitely order it again. Cute place! read less - 11/10/2019 

Great place to grab breakfast.Been here many times but finally got a chance to write a review.  Stopped by here... read moreGreat place to grab breakfast.Been here many times but finally got a chance to write a review.  Stopped by here with some friend to grab breakfast to start our day.  The place has been here for a while which I am glad to see an establishment be in one place for years...especially in Santa Barbara.Let's start with the service.  The waitress was very attentive and friendly.  She always had a smile on her face.As for the food, very good.  I am not claiming it is 5 stars but very good for what it is.  I ordered a Bloody Mary plus a Mexican scramble.  Very very good.Highly recommend if you are in the area. read less - 9/22/2019 

AN ANTIDOTE TO OVER-PRICED, ARTSY-FARTSY RESTAURANTS. Santa Barbara is currently being overwhelmed by a plethora, of arch, phony, outrageously priced new restaurants which really should have... read moreSanta Barbara is currently being overwhelmed by a plethora, of arch, phony, outrageously priced new restaurants which really should have stayed in Beverly Hills, Just last night one costing hundreds of dollars per person and accommodating only eight diners was featured on a pompous, preposterous food show. Thus it's a relief to find there are still some family friendly cafes with a good menu, quality food, and friendly and not condescending waiter service. Cody's is one. A lively, delightful place full of happy customers. Bottomless Arnold Palmers to drink, wonderful sandwiches and burgers with excellent salads and fries. The fish and chips and the Cobb salad are very good. The only reason I don't give it five stars is that on one occasion I had a club sandwich, which is hard to screw up, that wasn't right. Imagine pale soggy toast with bland, tasteless fillings falling out of it. Otherwise, skip the fancy joints and their attitude, save money, and enjoy a good meal. read less - 9/15/2019 

The food was excellent, lots of options to choose from, I ordered breakfast and it was a great amount of... read moreThe food was excellent, lots of options to choose from, I ordered breakfast and it was a great amount of food and well made. My boyfriend ordered a club sandwich and loved it as well. Our waitress was great but the hostess was not welcoming either times I've been there. Many locals go there and you can see why! Really great tasting food and they have a bar with a great selection! read less - 9/13/2019 

I'm only here twice a year when I'm in town to catch up with a buddy of mine - a... read moreI'm only here twice a year when I'm in town to catch up with a buddy of mine - a fellow trumpet player I grew up with. The food is consistently and predictively fresh and well prepared and the staff is always friendly and professional. read less - 8/01/2019 

I'm only here twice a year when I'm in town to catch up with a buddy of mine - a... read moreI'm only here twice a year when I'm in town to catch up with a buddy of mine - a fellow trumpet player I grew up with. The food is consistently and predictively fresh and well prepared and the staff is always friendly and professional. read less - 8/01/2019 

Cody's is a great destination for ether breakfast or lunch! I always come for breakfast and I occasionally do a... read moreCody's is a great destination for ether breakfast or lunch! I always come for breakfast and I occasionally do a burger. The pasta is so so and that also serve alcoholic beverages if that tickles your fancy. I like that you can see directly into the kitchen space where the gentleman are hard at work. The staff is always very quick to seat you and take your order and knowledgeable about the menu. The decor is pretty cool and gives you something to converse about while eating your meal pretty cool to see surfboards hanging while you eat hah. Over all I would recommend Cody's to anyone looking to try something new. If you like Eggs Benedict's with some avocado then try out the California Benedict's you would be disappointed!!! read less - 7/25/2019 

Cody's is a great destination for ether breakfast or lunch! I always come for breakfast and I occasionally do a... read moreCody's is a great destination for ether breakfast or lunch! I always come for breakfast and I occasionally do a burger. The pasta is so so and that also serve alcoholic beverages if that tickles your fancy. I like that you can see directly into the kitchen space where the gentleman are hard at work. The staff is always very quick to seat you and take your order and knowledgeable about the menu. The decor is pretty cool and gives you something to converse about while eating your meal pretty cool to see surfboards hanging while you eat hah. Over all I would recommend Cody's to anyone looking to try something new. If you like Eggs Benedict's with some avocado then try out the California Benedict's you would be disappointed!!! read less - 7/25/2019 

Dinner was a 5 - breakfast only a 3 We loved our dinner here so much we went back for breakfast! Cody's was suggested by a local.
The salad... read moreWe loved our dinner here so much we went back for breakfast! Cody's was suggested by a local.
The salad I got was excellent - it had tons of fresh garden veggies in it.
The server was AWESOME. When my husband was worried the fries were not going to be enough for him, server brought more without us even asking.
My husband's turkey club had real turkey, not deli meat.
For dessert, my husband got apple pie a la mode. The scoop of ice cream they gave him was huge! The pie was warm and he loved it.
We were not expecting the food to be this good in a diner type place.

Now for the bad news:
Went back for breakfast.
My daughter did not even eat her hash browns. They had no flavor, were soft and soggy inside, crispy on outside. Barely warm.
My veggie omelet was simply some chopped veg folded into egg whites. The veg was not cooked into the omelet.
My daughter's waffle was not warm enough to melt the butter she put on it.
Eww.

