I was sooo happy to find this bakery in Santa Barbara! I bought 3 kinds of breads and 1 cracker and they were all sooo good! Shiitake and shallot bread is savory and has lots of flavors. My kid's fav is focaccia. I was surprised to see lots of whole almonds hidden in a dates & almonds bread! The cracker was super crunchy and we couldn't stop munching them. We'll definitely go back and try different breads next time. read more

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My mother and I stopped here to get a couple loads to share with our family while on a quick vacation. It was excellent! We will definitely be back to sample more of their bread in the future. read more

This might have been the best bread I've ever had... I'm normally not one to gravitate towards focaccia but this loaf was out of this world. Paired with their artichoke dip... just heaven! There's always a line and they tend to sell out of their staples, so show up early! Their service is top notch and their employees are very knowledgeable about their products. Although literally just a hole in the wall, worth making it a destination during your time in SB. read more

Some creative concepts. I tried the Shitake shallot one based on couple of the bakers' recommendations. I was disappointed as the crumb was doughy and felt as though the bread was not fully baked. Might of been a one-off thing given all the 5 star reviews. read more

It was 9am, I passed by and saw a 14 person line and I was like....what's the line for? Coffee? I did my 1h power walk and said go back and snoop to see if there is a line...lucky me, there wasn't! And I entered this heavenly place w boules of all sorts...and different sizes...I got the large cheesy tomato onion foccacia that was still warm and the sesame seed corn jalapeño boule .... I scarfed those two with no mercy. I did share because I wanted other to meet these heavenly bites...if this is a wait, i too stand in one! Great flavours, great quality read more

Fantastic quality like buying bread from a great European bakery. I just think they should have prices somewhere to see in the shop so that you're not shocked when your total is $50 for three loaves of bread. read more

Delicious bakery! We were in town for a short while and stumbled into this awesome place , was there just before closing and the staff was very welcoming. We got one of their bread with dates and almonds and one that had mushrooms and and caramelized onions, so yummy!! We also took home one of their sourdough loafs and that didn't disappoint either. As soon as we go into our car it got to hard not to just try it right away, the aroma was just too much to ignore.We sampled all of them and all we said was wow ! I'll definitely be making a stop next time I'm in the area read more

Our first time here on a Friday morning and it won't be our last. The smell of fresh baked bread in the morning is sooo good. We ordered 2 Sage Garlic, 1 Shiitake, 1 focaccia with cheese. My husband and I started to eat the Sage garlic on our way to get starbuck coffee and we were so amazed how good the bread was. We finished 1 sage garlic while waiting for our coffee. For sure will come back again when we are in Santa Barbara to try Charcoal bread and Olive sourdough!! read more

THE WORLD'S BEST BAKERY!!!! I am so obsessed with their seed bread that I stock up every time I'm in town from LA.....it tastes beyond amazing and if you want to cleanse, this bread is amazing for that!! It's the best by itself or as toast, Avacado toast, it's just the most amazing invention ever! Plus it freezes perfectly, it's like a unicorn bread The ladies who work there couldn't possibly be any sweeter and have the very best customer service ever, they found the very best people I've also tried their homemade granola and AMAZING spreads....I think everything they make turns to gold, they're magic makers Best place ever, you'll be beyond happy that you discovered it read more

If you're looking for local, organic ingredients at prestige quality - I highly suggest this gem. Louise brings her Scandinavian roots and mother's passed down recipes to Oat Bakery - and you can taste the authenticity. Family owned, Louise runs the bakery with her husband Lou. Both of them are usually seen together behind the counter baking away. Local and comfy vibes for sure. Santa Barbara needs more places like this. Thanks for making my bread dreams come true! Pro tip: They kill the gluten-free bread game, unreal. read more

Shiitake and shallot bread was tasty. But its really salty. Not really something I would use to put butter on or make a sandwich out of.

We came here at the recommendation of Low Pigeon Coffee Roasters, looking for some bakery items to munch on with our coffees. Unfortunately, it was more bread than sweets, but we still walked away with some hygge buns and the most delicious foccocia bread. I wish we lived in SB just so we could appreciate their other breads because I couldn't justify getting a loaf only to have it sit for days before being able to enjoy it in our kitchen at home. read more

Bread!! Love this little bakery in SB. Get there early to get the good stuff. tip...it's all good stuff.

