Esau's Cafe - Carpinteria

Great place for breakfast. Their Outlets are wonderful. Bring a partner though it is to much to eat for one. Staff is really helpful they all go out of their to... read more Great place for breakfast. Their Outlets are wonderful. Bring a partner though it is to much to eat for one. Staff is really helpful they all go out of their to keep up with you.

The food here is absolutely fantastic! It was one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had. Everything was homemade, from the jelly and pico de gallo to the home fr... read more The food here is absolutely fantastic! It was one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had. Everything was homemade, from the jelly and pico de gallo to the home fries. The quality was outstanding. The Bloody Marys were delicious as well. The service was exceptional; the staff was incredibly helpful, and we never had to wait for anything, even on a busy Sunday morning. I would definitely recommend this place, 110%!

Before I was plant-based I loved this place. Wonderful atmosphere and friendly and speedy service. None of that has changed. But the vegan and plant-based menu... read more Before I was plant-based I loved this place. Wonderful atmosphere and friendly and speedy service. None of that has changed. But the vegan and plant-based menu items are lacking. There's so much food on this menu that it seems like there wouldbe room for more vegan options. Especially with all the options nowadays and the fact that Southern California is a hub forplant-based cuisine. Currently they have tofu tacos, a tofu scramble and tofu burrito. But. It is not scrambled tofu. They arecut in large chunks. Bigger than bite size. Bigger than a piece of meat. And grilled. I've eaten (and cooked) so many delicioustofu scrambles, I was hoping to see one here because I love this restaurant so much. I ordered the tofu burrito without cheeseonce I discovered the scramble was not actually scrambled (mashed) tofu. There were some surprisingly tasty veggies in theburrito: broccoli, zucchini, bean sprouts. I ordered it with avocado and it must not have gotten through because it did notarrive with avocado in it unfortunately. I also didn't see many of the hash browns but it said it came with. And it was soloosely wrapped that I had to use a fork and knife to eat it because it fell apart when I tried holding it. I was pleased tosee that they had various plant milks for my coffee which was awesome. And while I appreciate the attempt at more plant-basedfoods on the menu, unfortunately I was disappointed. I won't give up though and would go there again in hopes that the veganmenu items continue to grow.

Easily my favorite breakfast and lunch spot in the world! The French toast is the best I?ve ever had as well as the hot links. The wait staff is so kind and hel... read more Easily my favorite breakfast and lunch spot in the world! The French toast is the best I?ve ever had as well as the hot links. The wait staff is so kind and helpful. Esau?s is the best place to relax and enjoy a little slice of paradise (and four slicesof French toast).

Absolutely amazing food. One of the best breakfasts I have ever had. Everything was homemade from the jelly, and Pico de Gallo, to the home fries. Quality was t... read more Absolutely amazing food. One of the best breakfasts I have ever had. Everything was homemade from the jelly, and Pico de Gallo, to the home fries. Quality was top notch. Delicious Bloody Mary"s. The service was outstanding. Everyone was so helpful and wedid not have to wait for anything even on a busy Sunday morning. Would Absolutely recommend this place 110