Worker Bee Cafe - Carpinteria

I've been coming to this restaurant since I was a child, and even though I now live in Texas, I always find my way back. The atmosphere is both calm and quirky, which I really enjoy. I usually order the eggs Benedict, and it never disappoints, although I do wish the ham was sliced thinner. On this occasion, we also tried the special Ribeye Steak eggs, which didn't quite meet our expectations given the price. Speaking of prices, it does seem to get more expensive with each visit. Some items feel a bit overpriced, but I keep returning for the friendly staff, delicious food, and the nostalgia it brings. It's heartening to see a Carpinteria staple continue to thrive.

This place is fantastic and the food is delicious! The location is beautiful. I ordered the turkey club with spiced fries and house salsa, and it was incredible. The portions are quite large—enough for a couple to share a meal. Highly recommend!

Very nice terrace. Food was great, we had the convicted bovine rabbit and chicken fried steak Benedict. Both were delicious! We really enjoyed our conversation with the owner Ricky! The staff was very friendly.

Breakfast was very good, our waitress was great! Pretty terrace to enjoy some flowers with your meal.

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.