Such a lovely lunch in Santa Barbara! The outdoor patio is beautiful and charming, and the food was genuinely 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! read more

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SCORE 0 HEALTH HAZARD 10 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. read more

We walk downtown frequently and hadn't been to Anderson's for a couple years so decided to try again as we were hungry and wanted a low key quieter atmosphere. The atmosphere is great; you can relax and spend time. Pleasant surroundings and not rushed. Good service and friendly staff. However we won't rush back as we felt the menu is definitely overpriced for the quality. My husband got the waffle special that he did enjoy but was extremely sweet, which I do not enjoy. I chose the avocado toast which is always one of my favorites but this did not meet the quality I like. I wish I had skipped the lemon hummus that came on it. It was too much and the lemon flavor overpowering. The sourdough bread was very thin and tasteless, tough and difficult to cut even with a steak knife that I requested because of difficulty cutting into bites. After adding egg to my avocado toast it ended up costing $28 and the quality wasn't there. I ordered a coffee which was $5.75 which came in an individual pot. That would have been great but the coffee was lukewarm so by time I added a little cream it was barely warm. Mentioning the cream, not sure what they do if they actually serve you milk or water down their cream. It was very thin and watery looking when I poured it in the coffee. This breakfast cost us with a tip $67 and not satisfying. Yikes I would only stop here again to maybe have a bakery item. read more

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Stopped in on a Wednesday afternoon before they closed to get a sweet treat and pretend I was in Europe. The whole restaurant was open so I sat outside and had some water and an eclair. It was perfect. The eclair was cold and chilly with yummy chocolate cover and soft cream center that wasn't too sweet. Servers were friendly and fast. Great little pit stop while walking up and down state street read more

Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant - Eclair - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Service by Zoey was friendly and professional. I love when the server remembers who ordered what. Ambience is like Oma's Danish house with lots of pink and blue. I very much enjoy dining outside. The croissant with ham & cheese was super yummy. My scrambled eggs were good, as was the havarti and ham, but the potatoes were too over-seasoned in my opinion. The pumpernickel bread was unusual. My husband enjoyed his bratwurst breakfast. read more

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Love this place so much, I consider driving up here from LA for more of the best quiche I ever had. So many perfectly sweet desserts to choose from. Everything is high quality and fresh for reasonable prices. Charming, cozy decor with Danish accents. Service is also excellent and warm. Quiche with Hollandaise Sauce - Light, buttery flaky crust, light, fluffy eggs. Absolutely delightful, leeks provided good texture. Came with a strip of bacon. Was so amazing hardly ate the sauce. Don't think you can sub salad for fries but no worries, as the breakfast potatoes were amazing. Many places offer breakfast potatoes but something seemingly simple is actually hard to make well. My friend's Bratwurst Sausage with Eggs, her favorite, was hearty and filling. A lot of indoor seating but we enjoyed our table outside, watching pedestrians on State St. and enjoying the beautiful scenery and architecture. We expected to wait to be seated but surprisingly it wasn't that busy. Order at counter and the food is brought to your table. As we waited, employee kindly gave us two free pastry samples, both delicious. All the baked goods I got to go I want again. Their scones are fabulous-slightly crunchy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Their tea service which comes with champagne is pricey, I believe $75 per person. But interior is a perfect colorful and relaxed setting for tea. My tastebuds dream of coming back. Will be thrilled when I next indulge on their pastries and quiche. read more

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I recently visited Santa Barbara and since I always look for tea I searched for a good spot. Everyone online said that Andersen's Bakery was the place to go so that's what I did. Unfortunately for us they only do afternoon tea starting at 2pm. We ate earlier since 2pm was late for a first meal so by the time we got to tea we were only mildly hungry. Andersen's doesn't mess around with the size of their items. Everything was huge and tasted great. read more

Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Not recommended. Coffee was so bad. We got Benedict and it was so greasy, and tasted so bad. Service was not good either.

