This review is long overdue...we had our wedding in March 2025 and from the beginning, this bakery…read morewas amazing. They offered cake tasting and matched my vision 10000%. The taste and quality was amazing. The delivery was seamless, and the cake was absolutely stunning and classic. Thank you again!

Wow! I thought this placed would be a good option. Mainly because of their instagram post since…read moremost cakes look truly nice, however, I would not recommend to anyone. Truly unprofessional. No sure who there made my friend's cake, but whoever made it was new because they have no baking skills. We were goi for a red cake, there were multiple emails back and forth to make sure it was correct. We went to pick the cake, and we got a brown one with a green picture. Never again. I can even be mad. Literally made me laugh for the trashy job they did. If I could give them a 0/5, believe I would.

Delicious gluten free Cafe Mocha cupcakes . had dozen cupcake delivered to surprise my son on his…read more25th birthday. Very accommodating and reliable baker . Thank you for delivering too. Highly recommend if you are from Santa Barbara.

Samantha catered ~150 mini cupcakes for my wedding with 2-3 weeks notice. She was very friendly and…read moreprofessional. We ordered the chocolate salted caramel which was fantastic, vanilla passionfruit (good) and strawberry lemonade (decent but not stunning like the other two). We ran out during the reception quicker than expected! They were a hit. Overall would recommend and would love to try more flavors!

Crushcakes is a super cute little cafe that's serves up coffees, teas, and brunch items. It's…read moretucked away on a quiet street and offers very limited indoor seating but a fair size patio. You order at the counter and a staff member will bring you your items. We ordered 2 breakfast items and cappuccino, the latter which was good nothing fancy. My friend ordered the Classic with bacon. She said it was really good and liked the grilled toast. I had KC''s Sunnyside which I really enjoyed. The kale and potato combo with goat cheese was delicious. My 2 complaints would be the lack of parking and limited indoor seating. It was drizzling and all the inside tables of which there are few were taken. A couple was kind enough to let us sit with them. This is not a good place for a large party (more than 4).

Great coffee and cupcakes! Awesome service always with a smile! Also reasonable pricesread more

GET READY FOR A TRANSCENDENT DONUT EXPERIENCE…read more Just off State Street on Figueroa, you'll find a donut shop that feels more like a craft breakfast kitchen with a serious pastry soul. The owner's love for their craft, staff, and product make for an inviting ambiance you don't find in many establishments in their class. DON'T MISS BREAKFAST Their menu goes far beyond donuts, blending whimsical, flavor-forward pastries with substantial breakfast sandwiches and bowls featuring bacon, turkey sausage, and mouthwatering, fluffy eggs that taste like they've been kissed with something buttery, creamy, and completely unforgettable. PASTRY IS IN THEIR DNA The first sign you're in the right place? Walking past stacks of pastry flour on your way to the donut counter. Nothing says "this is going to be good" like seeing the foundation of the craft right there in front of you. And these are not airy, forgettable donuts. These are brioche-style, flavor-filled, butter-forward creations that deliver exactly what the menu promises. CHOCOLATE CHERRY ALMOND OLD FASHIONED (OH MY) The Chocolate Cherry Almond Old Fashioned is in a class of its own. It surpasses every old fashioned donut I've had, with a light cake base, a low-oil profile, and none of the overly craggy, greasy edges you get from a less thoughtful donut. This is pastry territory. The chocolate and almond are subtle at first, then the cherry arrives with a dramatic full tastebud activation -- sweet, salt, fat, and bitter all working together. The cherry blooms at the back of your mouth like springtime near the Capitol in D.C. or a Japanese cherry blossom landscape. It's where cake and donut collide into something that redefines the experience for kids and kids at heart. SNAP-CRACKLE-POP TREAT WITH AN UPGRADE THAT'S SWEET The Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treat Donut is another five-star execution of both concept and flavor. The Rice Krispies are real -- not decorative. They sit in a marshmallow flow atop a lightly sweet donut that oozes buttery goodness, with just the right touch of salt to elevate the sweetness and add that extra delight on the palate. I'LL BE BACK! Hook & Press is not just making donuts. They're creating edible moments. Santa Barbara is lucky to have them.