But they do serve Peet's coffee, so that's something. I would give breakfast a skip. read less - 7/13/2019 

We loved our dinner here so much we went back for breakfast! Cody's was suggested by a local.
The salad... read moreWe loved our dinner here so much we went back for breakfast! Cody's was suggested by a local.
The salad I got was excellent - it had tons of fresh garden veggies in it.
The server was AWESOME. When my husband was worried the fries were not going to be enough for him, server brought more without us even asking.
My husband's turkey club had real turkey, not deli meat.
For dessert, my husband got apple pie a la mode. The scoop of ice cream they gave him was huge! The pie was warm and he loved it.
We were not expecting the food to be this good in a diner type place.

Now for the bad news:
Went back for breakfast.
My daughter did not even eat her hash browns. They had no flavor, were soft and soggy inside, crispy on outside. Barely warm.
My veggie omelet was simply some chopped veg folded into egg whites. The veg was not cooked into the omelet.
My daughter's waffle was not warm enough to melt the butter she put on it.
Eww.

But they do serve Peet's coffee, so that's something. I would give breakfast a skip. read less - 7/13/2019 

We loved our dinner here so much we went back for breakfast! Cody's was suggested by a local. The salad... read moreWe loved our dinner here so much we went back for breakfast! Cody's was suggested by a local. The salad I got was excellent - it had tons of fresh garden veggies in it.The server was AWESOME. When my husband was worried the fries were not going to be enough for him, server brought more without us even asking. My husband's turkey club had real turkey, not deli meat. For dessert, my husband got apple pie a la mode. The scoop of ice cream they gave him was huge! The pie was warm and he loved it.We were not expecting the food to be this good in a diner type place.Now for the bad news:Went back for breakfast. My daughter did not even eat her hash browns. They had no flavor, were soft and soggy inside, crispy on outside. Barely warm.My veggie omelet was simply some chopped veg folded into egg whites. The veg was not cooked into the omelet. My daughter's waffle was not warm enough to melt the butter she put on it. Eww.But they do serve Peet's coffee, so that's something. I would give breakfast a skip. read less - 7/13/2019 

Great old fashioned style family Restaurant. Best eggs benedict and fish and chips. Very good service too. They serve breakfast... read moreGreat old fashioned style family Restaurant. Best eggs benedict and fish and chips. Very good service too. They serve breakfast until 3 pm! read less - 6/24/2019 

Great old fashioned style family Restaurant. Best eggs benedict and fish and chips. Very good service too. They serve breakfast... read moreGreat old fashioned style family Restaurant. Best eggs benedict and fish and chips. Very good service too. They serve breakfast until 3 pm! read less - 6/24/2019 

Good breakfast and lunch...bonus, patio seating with your pooch! This is a great casual dining restaurant. They have patio dining, which is great for your doggies. The food is... read moreThis is a great casual dining restaurant. They have patio dining, which is great for your doggies. The food is average and the servers are friendly. Good choice for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant is a bit dated but the food is still good and prices are reasonable. read less - 5/26/2019 

One of my favorite brunch places in Santa Barbara 🙂 the service is outstanding, the food is great and it's... read moreOne of my favorite brunch places in Santa Barbara 🙂 the service is outstanding, the food is great and it's a local business. Their fresh squeezed orange juice is soo good and fresh. Try the mimosas with fresh squeezed OJ and you will not be disappointed. The breakfast burrito is really good and perfect for a vegetarian option too! Their waffles are always so good and the fruit is always so sweet and ripe.

Try Cody's cafe for a delicious brunch and great service too! read less - 5/10/2019 

One of my favorite brunch places in Santa Barbara 🙂 the service is outstanding, the food is great and it's... read moreOne of my favorite brunch places in Santa Barbara 🙂 the service is outstanding, the food is great and it's a local business. Their fresh squeezed orange juice is soo good and fresh. Try the mimosas with fresh squeezed OJ and you will not be disappointed. The breakfast burrito is really good and perfect for a vegetarian option too! Their waffles are always so good and the fruit is always so sweet and ripe. Try Cody's cafe for a delicious brunch and great service too! read less - 5/10/2019 

Just perfect after a lovely hike. Comfort food and great staff!! We are so grateful to find Cody's Cafe. After checking that it had 5 stars we arrived very hungry after... read moreWe are so grateful to find Cody's Cafe. After checking that it had 5 stars we arrived very hungry after a long hike in the stunning mountains. We great service and left full and satisfied. We plan to go back and take our friends. Everything was beautifully presented and our waitress was very kind. read less - 4/22/2019 

Good food and cold beer. Service is very fast and friendly. Inside is a little run down and it looks... read moreGood food and cold beer. Service is very fast and friendly. Inside is a little run down and it looks like a frat guy decorated, but the food and staff made up for it. I would definitely go again, might sit outside. Patio was quiet, seemed pleasant. read less - 4/18/2019