I am glad we stopped by Andersen's during our last visit in Santa Barbara. We were looking around for some afternoon coffee and pastries so we popped in! The selection of pastries was impressive, full of holiday festive decor, Danish specialties, hard to decide. Lots of Kringle variety: raspberry, marzipan, cinnamon, cranberry and so on. Cute X-mas cookies, an amazing looking apple strudel, cinnamon buns, cinnamon custard pastries, marzipan ones. Hard to decide. The young nice lady behind the counter offered us sample from their cinnamon custard pastries and she convinced us, they were that good. We also opted for a slice of marzipan pastry slice and got 2 Macchiato-s. It was nice to sit outside and enjoy the State Street life on a sunny December afternoon while listening to a street artist playing a Spanish tune on his guitar. The cinnamon custard pastry was rich, full of flavors, lost of cinnamon, outstanding! Service was very nice and attentive, staff was young, pleasant, kind, well trained. We had such a nice experience that we stopped by again next morning for breakfast. We went with the cinnamon custard pastry again (it was that good) and tried their Grandma's cinnamon roll Kringle which is really nice, has that Old World look and flavor, some dessert that your grandma could have made for you back in the day, homey with lots of good ingredients. Tried their cappuccino-s with 2 espresso shots and they were decent. We wish they would make coffee-s in bigger cups, but that's a tiny complaint. Nice breakfast place. Water from the house (there's a jug inside and cups), clean restrooms. Great place to eat at and buy some nice holiday pastries to go! I am glad we tried Andersen's again and had better experiences. It's a SB institution so I am glad I can update and upgrade my review for the better! read more

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Love the ambiance inside and out - love music on the outdoor patio area, pink walls with delicate decor and antique art on the inside; and the pastries looked so delicious that I'll definitely need to come back for more. Loved my crab cake burger special and tasting the smoked salmon breakfast. A very nice brunch spot that I would take my parents or someone visiting from out of town. One day I'll make it for the 2:30 Happy Hour read more

Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant - Crab Cake burger - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We came back to Andersons while on vacation because it was so delicious years ago. Things have changed. While the service is still good the quality of food isn't what it used to be. We both had the Benedict and were disappointed. So much so that we will likely not come back. We wish everyone at Anderson well and hope the passion that was experienced in the food years ago comes back. read more

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This is a very cute danish bakery. I liked that it feels like home when you are there. The servers were very nice and friendly. I really really enjoyed the grilled salmon omelet. Inside it had grilled salmon bites, spinach, onions, and tomatos. It really hit the spot. The pastries were also good. I liked the chocolate Carmel cake!! read more

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We loved the cozy, truly family-run feel of The Andersen in Santa Barbara. The service was warm, and the place has a charming local vibe. We ordered from the happy hour menu the crab cakes and the vegetarian puff pastry, both beautifully presented. One small note: the flavors were surprisingly sweet, almost as if someone mixed up salt with sugar in the kitchen. It made the dishes a bit dessert-like when we weren't expecting it! Still, the experience was pleasant overall, and we appreciate the care the family puts into their restaurant. read more

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Great food and atmosphere. We enjoy a good breakfast every time we visit Santa Barbara. Definitely try the Scandinavian Duck and their meatballs read more

I took a stroll down State Street in search of a sweet treat and found this gem of a restaurant! My first impression was elegant, classy, and had such a beautiful curb appeal. The staff were very attentive, kind, and kept the place spotless. I had the French waffle and it was 10/10! (if I could I would try one of each bakery item) I will definitely come back and try some of the other menu options! read more

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Really cool place. I love coming to Solvang! This ice team cookie place is one of their best! The building is so unique and looks really nice The servers are amazing! Their sweets are the best! read more

The crab cake was actually super yummy!! It was super well seasoned, the crab tasted fresh and there was a decent amount inside. And there wasn't any over powering fishy taste that is sometimes present in crab cakes. The biscuits threw me off though because they are very crispy and fried and flaky, which would be great if you want a slightly sweet flaky biscuit like that but I prefer a softer biscuit or just an English muffin with mine. It's super cute inside, looks like an old time doll house for tea and pastries. Service was fine its order at the front a then they bring it to your table. No complaints there. Overall pretty good! read more

Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant - Crab cake Benedict - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We had a broad sampling of pastries here and shared with the entire table. Enjoyed all of it, except the cinnamon crisp seemed a little too crisp. Make it a stop in Santa Barbara, worth it. read more

During a recent trip here we were greeted by a friendly waitress and completely disgusted by the food. The food so bad we left most of it on the plates when we left. Sixty five dollars for two breakfast meals that had discolored and spoiled meat, under cooked everything else, and generally disgusting food. We have loved this place for thirty years , haven't been there recently and will NEVER return. read more

