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    Pierre Lafond

    3.7 (124 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Anita P.

    This is a small specialty market in Montecito. The center of the market is a counter to order sandwiches, wraps and salads. There's also prepared entrees to-go or to be warmed up and eaten on the patio. I go specifically for the frittatas. There's usually 5 or 6 different ones, sometimes more. My favorites are the cauliflower leek and the gluten free mushroom bell pepper. I've also enjoyed broccoli bacon. Not sure if they ever make egg white frittatas, but I haven't seen them. They also have a variety of different quiche which are also very good. This time I also tried their turkey meatloaf which tasted much better than it looked. There's also a variety of salads and fresh baked cookies.

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    Melissa K.

    Juice was undrinkable. Soup never came out. I arrived around 3:40 for a late lunch after the beach and was hoping for something hot. It was not crowded and a man greeted me right away. I didn't find the deli food appetizing so I ordered a soup. The man said it would come out near the checkout area. While I waited, I browsed the gourmet grocery, went upstairs to the lovely bathroom, and found the luxurious home goods/clothing store which had a lot of cool stuff, overpriced imo, but I enjoyed looking at the beautiful displays. I checked back downstairs, and still no soup. It wasn't that busy, so I was surprised. I wandered over to the juice bar and ordered a Large Lulu. Then checked back at the deli - by now it had been over 20 minutes and I needed to get going, so I inquired one more time about the soup - and the 2 people at the counter looked at me blankly, so I cancelled the soup and picked up my juice. Boy I wish I would've tasted it before I left a cash tip. But I didn't, I navigated to my next destination, and took a drink once I got off the windy road. All I could taste was lemon. With eight ingredients you'd think the first two would hit the palate, but I couldn't detect any pineapple or apple - not even the ginger which typically has a strong enough taste to show up. Don't get me wrong - I love lemons! In fact I drink I pint of lemon water every morning with 1/4-1/2 lemon, and I've done cleanses with lemon juice, but nothing as assaulting to my taste buds as the amount of lemon in this drink. This leads me to believe that the juices are not actually fresh squeezed as described on the menu. You'd think for a drink like this you'd add 1/4 of a lemon max...how could you get that wrong? It was so much lemon it's hard to wrap my mind around the creator not realizing she added too much of the bottled or pre-juiced lemon, in which case she needed to remake the juice. I'd have to agree with other reviewers about the inconsistency at this establishment, because while I was waiting to order, I asked a young girl what her favorite juice was and she enthusiastically recommended the Lulu. Mind boggling. Mine was undrinkable. First and last visit to Pierre Lafond. I thought to call to speak to the manager, so I checked the receipt... the juice maker's name was "Cashier." No accountability built in for quality control.

    Upstairs
    Jessica P.

    Interesting market with a wide array of choices from prepared foods, made to order, coffee / juice bar, baked goods, candies and chocolates, good canned and bottled drink choices, wine section & home goods On the expensive side, as expected in Montecito

    Bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich on a croissant, add avocado. Decaf Soy Coconut Latte. Divine!
    Kat W.

    If you adore cute markets, this gem is for you! I love their organic juice bar! If you want a dairy free espresso drink, try the Soy Coconut Latte. It's delicious. Their breakfast sandwiches are fantastic. Today I got a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich on a croissant, add avocado. The best!!!!! I don't eat a lot of meat, but their bacon was crispy perfection. I recommend trying the breakfast sandwich this way. I also tried the macaroon cookie. It was delicious and not too sweet. Bring one of these markets to Westlake Village please!

    The legendary Pierre La Fond
    Sarah A.

    I grew up eating the delicious food from Pierre LaFond. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations this time. They were out of lemon bars. The tuna and chicken salad were kind of yucky. I loved my Lulu juice. And the apple croissant was good.

    GF Blueberry muffins
    Kirsten K.

    Happy that they offer gluten free options!! The blueberry muffin was edible but it was dry and tasted gluten free. The breakfast sandwich was good except for the edges were burnt. I'll try some other things, but in a pinch these would work.

    Great selection of pantry goods for gift baskets

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    Cheri's muffins are amazing whether you have dietary restrictions or not. Seriously the best muffins and healthy.

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    Love it here. The staff is always so kind and the food is always consistent -- great little neighborhood spot

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    I go here for their breakfast burrito. The santa barbara breakfast burrito is my favorite!

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    Excellent lunch spot in montecito. Really nice outdoor eating area. Great place to grab a quick lunch.

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    Great little store with gourmet cooking ingredients. Love the deli and bakery options.

