Renaud's Patisserie and Bistro ★ 3.8
French bakery and bistro by the Gonthier family since 2008. Buttery croissants, pain au chocolat, quiches across three Santa Barbara locations.
Worth the queue: Buttery croissant
Bakeries in Upper State Street
Cooking Classes in Upper State Street
Apples to Zucchini Cooking School ★ 4.0
Santa Barbara County's only nonprofit cooking school, teaching children, teens, and adults using seasonal local ingredients. Adult classes cover a foundational Basic Skills series through specialty workshops including sourdough, knife skills, and regional cuisines. A sliding scale philosophy keeps classes accessible.
Brunch in Upper State Street
Renaud's Patisserie and Bistro ★ 3.8
Upper State Street anchor for classic French breakfast since 2008. Buttery croissants, pain au chocolat, savoury quiches, bistro egg plates.
Order: Croissant with jam and butter