Oh my goodness! This bakery and restaurant is darling! I had brautworst and sauerkraut and it was delicious. I really would like to try every single thing on this menu. Then I went to the bakery cabinet and saw a slice of princess cake! I had seen it on the GBBO show and thought it looked amazing but figured I would never find it here. I was so full from lunch that I got the cake and took it home to eat later. What a treat! I definitely will be going back to this lovely little restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The employees were friendly and helpful and the service was excellent. read more

The Andersen on State Street in Santa Barbara is a cute Danish bakery-café. Sandwiches, soups, and salads are popular on the menu. The restaurant is very casual, on a cozy tree lined pedestrian only street -so the restaurant tends to be quiet even on the street. The service is really nice and the restaurant owner is super sweet and kind. I ordered the burger. It was really delicious. It was graduation weekend in SB so I can understand why the food took a little bit to come out the restaurant owner gave us a bunch of the pastries that didn't so earlier that morning. Overall, it was really great dining experience. read more

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My review is about the dessert. 14$each for 4 small pieces of Marzipan cookies and a slice of strawberry pastry. Pricey, not yummy and not worth it. Not going back. Staff seemed good. read more

Over heard a customer ask to speak to a manager. The response was, "Why can't you just speak to me?". The customer then asked, can I just speak to someone above you? And they replied, "WHOSE ABOVE ME?! GOD!?" Worst customer service ever. I can't make this up I really thought it was a prank. How could you do that to someone's wedding reservations? I guess they also don't serve large parties? Strange but maybe you'll have better luck. read more

Worst experience I've ever had. We had a reservation, yet we were refused service. As Hispanic customers, we left feeling that we were treated differently because of our ethnicity. It was an incredibly hurtful and humiliating experience. If this is how customers are treated, I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone. I hope the Latino community is aware of how we were treated and speaks out against discrimination. No one should ever feel unwelcome or judged because of their background. read more

Egg Benedict Napoleon - perfect creamy hollandaise sauce win poached eggs and ham, on top of a flaky muffin, abs side of roasted and well seasoned potatoes. The Andersen's croissant French Toast was soft on the outside and slight crunchy insides. Not too sweet. Tentative service. Relaxing and low key hangout place.' read more

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The cakes that used to be $60 are now $95. That's daylight robbery. The woman whom I think is the daughter, is always so angry looking too and never a smile or a thank you. No one greets you and the food is subpar at most read more

The best strudel in Santa Barbara!!! This is one of my stops whenever I'm craving a delicious apple strudel!! I've even brought these in to work...and within minutes they're gone!! Andersen's Bakery has been around for decades...I'm a fan of this place and I'm pretty sure you'll be too! The ambiance is great...with many places to sit! I recommend sitting outside and enjoying your pastry over some coffee! read more

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Lovely little bakery in Santa Barbara!! Anything on the menu is delicious! Must try the "Sarah Bernhardt's"!!!! read more

Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant - Outdoor seating is nice! Service was ok! Food was delicious - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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We went to high tea - $300 (with tip) for 2 adults and 2 kids. We confirmed ahead of time (TWICE) that, for the kids tea, we could sub other sandwiches (we suggested PB&J, Andersen's offered turkey) for the cucumber and salmon sandwiches. When we arrived the substitution had not been made and the waiter told us he could only provide turkey if we bought two turkey sandwiches. The manager apparently confirmed this. We eventually got it sorted out but it took a ridiculous amount of effort and sucked any pleasure out of the meal, especially bc we had hungry kids who became visibly (and, for the other guests, I'm sure annoyingly) upset during the delay. We also were not served champagne, which was supposed to be included (and at $60/person, it should be). The food itself was mid. The sandwiches were good. The scones were burned, inedible, and served with whipped cream (not clotted or even butter, though I guess it doesn't matter bc we didn't eat them). The desserts were okay, not great but not as bad as the scones. Overall, a lot of food that wasn't worth eating. My daughter and I do afternoon tea frequently, and previously had enjoyed it el encanto. Andersen's is not an adequate substitute and we will not return. read more

Stopped by for a brunch/snack as it looked so good when we walked by. There's a bunch of pastries in the case on the left when you walk in, and you can place your order at the counter before you find a seat inside or out. We ordered the Santa Barbara Croissant Sandwich (subbed turkey for ham) and a slice of pumpkin Kringle. My friend also ordered a house coffee. The service here stresses me out, and I don't even work there. The lady who I assume is the owner just seems so confused all the time. She was putting my order in the computer and I saw that she was charging me for a vanilla latte when I told her multiple times that I ordered a house coffee. Just watching her interactions with the staff stressed me out too. She told me that they were short handed that day, which probably explained why she seemed so all over the place, and that it would take a while for the food to come out, but it all came out pretty quick. The croissant sandwich was really good, but the potatoes it came with looked really seasoned, but were bland and needed salt. The pumpkin Kringle was great, and I think they are known for their Kringle as several customers were walking out with whole Kringles to go. Enjoy the food, but don't expect good service here. read more

