I was on the hunt for a classic French omelet when I came across Alessia Patisserie & Cafe, and…read morethis place far exceeded my expectations in every way! As soon as I walked in, I was immediately drawn to the beautiful display of desserts. They have a huge selection of croissants, cookies, tarts, cakes, mini cheesecakes, and so much more--and everything is just as wonderful to look at as it is to eat. Even though I originally came here for the French omelet, there was no way I was leaving without trying some of the pastries. So I ended up getting the salted chocolate chip cookie and the lemon & raspberry tart, and I absolutely loved both! The salted chocolate chip cookie was soft and chewy in the center with just a slight crunch around the edges. The salt sprinkled on top really enhanced the chocolate flavor and gave it that perfect sweet-and-salty balance. But the lemon & raspberry tart was what I would call a nearly perfect dessert. It had just the right amount of tartness from the lemon and raspberry, while the light, fluffy meringue on top balanced everything out beautifully. Now for the savory food! I was so sure I was going to order the French omelet, but for some reason, the Blue Crab Crepe was calling my name. So I decided to go with that along with the Veggie Quiche, and I have absolutely no regrets about either choice. The Blue Crab Crepe came with two crepes generously stuffed with fresh-tasting blue crab and topped with lemon hollandaise and chives. The Veggie Quiche does take a little longer to come out, but it is absolutely worth the wait. Mine came with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and basil, and it was delicious. The breakfast entrées also come with your choice of house potatoes, fruit, or a side salad. One thing to note: you order everything at the counter first before finding yourself a seat, and there is also a self-serve water station. From the beautiful décor and relaxed café vibes to the sweet AND savory food, I loved everything about this place. I originally came in searching for a French omelet and somehow left without even ordering one--which I guess just gives me the perfect excuse to come back!

Wow. Can't say enough about this place. It is a must visit and I will definitely go back…read more The setting is delightful and gives French bakery, with a counter service and table service option. We arrived during a busy Saturday morning and were lucky to be seated right away. Our server Sidney was awesome. Arrived with a smile, patients made great recommendations, and very efficient. Props to Sterling, also her brother, and his excellent basing support as well as keeping our water glasses filled. We also had the opportunity to meet one of the co-owners who was humble and helpful! The food was some of the best I tasted! The pastries were amazing and sauces delectable. Everything was cooked to order and prepared with care. We were so happy with our food that we had to take some pastries to go. We will definitely be back to visit this charming place!

#41 in my SOCAL COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more Came on a Friday at 12:30, waited around 20 minutes to order. Didn't realize this place was so popular/hyped but after going there, famous for a reason! Best matcha and coffee drinks I have ever had. You can taste the quality of the ingredients. Plus the mochi donut was so fresh and delicious! Pillowy soft and chewy. I normally don't get matcha from places because I'm always disappointed by the lack of matcha, but this place was SO GOOD. You can taste the quality of the matcha without it being overly bitter. And the foam they use is delicious! I also got the black sesame latte, equally great! The best one I have had. They have some seating inside but definitely not a place to study/work in for a long time. I would recommend grabbing and going. Go earlier during the day too so they don't run out of certain items!

My friends & I were really excited to try Kin after seeing all the videos on social media. We went…read moreon a Sunday afternoon & waited around 20 minutes before ordering. From the time we got there to the time we received all our drinks it took a total of 30 minutes. I got the hojicha einspanner & my friends got: strawberry/raspberry cream top latte, double einspanner, regular cream top latte, cream top green Thai tea, & an osmanthus matcha cream top. All the drinks were very well made and delicious. The matcha had the perfect balance of grassy/sweetness to it. I would definitely come back again.

Get the cinnamon bun! That's all I have to say…read more This place is so cute and has staples like breakfast sandwiches on top of the bakery items. We got the avocado toast as well as the passion fruit muffin - both were great! The line tends to be long, like any good spot would be, but it moves and is worth the wait.

Such a lovely spot in Santa Barbara, with a beautiful courtyard and plenty of outdoor seating…read more Everything is always delicious, and I stop by whenever I'm in Santa Barbara. The only downside this time was that they were unexpectedly closed for a private event, without any notice. It's surprisingly hard to come up with a new breakfast plan when you're sleepy and hungry in the morning

We decided to come back to this fantastic gluten free bakery and cafe. It was only 2 minutes walk…read morefrom the Kimpton hotel we stayed at. This store was packed the entire weekend when we came in. Store is big and spacious with two sections. One is sit down cafe, the other is bakery and take out area. It's all fast casual style though. They have a lot of varieties to choose from and great coffee and tea to go menu. They take reservations for weekend brunch too. I picked quite a few pastries to try. My favorites are lemon tart and lemon bar. Obviously I like lemon flavored pastries. The red velvet vegan cupcake and blueberry muffin were delicious as well. I am so jealous of this gluten free kitchen bakery and cafe. Wish we had something like this near my home! This is our must stop whenever we are in Santa Barbara!

