Crushcakes never disappoints! I love coming here for breakfast or lunch. The food is always delicious, and made with the freshest ingredients. It's a block away from state street and tucked away on the corner of Arlington Avenue and Anapamu St. They have plenty of seating indoors Yuli's deluxe breakfast sandwich is my favorite here. Made with a fried egg, bacon, jack cheese, sauteed jalapenos, arugula and sriracha aioli on a brioche bun. It's not too heavy but it fills me up. On my recent visit I tried the fluffy pancakes breakfast. It comes with eggs and your choice of bacon or sausage. The pancakes were super fluffy and delicious! I've also had David's Chicken Sando for lunch made with roasted chicken, avocado, swiss. tomatoes, romaine, red onions, house aioli on grilled brioche bun. So good! I love sandwiches served on the brioche buns. They're soft and not too thick like regular buns. Crush cakes also has a nice variety of their specialty cupcakes. Not too sweet and the perfect treat to satisfy your cravings. Overall, one of my favorite casual restaurants in town that offers delicious food, friendly service and reasonable prices. read more

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Came here to have some breakfast at around 11am. Ambience: 10/10 Service: amazing And everyone here was amazing and friendly the service was top notch and I loved all the food. I would definitely come here again and recommend to anyone to come and eat. And it's really close to the mission so why not! read more

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Honestly, this place talks a big game and doesn't back it up. I called ahead about happy hour and a specific cupcake for someone special. Showed up--neither existed. Fine. What really stood out was everything after that. I stood at the counter waiting to be acknowledged... nothing. No "hey," no "we'll be right with you," just straight-up ignored while conversations behind the counter clearly took priority. When I finally did get help, it felt rushed and dismissive, like I was interrupting something more important. Completely killed the vibe. I walked in ready to spend money, grab a few cupcakes, a coffee, maybe make the moment feel a little more special--and instead I grabbed the bare minimum and left. If you're going to brand yourselves as a welcoming "safe space," that standard should apply to everyone, not just in theory. Because in practice, this felt cliquey, inattentive, and the opposite of welcoming. I'll be posting photos of the messaging in-store so people can decide for themselves. Do better. read more

I ordered a no bones burrito and an iced matcha latte and both were great! A little pricey, as with most vegan food, but I thought it was a good portion and we'll seasoned. read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - No bones burrito - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We got our food to go, waiting time was good. Had the Notorious BAB burrito and the Yuli's, they were delicious! It comes with a cup of fruit which was a nice surprise. Also got the lemon berry cupcake nice flavors! Not overly sweet and the lemon was just fine- wish I had gotten a second one. read more

Stopped in for a late breakfast. The restaurant has a weird layout with steps up and down and tables seem like they are just placed where they can be fit. It's an older building but the layout is rather odd. The staff was friendly and cleans as they go although I do wish they would wipe down the tables in between guests. I had to ask for a cleaning clothe to wipe down the table. This time the food looked good but the taste and texture were blah. Eggs were hard scrambled and the pancakes sat in your stomach like a brick. On a positive note, the bacon was very tasty. Considering how busy the place was I would have thought the quality would be better. We'll see if there is a next time. read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - Eggs, pancakes and bacon with OJ and coffee - $26 before tip. - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We ordered a cake for our wedding and Justin + team absolutely knocked it out of the park!! Our wedding was all Capri blues, whites, greens, and lemons - and Crush Cakes understood the assignment. We received so many compliments on not just the cake's design but the taste too (red velvet). I am forever grateful for the baking team over at Crush Cakes for going above and beyond, making not just a delicious cake, but also a pretty piece of decor. Also, we ordered cookies to accompany our wedding ice cream sundae bar. These were stellar and everyone was asking where we ordered them from! Compliments all around!! read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - Capri-inspired wedding cake with family heirloom topper. - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Quick breakfast service, tried the chiliquiles which were pretty good. The chips were a little chewy but sometimes just the right amount of crunch. The flavor was excellent, a nice level of spicy and the avocado on top was an excellent addition. Quirky little corner spot with in and outdoor dining options and a coffee shop vibe but with good food and what looks like some intense cupcakes. Not at all what I was expecting, the menu is quite extensive. read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - Chiliquiles - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Well...Something certainly seems to have changed, but maybe it's just me. After 10+ years of being a die hard fan, maybe the crush was only just that. Things seem sweeter, in a different way - like a different kind of buttercream? The cake seems drier and 'cookie-cutter' in taste...different flour vendor? A different head baker at the Anacapa location?? I don't know, the love, unique, fun, zest and zeal that made crushcakes stand out from the rest is gone for me. I miss it. Overall, lets get to the meat: PROS: They are opening the Hollister location earlier (wished this to be true when I lived there) - Top tier coffee, if you like unique but dreamy-creamy rich latte's - this beats most coffee shops alone - Mini crush-cakes are still a huge sell and my favorite thing about crushcakes - Food options are great, packed with flavor and the quality is consistent throughout the cafe, which I find uncommon. - Punch/Stamp card, buy 12 get 1 free I think? Get one! - They have a daily flavor (both in regular and mini crushcakes!) Overall, I may not be making a stop everytime I come into town for my crushcakes anymore....I'll reminisce through my "Not a player, I just crush a lot" hoodie and come in for a latte.... Still, you'll never forget your first crush... read more

