Top 12 Gluten-Free Bakeries to Delight in Santa Barbara

Jeremy Mozlin

Lovely little place in downtown SB that you'd never know was gluten-free if you didn't ask! Food was delicious, and they clearly put great care into their decor, tableware, and other accents. Save room for dessert, if you can!

Marley Jay

I love this place so greatly, when I lived downtown I would eat here on the regular. The best thing is it is very inclusive of most diets and has a pretty nice selection of vegan and gluten free items, including at some times of year seasonal cakes and pies.. yumm.. However, today in summertime, their were more choices in the salad and entree bar; including some delicious looking pasta salads, and did I mention how high quality all the ingredients are? Today I kept it simple, and got the gluten free vegan snickerdoodle cookies. They are like puffs of sweet satisfying heaven. I can have few with a small latte and just allow my mind to travel and vacation for a moment. The latte which I had for their, in a cup, making it all the more cozy was divine. Steamed well as for the almond mylk, and had a lovely sweet nutty flavor to the espresso. Very quick service btw. Thats the beauty of this place is you can go and get a latte and nosh, or an entire meal and perhaps some wine.. I will keep coming back and have heard the best things about the owner, thanks for such a delectable space🙏🏽

Leilani Barnes

Delicious delicious options, and a good amount of gluten free choices too :) the creations are BEAUTIFUL

Steve L

Popular restaurant and bakery in downtown Santa Barbara. Great place for breakfast on the weekends. A wide variety of Danish baked goods along with some other non-Danish items. Some gluten-free items also available. All the baked items I’ve tried were good to very good. Depending on the item, you may be able to ask for a small taste before purchase. Many items available by the piece for dine- in or takeout, as well as entire baked items such as pies, cakes, and large pastries. Special occasion cakes can also be pre-ordered, such as birthday cakes. Indoor and outdoor dining available, with outdoor dining being a good place to people watch as this block tends to be somewhat busy with pedestrian traffic. Parking available via multiple nearby public lots off of Chapala Street and Anacapa Street. Boutique shopping also available in the nearby La Arcada shopping center.

C. M. C

Gluten Free Bread!! I’m not gluten free at all but this bread is worth every penny. Also their pastries are 🤩

coop

Bree’osh is a delightful French bakery and breakfast spot in the heart of Montecito. It’s extremely efficient and the amount of pastries coming out of this place seems endless. That being said, they will run out of the best stuff if you don’t get there on time. Their breakfast sandwiches are a highlight and it’s a shame they do not have more gluten free options on the menu because I’m sure they would be incredible. They obviously have a ton of skill when it comes to pastries, their coffee and teas leave a little bit to be desired, but still are an excellent treat to go with your croissant.

Rhonda DuPar

This is my favorite chain grocery because it's large with a good variety of selections--asian/hispanic/gluten free sections.

Malou Guerrero

The sweet (manzanita) and hongos empanadas and aragula salad are excellent. The empanada dough has all the right firmness, thickness, and taste. This is the first time I have tasted Argentinian empanadas and I highly recommend Buena Onda empanadas. Also, Brandon, our server is very attentive and patient about checking the ingredients for my friend who can only eat gluten-free food. This restaurant really deserves a five-star rating.

Evgeniia Grudinin

I love this place! Their matcha (especially the einspanner) is sooo good and high quality! Their donuts and gluten free muffins are delicious too. Highly recommend KinBake

Goodle Personnen

My fav place for breakfast/brunch in Santa Barbara! Destination spot on every trip here... that's how good it is! And what makes it so amazing is not only creative and healthy organic, gluten free food but the service!! Incredibly caring, very personal, and so genuine! In 5 years of eating here, always consistent!!

Charlotte Rowell

Alessia Patisserie is hands down the best bakery in Santa Barbara! The best pastries, breakfast and lunch and the most lovely atmosphere. The service is always welcoming, friendly, and efficient. My boyfriend loves all the pastries and I love that there are delicious gluten free options as well (which is so rare!) I go almost weekly for pastries/coffee and Gabby made me the most beautiful birthday cake. Alessia, Brigitte, and their staff do an amazing job ensuring the quality, food, and experience are top notch. Alessia Patisserie is a MUST and I cannot recommend it enough!

Ramona Woodmansee