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Scarlett BegoniaB+

21 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 · Cafe, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant · Downtown

Creative, produce-driven brunch spot with standout lemon ricotta pancakes and a charming patio, but expect mixed service, surcharges, and occasional inconsistency.

The verdict

Scarlett Begonia delivers solid brunch execution with strong food quality anchored by celebrated lemon ricotta pancakes and elevated comfort plates, supported by charming cottage ambiance with appealing patios. However, inconsistent execution and service reliability across visits—ranging from stellar to scattered—prevents a higher grade. The restaurant excels as a neighborhood brunch destination for those willing to navigate variable peak-hour experiences and occasional surcharges.

One caveat: Pricing is genuinely expensive (many mains $18-25) and surcharges may apply

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Opening Hours

Monday09:00–14:00 Tuesday09:00–14:00 Wednesday09:00–14:00 Thursday09:00–14:00 Friday09:00–14:00 Saturday09:00–14:00 Sunday09:00–14:00
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