Lilac Pâtisserie
$$ • Bakery, Cafe
Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
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The food here was so delicious I couldn’t believe it! Dedicated GF, beautiful desserts! Wish I lived closer!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Chicken Sandwiches, Quiche, Dessert, Muffins
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Can’t say enough good things about this place. Had their quiche and ordered a ton of pastries and a loaf of bread to go. Best bread I’ve had since going GF and the lemon bars are so good! It was so refreshing to go somewhere I knew I could eat everything on the menu. I went with someone who is not GF, and they even said you’d never know the food is GF. A must try when in Santa Barbara!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pastries, Avocado Toast, Bread/Buns, Lemon Bars & more
Probably THE Best GF restaurant/bakery I’ve ever been to. It’s a wonderful spot. Great location. Wonderful service. Manager walking around helping all the time. But the food. OMG the food. Had the eggs Benedict - unreal. And the hollandaise sauce was superb. Had almost a lil kick. The bread is WOW. Salivating thinking about it. Also had the warmed up cinnamon cake, corn muffin and the brownie cheesecake and the French toast!!!! And every single thing was a 10 out of 10!!! Huge fan. Want it delivered to me everyday of my life. Strongly suggest. The coffee was amazing too.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Eggs Benedict, Toast, Bread/Buns, French Toast & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
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This place is AMAZING! It was one of those places where you cannot believe it is gluten free so you keep asking if everything is Gluten free. I have a wheat allergy so I asked them what kind of gluten free flour they use, and they do use a mix of potato and rice flours/Starches. They do have vegan options for those with other food intolerances. I’ll say, I had the best toasted ham and Swiss sandwich, on top of all the desserts. I’ve been in Santa Barbara for 2 days and I’ve already been there 3 times! Haha
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pastries, Coffee Cake, Brownies, Toast & more
Other
- — Good for wheat-free
Absolutely incredible. No notes. Some of the best gluten free bread I’ve ever had.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pastries, Coffee Cake, Brownies, Bread/Buns & more
As someone who has been diagnosed with Celiac Disease for 8 years, finding places that can accommodate for it are hard to find. I got recommended this cafe from another fellow celiac and had the best food I have ever had. The entire restaurant is 100% gluten free and the staff were very kind and helpful when ordering. There were so many different options that I had so much trouble choosing what I wanted to eat. Let’s just say I highly recommend the eggs Benedict and New York cheesecake. Would totally recommend and come back here as frequently I can!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pastries, Breakfast Sandwiches, Macarons, Eggs Benedict & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
It was such a treat to come here with my family and get to share food off each other’s plates! Great, varied menu - I had options even as a low FODMAP person. I loved their flourless chocolate cake! Wasn’t a huge fan of the brioche, I liked their white bread better.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cakes, Bread/Buns
Other
- — Low-FODMAP
Best gf bakery I’ve been to in the US. Felt like I was in Europe. The brioche bread-my goodness!!!
Dedicated GF
Very delicious and an excellent variety of bakery items, breads, breakfast and lunch foods, and cakes. My husband especially enjoyed the quiche. I agree the crust was really good, I’m otherwise not a quiche person so I didn’t care for it. Chicken sandwich was good but lacked a little bit of flavor. They really shine in the pastry / cake department though!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cakes, Pastries, Chicken Sandwiches, Bread/Buns & more
Oh my gluten free goodness! My daughter and I were so excited about this bakery and cafe that we went 3 times in two days. I had avocado toast, mocha & my daughter had an omelette with homemade delicious bread, hot chocolate & got a muffin to go for later. SB doesn’t have a lot of GF choices so we happily went back for a late lunch and got a salad & sandwich( which was huge). The next day went back for goodies for our drive home. Lilac is heavenly & a Celiacs dream. Thank you we felt like we were back in Europe. Can you please expand to The Bay Area. Like SF, Alameda, Berkeley or Oakland?
