BizHawk: Family-Owned Bangkok Thai Cafe Opens in Santa Barbara
Noozhawk
October 29, 2026
There's a new spot for pad thai and green curry on upper State Street, and it comes with a hometown heart. Sansanee Gaffney, who grew up right here in Santa Barbara, has opened Bangkok Thai Cafe with her family after years of running Bangkok Avenue in Thousand Oaks with her sister. Now she's bringing those recipes and that family energy back to the neighborhood she calls home.
It's the kind of opening that makes our local food scene feel personal. Gaffney told Noozhawk she just wants people to come try the food and be a part of it — and that's exactly the spirit we love. Upper State has been steadily growing its dining options, and a family-run Thai cafe adds a warm, welcoming corner to the mix.
So next time you're craving something flavorful and made with care, swing by and say hello. Supporting a neighbor's dream never tasted so good.
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