We happened to stumble upon this charming restaurant, and it was a wonderful surprise. The staff was incredibly kind, and the food and coffee were absolutely delicious. It's definitely a place I'd love to visit again! read more

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Went here to get cupcakes to bring home to my family when we got back from vacation. The cupcakes were beautiful! A fabulous selection of flavors, like lemon, carrot cake, etc. my family said they were delicious! I ordered a cinnamon roll for myself and it was the BEST cinnamon roll I had ever had. Highly recommend! I wish there was one in the Bay Area! read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - Lemon cupcake, peanut butter chocolate, carrot cake, other tasty flavors! - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

What a sweet and charming location! With indoor and outdoor seating, it makes for the perfect Sunday Brunch spot! While I am bummed that I did not have enough room in my stomach for some cupcakes, I did devour the Red Velvet Pancakes!! Absolutely delicious. The service was amazing, with the ability to ask for extra cream cheese frosting with speedy wait times, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Crushcakes!! I will definitely be back on my next visit to Santa Barbara! read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - Crush Red Velvet Pancakes Breakfast - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The bab breakfast burrito is good but make sure to order light oil or it's greasy. I love the frosting on the vanilla cupcake but every time I get it the actual cupcake is very dry. read more

It's been awhile since I stopped by Crushcakes for breakfast. I am glad to say their food is still amazing and consistent to how great it was last time. This spot sits on a corner and offers seating inside, and outside. The pastry case is very tempting. I usually get a cupcake or two for the road. Ordering takes place at the front counter and you see yourself. The Mexican mocha is the perfect drink. Not too sweet, and creamy. My kid loves the "red" pancakes. The red velvet pancakes are thick and sweet. I like the cream cheese whip cream with them because it puts the pancakes on the edge of dessert. Lastly, the perfectly sauced chiliequiles are a must. You have the option of adding meat but honestly it's not needed. The dish is flavorful, hearty and comes in a big portion. Keeping it , this combo is the best breakfast. read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - Mexican mocha - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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This place managed to fumble everything Let's start before I even walked in the door: zero parking. Not limited parking. Not inconvenient parking. Zero. Then, the moment I walked in, a staff member had the audacity to lecture me about not entering through the "Grubhub pickup area." Sir, there is not a single sign, arrow, symbol, or interpretive mural indicating where this mythical zone is supposed to be." Maybe spend less time scolding customers and more time on a $4 piece of laminated paper taped to the door. The prices? Absolutely delusional. I paid what I'd expect for a well-crafted meal at an actual restaurant, and what I received was, at best, mid. Not bad enough to send back, not good enough to justify the bill, just aggressively, soul-crushingly mid. The kind of food you forget you're eating while you're eating it. And naturally, my order was wrong. Not partially wrong. Wrong in a way that suggested no one read the ticket at any point read more

