Recipes Bakery

The place is very cute and quaint. It has the feel
of a New England b&b. The staff is super friendly, although they seemed a bit disorganized and frazzled because it got a bit busy. The coffees and cinnamon rolls were great. We got 2 jalapeño biscuit sandwiches. They were both dry and you could barely taste the jalapeño. Also it’s quite expensive.

This place was cute and they seemed to have a lot of treats and Australian coffee. The coffee was okay and the staff were very friendly! I tried the Cinnamon Roll and the Banana Bread — both were okay :). The cinnamon roll was a bit crunchier than I expected, but I mainly just wish they had better hours — it’s hard to get there before 2pm (Saturdays) and they are closed Sundays (the day I’m most in the mood for Cinnamon Rolls of course!).

Excellent and generous servings. We had the jalapeño biscuit sandwich and cinnamon roll French toast.

The cinnamon rolls were so so so good. It was a super cute place and I can’t wait to bring my friends here!

I actually cannot fathom how someone can make such delicious cinnamon rolls. The place itself is super quaint and cute, and you can see all the machinery and ingredients they use to hand make their cinnamon rolls. But once your lips touch the cinnamon-​y, chewy goodness of their cinnamon rolls, it’s like you are taken to another world of sugar, spicy, and everything nice.
The soy lattes are also super well made and perfectly complement the goodness of the rolls. Love this place!

Let me start off by saying I’m not a bisquit eater however their Jalapeño Bisquit breakfast sandwich had me intrigued, though I thought it may be a bit to spicy for breakfast. It did not disappoint, I ordered this with my egg over medium and the cumulation of flavors on my pallette left me wanting more! I don’t ever comment but this was worth writing the review, I didn’t want anyone to miss out! Ohh and it’s not spicy, the jalapeño is very very subtle.

Can’t believe I have been driving past this place on my way to work and I barely went in last week. The cinnamon rolls are made to order and so so so delicious. I also had the jalapeño biscuit breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious. The kitchen is beautiful and retro and everyone there is super sweet.

You can’t review Recipes Bakery and not comment on the cinnamon rolls. They are the best! They are warm, soft, not too sweet and so good. Plus, the ingredients are high quality and organic.
The coffee? Yes, it’s organic and I’m told it is a custom bean/​roast from a supplier in Australia. It will not disappoint!
They also have a fantastic gluten free granola and other gluten free options which are great. I have also had their made-​to-​order quiche for parties and it is always a huge hit.
Top quality ingredients that taste phenomenal. What else could you want?

I love this place and their food. The pastry chef that works there is from Le Cordon Bleu and you can tell by the delicious things she bakes.
Coffee is excellent, staff is friendly and the food is organic and made with love. A unique, must-​go place to go if you live in Santa Barbara or if you are visiting this amazing town.

Simply perfection. Incredible cinnamon rolls, and the best coffee I have had on the West Coast (perhaps in the U.S.).
The jalapeño biscuit, breakfast sandwich was also outstanding.

A beautiful cappuccino served in a large cup. Delicious coffee and a perfect accompaniment for an early morning fresh baked cinnamon roll ! They’re kept warm in the back and iced to order.

The cinnamon rolls were heavenly! We also tried the corn fritters with poached eggs, roasted tomatoes & arugula– OMG! It was so good! It deserves ten stars! The scrambled eggs with mushrooms were very delicious. The coffee excellent. But perhaps the crown jewel was the wonderful ambiance & the great service! They even had homemade jams to buy! I can’t say enough about this place. Wish I lived in Santa Barbara so I can come here often.

Boyfriend and I came to try the cinnamon rolls and they were delicious, they warm them up when you order them and ice them in front of you, very great and kind service, definitely recommend!

How could I have gone the farmer’s market and never seen Recipes? Especially with those attention-​getting pink shutters? Today a friend and I discovered this cute little gem to encounter friendly staff, delicious gluten-​free carrot cupcake-​y things AND the epitome of deliciousness– the blueberry goat cheese muffin. We also bought a chocolate cinnamon roll. The service is wonderful and friendly and it’s just a welcoming and yummy place to go! I highly recommend!

This place is heavenly!!!
Came here last week on a rainy day in Santa Barbara to pick up some of the yummy cinnamon rolls I keep hearing about. Man, were they worth the wait! These cinnamon rolls, cooked fresh to order, were the most tasty and delightful way to start my morning. Can’t wait to come back!

Very pleased with my experience here. Stopped by for an afternoon pick-​me-​up (aka a coffee and a cinnamon roll, okay 2 cinnamon rolls).
Service was friendly.
Prices were a little high– used my Axxess deal for a buy one cinnamon roll, get one free, which made the cost justifiable.
Coffee– ordered a mocha. Very tasty, but the small is CRAZY small! It was also pretty expensive $ 3+
Cinnamon rolls– GIANT and delicious!
Décor– Adorable. I wanted to move in :)
I’ll be back for the baked goods, not for the small coffees.

The Australian’s call their Café Americano a «long black» and now Starbucks is introducing «flat white» which is another Austrailian version of café Au lait. This place in my opinion is one of the best place for coffee in California. Australian coffee is strong and full bodied yet smooth. Unlike the famous chain there is no bitterness. Their flat white is so buttery. And they also serve a mean home made old fashion cinnamon roll. Entering this café is a potpourri of bakery senses. Just heavenly.

Lovely surprise. Stopped by the Saturday Farmer’s Market and strolled by this charming place on the way back to the car.
Super friendly staff; beautiful, welcoming seating area; excellent coffee and fresh squeezed OJ.
Can’t wait to return for a yummy looking cinnamon roll.

Yes, it’s adorable, but I’ve just gotta get this off my sugary chest: the cinnamon roll fell flat. Horribly flat. Pumped up to deification, with talk of being iced to order and comic strip steam swirls rising from the fresh-​baked good. And it’s not that it just wasn’t legendary, it was actually extremely average.
Ok, bitter truths in the rearview, my breakfast bowl with house-​made yogurt and granola, fresh seasonal berries and a drizzle of honey was top notch — tangy, sweet without being saccharine and those nutty, toasted grains balance the whole thing out. Nine bucks is a bit steep for a continental offeringm but I get it: you’re artisan.
Also, the iced soy chai latte is better than most. Low water, quality soy milk, compostable cup with the most rigid straw X I’ve ever encountered. It actually broke two sippers before chipping a piece of itself into the drank. Fort Knox of lids.

Wow and Wow!
I stumbled upon Recipes Bakery during a run one morning and boy am I happy that I happened to go down this block.
Nestled in an old house, Recipes Bakery serves up some seriously delicious and adorable sweets and treats. The staff is so friendly and it is hard not to get lost in the magical décor. This looks like a little girls dream land with cookies in jars, brownies on platters and fun trinkets to browse through.
They are known for their cinnamon rolls which they ice to order so each roll comes out sloppy and fabulous.
They also have a great selection for lunch and even do gluten free items!