Was delighted to find that this chicken was gluten free! Salad was delicious and jasmine iced tea…read morewas perfectly brewed. Could be considered a little pricey-chicken was around $20 with no sides- but I think that the quality of the fresh ingredients make it worth it. Got a piece of carrot cake to go and it was amazing. Not too sweet, moist and tasteful amount of frosting. Interior of restaurant is minimal in design, light and airy. Outside patio is also pleasant despite being next to the entrance of Pavillions. Will be back!

Can't speak for anything else but the chocolate cake they sell by the slice on Saturdays is life…read morechanging. Deserves a 5 star review for the chocolate cake alone.

My husband and I were spending the weekend in Montecito and we wanted some ice cream…read more We eat at Bettina a lot, and every time we're there, we see a long line at Rori's Artisanal Creamery next door. So this past weekend, we decided to try it. Wow. Some of the best ice cream we've ever had. My favorite flavor is the PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CANDY, followed by the LEMON CURD. My husband loves the CUP O' JOE SPINELLI and the NY STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE. Now every time we're in Montecito, we'll be stopping at Rori's for a scoop or two! Can't wait to try more flavors!

The good: I tried the January flavor of the month (toasted…read morecoconut dark chocolate), toasted honey almond, black pepper pistachio, banana, and a peanut butter chocolate. I liked how they had unlimited toppings for kids. They also had dog friendly treats. There were several outside tables and benches for dining. The service was very quick. The pistachio ice cream tasted like eating straight pistachios and there were plenty of real pistachio chunks. The bad: The interior is tiny and is only for ordering. The texture of the honey ice cream was runnier and had icy chunks. The honey flavor was really strong and tasted like I was eating just pure honey. That sounds nice but it was a bit too much. I wish the texture was a little bit more chewy and the flavor a bit less sweet. I didn't taste the black pepper in the pistachio ice cream. The interesting: They have another location in the Public Market food hall as well.

Everything at Renauds is DELICOUS and very authentic French food. I loved my quiche and the desert…read morewas chocolate perfection. A must try!!!

Got some pastries to go on a Saturday morning. Not much of a line but service was still a little…read moreslow. Decent amount of outdoor seating and a few seats inside as well. Ordered a morning bun, sticky bun, pain aux raisins, and croissant. Everything was pretty good though my favorite was the morning bun. Worth a try if you're in the mood for French pastries!

The good: This place is a winner. The pastries here were…read morephenomenal. They were the amongst the best I've ever had! I got the morning cinnamon roll, pain suiss chocolat, and the chocolate almond croissant. I don't know why pain au chocolat and almond croissants are usually 2 separate things but here they were combined into one pastry and of course it is as delicious as it sounds. The pain suiss was my favorite because it had a delectably crunchy and fine texture from all of the small striations on the pastry. The display for the pastries was small and didn't seem like there was an impressive spread but everything was a hit and I am sure all of the other pastries were delicious as well. They had savory menu items too. The bad: The interior is small and there are only a few high chairs. The interesting: There were plenty of spots to park when I came in the morning right in front of the store. There were also several outdoor tables for dining.

Bree'osh is a cute bakery in Montecito to stop at for some baked goods and drinks!…read more Really friendly staff who gave us bogo on pastries in the last hour of being open for the day! Win for both of us! We gobbled up their remaining goods of the morning and got a great deal. Their grains are all from France, specializing in sourdough and hand making all their pastries. We tried the Almond Croissant and a fruit cookie which were both good. The standout is their Kouign Amann ($5.50) which you can't find everywhere! The owner of this bakery is actually from Brittany, France - the town this little delight was created in. Dominique Ansel made me fall in love with these flaky treats, and Bree'osh does the kouign amann quite well. If you've never had one before, it's similar to a croissant with brown sugar folded into a very buttery and delicious mold. Also had a solid cold brew coffee. With a few seats inside and outside on the cute outdoor sidewalk, Bree'osh is a fabulous place for a morning stop.

Absolutely love the fact that everything here is gluten-free and you wouldn't even know it! Their…read morebreakfast/brunch items (especially the vegetarian quiche) and their bakery items are absolutely delicious. I can't even say oh they're so good for being gf. They re so so good that they can compete for the crown against any regular flour bakery. The inside is so cute - charming like a French patisserie. The staff is attentive and helpful.

Bland food, grumpy dude at the counter and poor service (except for one server lady with long black…read morehair who was nice and smoky )! We won't be back ...

I travel around the world empowering minds in schools and corporate spaces--and having a great time…read moredoing it. I was invited to Montecito County as a keynote speaker, where I also led several workshops and an all-day retreat. When you're doing that kind of work, sleep (and great food!) is paramount. The organizers put me up in a wonderful hotel, and just a few feet away I discovered this adorable bakery. What a gift. Let's talk food--because WOW. I ordered a breakfast burrito with crispy bacon that was absolutely delicious. I treated my daughter to a breakfast sandwich, and she wisely added avocado and crispy bacon (excellent life choice). And I cannot forget the croissant--flaky, buttery, and so good it deserved its own moment. One day I had the hashbrowns, the next day the potatoes--both were outstanding. Comfort food done right. Despite the place being busy, the service was impeccable. Yvette and Jorie were not only kind and welcoming, but incredibly patient, serving everyone with genuine smiles and care. What truly impressed me was returning the next morning before my flight back to San Francisco--and Yvette remembered my name. That speaks volumes about the caliber of people who work here. It's rare, and it matters. I look forward to being hired again in Montecito County--and when I am, I already know exactly where I'll be eating. And hey... maybe you want to hire me sometime too. Highly recommend.