I tried the Charcoal Bread for the 1st time at the food and wine festival this June and now I must have it; it's totally addicting. I live in LA but lucky for me my son is a student at UCSB and every time he comes home to visit he makes sure to stop by their shop to buy me a couple of loafs of the Charcoal bread. Unfortunately when I have come to visit my kid in Santa Barbara it's always too late, place closes early so again very glad that my son is a able to get there early enough to hook me. read more

Came on Saturday of labor day weekend around 9:30 am to a line of patrons down the sidewalk which took about 25 minutes to get through. There are so many delicious options and hubby and I got an assortment of breads for the weekend. My favorites were the savory hygge (pronounced 'huga') and the garlic sage bread which had a garlic filling inside it. We enjoyed that with the cashew truffle cheese- bonus because it's vegan. We also tried their flax sourdough which was yummy, the sweet huga which wasn't too sweet, and the date almond bread which though sounds like it would be sweet, actually is not. Worth a try if you are in the area and the breads freeze well. read more

THis is such a hidden jewel of SB, I have friend show live there and had never been. The vegan cinnamon buns are to die for and on a long weekend you can only buy 3 at a time so the 4 of us fought over the 3. The bread are so good and when they are right out of the oven it's magically A business run any ALL woman wooo hooo and they were working hard in the shop. Totally worth 5 stars plus sad I don't live in SB but also good as I would be there too regularly read more

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We stumbled upon this bakery a few months ago when trying to find some tasty bread in town. First off, this team is super sweet. Second the bread they are crafting is absolutely the best around, hands down. On our way back right now and can't wait to try something new. Head to Oat Bakery now, you won't regret it. read more

Really fantastic bread! We got a couple of gluten free loaves and a couple of gluten-filled loaves so everyone in our home could enjoy the bread. Both of the gluten free loaves (one original one almond date) have a deliciously nutty flavor and make excellent toast. The gluten eaters in our house went gaga over the different focaccia flavors as well as the shiitake shallot loaf. The loaves also freeze very well, so picking up a few at a time to make less trips is a definite plus! read more

This is the best bread I have ever tried in my life! As a type 1 diabetic who has to watch sugar and carb intake, the super seed bread is heaven sent! It is fresh, dense, nutritious, and sooo good. I am moving to San Diego at the end of the week and don't know what I am going to do without easy access to this bread! I brought my mom (who is also type 1) who is from Florida, and she got the garlic spread, the cilantro walnut pesto, and the super seed bread and said it was the best bread she has ever had. I was even making some at work, and let my coworkers try some, and they were blown away by the bread and pesto. If you're looking to enjoy bread again, and not just getting the store bought processed bread, then do yourself a favor and go here! You won't regret it :) read more

This spot is great! They have a few different gluten-free options as well as a gluten-free vegan cookie which is delicious. The cookies were warm and fresh out of the oven when I arrived so of course I had to buy one. They tasted very healthy. The gluten-free bread was also very tasty. The people working were friendly and knowledgeable about the ingredients. read more

Must get their version of the cinnamon bun. Also try the nut date bread loaf. I'm not even vegan and these were outrageously good

This is such a gem of bakery and service is always very friendly. Such nice people working here providing fresh bread with fresh ingredients from the local farmer's market. My husband loves the sourdough, and i love their gluten free breads (sage & garlic and date & almond are my favs). Visited them once a week during the pandemic and it was always such a warm, welcoming environment. I'll gladly wait in line for fresh baked gluten free bread any day. Also their Instagram page is awesome and they post mouthwatering pics of their creations and all of the smiling faces of the obviously happy people who work there. Love supporting local businesses like this! read more

A review that I read said that this may be the best bread in the world, so we had to try it. Wow!!! Definitely the best healthy bread I've ever had, and I felt so good after eating it. The texture, and the perfect amount of sweetness, and the dates! Will definitely be stopping here again before leaving. read more

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I'm a sweets type of gal and to be honest at first the difference in store bought bread to this organic high quality bread stuck me. This is some amazing bread, nothing like I had ever tasted before. I was there one day and you better bet I was in line the next for some more! read more

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This is probably one of the best bakeries I've been to, and I'm pretty picky about good bread. They hyyge bun was very tasty. The special corn & jalapeño loaf was amazing. The texture of the bread is chewy perfection inside with an outstanding crust outside. It's not cheap, but really worth it. We will add this to the top of our list for our next visit to Santa Barbara. read more

Wow Oat Bakery has the best superfood bread I've ever had! They do sell out quick so make sure to come early in the day if you want to have many different choices to choose from. They have GF, Vegan, and many more choices. I've had many different kinds of their bread and they have all been delicious. I've had the superfood grain, the almond/date, the GF sourdough, and the focaccia. Every single one of their breads has been delicious so far and I can't wait to try more! They even have amazing spreads to go with their breads. I've had the pesto and the truffle cream cheese. Both of these spreads have been incredible! Everytime I come here I tend to eat the bread right away and never save it since it's so good. I'm excited to try the new breads and spreads soon! Oat Bakery is the such an amazing local bakery in town that you don't want to miss! Check them out if your looking for a perfect bread for everyone. They have so many choices which make it the perfect place to please everyone's bread cravings. I highly recommend giving this bakery a try! I'll be back soon Oat Bakery! :) read more

A tiny, walk-up bakery that is utterly remarkable. Everything is fresh out of the oven and incredibly delicious.