I was in Santa Barbara for the fourth and I have had this place on my bookmarks list. I was super…read moreexcited that I got to try it finally. My husband and I found parking right away on the street so that was already a great sign. Especially in SB. We went a little before 12 and there wasn't a lot of people. I got the strawberry milkshake donut and the apple fritter. My daughters devoured the strawberry milkshake one. I have tried a lot of different apple fritter donuts and this one wasn't my favorite. It wasn't a strong apple taste and the donut seems too fluffy for an apple fritter. But the WINNER was the salted brown butter latte. It was perfection. I loved everything about it. I will definitely be back for the coffee and may try some other donuts.

We couldn't be happier with our wedding cake from Lele Patisserie--it was truly exceptional! Not…read moreonly was the cake absolutely beautiful, but it was also incredibly delicious. So many of our wedding guests made a point to comment on how fresh and flavorful it was. My dad even went back for a second slice because he loved it that much! Working with Lele and her team was such a joy. Lele is so kind, thoughtful, and accommodating--she made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. She was always responsive and helpful via email and genuinely cared about making sure we were happy with the final product. One of my favorite parts of the experience was the deconstructed cake tasting. Every flavor we sampled was amazing--it was honestly hard to choose because they were all so good! But in the end, the combination we selected for our wedding day turned out perfect. I couldn't stop eating the cake afterward--it was that good! I wholeheartedly recommend Lele Patisserie to any couple looking for a cake that's as delicious as it is beautiful, and a team that's an absolute pleasure to work with. Flavors: Chocolate cake + cookies & cream frosting in the center layer, chocolate meringue frosting in the outer layers, and vanilla bean frosting on the outside.

Ordered my daughter's wedding cake from Lele and everything was perfect. The cake was exactly like…read morethe inspo photo and Lele was professional and delivered it to the venue on time. Cake was delicious and beautiful!

Dedicated gluten free EVERYTHING?!…read more I loved the brioche... it did not disintegrate and it was fluffy. I wanted to have EVERYTHING but the breakfast sandwich was amazing and the salmon platter was sizable. Can't wait to come back

My boyfriend and I stopped by Lilac Pâtisserie for a sweet treat after lunch and tried two of their…read morecheesecakes: the original and the lemon. Both were enjoyable overall. The lemon cheesecake had a mild lemon flavor that was not overpowering, it tasted mostly like the original cheesecake with a lemon glaze on top rather than lemon throughout the entire filling. The cheesecake itself was dense and creamy, while the crust was very thin and fairly neutral in flavor. They also had many other pastries and desserts that looked appealing, so I'm glad we had the chance to try the cheesecakes. The coffee was fairly standard café coffee and did not stand out as much. While the cheesecakes were good, I'm not completely sure they justified the $13 per-slice price point. Service overall was quick and friendly. The ambiance was very charming with plenty of seating both inside and outside.

This bakery was amazing. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and high quality. The banana bread and…read morebran muffin were both delicious, super soft and moist without feeling heavy, and clearly made with care. The service was also really friendly, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell they take pride in what they make. Definitely coming back.

People love Deux Bakery, but I don't know. Somehow, it was a miss for me. We tried one of their…read morefrequently reviewed and loved cinnamon buns, along with a piece of coffee cake and a chocolate chip cookie. The cinnamon bun, I'm sorry to say, was just okay. The bun was fresh, soft, loaded with icing, but it just didn't wow me. It wasn't bad, but I wanted amazing, and it just wasn't. So far, nobody or nothing can compare with my high ideals for a cinnamon bun/roll, but that's okay. I keep searching. As for the coffee cake, that was just weird. It was more like a cookie base, a layer of nuts mixed with brown sugar and other ingredients, and then a layer of cake... but it didn't have any noticeable flavor profile, and it was kind of dry. It didn't work for me. Kinda boring. As for the chocolate chip cookie, it was good, but again, nothing great. I've definitely had better. Maybe we should have tried a loaf of bread, but we didn't. I don't think it's worth a return here to find out, though. They seem to be doing well enough without me, so that is how it'll remain. Oh well.

I contacted Cinthia to order a personalized cake for my 24th Birthday and I told her that I wanted…read moreit about Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour. Cinthia literally recreated her stage, clock and even a Taylor figurine!! It looked AMAZING!! Very very happy with her service, definitely booking her again for my next birthday or cake occasion!!!

10/10 recommend!!!!! She is my cake lady for life. Pictures dont do justice and get pricing is…read moreincredible. Dont hesitate to hire she will go above and beyond