Joe's is one of a few places on State St. that offer breakfast if you are staying downtown. Don't waste your time. The menu has standard fair and a few special items. The food just isn't worth the price nor the selection. Go elsewhere. more

old school; the best cocktail in town more

We were staying at the Canary Hotel and wandered down to State Street to find something to eat. It was very busy and we couldnt get in anywhere so ended up in Joe's Cafe. Without a doubt it is the noisiest place I have ever eaten. Why does everyone in there have to shout? It did my head in! However,... more

The first bar I ever got into at age 18. (Flirting with the bouncer) A decent place to eat, a great place to drink before dinner. Love it. more

We went into Joe's for a quick meal and were not disappointed. It is obviously a very popular place among tourists and for us Europeans it all looked very American with lots of TV screens with sports on every one of 'em. The waitresses were very nice and the whole atmosphere was very pleasant and welcoming. We felt right at... more

great drinks more

Probably one of the most popular restraunts in Santa Barbara, I was impressed, but not too impressed. Not until I went there for drinks, then it was a mad house and I all of a sudden got impressed. more

Very good drinks.. strong. I have never had the food there. more

lives up to it's "stiff drink" reputation... go there to get drunk if that's what you're in to. more