Oat Bakery is in a new location (the old Hana Kitchen at 5 West Haley) and is currently open to the public only 3-1/2 hours per week: 4:00 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday only (downtown Farmers Market day) (as of October 2017). It is run by a Danish lady. Beautifully rustic tasty round loaves, both regular and gluten-free. read more

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Best bread I have ever had in my life! (And I am old lol) seriously the miso maple focaccia bread is heaven!

Most AMAZING bread ever!!!! And DO NOT MISS their incredible vegan Truffle Cream Cheese... MIND BLOWING!!! So grateful for this amazing local business and their incredible bread and spreads. I utilize them for events and parties and family get togethers. THANK YOU OAT BAKERY!!! read more

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If there is one sweet treat that I'd want to eat every day for the rest of my life, it would be the cinnamon Hygee. It's a healthy version of a cinnamon roll, but even better than an actual cinnamon roll. Idk how they made something healthy taste better than a junk food staple, but they did it! It's just perfection. My husband and I ate one every single day of our vacation and dream about them on the daily! This bakery is just so perfect! We've had a bunch of different breads, including the shiitake shallot bread, which was so deficits paired with goat cheese. I just love this place, there is a reason why there is always a line down the block! read more

You won't get bread like this anywhere else in town! This bakery has incredible tasty bread! The staff are extremely friendly and wonderful people. The hygge bun is like a sophisticated cinnamon bun with amazing texture and sweetness. I also loved the garlic and sage bread-crispy on the outside and warm and soft inside. read more

Bread was so good. I bought sage and garlic, mushroom and shallot, olive focaccia, rye bread. Everything was good. I would definitely go back and recommend this place. read more

LOVELY BREAD ! The rosemary focaccia bread is so savory and flavorful. 10/10 would recomend.

My housemate walks and walks. Up into the mountains, down to the end of the pier, onto the Wilcox Property, back up to Franceschi Park. He's in super shape and loves to eat. He really loves his bread, too. He brought home some bread from Oat Bakery (accidental, happy discovery) and it's some of the best bread EVER. The people who served my housemate were happy, nice people. He has been back many times since and recently asked me to go on Yelp and give Oat Bakery a rave review. Here you have it. Thanks, Oat Bakery, for making such healthy and delicious bread. read more

I had no idea this little hole in the wall existed, but I'm so glad I found it. The Oat Bakery has a delicious variety of freshly baked breads. From Savory to Sweet to Gluten Free and Vegan. Honestly the best bread I have ever had! I love the Sage Garlic and the Superseed Cookie which are both packed with seeds and are super delicious and filling. I highly recommend this place, especially if you like to eat healthy. I normally stay away from bread, but can't stay away from this bread! read more

The loaves here are creative and amazing! We were spending the weekend doing wine tasting in Santa Barbara and found this bakery. You can smell it when walking down the street. I got the superfood grain, the almond/date, and the cranberry/brie bread. These breads are what I have been looking for filling, full of flavor, and fresh ingredients. They are some of the best breads that I have ever had and glad to have found this place. Only thing is Santa Barbara is a long drive from where we reside so it will be a treat when we are in that area again. The staff are friendly and helpful. read more

Excellent: sourdough breads, tried the charcoal sesame, & vegan focaccia, Great: gf plain & sage garlic loafs - must be toasted! Good: hygge bun, super seed cookie, Love that they use organic ingredients, have a lot of organic sourdough breads, & a few GF options. read more

I can't wait to try every single bread they have and then repeat multiple times over! Hubby and I definitely enjoy bread but it HAS to be good, just can't be, "yeah it's alright" for us to munch away. If I'm gonna have to burn off some extra calories, it's gotta be worth the taste. Oat Bakery is worth every bit of the taste! We try breads from every place that offers it, large and little places, and too often, it's one or two bites and we don't return. Not the case here. We went, we had the Sage Garlic, and "OMG", and quickly went back the next morning! We repeated and added the Rosemary Sour Dough Focaccia. Best bread in town hands down!! They also offer gluten free. Prices are extremely decent. It's also nice to see the bake team enjoying their work. read more

Totally worth the line any day of the week. Their GF crackers and vegan truffle cream cheese are must grabs for any picnics