Lilac Patisserie ★ 4.2
Fully gluten-free French patisserie on State Street, USA Today's 10 Best Artisanal Bakeries. Layer cakes, macarons, croissants, eggs benedict daily.
Worth the queue: Gluten-free French macaron assortment
Helena Avenue Bakery is a bakery in Funk Zone, Santa Barbara.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 131 Anacapa Street, Suite C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Fully gluten-free French patisserie on State Street, USA Today's 10 Best Artisanal Bakeries. Layer cakes, macarons, croissants, eggs benedict daily.
Worth the queue: Gluten-free French macaron assortment
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
Long-running downtown bakery serving European-style breads, pastries, and breakfast with strong espresso. A neighbourhood anchor at pre-Instagram prices.
Worth the queue: Rustic sourdough loaf