Just a short walk from our Santa Barbara Airbnb, Casa Castillo, we stopped by Lilac Patisserie on State Street for breakfast and pastries. This charming artisan bakery and café serves a variety of baked goods — we especially loved the coffee cake, pumpkin muffin, scones, and lemon bars. Guests can enjoy breakfast indoors or outside on the sunny patio, making it a perfect, casual spot for families exploring downtown Santa Barbara.
Lilac Patisserie also offers a full breakfast menu featuring eggs, waffles, pancakes, granola, and quiches, all available to view online. What makes this Santa Barbara café stand out is its wide range of gluten-free pastries and cakes, inspired by the pastry chef’s own experience with celiac disease. Whether you’re picking up treats to go or sitting down for a leisurely breakfast, Lilac Patisserie offers a warm, family-friendly start to any day in Santa Barbara. For more Santa Barbara recommendations, visit our website.
