The Natural Cafe Menu
The Natural Cafe in Santa Barbara offers a diverse menu featuring juice bar, smoothies, sandwiches, and burgers. With options for vegan dishes, the café also provides takeout, delivery, and catering services. Customers rave about the fresh and flavorful salads, such as the Arugula + Tahini + Grilled Chicken + Turkey Salad and the Caesar salad with avocado and delicious croutons. The ambiance is described as casual and quiet, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed meal. The lemon bar and ranch salad have also received high praise from patrons. With a focus on fresh, healthy, and affordable food, The Natural Cafe is a go-to destination for those seeking a satisfying and wholesome dining experience.
Appetizers
SOUP CUP
Made fresh in our kitchen every morning. Served with -grain bread.
SOUP BOWL
Made fresh in our kitchen every morning. Served with -grain bread.
VEGGIE CHILI CUP
Topped with sour cream and green onions. Served with a side of cornbread and honey butter.
VEGGIE CHILI BOWL
Topped with sour cream and green onions. Served with a side of cornbread and honey butter.
TURKEY CHILI CUP
Topped with cheddar cheese and blue corn chips. Served with a side of cornbread and honey butter.
TURKEY CHILI BOWL
Topped with cheddar cheese and blue corn chips. Served with a side of cornbread and honey butter.
NACHOS GRANDE
Blue corn chips topped with black beans, rice, olives, red onions, cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream.
GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
Fresh made guacamole mixed with pico de gallo, served with blue corn chips.
KILLER QUESADILLAS
Whole wheat tortilla stuffed with jack and cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa.
HUMMUS PLATTER
Garbanzo tahini puree with a side of cukes, carrots, tomatoes, topped with crumbled feta, served with pita wedges.
CHIPS & SALSA
Fresh made salsa served with blue corn chips.
NACHOS CHIQUITOS
Blue corn chips topped with cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream.
KIDDIE PASTA
Pasta of the day tossed with butter and parmesan cheese. Served with blue corn chips and salsa.
KIDDIE PIZZA
Flatbread topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.
KIDDIE QUESADILLA
Half of a whole wheat tortilla, stuffed with jack and cheddar cheese. Served with blue corn chips and salsa.
CHIQUITO TACO
Chicken in a mild red sauce on a corn tortilla with cheese. Served with blue corn chips and salsa.
KIDDIE GRILLED CHEESE
Crustless -grain bread with jack and cheddar cheese served with blue corn chips and salsa.
KIDS HALF TURKEY
Half turkey sandwich with lettuce and garlic mayo on -grain bread. Served with blue corn chips and salsa.
KIDS HALF TUNA
Half tuna sandwich with lettuce, garlic mayo, on -grain bread. Served with blue corn chips and salsa.
KIDS HALF AVOCADO
Half avocado sandwich with lettuce and garlic mayo, on -grain bread. Served with blue corn chips and salsa.
Kids
Salads
/ NATURAL SALAD
Red leaf, green leaf, and romaine lettuce served with carrots, red onions, jicama, red cabbage, tomatoes, and sprouts.
/ OLD TOWN SALAD
Mixed greens topped with short grain brown rice, carrots, feta cheese, tomatoes, and guacamole.
/ ARUGULA SALAD
Parmesan cheese, avocado, red onions, tomatoes, toasted walnuts, and cranberries.
/ GREEK SALAD
Spinach topped with feta cheese, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and sunflower seeds.
NATURAL SALAD
Red leaf, green leaf, and romaine lettuce served with carrots, red onions, jicama, red cabbage, tomatoes, and sprouts.
OLD TOWN SALAD
Mixed greens topped with short grain brown rice, carrots, feta cheese, tomatoes, and guacamole.
ARUGULA SALAD
Parmesan cheese, avocado, red onions, tomatoes, toasted walnuts, and cranberries.
/ CAESAR SALAD
Mixed greens with tomatoes, avocado, croutons, and parmesan cheese, tossed with house-made Caesar dressing.
CAESAR W CHICKEN
Mixed greens with tomatoes, avocado, croutons, grilled chicken and parmesan cheese, tossed with house-made Caesar dressing.
COBB SALAD
A variety of chopped greens topped with Gorgonzola cheese, veggie-bacon bits, turkey, tomatoes, avocado, sprouts.
RANCH SALAD
Chicken breast lightly marinated and grilled, served over a bed of baby leaf greens with carrot, tomatoes, jicama, and feta cheese.
ALBACORE SALAD
The Natural Salad topped with chunk white albacore, mixed with mayo, pickle relish, and onions.
CAESAR SALAD
Mixed greens with tomatoes, avocado, croutons, and parmesan cheese, tossed with house-made Caesar dressing.
EAST BEACH SALAD
Seasonal veggies marinated and grilled, served over a bed of baby leaf greens with Gorgonzola, carrots, tomatoes, and jicama.