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    Montesano Deli & Market - Matzo Ball Soup (Photo credit: IG @montesanomarket)

    Montesano Deli & Market

    4.1(69 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    •$

    Grabbed take out on the way to SLO. Sweet market and deli. Appreciated the service! Sandwiches were…read morefresh and the matzo ball soup was delicious. Kid approved. Nestled amongst cute shops along a nice walk in Montecito. Loved the vibe. You can tell the owner cares about her shop

    I stumbled across Montesano Deli & Market while at work a couple of weeks ago, scrolling for a new…read moreplace to grab breakfast. Even though there weren't many Yelp reviews, something about it caught my eye, so the next morning I decided to stop in on my way to work for my absolute favorite--bagel and lox. This little gem is tucked right in the heart of Montecito, in a charming shopping center with cute patio tables out front. Inside, it's a small, cozy space with a counter where you place your order. I ordered my bagel and lox and was told it would just be a few minutes. While I waited, I wandered into the tiny market next door--and oh my gosh, it was adorable. Shelves filled with amazing imported olive oils, jams, cheeses... all the things you want to take home even when you don't need them. By the time I stepped back outside, the gentleman who took my order brought my food out to me, ready to go. And let me tell you... this bagel was everything. It came open-faced with cream cheese, fresh tomato slices, onions, capers, and a pickle spear. But the real star? The lox. So fresh, so flavorful, and actually generous in portion size. So many places skimp, but not here--this was worth every bite and then some. It was filling and absolutely delicious. Service was fast, friendly, and genuinely hospitable. The gentleman working the counter was knowledgeable, helpful, and clearly takes pride in what they serve. Pricing was right on par with other local spots, but the quality and portions definitely put this place a step above. I'll absolutely be back. There are several things on the menu I can't wait to try--especially the matzoh ball soup, which looked phenomenal.

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    Montesano Deli & Market - Market interior decor (during holidays)

    Market interior decor (during holidays)

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    Montesano Deli & Market

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    Montecito Gourmet

    Montecito Gourmet

    4.5(104 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Established in 1973
    Kitchen open late

    Pure pleasure and local treasure. Warm. Welcoming atmosphere and owner (Patric) Lots of charm…read more Great food and wine - especially the owner's own wine, developed as a tribute and appreciation for the local fire fighters. It's a second generation love note to his father and grandfather.

    This specific experience is from a few months ago, and is a part of a growing frustration with what…read morehas become of this formerly wonderful sandwich shop. This isn't about public shaming, hopefully it's clear this is about flagging to management that their staff requires more hands on training around food handling, product quality, tidiness and presentation. We ordered four sandwiches around 1:00pm mid week, nobody else was there and there were no tickets ahead of us--just two teenaged boys who looked seriously confused and undertrained and even openly joked about how slow things had been that day--which was an odd comment for a restaurant that looked like it hadn't been bussed yet after a lunch rush. It took both of them about 40 minutes to make four sandwiches in an extremely haphazard manner that inexplicably required them leaving to the back room a lot and returning empty handed--they both weren't familiar with the ingredients of the specialty sandwiches and they joked shoulder to shoulder as they both fumbled through completing the order. I was pretty shocked at how unkept the entire food prep station appeared and the counters and tables hadn't been bussed and were attracting large horseflies from outside --why weren't these guys bussing tables if it was so slow? Why was there A LOT of yellow mustard smeared across the low boy fridge doors? Where was the supervision? Why was it taking so long to make sandwiches that were on the menu with zero modifications? Why was the music so loud? Why was the kid who was just counting cash out of the tip jar, now handling food without washing his hands or wearing gloves? It was a barrage to the senses and a bizarre vignette into an ever-declining understanding of quality service and hospitality standards coupled with an ever-rising high cost of goods. When we got to the park down the street and opened the bag none of the sandwiches had been wrapped properly, no tape, no restrictive folds, just loose sheets of hand crumpled parchment paper, barely restraining the food inside with 360 degree wet condiments covering the OUTSIDE of every sandwich parcel--if you can even call them that. It was a disaster inside that bag. You couldn't reach your hand into the bag without it coming out covered in misc condiments. That same day I called the restaurant to ask if I could speak to the owner and share our observations, the person who answered said that person wasn't available. And before I could ask for an email, the kid hung up on me--but I can't blame him for that, he probably couldn't hear me over the insanely loud music playing on his side of the line.

