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    Lilac Montecito

    4.3 (109 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Brenda A.

    It was a nice little find in error. We were looking for a coffee shop and Google suggested this spot. We ended up having an early dinner since it looked so yum. Decently priced, delicious food, great service! The calamari was the star of the show for sure, crisp, not oily at all. It's a beautiful little spot with a nice wine list and good daily specials. Nice place settings and ambiance.

    Breakfast Sandwich
    Kerry N.

    I've been to the Lilac in downtown Santa Barbara before and had a great experience so figured I'd stop by the one in Montecito this time. We had a late brunch so got to choose between their breakfast and lunch menus. I ended up going with the breakfast sandwich, the bread was so good for being gluten free, the Black Forest ham was a unique addition as well. My fiance got the grilled cheese and added bacon which was good but honestly didn't have that much cheese on it. The space was very nice and quiet for midday on a Friday and had an outdoor patio that would be lovely on a sunny morning.

    Young N.

    Husband and I live in Orange County but we come here quite often lol. It's probably my favorite breakfast place. I don't even need to eat GF and I would choose to eat here over other places. My husband has celiac so this is his spot! We love it so much! For me it's mainly Bc he feels 100% safe eating here. And we can share everything which means I get to try more dishes lol The other location Lilac Patisserie is really really cute too. Makes you feel fancy lol. Staff at both locations are exceptional and so kind. My fav dishes here are the French toast, apple sausage (SOOO GOOD, You must get it), pancakes, potatoes (also really good), coffee blueberry muffin, all their pastries really and the soup with the meatballs (I forget the name). Honestly, I think everything is good here. Love this place, we find every excuse to come here. Highly recommended.

    Quiche Lorraine and Butternut Squash Soup
    Lynn O.

    I would have never guessed this place is 100% gluten-free! Although I'm not intolerant to gluten, a couple of my friends were in our party of 8. My girlfriends and I were passing through and wanted a pretty place to have brunch. Considering the location and how upscale it looks, the prices are very reasonable! The host was all smiles when we arrived and seated us right away despite being a bit early. The outdoor patio only has a few small tables, so we sat inside in the light, elegant dining area. Our friendly server took our drink orders moments after we seated. We enjoyed a couple bottles of Prosecco, champagne, a matcha latte and macchiato. My friend and I shared a couple dishes: - California Benedict, which included sautéed spinach, tomato, avocado and a side of mixed greens for $20. The eggs were not as runny as I like, but the hollandaise was perfect and all the ingredients were very fresh. - Vegetable Quiche with mushrooms, red peppers, caramelized shallots, spinach, jarlsberg swiss cheese and a side of mixed greens for $19.50. The crust was flaky and the quiche was packed with veggies in every bite. - I also tried the butternut squash soup and it was light and comforting. The croutons added a nice crunch to it too. All of our dishes came out pretty quickly and around the same time. My friends were happy with what they got. The servers were so nice, attentive and let us be our chatty and giggly selves. I would definitely return if I wanted brunch in Montecito again!

    Danya S.

    It's always such a relief to find gluten-free restaurants that can also accommodate tree nut and sesame allergies. Our server was so sweet and patient, answering all of our questions and making us feel comfortable dining here. The restaurant itself is a charming spot in Montecito, and the food was good. We'd love to come back and try it for both lunch and dinner next time we visit our son, who just moved there.

    Carrot cake from their Instagram
    Erika V.

    I saw a slice of carrot cake posted on one of their Instagram stories a couple days ago. I called to ask if they offer it every day and the sweet employee said more than likely. When I came today, there were two slices left, and I bought one to go. The inside of the establishment looked so lovely and clean and I look forward to eating a meal here in the near future. The employees are very friendly and you better bet I devoured that piece of cake. It was one of the best slices of cake I've ever had, so dense and fresh and inexplicably delicious.

    Lynn W.

    Host was very lovely and service was great. Best food and lattes we've had on our trip. It's a must try.

    French Toast
    Michael H.

