Oat Bakery is a Scandinavian-owned gem with three locations around Santa Barbara: downtown SB, Old Town 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. read more

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We had the chance to stop by this bakery recently while staying in the area. Really enjoyed the blueberry 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. read more

The bakery charges 20% fee if you try to order for pickup. At least that's what I was told when I called this morning. I was already on my way over there, hoping the sandwich would be ready by the time I'm there because I needed to get to work quickly, but I was hit with the unfortunate charge. I declined placing an order, it felt ridiculous to pay extra for something that all other food establishments do as a courtesy. Other than that, their food is tasty, but the coffee on the other hand... try it for yourself! read more

Got a sage garlic bun today to make a sandwich at work with my moms amazing ribs she made. Spent 8 on the bun, and 4 for the sweet girl at the cashier to toast it for me, then her incompetent coworker decides to tell her that she can't toast my buns and to put it in the oven instead. I wait 3-5 minutes to receive my bread to then arrive at work with un toasted buns and cold unmelted cheese. Would have preferred not to pay 4 extra dollars for that, but my mom's ribs made it for it. read more

Ordered the Frosnapper and date/almond loaf and was not disappointed. The frosnapper was light and crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Not too sweet. The date loaf is always a win for me. My only con is the pricing. I understand the quality of ingredients, and the care, but I do wish it was slightly more affordable, especially when purchasing multiple items. read more

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We were walking around Old Town Goleta with our great coffee from Old Town Coffee (just off a plane, I wanted to walk.) We came across Oat Bakery, obviously closed but with staff cleaning up so we stopped to talk to them. Since we love good bread, they were nice enough to go out to someone's delivery car, and opened up the cash register to sell us fresh, hot bread that was going to be delivered to their other store in Santa Barbara (on Haley.) They were so nice and thoughtful, and the bread is delicious (sesame charcoal something else, I forget.) The next time I'm in the area, I am definitely going to check out the other store and buy some bread! read more

Would've loved to visit and try their goods, but they're closed for holiday break from 12/24-1/2. The Montecito location is open! read more

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The food is delicious, healthy, and unusually tasty: breads, sandwiches, salads, and hearty soups. Atmosphere is casual and welcoming, but modest. There are a few tables and chairs, and they also do takeouts. Their breads are amazing, flavorful, hearty, and fresh. read more

Service was good, but sandwich was meh. Was a bit dry, and had too much mustard for my liking. However the bread and butter (which was their speciality) was good. I'd go back but get something else. read more

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The goods here are incredible. I had the fava bean toast and the hyyge bun. The fava beans are mixed with some cucumbers and lemon for some tanginess and laid out on a bed of delicious sourdough and ricotta. I would have this everyday. The hygge (huga) bun tasted like a healthy cinnamon bun, soo good, 10/10. There is some indoor (limited) and outdoor seating. I decided to sit outdoors and it was absolutely relaxing - great atmosphere! Parking is limited, it is street parking - there is a lot right next to the bakery but it specifically says no oat bakery parking. The service was good but I did feel a little rushed to order. Overall, thoroughly enjoyed my food and definitely would come back. read more

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I loveeeee their bread!!! I've tried the garlic sage and the charcoal focaccia. I love love that they gave samples and their service is amazing. There are yummy pastries on display too that I'd love to try! read more

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Loved this place! Got their: Olive focaccia: 5/5. The bread was soft and delicious Potato / ricotta puff pastry: 4/5. Delicious. I was hoping for it to be savoury but it was slightly sweet because of the ricotta Garlic bun: 5/5. One of their best. Would highly recommend read more

Amazing place. Lots of character, very scandi. Not your typical American "bakery": nothing here is too sweet, pastries and breads are very nutty. Unfortunate ambiance if you're looking to enjoy your quick bite to eat -- the only seating is 2 concrete picnic tables right at the edge of a busy street -- but it's somewhat pleasant if the weather is perfect. I always end up sitting there anyways, hopefully management can work out a courtyard set up someday. (Seating, greenery, music, a few cushions?) They now have coffee!!!!! And, I think, also decaf? Very clean and modern inside, you can see the bakers working which is very cool. Friendly staff. You *must* try the bean soup, it comes coated in a fantastic layer of oil and with a side of their crusty grilled bread (also slathered in oil), one of the best things I've ever had. Seriously delish read more

I like the unique options they have. The charcoal sourdough bread was good and has good chewy-ness to it. The charcoal spent really give addition to the taste though. The marzipan stick was delicious. Very good flavor and texture. Service was good and nice. I like the outdoor sitting to just enjou your bread and the goodness in this world. read more

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A must come for beautiful artisanal breads and spreads. Fresh and authentic wholesome sourdough.