Cute stop on the way to Santa Barbara and much easier to access than the one there…read more All the staff we interacted with was super friendly and engaging. Their bathroom is outside in the plaza but easy to use. Food was ok, good but not fantastic for the price. We ordered an American breakfast with potatoes and biscuit. I really loved the multi colored potatoes and peppers! Eggs were French scrambled and perfect but the biscuit was pretty disappointing, very dry. My Arnold palmer had fresh tea and very tart lemonade. My partner's coffee came in a large mug but was just ok. My side of avocado was fresh but the strawberries in my side of fruit, not so much.

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.

People love Deux Bakery, but I don't know. Somehow, it was a miss for me. We tried one of their…read morefrequently reviewed and loved cinnamon buns, along with a piece of coffee cake and a chocolate chip cookie. The cinnamon bun, I'm sorry to say, was just okay. The bun was fresh, soft, loaded with icing, but it just didn't wow me. It wasn't bad, but I wanted amazing, and it just wasn't. So far, nobody or nothing can compare with my high ideals for a cinnamon bun/roll, but that's okay. I keep searching. As for the coffee cake, that was just weird. It was more like a cookie base, a layer of nuts mixed with brown sugar and other ingredients, and then a layer of cake... but it didn't have any noticeable flavor profile, and it was kind of dry. It didn't work for me. Kinda boring. As for the chocolate chip cookie, it was good, but again, nothing great. I've definitely had better. Maybe we should have tried a loaf of bread, but we didn't. I don't think it's worth a return here to find out, though. They seem to be doing well enough without me, so that is how it'll remain. Oh well.

Huge shoutout to Priya at Honor Market -- she is the best! I called hoping to get a scone before…read morethey sold out (they always do), and they kindly set some aside for me without hesitation. When I came in, she greeted me with the warmest smile and had them ready to go. That kind of service is rare and so appreciated. Thank you, Priya, for going above and beyond -- you made my day!

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.

Admittedly this review is a bit delayed but my friend and I grabbed a churro split from Fernando's…read moreduring Fiestas!! It was a piping hot day and while we wanted some churros, we thought the promise of ice cream seemed like a great treat. Within a few short minutes, our churro split was ready to go. My friend and I dug in right away. It was soooo good. The vanilla ice cream was a creamy cold counterpart to the hot crispy churros that provided a perfect balance. There was a drizzling of sauce and sprinkles which provided a nice texture and taste to the sundae as well. Overall, this visit to Fernando's was a success! Many years ago, I remember buying churros from them when I lived on the Westside. I've always recalled them as having delicious churros and glad to report that their status persists!!

Absolutely insane! By far the best churros anyone at our party have ever had. We had a churro…read moreplatter delivered for 25 people. The restaurant delivered the platter personally. I cannot recommend Fernando's Churros enough.

This Patisserie is absolutely amazing. Alessia and her brigade of pastry chefs are absolutely…read moreamazing. These desserts are works of art, AND taste delicious!This is a cute and small restaurant and take-away pastry shop. About 6 tables and a counter to sit/stand at. We were there on a Friday mid morning and they were packed. However they have several food runners and support staff to turn the tables fairly quickly. We waited in line for about 5 minutes to order at the counter as you enter so a line is not unusual, especially peak days and times. We purchased 5 different desserts, the peanut butter crunch was my favorite. The tiramisu was my least favorite...but still delicious. The coffee flavor of the tiramisu tasted fake so Alessia should work on her recipe if she wants a better tiramisu dessert...or just change the name so it reduces the expectation. I attached a photo so you can see the talent of the pastry chefs that Alessia has gathered and trained at this Santa Barbara patisserie. Definitely a must stop and try it.

I'm so glad I found Alessia Patisserie & Cafe on Yelp. We stopped by here on our last day in SB for…read morebreakfast. They had a line out the door for the side to order pastries and coffees. We chose to eat here and were seated inside the cafe. The breakfast menu isn't too large, but offers a variety of different eats such as omelettes, quiche, croque monsieur, sandwiches, hash, crepes, french toast, granola bowl, toasts, or salmon board. The lunch menu has a few of the same items as breakfast with the addition of salads and sandwiches. // FOOD // BREAKFAST SANDWICH: Brioche bread, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, tomato, gruyere, onion jam, garlic aioli, fried egg. One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had! If I lived close to Alessia I would probably get this a couple of times a week. Thick cut brioche toasted to perfection, the onion jam and sautéed mushrooms were so flavorful, nice salt from the bacon and creaminess from the gruyere and garlic aioli, all topped with the runny fried egg. 5/5 DUCK CONFIT HASH: Crispy potato, hollandaise, pickled fresno chile, cilantro, poached egg. The potatoes were crisp and the poached egg was delicious. The duck was a little on the gamier side, but I didn't mind it. 3.5/5 Overall, I thought Alessia Patisserie & Cafe was a great spot to stop by for breakfast, lunch, or just to try some pastries. I ordered a few different pastries for the road such as the pistachio croissant, ham & cheese croissant, and a "French Onion" soup danish. All of them were so buttery, flaky, and delicious! I can't wait to come back here.