They put the mochi in mochi donuts. Truly delicious and chewy. The icing is on the sweet side but…read moreworks really well with the donut itself. Definitely a great place to stop by for a treat.

I would highly recommend the coconut matcha cloud and to get it early - it sold out by 11 AM on a…read moreSunday. Certain drinks on the menu have limited quantities available. It came with a thick layer of cream top and the matcha flavor was perfection. When mixed with the coconut water, it was delightful. So refreshing and the perfect drink for the summer!

This place was so awesome! We were in town for our friend's wedding, and stopped by here for…read morebreakfast the following morning. Although the wait was a bit long, you could tell everything was being made completely fresh. The menu was sooo extensive, including donuts, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, tea, lemonade, etc.! This is one of, if not the BEST bagel sandwiches I've ever had. I'm obsessed with breakfast and a huge foodie. Would 100% return again!

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'v never had Turkish delights but I do love baklava so much. Glad we came in to get Turkish…read moredesserts and tea to go. We stayed in downtown Santa Barbara so this store was 2 minutes walk from our Kimpton hotel. The store itself is very spacious and stylish. I picked assorted baklava, modern and traditional delights. The traditional ones are naturally gluten free. The Turkish iced tea was so delicious and strong. The desserts were amazingly tasty! I will have to order from their online store from time to time. The service was friendly and fast!

Took a day trip to SB and wanted to try some interesting sweets. I like Turkish coffee, so I…read morefigured this would be an interesting option. They sell lots of flavors of Turkish coffee, and I was used to a sweetened and cardamon flavored version I had had in Egypt, Jordan and Israel, so I opted for the cardamon version. What they serve here was unsweetened, so I needed to add sugar, but it was good. On the sweets side, they have cheesecake, baklava... but the dominant sweet here is Turkish Delight. They have a myriad of flavors here, using various Middle Eastern nuts and spices as flavoring. They have the traditional cubed gelatin version, along with a rolled version that is a little softer and less chewy. It is all sold by weight, so you can mix and match.

Pastries are to die for here. Few things hit like a chocolate croissant from Renaud's. Chocolaty,…read morecrispy, buttery OMG a dream come true. They are that good.

The apple tart was delish! The croissants were decent…read more The Macarons were a big disappointment especially considering this is a French bakery & cafe. It was the worst macarons I've had. The cappuccino came out as a latte so that's another thumbs down. Staff was great. Busy place, high rating probably from the cafe. Lots of parking in the plaza.

We decided to come back to this fantastic gluten free bakery and cafe. It was only 2 minutes walk…read morefrom the Kimpton hotel we stayed at. This store was packed the entire weekend when we came in. Store is big and spacious with two sections. One is sit down cafe, the other is bakery and take out area. It's all fast casual style though. They have a lot of varieties to choose from and great coffee and tea to go menu. They take reservations for weekend brunch too. I picked quite a few pastries to try. My favorites are lemon tart and lemon bar. Obviously I like lemon flavored pastries. The red velvet vegan cupcake and blueberry muffin were delicious as well. I am so jealous of this gluten free kitchen bakery and cafe. Wish we had something like this near my home! This is our must stop whenever we are in Santa Barbara!

I needed to buy birthday cake, same day and this biz was the most promising. I had no idea it was a…read morededicate gluten-free restaurant/bakery until after we ate the cake! We also ate lunch at the cafe the same day. So the overall rating factors out lunch in. The cake was 5-stars. We ordered a the chocolate decadence cake and it was delicious and not too sweet, which we appreciated. It's a dark chocolate cake filled with layers of dark chocolate mousse, frosted in swirled French buttercream, One downside is the price tag. A 6 inch cake was $80ish dollars. Our lunch was a-ok. We ordered a Ham and Swiss sandwich, a quiche, and lilac salad. The price point here is quite high. The sandwich was 19.50 for a fairly basic item. I short, we went there for the cake and stayed for lunch. The cake was memorable for the recipient. So we'd order from them again. Not sure I need to go back for a meal.

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.

This ice cream was beyond phenomenal. Great service as well! If you are nearby, I DEFINITELY…read morerecommend to stop by!!!

