Worst Baked goods in a long time, 8/14/2010
Reviewer: John URsoleo
from Santa Barbara, CA
Like another reviewer, we bought brownies and muffins and left the store with our mouths watering. It was a good thing because there was no moisture at all in anything we bought. Dry brownie that cracked when bit, horrible muffins also so dry that the squirrels did not want them. This place is not longer on our stop-list as we travel through.
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Amazing vegan chocolate muffin, 8/10/2010
Reviewer: a p c
from Santa Barbara, CA
I'm not even vegan, neither's the boyfriend, and we agree it's one of the best muffins in the world. The blueberry muffin here is so pretty too, like a supermodel in the muffin world. Raisin walnut rolls are such a bargain and to die for. Roco coffee that's NOT state street blend like everywhere else in town (blech). I wish they had donuts, but I also don't, because I always hit up ODB after the gym and that would totally defeat the purpose.
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Go for the bread only!, 8/10/2010
Reviewer: gary linden
from Malibu, CA
Don't waste your money on overpriced microwaved eggs ($9.00) plus another $3.00 if you want bacon. Whatever is supposed to be inside the croissants, is just a hint of it. Very stingy. Stick to the fresh bread which is quite good.
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i don't get the hype, 5/14/2010
Reviewer: Ryan
from Santa Barbara, CA
The bread is good. I will give them that. I just don't get the prices and the service always comes across as spacey and flustered. I went for breakfast and paid $8.50 for what turned out to be watery microwaved eggs and a small side salad. Turkey bacon was another $3. The bacon was already cooked and they just heated up like they would do at a fast food place like subway. The whole meal was fast food quality at $11.50. Actually McDonald's breakfast tastes better in this humble man's opinion.
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Good Ciabatta, 3/13/2010
Reviewer: Paul L
from Santa Barbara, CA
I only eat two things here and they are both some of the best I have had. Their ciabatta is the best in Santa Barbara, it is the perfect texture and the taste is amazing. The other thing I like is their vegan chocolate muffin...so rich you wouldn't know it is vegan. Counter service is always efficient.
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Not Worth My Money or Time, 3/12/2010
Reviewer: Amberly
from Santa Barbara, CA
For the price of the food, I was expecting something magnificent. The pastries were bland, the service was slow and the coffee was not fresh. I suggest they re-evaluate the menu and come up with some creative ways to entice customers back to the bakery
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TRY the CUBANO., 3/1/2010
Reviewer: Sharon
from Santa Barbara, CA
I followed Kathryn's advice below and tried the Cubano. Best sandwich I've had in a good long time. Simply phenomenal. Highly recommended. Service was slightly laggy/slow when I was ordering, but the food proved to be very WELL worth the wait.
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Good eats!, 1/25/2010
Reviewer: JF
from Santa Barbara, CA
I come here quite often. The multi-grain cranberry rolls are an absolute delight. And when I come early enough, I get the croissants with ham and cheese, and they definitely put a smile on my face. The vegan chocolate muffin is surprisingly delicious as well. Overall I very much enjoy this bakery. I wish the prices weren't so steep!
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Five Stars times TEN!, 10/28/2009
Reviewer: Kathryn
from Santa Barbara, CA
I just had THE BEST sandwich I've ever had. It's called the Cubano and it was fresh, juicy, and delicious. It was recommended by the perfectly wonderful man working behind the sandwich counter and I'm so glad I took his advice. If you want a treat for your taste buds, go there, have this sandwich...you'll be in heaven!
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My favorite morning break-fast, 10/2/2009
Reviewer: Stephenie
from Santa Barbara, CA
This is my favorite place to visit early in the morning for an almond croissant and delicious coffee. I find the wait-staff warm and friendly and have yet to find one that doesn't speak/understand English. One does have to speak up however to be heard over the chatter and street traffic.
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early morning muffin
Reviewer: TJ
from Santa Barbara, CA
I have stopped in a couple of times on my walk to work (7 am). The early morning staff are friendly, but only one counter guy understands english, so they perpetually get my order wrong.3 out of 4 times I have found a fruit-bran muffin rather than what I ordered, which is a honey bran muffin. This is the last time I drop 3 bucks for the wrong order.
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Not worth the price
Reviewer: Molly Danson
from Santa Barbara, CA
I ordered a salmon/ goat cheese sandwich for roughly 9 bucks, and they were so stingy with all the ingredients on the sandwich. All I tasted was the bread. Poor excuse for a sandwich. I was really disappointed with the food.
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best vegan chocolate muffin!
Reviewer: chee
from Santa Barbara, CA
awww...bummer about the reviewer's baked goods (below), but I just happened to discover quite the delectable chocolatey muffin at ODB. it was moist, tender, and not cloyingly sweet. sometimes vegan products can taste a bit synthetic or soy-based, but this muffin was fantastic. there was a nice thin layer of chocolate frosting on top. who knew that eating "healthy" could taste so good?
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Worst baked goods I found in SB
Reviewer: Veronica
from Santa Barbara, CA
I was excited about trying this bakery for the first time since the reviews were decent. I bought one french baguette, one sourdough loaf, and a chocolate chip scone. Impatiently, I tried all 3 in the car on the way home. I was so sad, all 3 were bad! The scone was so dry it crumbled like sand. The two loafs had a weird texture (like cardboard) and were completely tasteless. I hate giving bad reviews, but I was really disappointed.
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