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.
Organic sourdough, pastries, quiches, and hand pies in the historic Fish Market building on Anacapa Street. Essential Funk Zone morning stop.
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