My good friend, and Bite Me TV contributing photographer, Ernie Uy first introduced me to Garrett's years ago when he was finishing up his degree at U.C. Santa Barbara. Garrett's was this little local joint that drew a constant crowd of loyal regulars for breakfast and lunch, and all these years later the same is true today. The place is small, often crowded, and serves up some excellent grub.
During my recent visit, it seemed like the folks running the place knew about every third or fourth customer who walked in the door. The two cooks above were rocking and rolling in the tiny kitchen area, preparing eggs, pancakes and the rest for a diner full of hungry folks.
Garrett's is open from 6am-3pm on weekdays and 7am-3pm on weekends, so don't show up looking for dinner. This is a breakfast, brunch and lunch outfit. And don't expect a fancy menu of gourmet treats. Garrett's serves quality diner food...honest and simple fare.
The blueberry pancakes are my favorite, hands down. Garrett's might just serve up the best pancakes in town, and their blueberry pancakes are bursting with fresh fruit flavor. I just couldn't get enough of them.
Garrett's Old Fashioned Restaurant is located at 2001 State Street, just north of downtown Santa Barbara.
Cheers!
Druu
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