Amazing food, I would go here every day if I could. Try the toast and their sandwiches! They are to die for. We saw this location wasn't open today, so we drive all the way down to the montecito location just to have some- that should be a testament to how good it is! I would move in here if I could. read more

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Awesome new location in Old Town Goleta! Great bread and they said more to come in the coming year! Went in the other day and it smells of fresh baked bread. You can even see them make the bread right in fron The staff was also very friendly and I'm excited to this place add to the growing Old Town community! read more

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This is a cute cafe to go to for a lighter breakfast or brunch! Their selection was pretty good and the size of their breads are fair. My absolute favorite was the miso scallion foccacia. I am so happy to snag the last piece!! This foccacia is the reason I want to go back. The sage garlic roll was also very good. This is a nice bakery to visit in Old Town Goleta. Their breads are fresh and I gotta come back for that focaccia!! read more

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I found my new post ride breakfast stop. The service, food and positive vibes are amazing. I would suggest the Scandinavia plate and coffee. If you are looking for a refreshing change then Oat bakery is your best choice. read more

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This is not your normal CAFE, the name says it from the star and your will find an oaky smell and if you dont find it at least will see it becase the menu is Different! You'll see. Taste was not quite what I was expecting from my bite, but it had a nice Cinnamon Apple running throughout my palate. Staff were really nice and smily always, but as always you be the judge! read more

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I'm a bakery snob. Sourdough bread? Only Tartine in SF will do, NOT the Tartine in Seoul, Korea. How do I know this? Because my daughter is a carbavore from day 1 and I've spent over a decade appeasing her cravings. Even in foreign countries!!! Hence the note on Tartine in Seoul. So we're here for a month in SB and sure enough she asks for FRESH sourdough bread. I check out Oat Bakery and get 2 small charcoal sourdough rolls. WOW. This bread is better than Tartine. Hope they open a branch in SF Bay Area. In the meantime, my poor hubby will have to wake up early to get fresh rolls to feed her carb highness. read more

I have been to Santa Barbara many times and this is the first time I have wondered into Old Town Goleta. Oat Bakery is a fantastic little spot that serves fresh ingredients with great customer service. The bread is delicious. They have an outdoor dining area that is perfect to relax and enjoy the quiet neighborhood. I truly enjoyed my turkey sandwich and look forward to coming back. read more

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The absolute BEST place in Goleta for lunch. All their toasts, soups, salads, etc. are sooo good. Everything is high quality and fresh. The menu is consistently amazing and mouth watering and changes up seasonally. The seating outside is adorable and peaceful. The staff is super friendly. And honestly the entire place makes me feel like I'm in a little slice of Europe. Very magical and never too crowded. A great hidden gem! always cheers up my day. read more

I live in Santa Barbara, quite close to Goleta, but rarely go there. Finally made it to Oat Bakery in Old Town Goleta today and am filled with longing: how I long for them to open up a similar place in downtown Santa Barbara. The proscuitto sandwich I had was maybe the best sandwich I've had in years. The staff are kind and welcoming. read more

Had a beautifully made by Sheldon! She was super sweet and helpful when making my sandwich. It was very tasty and I enjoyed the bread the most! The sandwich was beautifully made and will definitely return to try another one of the specials! read more

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One of the tastiest morsels to ever exist... the Rosemary Foccacia layered and layered with so much goodness - thanks for sharing your love for baking! read more

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My coworkers were excited to try the new Oat Bakery in Goleta, so we stopped by for lunch. The atmosphere is amazing, clean establishment, friendly employees and fun music. They have freshly made bread and pastries and also some homemade goodies in the fridge too. Two coworkers ordered the Lima bean soup and enjoyed it and one ordered some marbles bread with butter, whhchlooked amazing. read more

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I have never tasted bread this good in my life. This was an absolutely phenomenal experience

Charcoal bread is phenomenal! I highly recommend this place if you are in the area and you love bread!