TOSTADA SALAD
Organic blue corn chips topped with black beans, rice, mixed greens, carrots, jicama, salsa, sour cream, guacamole.
/ SOUP & SALAD
Your choice of soup served with Natural Salad.
/ SOUP & SANDWICH
Your choice of soup and / sandwich with your choice of avocado or turkey or albacore tuna.
/ SANDWICH & SALAD
/ Sandwich with your choice of avocado or turkey or albacore tuna served with Natural Salad.
Combos
Sandwiches & Burgers
ALBACORE TUNA SANDWICH
Chunk albacore tuna mixed with mayo, pickle relish, and onions, served with lettuce, sprouts, and tomato on -grain bread with Dijon mustard.
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BURGER
Ultimate plant based chicken burger on a whole wheat bun with tomato, arugula, red bell pepper and chipotle vegenaise.
CHOPPED CHICKEN PITA
Fresh natural chicken tenders in a light marinade with lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and red onion, in a whole wheat pita with Dijon mustard.
GOBBLER BURGER
Charbroiled house-made ground turkey patty with grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, sprouts, on a whole wheat bun with , island dressing
GOOD KARMA BURGER
Tempeh veggie patty served on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and garlic mayo.
GRILLED CHEESE
The classic with jack & cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and garlic mayo, on -grain bread.
GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICH
Fresh seasonal veggies grilled with balsamic marinade, served on -grain bread with tomato, pesto, and jack cheese.
HUNGRY PLANET BURGER
Premium plant-based burger topped with vegan cheese, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onion, on a whole wheat bun with vegenaise.
KB'S GRILLED CHEESE & CHICKEN
Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, pesto, garlic mayo, and avocado on -grain bread.
KELLY BURGER
Charbroiled house-made ground turkey patty topped with Gorgonzola, grilled onion, tomato, arugula, on a whole wheat bun with garlic mayo.
LOCAL FAVORITE
Avocado with lettuce, sprouts, tomato, and red onion, served on -grain bread with garlic mayo.
MUSHROOM BURGER
Charbroiled house-made ground turkey patty, topped with jack cheese, sauteed mushrooms, arugula, and tomato, on a whole wheat bun with garlic mayo.
ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICH
Fresh turkey breast with lettuce, sprouts, tomato, and red onion on -grain bread with Dijon mustard and garlic mayo.
TERIYAKI CHICKEN SANDWICH
Fresh natural chicken tenders brushed with teriyaki sauce, with melted jack cheese, garlic mayo, lettuce, sprouts, and tomato on -grain bread.
ZEN BURGER
Unique blend of whole grain and vegetable patty served on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and garlic mayo.
NATURAL MARINARA
Pasta of the day tossed with house-made marinara sauce and topped with parmesan cheese.
PRIMO PESTO
Pasta of the day tossed with house-made pesto and topped with feta cheese.
PASTA PRIMAVERA
Pasta of the day tossed with roasted vegetables in a light tomato basil cream sauce and topped with parmesan cheese.
VEGGIE LASAGNA
Spinach pasta, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, roasted vegetables, and house-made marinara sauce, topped with parmesan cheese.
MAMA MIA
Flatebread topped with house-made pesto sauce, grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, and tomato.
LA DOLCE VITA
Flatbread topped with house-made pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, tomato, and feta cheese.
CAPO DEI CAPI
Flatbread topped with house-made marinara sauce, grilled chicken, onions, olives, and mozzarella cheese.
Pasta & Flatbreads
Chicken & Fish Entrees
GRILLED SALMON PESTO
Wild line-caught Alaskan salmon grilled, topped with house-made pesto, served with brown rice. With salad garnish.
MT. FUJI STIR FRY
Grilled chicken, stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables in a ginger-soy sauce, served over steamed brown rice.
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Corn tortillas stuffed with ranchero chicken, black beans, rice, and cheese, with mild enchilada sauce, sour cream, and guacamole. With salad garnish.
BAJA BURRITO
Chicken in a ranchero sauce, pinto beans, and rice wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla, topped with ranchero sauce, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. With salad garnish.
RANCHERO CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Whole wheat tortilla stuffed with ranchero chicken and cheese, topped with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. With salad garnish.
CHICKEN TACOS
Chicken in a mild taco sauce on corn tortillas with cheese, topped with shredded lettuce and sprouts. Served with chips and salsa.
CABO FISH TACOS
Fish fillet sautéed in chunky salsa on corn tortillas with cheese, shredded carrot, cabbage, and lime. Served with chips and salsa.
SB VEGGIE GRILL W CHICKEN
Fresh seasonal vegetables grilled with balsamic marinade, served over brown rice and topped with grilled chicken.
MR. NATURAL W CHICKEN
Fresh seasonal vegetables steamed, served over brown rice and topped with grilled chicken.
CHICKEN SPUD
Baked potato topped with chicken ranchero, sour cream and guacamole. With salad garnish.
BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS
Corn tortillas stuffed with black beans, rice, and cheese, topped with mild enchilada sauce, sour cream, and guacamole. With salad garnish.