A local favorite! Super quick and friendly service, I got my drink and meal within 10 min of ordering. I had the lavender lotus iced matcha, and the cold foam was the majority of the lavender flavor. When the Rolex wrap came out, I was super impressed with the presentation and how it maintained its structure as I bit into it. Inside was a bit dark, so I sat outside, but it was a bit chilly in the shade so wear a jacket. read more

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I had a dry cupcake , tried to take it back and exchange it for a fresh one and they said no, I'll never go back there again after spending the kind of money I did in the past. read more

Rainy day is perfect for warm drinks and warm food. I got the flip side and a white chocolate mocha it was ready pretty quickly and the staff were very nice and it was just sooo delicious. And since it was a rainy day it was a little quiet which I definitely appreciated. Would definitely come back read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - Flip side - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I've only been two times and it's been amazing. Everyone is so much and helpful. I loved the chicken wrap so much I had to get it again. Their drinks are unique and delicious. I had the butterfly palmer last time, I switched it up today and got the raspberry spritz. Both are definitely worth trying out. read more

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Fun stop for a cupcake while visiting Santa Barbara. Perfect for adults looking for a treat or kids as they offer both full size and mini cupcakes. The service was very friendly and made you feel welcome when you arrive. Limited indoor seating and several outdoor tables. read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

They deserve 5 stars on the cinnamon alone, it's the best I've ever had! So soft and pillowy, perfectly cooked. But all the food is amazing, super cute shop too! read more

Finally was able to stop at Crushcakes after many years on my way home from Morro Bay. We grabbed a coffee, Diet Coke, a strawberry blush cuppy, and a coconut cuppy. Lots of people enjoying their time together but no long lines this time around. We were able to sit outside at a sidewalk two top and enjoy the perfect weather. The service was good and a super sweet local shared the br code with me when I couldn't find staff to help me. The cupcakes were yummy but super dense.. We didn't expect the cake to be the same and the icings different so that was interesting. The icing was almost too sweet, perhaps presenting an uneven ratio??? I've only eaten the chilaquiles here and that was AMAZING way back when. I'm a big supporter and will always stop by when I have time to make it up from LA read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - Yum. - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I only splurge on delicious calorie worthy cupcakes and these are it solid spot to go

Had the chicken elote bowl, a lemon cupcake, and iced mocha. Food was unremarkable. Chicken was dry and not seasoned, yet the entire bowl was moist. Iced mocha was more like chocolate milk, and cupcake was a bit on the dryer side but not too bad. read more

Great place for breakfast and a latte. My vegan burrito was flavorful, spicy, and has a nice assortment of veggies. The oat latte is the perfect start to my day! My boyfriend loves the omelettes here. Great service and a great outdoor area. read more

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We got here right before the place opened. Small location and 27 of us. They made it work. Cool trendy hidden jem off the main road. Food was definitely on point. Our server Elvis was so nice and accommodating. read more

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This is an unfortunate review. I came in right before they closed but , that shouldn't matter really at all so disregard. The service was friendly. The cupcakes were hard and dry. Hard meaning I could make a tapping sound using the cupcake and counter. I've never had a cupcake like that before. So the top was hard , the bottom part was very dry. The flavors were very good as well as the icing. It's a cupcake, things could be worse. I will try them one more time since it's down the street but, I would never tell anyone to go there and I'd definitely never buy them for someone as a gift. I bake cupcakes all the time and never experienced a hard one , well they all were hard and dry . I hope it was a fluke. I should have made a video read more

Local and community oriented spot in SB. Everything is fresh and they have a variety of good sandwich options. I got the Yuli's deluxe breakfast sandwich on special for the Independent Sandwich week for $9 (usually $12.95). The sandwich is delicious but the Costco tortilla chips is a weird pairing. I also got the "Can't Commit" 1/2 sandwich 1/2 salad combo for $12.95. Paired the BLTA with the Farmers Market salad. It is a great deal for what you get. Local but not very local tip: Don't order online. It costs around $2 more per plate. Instead call in. read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - can't commit any cold 1/2 sandwich & soup or 1/2 salad blta sandwich and year round farmers market salad - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Awesome experience, stopped by for brunch on our trip from LA to Monterey. Lovely location, delicious food, fast. Justin provided exemplary service, super chill vibe. read more