We stopped in Lilac after walking through the Farmer's Market - which I must say was the best I've…read morebeen to. It's a bit overpriced but everything we had was very good. I ordered the Lilac breakfast and a honey lavender latte, which I loved. One of my friends had the salmon plate and the other ordered the Quiche Lorraine. We were all very happy with the food. The people working there were very friendly and the service was efficient. I thought it was a cute bakery and restaurant.

Most of the baked goods here are vegan, with the exception of a couple sweeter pastries. The vegan…read moremorning buns are delicious. The focaccia and sourdough loafs are hearty and are good toasted at home. It's a tiny store so there's nowhere to sit and eat, but it's great to grab some treats and take home or eat by the beach. Very sweet girl helped us this weekend!

Really great bakery with fresh items and high quality ingredients. Parking can be difficult to find…read moreon the street. I also wish they did espresso, that would make it really great. But, their main purpose is being a bakery so not a dealbreaker. Anyway, blueberry ricotta toast is delicious and comes with a generous amount of ricotta. The bread is good too.

Such a lovely lunch in Santa Barbara! The outdoor patio is beautiful and charming, and the food was…read moregenuinely delicious. The steak was perfectly cooked, the Eggs Benedict was rich and satisfying, and the pastries were wonderful too. And I have to mention our server -- friendly, attentive, and seriously reminded me of a young Owen Wilson! The blonde curls and that smile definitely made us do a double take. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, wonderful service -- and an unexpected little Hollywood moment. Definitely a memorable Santa Barbara lunch!

SCORE 0 HEALTH HAZARD 10…read more This is our third time we've had issues with the staff. Today is our last time going here. There was only one person in line and 4 staff members behind the counter standing around talking to each other. Nobody greeted us or asked for our bakery order. When I said excuse me to a dirty blond girl she replied "WHAT!" and continued to joke with a co worker. When the cashier finished with their customer they walked away and even though they saw we were waiting to be helped. I looked around and saw nobody helping seated customers or us at the bakery counter. Finally, the dirty blonde ask what we need and my response was "WHAT" ?! At this point we should have left and gone to Lilac Patisserie however we proceeded to give her our order. I told another customer behind us that rudeness seems to be the norm, and she agreed. I paid for our bakery items and asked an older woman scrolling on her phone if we could have a bag for all of our boxed treats. She grabbed a handful of bags and threw them at me from across the counter. We were appalled and left. We found a place to sit on State street to eat our treats and my daughter said she didn't want her Meringue because the dirty blonde girl used the back of her ungloved hand to repeatedly wipe her nose. We threw all $50 worth of baked goods in the trash. Yes, I should have gone back and complained I'm had everything refunded but it was Mother's Day and we didn't want anything more to do with this establishment. It was also an epiphany that they don't treat everyone this way. It could be you next time. Please go somewhere else. We will never go to anywhere but Lilac Patisserie which is to the left as you exit Andersons, past the stop light. You will definitely get your money's worth and the staff is friendly, professional, and greet you immediately as you reach the counter.

Food - 8.9 The wrap was phenomenal (I never use that word lol) but it's full of flavor only thing…read moreI'd change would be the chips they seem store bought but the salsa saved the day Coffee - 10 (drip coffee) Strong & Full-Bodied Service - 9 Staff was super friendly and food was made pretty quickly (next time you need a quick bite) Ambiance - 9 I sat out back, they have a little patio with plenty of shade Definitely going back, so happy it's close to work

Crushcakes never disappoints! I love coming here for breakfast or lunch. The food is always…read moredelicious, 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.

What a wonderful experience! Ordered cupcakes for my bf's…read morebirthday on short notice. Samantha delivered as promised and the cupcakes I hear were a hit! Thanks a bunch... cant wait to try some myself ideally with the wine pairing :) 10/10 Would order again and again Satisfied camper

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.

Hook & Press was so good! I got the Meathead breakfast sandwich for lunch, which has turkey bacon,…read moresausage, egg, and cheese on a brioche bun, and it was absolutely delicious. It was super filling though -- I was STUFFED afterward lol. I also grabbed four different donuts (I completely forgot what they were all called ), but every single one was delicious. The donuts are so light and fluffy, and I really liked that the frosting wasn't overly sweet or heavy. It added just enough flavor without overpowering the donut. The atmosphere was really cute too, and they have Wi-Fi, so it's a nice spot if you need to sit down and get some work done. Everyone working there was also super friendly and welcoming. Definitely a great spot!

Exceptional customer service, very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The environment is nice,cute,…read moreand chill. The reason why I gave it a 3 stars the vanilla cold brew lacks flavors in vanilla and sweetness. This was from their seasonal menu. I do enjoy the environment and the customer service was great. Maybe I'll give them another try and try something from their regular menu.

This place has the worlds best banana bread- been back twice and will be back for thirds!!!read more

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.