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Now don't get me wrong, I love this place and I understand that food prices are out of control, I know I'm in the food business. However for one breakfast with a cup of coffee and a small slice of cake for later cost with tip almost $60.00. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! Service was good except I had to search for several minutes to find a clean table and they were not busy at all. Staff was standing around. You may want a morning supervisor to guide them for a few days a week. Not sure I will return for the cost alone. read more

Perfect food, nice service, friendly staff. Everything is great. No waiting, fast service

Good quality food and good wine. They pastries are good. Service was fine nothing special. Nice decor cute lighting and fresh flowers on the tables. Prices could be better. read more

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Breakfast is fantastic, decadent, and delicious. Been several times and always over eat as I get multiple dishes . Best breakfast on state st read more

I booked the high tea for a party of 4 via telephone about 3.5 weeks prior to our reservation date. They charge your credit card in full at the time of reservation. The website says $55.95 a person, with no mention of tax so I was surprised when I was charged higher per person. It's fine; just wish it would've mentioned tax so I didn't think I was incorrectly charged Also, I was told the tea was done in pairs so parties of 3 are not possible. You are charged for a party of 4 regardless if you only have 3 people. They just wrap the 4th tea to-go. I found that incredibly odd And because of that, when we arrived, I was told that I requested my entire high tea to-go. I explained that I did not request that and wanted to have the high tea at the restaurant. After some confusion; we were offered a table Service was very slow, despite the restaurant not having very many customers for a Saturday afternoon. I recognize there was some confusion but service was very, very slow. It took a while to get our tea, which was disappointing in itself. I've done high tea in many places and was bummed to see that instead of loose leaf; you get a tea bag from Stash The food took about 50 minutes to come out. We had 2 different kind of sandwiches (a cucumber and cheese & a salmon - each person got 1 of each), along with 1 scone each, and various pastries (an apple strudel, chocolate eclair, cookies, and 2 petit fours). The food was very good but for how simple the sandwiches were; I am not sure why we had such a long wait. I'm sure the pastries were already made and taken from the bakery side of the restaurant Overall, would I come back? Most likely not. This was such a strange experience and not worth the cost. There are better high tea's in the surrounding areas (Los Angeles and NorCal) so save your money for that read more

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Located on State Street, I love their princess cake. I can't really speak for the other items like their linzer cookies or Danish horns. This most recent visit, the cake layers had been overly soaked, so my slice couldn't stand properly. Staff are pleasant and jovial. If you can't make it to Solvang for the day if you're visiting and staying in Santa Barbara, this place can stand in. read more

Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant - Princess cake, a must every time when visiting - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Had the most delicious gluten free dessert. It's made out of almonds and lemons. You need to try the summer solstice cake. Went back two nights in a row, it's that's good. My husband who is not gluten free tried it, and loved it. So good! read more

Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant - Lemon gluten free dessert and cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Purchased two pieces of cheese cake to go. The pieces in the display case were loaded with fresh berries. Young man took them from the case and brought back boxes. When we got them home the berries were old and gross and tasted weird. Definitely think we had a switcher-oo in the back. Gave us some old pieces. I live in Santa Barbara. It's a shame when businesses in town do this kind of thing. Does not help Santa Barbara tourism. Of course I could be wrong, but the cheesecake was gross either way. read more

Anderson's is a higherend counter service restaurant with delicious food and wonderful desserts. The sweet lady suggested the duck that is only available on weekends and I am so glad I took her suggestion- the skin was crispy and rich. The strawberry tartlette had an amazing crust and was the perfect amount of sweet. i cant wait to eat here again. read more

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Cute place! The nice tall young man with short hair offered us a pastry sample when we walked by. I told him that he reeled us in because we were trying to decide where to eat. As someone who grew up in SB, I don't know how I hadn't been here yet! The blonde girl with a ponytail and bangs taking orders inside was really nice too. We will be back. Cute tables outside to people watch. I saw SO many cute dogs walking by read more

Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California