Cristino's Bakery
170 Aero Rd, Goleta, CA
Crema's Take
“Cristino's Bakery in Goleta is a beloved local institution that goes far beyond coffee, serving up authentic Santa Barbara County classics like fresh tamales, pan dulces, and breakfast sandwiches on jalapeño bagels alongside straightforward drip coffee that locals genuinely enjoy. The warm, family-friendly atmosphere and genuinely kind staff make it the kind of place where regulars and visitors alike feel instantly welcomed, whether you're grabbing a quick breakfast or settling in to meet a friend over fresh pastries. If you're seeking traditional, unpretentious comfort food and honest coffee in a place that clearly cares about doing things right, this is worth the short wait.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
This place puts out unbelievable authentic food. The burritos, tamales, tres leche, tri tip, bacon cheeseburger, breakfast sandwich (jalapeño bagel :-)), and others are best in Santa Barbara county and it’s not close. I’ve lived here 20 years and this is what it’s all about…
The other reviews are not playing. This place is truly amazing. I enjoy all types of food including high end and would choose this place any day of the week over places like The Lark and Flor De Maiz in Santa Barbara which cost 20x the price. The tamales are something like an…
My son took us to Cristino’s Bakery for lunch while we were visiting him, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was! The service was great — the person who helped us was super nice, polite, and gave us great suggestions. We tried the carne asada torta and the…
Lorena and her team were AMAZING!! We hired Cristino's for an event at our school and everyone raved about the food (tamales, beans, rice, horchata, agua de jamaica, and pan dulces). The service was equally as exceptional. Lorena and Cristino came and set everything up; it…
Very enjoyable. Food is very fresh and delicious. Great service but expect to wait while your food is prepared. Only drip coffee here, no milk alternatives but it's nice and drinkable. Last visit I had a yummy breakfast burrito with salsa, a cheesecake type muffin and a big cup…
Crema Reviews
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