Jeannine's At the Shore ★ 3.6
Family-run bakery at the foot of State Street. Housemade pastries, eggs benedict, and wholesome breakfast fare served from morning to midday.
OrderHousemade pastries, Eggs benedict, Wholesome breakfast plates
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Santa Barbara's bakeries carry French passports. Renaud's has laminated croissants for the Gonthier family since 2008 on Upper State, Lilac Patisserie runs a fully gluten-free French counter that USA Today named among America's ten best artisanal bakeries, and D'Angelo bakes European-style loaves downtown. Helena Avenue fills the historic Fish Market building in the Funk Zone with organic sourdough and hand pies, while Jeannine's holds the waterfront at the foot of State Street.
Helena Avenue Bakery ★ 4.2
Organic sourdough, pastries, quiches, and hand pies in the historic Fish Market building on Anacapa Street. Essential Funk Zone morning stop.
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.
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.
D'Angelo Bread ★ 3.7
Long-running downtown bakery serving European-style breads, pastries, and breakfast with strong espresso. A neighbourhood anchor at pre-Instagram prices.
D'Angelo Bread ★ 3.7
Downtown bakery on a residential side street serving European sourdough and pastries. Pre-Instagram pricing, locals-only crowd, cash-friendly counter.
TipArrive before 09:00 for the best bread selection. The outdoor seating fills with local regulars and the espresso is strong.
D'Angelo Bread ★ 3.6
Long-running downtown bakery serving European-style breads and breakfast with strong espresso. Neighbourhood anchor on a residential side street.
OrderFresh-baked bread and breakfast plates
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.
OrderEggs benedict on gluten-free English muffin
Jeannine's At the Shore ★ 3.6
Long-established family-run bakery and breakfast spot at the foot of State Street. Housemade pastries, egg dishes, wholesome breakfast plates.
OrderHousemade pastry basket with seasonal jam
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.
OrderCroissant with jam and butter
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