Oat Bakery is a Scandinavian-owned gem with three locations around Santa Barbara: downtown SB, Old…read moreTown Goleta, and Montecito inside the Montecito Country Mart. Personally, I'm partial to the Goleta location since it offers a small breakfast and lunch menu My go-tos are the Spring Greens Sandwich, Trout Toast, and the Farmer's Market Frittata, which always feels fresh and seasonal. I'm also mildly obsessed with their Olive Rosemary Focaccia and the jalapeño basil cashew spread. Honestly, I'd put that spread on just about anything. Service is counter style with friendly staff, and there's a beautiful glass case showcasing the day's dishes and fresh breads. I love a good visual moment when deciding what to order, and this place definitely delivers. Just note that popular items can sell out, so going earlier is better. Their bread menu changes depending on the season and produce availability, which keeps things interesting. You'll also find gluten-free options, sweets, and dry goods if you want to take a little something home. The patio is cute and sun-filled, perfect for lingering with coffee and a pastry. Parking is street parking only, but on weekdays there's usually ample neighborhood parking nearby. Just note they're closed Sundays and Mondays, so plan your carb pilgrimage accordingly.

We had the chance to stop by this bakery recently while staying in the area. Really enjoyed the…read moreblueberry ricotta toast & bean soup. They had many unique items to try - we got some foccacia, shitake / shallot & cherry / brie buns, as well as the charcoal bread. Great option for fancy breakfast / bakery if in the area.

I was visiting town with friends and stopped in for lunch as it came highly recommended for the…read moreGerman chocolate cake slice but the sandwich did not disappoint. The sandwiches are made to order so it's not quick service but well worth the wait. The food prices are also comparable to where I live ( Sonoma county). I actually thought the price of their coffee bar was better than Starbucks which explains why I saw so many people coming out with coffee drinks in the early afternoon. They offer a nice selection of specialty foods/wines and cute branded merchandise. There's some outdoor seating where we took our sandwiches. I am returning the next time I'm in town and recommend to anyone who loves a good quality sandwich/deli/coffee.

Closes at 7pm and arrived at 6:45 and door locked. ARSE OUT AND UP…read more I'm not sure why. Didn't look like anyone was there for a while.

Still the most consistently high quality pastries and breakfast quiches in SB. Highest standards…read morefor ingredients and service maintained for 10 years. Pierre and Nelly expect and deliver the best.

I cannot believe I have never been here! You have to order upfront, but the line goes fast and…read moreservice was quick! I got the basic eggs and toast, but is was anything but basic. The scrambled eggs were creamy and delicious without feelng under-cooked and the fresh bread, slightly toasted to perfection, with high end buitter and homemade strawberry jam. I also could not resist the passionfruit beignet...YUM-MY :) Top that off with a mocha latte and you have a very saitisfying breakfast to kick off the day!

My wife and I just stopped in for their breakfast burrito. Absolutely delicious…read more A grilled crispy yet soft tortilla, with fluffy eggs and buttery crispy potatoes. To top it all off, the most flavorful smoky bacon I've ever had pulled it all together to pure perfection. The best burrito I have ever eaten in Santa Barbara or anywhere for that matter. The place had such a cool vibe! We sat outside in the cool Montecito weather, and we must have talked for an hour after our burrito. The pastries inside looked so delicious! I was able to talk my wife into buying a couple croissants for later on. I would have eaten them then but I was so full from the burrito. The whole experience could not have been nicer! High five Renaud!!!!

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:)

What a delightful experience My lunch felt like being at…read moremy best friend's home and it was exactly what my soul didn't know needed Ettys has a very welcoming indoor/ outdoor dining space and I was able to bring in my good girl. The sandwich I had : The Hochman Hottie Pastrami was part of SB Indy Sandwich week, it's on the menu all the time btw and I can't wait to get back Volunteers offer an outstanding, warm, kind service. I hope you get a chance to try this place and you may even watch a game on their big screen . SB Sandwich week happened at the same time than WC 26