Really delicious gourmet ice cream that is worth every penny. As a huge See's Candy fan, I…read moreobviously had to get the See's Bordeaux flavor and it was amazing! The store is small but conveniently located near all the action and the beach. They have a self serve station with water, napkins, extra spoons and pretty much anything you could want with your scoop. The perfect spot for a little sweet treat!

Melt in your mouth goodness!!! While visiting SB, we drove…read moreby this spot on the way to dinner. We said to ourselves, skip dessert at the restaurant , so we can save room for ice cream! Thursday evening and there was a line! We got double scoops and those were generous portions for sure, seemed like a pint of ice cream in each. We got Santa Barbara Strawberry, very strawberry, creamy and yummy! And Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate - as creamy chocolate as it gets, with bits of chocolate - yummo!!! Go get some goodness while in the area, we highly recommend !

This ice cream spot was definitely one of the highlights of my Santa Barbara trip. I was already so…read moreexcited to go because my friend was hyping it up, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I got a small froyo which ended up being HUGE. I was shocked with their serving size because it was so much for only $9. Anywhere else this would probably be $20 lol. With the small you can get four flavors so i got horchata, peanut butter, honey vanilla, and graham cracker. All of the flavors were so yummy, not to sweet, and creamy as could be. Definitely would recommend coming here. The wait was a bit long, but while chatting it up with some friends made it go by fast.

Came for the chicken stayed for the ice cream. A lot of this review is similar. The vibe is very…read moreice cream shop and that's great. The staff worked their butts off but ultimately if felt like a third person or some better organization would help them out. But the reason we were here was ice cream and that was just kind of middle of the road. We didn't do all the fancy stuff and just for scoops so maybe we can try that next time (churros and ice cream looked bomb), but again the ice cream was just kind "meh".all the menu options they had were more interesting than something like baskin robbins but the ice cream was just one tick below in my opinion, and again not that it should be in the same category, but it wasn't as good as Roris. If I'm eating ice cream, I'd prefer to spend the extra and get the best.

Amazing customer service from Kayla. Her efficiency, friendliness, and knowledge about the flavors…read morewas great. Clean, colorful, and fun spot for a sweet treat on any occasion. It's people like Kayla who makes it worth the trip for a delicious treat.

Wow. Can't say enough about this place. It is a must visit and I will definitely go back…read more The setting is delightful and gives French bakery, with a counter service and table service option. We arrived during a busy Saturday morning and were lucky to be seated right away. Our server Sidney was awesome. Arrived with a smile, patients made great recommendations, and very efficient. Props to Sterling, also her brother, and his excellent basing support as well as keeping our water glasses filled. We also had the opportunity to meet one of the co-owners who was humble and helpful! The food was some of the best I tasted! The pastries were amazing and sauces delectable. Everything was cooked to order and prepared with care. We were so happy with our food that we had to take some pastries to go. We will definitely be back to visit this charming place!

Alessia Patisserie has the prettiest cakes and pastries in Santa Barbara, hands down! Located in…read moreDowntown Santa Barbara, this adorable spot is both a patisserie and a cafe. It can get pretty crowded during peak brunch time, but it's worth the wait. They offer both indoor and outdoor patio seating. They have an amazing pastry case with their desserts and pastries on display. I was immediately drawn to the gorgeous desserts like the orange, mango guava, limoncello, yogurt berry square cake, yuzu curd with blueberries and coconut, and lemon raspberry tart. These little works of art were not only gorgeous but tasted delicious as well! Their pastries are also a must. I love their Bacon Cheddar Chive Scone! Their Squash Blossom pastry is seasonal, but I hope they bring it back because it is so good. I'm also huge fan of their brunch! Their Blue Crab Crepe is incredible. If you're only going to get one entree for brunch, get this one! It comes with two delicate crepes, the tastiest lemon hollandaise, chives, and lots of crab meat inside! Soo good! The Duck Confit Hash was another winner. It comes with crispy potatoes, hollandaise, pickled fresno chile, cilantro, and poached egg. I enjoyed the Parmesan, sundried tomato, and basil quiche as well! They also offer a Seasonal Handcut Pasta Dish which changes. It's from Aperitivo, and they make such good fresh pasta! The Lemon Spaghetti Pasta I had during my visit was spot on. Definitely worth visiting!