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast, Omelets, Toast, Salad & more
Other
- — Good for grain-free
Great little place on a nice street. Abundance of options. The dessert options didn’t have a lot of vegan choices, but did have a couple. The line was long, but quick and the food was delicious and satisfying. My whole family had something different and everyone enjoyed what they ordered.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pastries, Toast, Cupcakes, Dessert
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
The food was delicious with lots of variety and the line never lessened
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Soup, Pastries, Eggs Benedict, Scones & more
Other
- — Good for shellfish-free
Cannot say enough good things about this place! Had the breakfast sandwich; came back later in day for cookies. Tomorrow will head back before leaving town!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Breakfast Sandwiches, Avocado Toast, Quiche, Cookies & more
The absolute best! Everything on the menu is great. We ate here everyday for breakfast during our trip and can’t wait to go back. I wish they had an Orange County or LA location!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cakes, Coffee Cake, Breakfast Sandwiches, Pancakes & more
Really pretty place! I was so happy to be able to eat some French Toast gluten-free. It was really delicious and everything else looked so good. I also bought some muffins and brownies to go but di not try them yet. Everything looked really lovely.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Coffee Cake, Brownies, Toast, Bread/Buns & more
Great bakery! They have brunchy service but they shine in the desserts! Worth visiting even to just grab to go.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pastries, Coffee Cake, Breakfast Sandwiches, Eggs Benedict & more
Wonderful! Great location for a dedicated place. Phenomenal pastries and great food otherwise. The whipped cream is to die for. I had the French toast the first day (great treat) and then the bacon/breakfast potatoes/berry bowl the next. All great! Very cute vibe!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cakes, Pastries, Avocado Toast, Scones & more
Other
- — Good for breakfast
- — Dog friendly
- — Outdoor seating
- — Good for brunch
Entire restaurant is gluten free, along with some vegan free options. Food was fabulous!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cakes, Breakfast Sandwiches, Brownies, Bread/Buns & more
Absolutely wonderful! Everything is gluten free...and delicious. Breakfast, lunch and an amazing array of pastries !!
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for kids
- — Good for breakfast
- — Takeout
- — Good for wheat-free
This bakery is delicious and 100% GF! My gosh wife and I have Celiac and make point of visiting Lilac every time we come to Santa Barbara. Highly recommend the rosemary olive loaf!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cakes, Coffee Cake, Toast, Cupcakes & more
If I could give 10 stars I would! Shared the turkey club and the chicken, spinach and pesto sandwiches plus the lemon cheesecake. Yum! Amazing food
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Soup, Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast, Cheesecake & more
We just came across the bakery cafe while on vacation. Being able to order ANYTHING on the menu was so freeing. I felt NORMAL again!
The breakfast waffles and French toast looked divine, however, it was lunch time so I ordered a Turkey club sandwich. We all left with full stomachs, and with a bag of treats to go.
Their cheesecake!!! Unbelievable! The brownies? Delicious!
We will undoubtedly return on our next visit to the area.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Brownies, Toast, Bread/Buns, French Toast & more
Everything is gluten free. They have breakfast and lunch and sweets. What a fabulous find while you are on vacation.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pastries, Pies, Cheesecake
Always delicious!! I eat here every time I visit the area and always enjoy it.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cakes, Avocado Toast, Brownies, Bread/Buns
This was heaven! A fully gluten-free place with ample of choices from a healthy sandwich to soup to cake to … an extensive gluten-free menu with a bakery, nice lemonade and with a great setting for in and outside seating. Loved the choice and the taste and was able to pick everything from the menu. Also in comparison with other fully gluten-free places this is the best. Heaven! Wish they were closer by :-). Can I give them 6 stars?
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cakes, Soup, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches
So many choices from quiche, eggs Benedict, waffles, deserts.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Eggs Benedict, Waffles, Quiche, Dessert
Celiac heaven. Such an extensive menu and nothing tastes like it’s gluten free!! It just is!! Must visit.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cakes, Pastries, Coffee Cake, Avocado Toast & more
This place is a must-visit! Came for lunch, then had to go back the next day for breakfast. Their bread is thick and fluffy which was great in both a sandwich and French toast. The pastry case is unbelievable. All types of cakes, cheesecakes, and pies. You can get a single slice or purchase the whole thing. Muffins, cookies, scones, coffee cake, tiramisu. Truly everything you could want. Lots of indoor seating and several tables outside too.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Soup, Pastries, Coffee Cake, Breakfast Sandwiches & more
Other
- — Good for breakfast
- — Outdoor seating
- — Good for brunch
- — Lunch
This place is amazing! We visited with my coeliac son and all enjoyed a delicious sandwich- the bread does not taste gluten free! The cookies were fantastic too. Such a treat for my son to enjoy.