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    Panino - The chicken & pesto sandwich

    Panino

    3.6(100 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Panino has been one of my favorite sandwich places since they opened in Santa Barbara. Everything…read moreis high quality and served on your choice of bread (Focaccia, sourdough, baguette). I always get the focaccia, because it's light, soft and not too much bread. My go to here is usually #15. It has Genoa Salami, goat cheese, basil and sundried tomatoes. The honey mustard is perfect with the saltiness of the salami and the tartness of the goat cheese. I love creating this sandwich at home when I'm not able to make it here. I haven't tried the salads yet, but they always look good when served to customers. I tried the #8 Italian combo sandwich on my recent visit for sandwich week. It was a half size for $9. Luckily it doesn't take much to get me full, so half size was perfect for me. I only wish they put more salami in the sandwich. It was a little skimpy! Despite that, the sandwich was delicious. I don't come to this location often, but the ambiance here is casual, and there's a fair amount of seating. The parking lot can get hectic though. Sometimes it's easy to find parking and other times it's packed! So just be aware of that. Overall, a great place for a sandwich or salad.

    This is a hidden treasure of a sandwich shop. High-quality excellent and delicious food. It's never…read morefailed to impress us. The combination of ingredients they include in their sandwiches bring out the best flavor flavors. We highly recommend

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    The after bite

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    Tino's Italian Grocery

    4.3(160 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    I've been going here since in college. The location has changed but everything else is exactly the…read moresame. The same 1 sandwich , order it deluxe and it's perfect!! Back in the day it was a mom and pop running the store and now it's local friendly helpful teens/college students. The store is very clean and well stocked. The sandwiches are top notch, fresh bread, quality meats and cheese and you can't beat that. Tons of Italian groceries to purchase and very authentic. Very helpful if you have questions about all the Italian groceries.

    I was in Santa Barbara for the day and when lunch time rolled I wanted to try a local spot. I did…read moresome research online for a classic sandwich spot in SB and Tinos kept coming up. My gf and I decided to try it out and we were pleasantly surprised by how good the sandwich was. We got the Super deluxe sandwich to go and it was ready within 5-10 minutes. Staff were kind and the inside of the store sells authentic Italian groceries from pastas to Olive Oils to deli meats. They have some small tables inside for seating but we decided to take it to go. We were really happy with how yummy it was, it tasted fresh and we really enjoyed it. I like the deli meat and the bread was fresh. Im happy to have tried out the spot and I would definitely swing by again if the opportunities presents itself.

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    Tino's Italian Grocery - Family owned and operated

    Family owned and operated

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    Tino's Italian Grocery - They have South American matcha, bombillas and calabazas!

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    They have South American matcha, bombillas and calabazas!

    Three Pickles Subs and Sandwiches - Friday lunch special $8.95 - burger only - the smitty special

    Three Pickles Subs and Sandwiches

    4.3(331 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    •$$

    Customer service here was great. They greeted me and helped with the questions I had and the…read moreadditions I made. Having nice employees really is a benefit. Now the food, excellent! Ordered a gaucho with peppers to go. Delicious, fresh bread, nice flavor in the meat and fully melted cheese.

    I want to give this place five, but it's just not there for me…read more 1. The service, was good. I will say that. I feel like the guy at the register was nice, he wasn't really informative, it was a bit more " you can try this, or you can try that" when someone says it's their first time ask what they like, I always give that opportunity for them to share their opinion by asking what do you like and by saying it's my first time it gives them the opportunity to earn a tip from me not just being entitled for one when I'm ordering my food. The place inside, very old-school deli Field, you can sit at the bar you can sit outside or you can sit inside. It's very very nice. I really like that classic feel a bit which is really cool. My sandwich: my sandwich was I would say maybe a solid 6 1/2 to a seven. It's something that has to be dipped, but you normally aren't going to dip something that has avocado on it. But the dip is what added flavor to the meat, kind of. I really love the bread, the bread is surprisingly soft. When you get a big bite like that and the bread just kind of melts in your mouth that I do have to say it was very impressive. I forget the name of my wife's sandwich, but she absolutely loved it and said it was exactly what she wanted, very, very simple, nothing too complicated and so she was very happy Overall, I've had a lot of sandwiches, I am a major sandwich person and so I am going to be a little bit more critical when it comes to having a menu that has a bunch of items with flavor because that is what's gonna win me over. Would we go back to here yes, would we come back here before trying somewhere else first that's a little bit up in the air. Overall, I definitely still recommend giving this place a try.

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    Three Pickles Subs and Sandwiches - The sandwich is in the foil and the pen is a standard Bic pen for comparison.

    The sandwich is in the foil and the pen is a standard Bic pen for comparison.

    Three Pickles Subs and Sandwiches - Catering pack of sandwiches

    Catering pack of sandwiches

    Three Pickles Subs and Sandwiches - Today's Specials 11.26.25

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    Today's Specials 11.26.25

    Pierre Lafond - sandwiches - Updated September 2026

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