    Quiet brunch spot, immediately sat at noon on a Saturday. Service was nice but not super attentive. Prices make sense for the location. $20 for this French toast only seems worth it because of the fresh berries on the side. Plate seemed a little empty though- idk if this is always how they serve the French toast but the presentation was lacking. Avocado toast, a millennial staple, was also a little bland, tomatoes were roasted but could have been cooked a tad longer in my opinion- although I'm sure preferences here vary. For the price here as well, there could have been a little more avocado. Lose a star here for French toast presentation and lackluster avo toast. I asked if there was a wheat bread option for the avocado toast and was told no. Only rustic white or brioche. Please consider a heart-healthy bread option. I know lilac is known for being a gluten free bakery, but for the bread choices, everyone else has a wheat option except them. Oddly enough a gluten free bread was not offered for the avo toast when I asked about alt bread options. Loses a star for no wheat bread option. While the prices are a little high in general, this is the case for every restaurant on coast village road.

    Maria T.

    From Ventura had the opportunity of visiting this bakery here in Montecito I had heard about it finally got a chance to come. I will come back for sure. I bought two pastries had it for dinner dessert my husband was so overwhelmed with the flavor. Came home with lemon meringue and a carrot cake cupcake very delicious if you get a chance to visit this adorable place in Montecito Coast Village Road I recommend.

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    Hillary F.

    This place is great. Our favorite was the lasagna but everything we had was great. The ambience was nice and the staff was polite and helpful.

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    Amazing gluten free restaurant including free gluten free rolls brought to the table, gluten free entrees, and all desserts gluten free.

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    Amazing, delicious, and elevated. Have been several times and will continue to go. All the food is amazing. Not a bad remark to be made.

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    Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro - Coffee. French Toast. Custom Omelet.

    Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro

    3.9(107 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Renaud Patisserie and Bistro is so delightful! This was my first time here, and I'm so glad I…read morestopped in. It's in my favorite city in the world, beautiful Montecito! This lovely Bistro is five stars all the way The staff couldn't be nicer. Richard was especially wonderful. He is so knowledgeable and told me that the owner designed this bakery with the idea that you should feel like you're in France without having to take the trip--and that is definitely the vibe! He also shared that they usually have French music playing that the owner grew up with, but unfortunately that wasn't available today. It was so fun talking with Richard about music. He is such a cordial, lovely, and talented young man. I also learned a lot about the food/menu and the pastries. The lamination on the baked goods is surreal. I wanted just a tiny taste so I got the brownie cookie and it is so scrumptious. Thank you for the recommendation Gabrielle. I can't wait to come back and try them all so I can walk them off in the village! LOL I also had the best matcha, and I am SO thrilled that they have soy milk. Hooray! What a sweet first visit. I'll definitely be back. Thank you! Support local:)

    Stopped by here for some breakfast. Had always heard about their incredible almond croissants, and…read moreit was finally time to give them a try. Their almond croissants are absolutely delicious! Large almond croissant stuffed with a thick, rich almond filled that is divine. Probably one of the best croissants I have ever had. That being said, I'm giving it a 4/5 for the rest of their food. We had come for breakfast, and their meals seemed a bit more expensive for the taste of the food. Just average, don't think I would order a plate of food here again. However, I would hands down come back for more of their croissants. Great drinks. Their Peach Mint Iced Tea was DELISH, and their fresh squeezed orange juice was perfect. Their coffee menu left a bit to be desired, don't think I would choose one of those again. Overall, this is the place to go to grab yourself one of the best almond croissants. Would return for another one of those.

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    Lilac Pâtisserie

    Lilac Pâtisserie

    4.4(918 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    11 years in business

    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!

    I needed to buy birthday cake, same day and this biz was the most promising. I had no idea it was a…read morededicate gluten-free restaurant/bakery until after we ate the cake! We also ate lunch at the cafe the same day. So the overall rating factors out lunch in. The cake was 5-stars. We ordered a the chocolate decadence cake and it was delicious and not too sweet, which we appreciated. It's a dark chocolate cake filled with layers of dark chocolate mousse, frosted in swirled French buttercream, One downside is the price tag. A 6 inch cake was $80ish dollars. Our lunch was a-ok. We ordered a Ham and Swiss sandwich, a quiche, and lilac salad. The price point here is quite high. The sandwich was 19.50 for a fairly basic item. I short, we went there for the cake and stayed for lunch. The cake was memorable for the recipient. So we'd order from them again. Not sure I need to go back for a meal.

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    Alessia Patisserie & Cafe  - Bacon Cheddar Chive Scone

    Alessia Patisserie & Cafe

    4.6(550 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    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!

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