This bakery made us so unbelievably happy. Not only did we have the most unique breakfast in treats we've ever had (and we live in LA so we have many choices), but we quickly became buds with this super hard working and caring guy who of course wound up being the owner. We can't wait to return and try more. So very impressed. So delicious. Just the best ever. read more

Beautiful breads. So worth the price. Glad to have them in Goleta. Bought a bunch of breads to eat that day and then froze the rest for future eats. read more

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Do they still say this place is the bomb? Well if so this place is it. An explosion of fresh, organic, wonderful flavors will delight your taste buds. Tried a couple pastries and the Hygge Bun was amazing with lots of cinnamon and a light sweetness. Also tried the turkey and veggie sandwiches and both were so good I'm still not sure which one was better. Came back for more later in the afternoon and many items were sold out. Great service too and good prices for flavors you will remember. I'll be back. Read more about Oat Bakery at: https://www.independent.com/2023/05/20/oat-bakery-expands-to-old-town-goleta/. read more

The food was mid, but with a lot of potential. The bread was good on the prosciutto sandwich, but the rest was a mess. I really didn't appreciate how the sandwich was built. The filling was literally a huge mound in the middle. I loved the prosciutto, but couldn't really appreciate the fact that it was paired with 3 layers of cheese eslicThe cheese was entirely too thick, like 3 layers of cheese is a lot, especially when they're improperly put in the sandwich as a giant stack. It's like the person making it has never eaten it before. The ingredients have a lot of potential if they were better distributed and the ratio was tuned better. Being a fan of a good sandwich with great bread, I wish I could rate this higher. read more

Oat Bakery is such a gem! I wish the Goleta location was open more often! I love absolutely anything I've tried from there. It's always fresh and tasty and so so worth it! I usually get a loaf for friends and family while I'm in there bc it's a fan favorite and there is something for everyone! I am obsessed with the Hygge bun (pronounced Huga) it's so good! I also love any of the focaccias, the date loaf, and the sage and garlic loaf. If you haven't tried them yet, you definitely need to!! Staff is always friendly too :) read more

Delicious seasonal toasts and baked goods. I love their hygge buns and their olive foccacia!

Went on a Saturday morning wasn't too busy and staff was really nice! Their bread is good and sandwiches are tasty. read more

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Goleta Oat Bakery Customer Service is extremely lacking in care. I walked in at 1:30 for lunch and was completely ignored by all staff for 5 minutes. Of 4 people standing around talking to themselves, not one person said helllo nor even gave me eye contact . No said i'll be right with you one moment please ! I put things on the counter and stood waiting ! So righteous! There are many places to eat.Why put up with that kind of service! read more

Good service, decent options both vegan and non-vegan. I'd go again especially since a local eatery.

Oat in Santa Barbara has amazing bread and Oat in Goleta is no different. I don't even need or prefer gluten-free bread. but I will always buy anything from Oat because it's just top-notch baked goods. Their olive focaccia is off the hook and they have tons of lovely chewy seedy yums that are truly delicious. These are clearly artisan products and though expensive it's indicative of that adage 'you get what you pay for.' Either location is great! This location has some seating while the Santa Barbara location does not, so that is nice to have if you want to chill out for a bit. A great addition to Old Town Goleta. read more

Take a jaunt to Copenhagen without ever stepping foot on an aircraft. The vibe is very Euro hygge with a clean yet modern feel (think upscale IKEA). While the OG miniature (literally a walk-up window) Oak Bakery location is downtown off Haley and State Streets, this one has slowly been increasing its production as the primary facility. Sadly, their selection of products still remain a bit limited. They do normally offer at least one gluten free option here which is a perk. Their breakfast and lunch selections always change, hence the black permanent marker on tape stuck to the counter. I personally enjoy their Hygge Bun (organic unbleached wheat flour, house made organic oat milk, organic walnuts, organic dates, organic cinnamon, cardamom, agave, organic coconut oil & organic hemp seeds) which is slightly sweet with date. It makes me feel slightly healthy while enjoying a carbohydrate treat given the superfood ingredients. On Tuesdays and Saturdays you can find them at the farmer's market with their Country Sourdough. I wish they had an espresso machine, yet I understand they don't want to compete with their Old Town Coffee neighbor. For that reason, they serve Prolog drip coffee out of Denmark. Nonetheless, I look forward to what they have in store in the future. read more

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