Dedicated GF
Amazing!!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pies, Sandwiches
Being able to walk into a bakery and not have to ask what is and isn’t gluten free is truly an unbelievable feeling. We got the chocolate chip cookie, linzer tarts, lemon bar, and brownie. Everything was amazing and honestly reasonably priced being gluten free. A must stop shop in the area!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cakes, Pies, Scones, Brownies & more
Other
- — Low-FODMAP
Great all-gluten free facility with lots of breakfast and patisserie options. My celiac son says: “The chocolate cake was yummy.”
Dedicated GF
The long line was worth the wait as I gazed at all the delicious bakery offerings I could choose from. I had a delicious breakfast sandwich with a florentine cookie for dessert. Everything was so yummy.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cakes, Breakfast Sandwiches, Avocado Toast, Cupcakes & more
Other
- — Good for kids
- — Good for breakfast
- — Takeout
- — Outdoor seating
Everything is glutenfree! Big menu with cookies, sandwiches, dessert, cakes, pies, … we loved it here! A bit pricey but well worth it. Kind staff too!
Dedicated GF
sooo tasty! I got a grilled cheese with bacon, avocado & tomato - soo good, the bread was so fluffy and tasted amazing! I also got a brownie, macaroon & strawberry cheesecake which was mouth watering. definitely will come back!!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Brownies, Cheesecake
This place is amazing -- a must stop if you are in the Santa Barbara area. The whole menu is gluten free and everything is delicious!
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for breakfast
- — Good for brunch
Delicious food. All gluten free. Great choice, good portion sizes. Extremely sensitive but did not get sick.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast, Bread/Buns
Fabulous Saturday brunch/lunch.
Dedicated GF
Such delicious sandwiches! So much choice. The cheescake was also a dream. A must in Santa Barbara
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cupcakes, Sandwiches
Oh so good!! Dedicated gluten free. Santa Barbara is so lucky to have this place.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Eggs Benedict, Scones, Cupcakes, Bread/Buns & more
Outstanding gluten free bakery and café. I hade the croque madame for breakfast, and got one slice of each cheesecake to go. Absolutely delicious!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast, Cheesecake
I'm so glad I checked this app before heading out for brunch. Such good food and so comforting to know that this a safe place for celiacs.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast, Bread/Buns
Amazing food and 100% gluten free so no concerns about cross contamination. This has been a must stop place every time I visit for years. Bit pricey, but it’s worth it.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Breakfast Sandwiches, Eggs Benedict, Scones, Cupcakes & more
Huge selection of really delicious looking food. We had the quiche, turkey sandwich and hazelnut cheesecake. We're able to cater to fish allergy too. Well worth a visit!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cheesecake, Quiche
Other
- — Good for fish-free
Always love this place. I get pies at holidays from them. Just overall delicious and nice to not have to ask a bunch of questions!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Breakfast Sandwiches, Eggs Benedict, Scones, Cupcakes & more
Other
- — Good for kids
- — Takeout
- — Dog friendly
- — Outdoor seating
Gluten free restaurant, a paradise for celiacs! Everything very delicious. Good size for the price. Nice staff, comfortable atmosphere. I recommend for sure!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pies, Cupcakes
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Went two days in a row. First for breakfast, then lunch. Amazing to have a restaurant option like this! Would recommend even my non gf husband enjoyed.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cookies, Muffins
Absolutely delicious! Went 3x in a 4 day stay. Best gluten free bread and pastries i've ever had. My fairly picky, gluten loving 6 year old even thoroughly enjoyed the pancakes.
Dedicated GF
DELICIOUS Belgium waffle with high quality (sweet) fruit and deeeelicious coffee as well! My husband is not GF but he loved the bread his omelet came with! Can’t wait to go again tomorrow on day two of our little getaway to Santa Barbara.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for kids
- — Outdoor seating
- — Breakfast/Brunch
- — Healthy options
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