BUDDHA BURRITO
Sautéed veggies, pinto beans, and rice wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla, topped with ranchero sauce, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. With salad garnish.
MR. NATURAL
Fresh seasonal vegetables steamed, served over brown rice.
MR. NATURAL W TOFU
Fresh seasonal vegetables steamed, served over brown rice and topped with sauteed tofu.
SB VEGGIE GRILL
Fresh seasonal vegetables grilled with balsamic marinade, served over brown rice.
SB VEGGIE GRILL W TOFU
Fresh seasonal vegetables grilled with balsamic marinade, served over brown rice and topped with sauteed tofu.
STIR FRY W TOFU
Fresh seasonal veggies & tofu stir-fried in a ginger-soy sauce, served over steamed brown rice.
VEGGIE QUESADILLA
Whole wheat tortilla stuffed with sautéed veggies and cheese, topped with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. With salad garnish.
VEGGIE STIR FRY
Fresh seasonal veggies stir-fried in a ginger-soy sauce, served over steamed brown rice.
VEGGIE STUFFED SPUD
Baked potato topped with steamed vegetables, butter, and cheddar cheese or tahini-ginger sauce.
VEGGIE VERDES TACOS
Sautéed veggies in a mild tomatillo salsa on corn tortillas with vegan cheese, topped with shredded lettuce and sprouts. Served with chips and salsa.
YOGI SPECIAL
Tofu sautéed in ginger-soy sauce with brown rice. With salad garnish.
Veggie Entrees
Sides
AVOCADO
BACUN BITS SIDE
BAKED POTATO
BLACK BEANS
BROWN RICE
CHEESE
CHICKEN RANCHERO CUP
CHIPS & SALSA SMALL
CORN TORTILLAS
CORNBREAD
DRESSING
GARLIC BREAD
GOOD KARMA PATTY
GRILLED CHICKEN SIDE
GRILLED VEGGIE SIDE
GUACAMOLE
HUMMUS
HUNGRY PLANET PATTY
LOAF OF BREAD
MARINARA
PEPITA SIDE
PESTO
PINTO BEANS
PITA BREAD
SALMON FILLET
SALSA
SAUTEED MUSHROOMS
SAUTEED ONO
SAUTEED TOFU
SOUR CREAM SIDE
STEAMED VEGGIES
STEAMED TOFU SIDE
STIR FRY VEGGIES
TAHINI-GINGER SIDE
TUNA CUP
TURKEY CUP
TURKEY PATTY
WEDGE BREAD
WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLA
ZEN PATTY
PLANT BASED CHICKEN PATTY
Side Natural Salad
Red leaf, green leaf, and romaine lettuce served with carrots, red onions, jicama, red cabbage, tomatoes, and sprouts.
Side Arugula Salad
Parmesan cheese, avocado, red onions, tomatoes, toasted walnuts, and cranberries.
Side Old Town Salad
Mixed greens topped with short grain brown rice, carrots, feta cheese, tomatoes, and guacamole.
Side Greek Salad
Spinach topped with feta cheese, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and sunflower seeds.
Side Caesar Salad
Mixed greens with tomatoes, avocado, croutons, and Parmesan cheese, tossed with house-made Caesar dressing.
Side Salad
Meal Deal
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS - MEAL DEAL
Corn tortillas stuffed with ranchero chicken, black beans, rice, and cheese, with mild enchilada sauce, sour cream, and guacamole. With salad garnish.
BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS - MEAL DEAL
Corn tortillas stuffed with black beans, rice, and cheese, topped with mild enchilada sauce, sour cream, and guacamole. With salad garnish.
PASTA PRIMAVERA - MEAL DEAL
Pasta of the day tossed with roasted vegetables in a light tomato basil cream sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese. With salad garnish.
NATURAL MARINARA - MEAL DEAL
Pasta of the day tossed with house-made marinara sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese. With salad garnish.
PRIMO PESTO - MEAL DEAL
Pasta of the day tossed with house-made pesto and topped with feta cheese. With salad garnish
MT. FUJI STIR FRY - MEAL DEAL
Grilled chicken, stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables in a ginger-soy sauce, served over steamed brown rice.
STIR FRY W TOFU - MEAL DEAL
Tofu and fresh seasonal veggies stir-fried in a ginger-soy sauce, served over steamed brown rice.
CAESAR W CHICKEN - MEAL DEAL
Mixed greens topped with grilled chicken, croutons, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and Caesar dressing.
GRILLED VEGGIE BOWL
Fresh vegetables grilled with balsamic marinade, served over brown rice. Topped with grilled corn, hummus, feta cheese, and smoked chili lime pepitas. Garnished with fresh parsley.
ONO BOWL
Sauteed ono fish in house made salsa served over brown rice and topped with jack cheese, purple cabbage, carrots, guacamole, grape tomatoes, sour cream and blue corn chips.