Such a cute café, they were so friendly and welcoming! They have a nice variety of cupcakes as well as other baked goods available. They also serve a full menu of breakfast and lunch in the dining room. Prices are fair, considering the quality and everything was fresh and delicious. read more

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If Yelp would add a 6 star option, it still wouldn't be enough to sum up the wonderful experience that one may encounter while on their journey into Crushcakes. The kindheartedness of the staff, combined with the pure excellence of the culinary creations, made this café a must-visit in Santa Barbara. I found the perfect table to sit at, right by the window overlooking the patio. This made my dining experience even better, and even thought I didn't try a cupcake, I am positive that they are of the highest quality and will bless the tastebuds of one who tries it. Such a wonderful little place! read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The Lemon Blueberry cupcake will forever be cemented as the best cupcake I've ever had in my life. My biggest regret is that I only bought one. Had I known how amazing it would be I would have bought them all!!!!! read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - The Lemon Blueberry Cupcake was to die for!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Food was okay! Had breakfast with pancakes. Pancakes were not tasty. Ordered a Americano. Asked for a cup to go and it was nothing to get excited about. Coffee in other words was just okay. No flavor! Three stars comes as I was eating in and the meal was boxed to go. read more

Well, I loved her sign in the front about being so inclusive, it's been a long time that I have asked him to be more inclusive for people who are lactose, intolerant, which the majority of people of color are. A dollar up charge for a non-dairy milk is extremely expensive. We are seeing more and more places in Europe and even our local Bristol Farms no longer charge extra for non-dairy milk. Please stop this practice. Please be as inclusive as you promote. I'm glad you have some vegan cupcakes. I'd love to see some tofu scramble on the breakfast menu. read more

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there was rat poop everywhere and i saw one. absolutely disgusting and food was below average to be nice. stay away!

This place has a lot of seating, and you pay for the food beforehand! They do bring the food to your table though. Great service, people are very friendly. The food was also really good. We got the happy pig breakfast sandwich, the cafe skillet and three different kinds of soups; the kale and sausage, the turkey chilli and the tomato basil soup. All the soups were pretty good, but my two favorite were the chilli and kale sausage. I asked the cafe skillet eggs to be over easy but it came medium. Other than that, the ham in the breakfast sandwich was amazing. The melted cheese made the sandwich extra delicious, super gooey and thiccc. The bacon in the cafe skillet which was potatoes bacon and pepper with eggs on top. Perfect combo of crispy and tenderness read more

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Not for me... the atmosphere here is rough, the service was mediocre (at best), the cakes were pretty tasteless, and for those prices, it's a why bother. There are so many other places I'd choose before this little divisive, over-rated operation. I just want cake with flavor and welcoming vibes. Too much to expect? Plenty of other bakeries out there that support those preferences. read more

Waited 45 minutes for food, never got my order, and they couldn't refund me. I understand mistakes happen but that's why refunds exist :) read more

I enjoy cupcakes but a lot of times when I get them from a cupcake specific place I find they are too dense or the flavors are off. These cupcakes were excellent! My husband and I stopped in as we walked past because it sounded so good. So many of the flavors looked good but we decided we only wanted to get two, so we got a lemon cupcake and the c2c which was a chocolate chip cupcake with marble chocolate vanilla frosting and caramel through the middle. They were both so delicious, and so cute! Also the service was great here. The girl working was super patient with us and walking us through the different cupcakes. Would definitely recommend. read more

Crushcakes & Cafe - Lemon and C2C - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Love their cupcakes! We ordered a bunch for our COVID "drive-through" wedding reception we had back in 2020. They did a great job. We ate at the cafe today and took 6 cupcakes home. The food was great! I loved the dressing for the side salad. It was so nice to sit outside on their patio. I love the C2C cupcake they have! It was chocolate chip and caramel. Two of the best things together! read more

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