We thought 3 pickles did sandwich week but we had looked at an old article.... So we ended up going…read morehere bc it was close by and the independent magazine made it seem like they give a lot of meat (which they do). I'm glad three pickles didnt do sandwich week because it gave us an opportunity to try this place. Entrance is on Chapala Street and there is a small parking lot area in front. When you go through the entrance doors they're pretty slow to open and you have to wait for one door to close before another one opens. Inside is very nice and well lit, and the people here are very friendly. Even though we originally came for the sandwich week other things on the menu look delicious and we had to order them as well. The sandwich week Reuben was a half sliced bread with a generous amount of meat. The sauerkraut had a nice tang and the sauce gave it the perfect amount of moisture. So those of you on a low-carb diet this is a perfect sandwich for you. The potato and onion knish tasted like garlic mashed potato wrapped in pastry and it was delicious. The latkes came with sour cream and apple sauce... I preferred dipping it in the hummus. The sarice's harissa and hummus plate was very delicious. Everything was flavorful. While putting my plate away I did notice someone didn't eat the harissa. My guess is that they couldn't handle spiciness. To me, the harissa had the perfect spicy-ness and made me wish they gave us more. If you can't handle spicy, try mixing the red harissa with the hummus. The hummus was flavorful and not super salty! Even the olives they put on the hummus wasn't as salty as a lot of other places. The green sauce was also good. I would definitely come back for the hummus plate. Esp for the pita bread. It was super soft and almost like eating a cloud from heaven. The stuffed cabbage almost reminded me of how my mom makes it and they do provide some bread to dip it in... But the hummus was too addicting so I ended up dipping that bread mainly in the hummus. To me the coffee was mild but it went well with the food. But iced tea had a nice floral flavor. Near the end of the meal they did give us some dessert on the house. Since I didn't see the chocolate chip cookie when we ordered I knew that was fresh. The rugelach were a nice 2 biter...or you could eat it in one big bite. The black and white cookie had a lemony flavor that dries up your mouth, so its best with coffee or tea. The warm chocolate cookie initially made me think it had raisins in it, but there were no raisins. The chocolate cookie had flavors that reminded me of fall with warm baking spices like cinnamon or warm apple pie spices. It was interesting and made it unique. Service is also really good...they had a place to drop off your dishes, but throughout our meal we had employees stopping by the check on us and remove some plates. They also made some small talk to give you a personal experience.

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.

It's cash only and the primary language is English so yes, the food is unmatched in quality. Their…read morebasic chicken burrito will blow your socks off. But the Torta will take you to another planet. Even the baked goods, something I generally avoid in Mexican Bakeries, are phenomenal. Light, fluffy and moist they actually taste as delicious as they look. Finally I would stay away from the desserts if you value your waistline because once you've tasted their sweets you won't be able to resist.

Wow!! This little unassuming bakery & deli offers smoothies, tortas, burritos, plate lunches, and…read moreMexican pastries. I saw them on Axxess and decided to try them out. I got a carne asada torta and it was delicious! Love that they press the sandwich. ($10) Their chipotle dressing was sooo tasty on their mini side salad. Their el americano burrito was a speciality breakfast burrito with cheese, eggs, diced red potatoes, ham, bacon & sausage. It was PIPING hot. Be careful! And hefty too. ($8.75) it was everything you want in a breakfast burrito. Their Spanish rice was simple and yum. ($3.50) And I got a slice of cheese cake for $4.50. Prices and menu are all on their website: https://lostarascosbakeryanddeli.com/#menu Everything was affordable, fresh, and sooo delicious! Highly recommend this hole in a wall spot.

Love stopping by here whenever in the area. It's right next to the Honor Bar and they offer pizza,…read moredesserts and coffee. They also sell cute platters, wine, cups, cookbooks etc... a gift shop that you can buy some cute stuff. On this rainy Presidents' Day we stopped by to get some cookies and coffee for our ride back to LA. Very friendly staff. Great customer service skills. The cookies here are delicious and addicting. The cappuccino I got was also amazing. Check them out when in the area.

Extremely rude staff. Will not be returning. They were extremely slow and inconsiderate. I got food…read moreto go and they boxed it and just left it sitting there for 10 minutes even though I was standing right there. I had to rewait in line to request they hand me my food.