We still absolutely love this place. S'more was good But…read moreI'm not a huge chocolate fan. Loved the marshmallow and graham cracker. The homer has a good strawberry flavor to it Cookies and cream -- wasn't a big fan of Vanilla bean donut holes are delicious Brown butter glazed donut 10/10 -- LOVED THIS DONUT

I was in Santa Barbara for the fourth and I have had this place on my bookmarks list. I was super…read moreexcited that I got to try it finally. My husband and I found parking right away on the street so that was already a great sign. Especially in SB. We went a little before 12 and there wasn't a lot of people. I got the strawberry milkshake donut and the apple fritter. My daughters devoured the strawberry milkshake one. I have tried a lot of different apple fritter donuts and this one wasn't my favorite. It wasn't a strong apple taste and the donut seems too fluffy for an apple fritter. But the WINNER was the salted brown butter latte. It was perfection. I loved everything about it. I will definitely be back for the coffee and may try some other donuts.

Perfect Valentine's Day Breakfast Stop…read more Every time I'm driving into Los Angeles, I stop on State Street to charge my car -- and today (February 14th ) we decided to grab breakfast while we waited. Best decision ever. We stumbled upon this adorable donut shop, and they had the cutest Valentine's-themed donuts decorated for the day. My daughter immediately chose the chocolate one. I honestly didn't think she'd love it... but she ate the entire thing without hesitation. That says everything. Of course, I grabbed some donut holes for the road -- because that's just tradition at this point -- but the real star? The bagel sandwich. I ordered a jalapeño cheddar bagel with egg, crispy bacon, tomato, red onion, and (because why not?) extra cheddar. It was DIVINE. Hands down the best bagel sandwich I've ever had. Perfectly toasted, flavorful, just the right kick from the jalapeño cheddar -- I'm still thinking about it hours later. I may have to stop again on the way home because I genuinely can't get that taste out of my mind. If you're passing through State Street, do yourself a favor and try this place. Absolute gem.

We stopped by Spudnuts & Bagels to grab breakfast on our way to the zoo, and it was the perfect…read morechoice. We got the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches on both bagels and croissants, and they were so good. The sandwiches were filling on their own, but we couldn't pass up trying some doughnuts too. Our favorites were the apple fritters and the cronut holes--they were fresh and delicious. The service was fantastic. It was just a mom and daughter running the shop, and they did an amazing job getting orders out quickly while still taking the time to chat with customers. They made us feel really welcome. The shop is small, which makes it great for grabbing breakfast to go, and everything was clean, which we always appreciate. We'd definitely stop here again the next time we're in the area!

I ordered a birthday batch of cookies for delivery to my student at UCSB on less than 24 hours…read morenotice....and Good Stuff crushed it!!! Their communication with me via email was proactive, personal and so helpful. Originally, I'd forgotten to ask for an included note sending birthday wishes and noting who the order was from, and Good Stuff was flexible, helpful and reliable in fixing that oversight of mine. The cookies were "SOOOO delicious" and so many, according to my daughter. Getting anything delivered into the dorms/living spaces around UCSB is often a roll of the dice, but Good Stuff seems to know the turf and how to navigate it. They hand-delivered to my student, and sent me an email right away to confirm that hand off. I'm looking fwd to my next visit to Santa Barbara and stopping in at Good Stuff. This was a great experience.

I grabbed THREE of these cookies from Lighthouse Coffee on Turnpike because they looked absolutely…read moreamazing. And let me tell you, they were! The chocolate chip cookie was a solid choice. Just a great cookie. Nothing fancy but it tasted fresh with good ingredients. My sons devoured the snickerdoodle cookie and exclaimed it was better than mine (okay, we didn't have to be rude). The caramel coconuts cookie was recommended by staff as their favorite cookie so obviously I had to get it. What a surprisingly good cookie. Just the perfect amount of caramel and coconut. Not overwhelming at all. I need more of these cookies in my life.

Searched for a simple terpy breakfast sando on the way back to SD - Helena Avenue Bakery is minutes…read morefrom the train station. Busy through brunch, worth the wait! Everything was super fresh, the lil packets of chalula really elevated this sandwich The blueberry compote was slightly tangy, with the yogurt & the not too crunchy semi sweet granola gwwooowwww Super simple coffee options though ‍ if anyone knows of a matcha/coffee spots near here - holllerrrrrr.

Helena Avenue Bakery is a great Santa Barbara spot! I've been here a few times now, and it's always…read morebeen a really enjoyable experience. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and it's a fun place to bring the kids. It has a great local feel and is an easy place to stop in, grab something delicious, and enjoy some time with the family. Definitely a place I'd recommend if you haven't tried it yet. Great food, great atmosphere, and an overall fun spot!

First time here! The donut was very fresh, sweet, flavorful, fluffy, and delicious. Also, the lady…read moreat the counter, was super friendly and nice, good atmosphere, and I had an excellent experience today.

I love their potato donuts! It definitely has a different taste and seems healthier ;) you have to…read moretry it once! This spot is pretty straightforward, you'd just order your donuts and go.

Me my brother and cousin went here for breakfast one day really nice donuts are cheap and were good.read more

Tyler's Donuts is a no nonsense donut shop in Carpenteria, CA. No frills, no IG interest wall. Just…read moreserving up classic donuts, croissants (including hot bakes), and basic coffee drinks. They are located in an unassuming shopping center anchored by an Albertsons grocery store. The donuts and all the baked goods are good ole fashion bakery made. The donuts had a traditional, classic taste. They also specialize in croissants. They have traditional $3.25, fruit filled $3.25, and hot bakes $6. Puffy, golden flaky layers. The croissants are huge, the size of my hand. Rustic looking. Not perfect looking but that just adds to the house made look. The odd thing I noticed though was the menu board. They listed prices for everything except the donuts. Where are the donut prices? They ought to change that to get some prices on the menu or labeled on the trays. Something. Having those prices listed would help out the staff deal with the same questions and sticker shocked customers.

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.

Omg where do I begin??! Hands down one of my favorites restaurants in Santa Barbara. I got the…read moreSangria cocktail which was so fruity and delicious! Then I also ordered the KFC and the pork belly bao, both had a delicious flavor and balance of savory and sweet. We also ordered the cucumber peach salad, which was delicious with pieces of Basil in it. So fresh! We got the crab rangoon, and I believe the scallop and prawn dumplings. All had such a lovely flavor and we're just so good. You can't go wrong here with anything you order! Great service and great food.

Secret Bao was an okay experience overall. The food was decent, but nothing really stood out enough…read moreto make me want to come back specifically for it. We tried the garlic noodles, spicy beef noodles, popcorn chicken, and corn dumplings. The garlic noodles were creamy and the spicy noodles had good flavor, but the dishes overall felt a bit underwhelming. The popcorn chicken was soggy (but probably cause I had it to go), though it wasn't particularly memorable, and the corn dumpling were fine but didn't leave a lasting impression. The service was friendly and our food came out in a reasonable amount of time, which we appreciated. The restaurant had a relaxed, casual atmosphere that made it a comfortable place to grab a meal, but was super packed for a weekday. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it also wasn't anything special. I might give it another try in the future and order some of their more popular items before making a final judgment.