Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro

1324 State St, Santa Barbara - 93101
192 reviews
Dessert
(805) 892-2800

Stopped in for a croissant and a double latte. The croissant was fabulously flaky and beyond buttery. The outdoor seating was comfortable. We went fairly early in the morning and there was ample parking.

They have the best almond croissants I’ve ever had. The filling is so delicious but delicate at the same time. It’s not overly sweet but just perfect. I’ve had their bombs there before and everything I’ve tried has been good.

I had a great omelet and a good cup of coffee here. Their croissants are possibly the best in Santa Barbara.

Very friendly pleasant place with great service and nice outdoor seating. Croissant was wonderful ,coffee was good, Fresh squeezed orange juice was great. Wasn’t crazy about my tart but overall lovely place to go!

Fantastic croissants and honestly, probably the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had. Great place to stop by for a little treat every once in a while.

Amazing Croissants !! Good Lattes

One of the few places that will still serve coffee in a real ceramic cup! And great coffee. Caramel latte was very nice indeed.

I have not had a dish here that I did not like, but if there is one thing you must have it is the french toast with fruit (breakfast) or the spinach special (lunch). In regards to the spinach special, if cheese is not your thing, try to have the monterey jack substituted for feta.Service is quick and efficient and your food will arrive promptly, but do not feel rushed. They are happy to have you sit and sip your coffee.

My experience started off terrible and ended terrible. To begin I waited in line while the cashier was on the phone with a customer only to pick up the phone yet again and take another order for 5 minutes before taking mine. While another staff member just stood there doing nothing then proceeds to take someone else's order that had just walked in. I spent over $100 there and to be honest the croissants especially chocolate were no better than Albertsons and the ones I was served on airfrance put renauds to shame. An airline... this place has gone down hill since they expanded. The hazelnut roll I asked for was grabbed from the back not from the front case which I found weird they tasted stale or at least a day old. The lemon tart was overly sweet it made our tongues pucker with the need to down a glass of water. The $15 stollen was stale and lacking dried fruit and nuts. Not traditional stollen. This is the type of place that I will forever think of as a stop on the way out of town for a road trip as in fast food. There are better more traditional bakeries in town that actually care about quality and consumer experience and are not just as dark un-updated hole in the wall. Would be nice if the tarts didn't all come in the same mold. Where is the creativity for the price you charge. Service and quality are below sub par. Get it together or stop expanding.

Tasty and authentic, if you are into French cuisine. The place is sometimes busy.The breakfast was delicious in cold ❄️ and early December morning, I would like to come there again ?