7 SANTA BARBARA BAKERIES FOR GLUTEN FREE CAKES & MORE
Looking for a gluten free wedding cake for your special day shouldn’t be hard! However with so many bakeries to choose from it’s not always easy to know which ones have gluten free options. To make things easier, we’ve compiled a list of 5 bakeries in Santa Barbara that will be your new go to for gluten free cakes, pastries, and more!
1. Crushcakes & Cafe
Crushcakes & Cafe is a popular local establishment with locations in Santa Barbara and Goleta. Locals and tourists love their relaxed, casual atmosphere and diverse menu. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or grab of cup of coffee to go and taste the love. Crushcakes provides catering for weddings and other special events and has a variety of dessert options to choose from including cakes, cupcakes and a selection of baked goods. Visit their website to learn more.
2. Anna’s Bakery
Another local favorite for it’s delicious breakfast and lunch menu, coffee, and baked goods! They are one of the best kept secrets when it comes to wedding and specialty cakes but trust me, you will not be disappointed! Stop by next time you are in the area and see what everyone’s talking about. Learn more here.
3. Lilac Patisserie
Lilac Patisserie is a dedicated gluten free bakery in Santa Barbara. Established in 2015, Lilac Patisserie’s owners set out to redefine the gluten free baking industry using only the best organic and locally sourced ingredients with recipes tested in their gluten free kitchen. Stop by and taste one of their delicious gluten free pastries or cakes for yourself and see if you can tell the difference. Learn more here.
4. Little Things Bakery
Located on the Mesa in Santa Barbara, The Little Things Bakery offers cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other delicious treats for weddings, parties and special occasions. Owner and baker Leah Hodson took over the bakery in the same location that was once owned by Wayne Kjar, owner of Your Cake Baker which many locals may remember. Using the same tried and true recipes Wayne used, Leah is honoring his legacy with all the classic flavors we know and love. Learn more here.
5. Room for Cake Bakery
Room for Cake Bakery specializes in custom, hand-crafted cakes and desserts using fresh ingredients for weddings and all of life’s celebrations. They believe life is beautiful and sweet and your cake should be too! Their artisan wedding cakes are hand-crafted reflecting their client’s unique vision and made in small batches in order to give each customer their personal attention. They are known for their delicious cakes and attention to detail in their beautiful designs. Contact them to inquire here.
6. Lele Patisserie
Lele Patisserie is a Santa Barbara bakery offering decadent custom cakes for weddings using fresh, top quality ingredients and natural flavors. Chef and Owner Lele Miranda works closely with each couple to help them craft the perfect cake for their special day. She understands that wedding planning can be stressful and seeks to make your wedding cake experience easy and stress-free. Their beautiful cakes have been featured in numerous publications which is no surprise seeing as they are true works of art. See their work here.
7. Solvang Bakery
Solvang Bakery is a family owned boutique bakery located in Solvang, CA. They offer cakes, cookies, pastries and specialty treats year round in the heart of Solvang, the Danish capital of America! Loved by locals and tourists, this little gem is literally a treat to visit especially around the holidays where they have been speading Christmas joy to visitors for over 30 years. They may be best known for their Gingerbread houses and creations, but they are also one of the best when it comes to custom wedding cakes. Visit their website here to learn more.
Featured cake in above photo from Lele Patisserie.
Photo by: NPO Photo
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