Crushcakes & Cafe

I love this quaint little spot. They have a great selection of cakes and cupcakes with gluten-free options. My favorite is their vegan gf earth cake. It's the bomb 💣 and their banana chocolate chip cake, too. Today, I had the Yuli Special, and it was delicious 😋 I look forward to my weekly visits 💫

Delicious brunch options and drinks. Enjoyed a matcha and americano. Highly recommend trying a cupcake!

+1

Had them do my wedding cake and it was amazing!! Just what I asked for and (I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit) I didn't end up getting the chance to try any but all the guests said it was delicious. Thank you!!! PS I also got my sister a gluten-free cupcake which she said was delicious and I ate a cinnamon roll that was super good too. Would recommend.

Cute little bakery/coffee shop offering their own baked goods. Gluten-free & vegan choices in all offerings. I had the gluten-free/vegan red devils food cupcake, oh la la! I paired it with the cinnamon honey coffee - iced version.

They serve breakfast all day, soups and salads for lunch, sandwiches, grilled paninis, wraps, quesadillas, nachos, burritos, tacos. There's also a kids menu. The homemade lemonade is really good. The cupcakes is a dream! Great coffee as well. They use farm fresh eggs and their meats are hormone free. Nice and friendly staff ❤️

+5

We had our vegan wedding cake and cupcakes done by Crushcakes and we (and our guests) absolutely loved them!! Our strawberry cake was divine, and the mini cupcakes were such a cute touch that guests loved. Justin was great to work with and was so communicative. Thank you Crushcakes for being a part of our special day!!

Genuinely surprised by the low-ish rating, this place has amazing coffee and the best cookies ever? Love the vibes and can get cozy and do some work in the back.

Just what I was looking for, an unpretentious neighborhood cafe in over priced SB. Had the avocado toast and a carrot cupcake. Both were delicious!

Got the fried egg breakfast sando with a brioche bun (takeout) and it was exactly what I was craving. Shout out to the gal with the awesome curly hair who gave me my food - you’re awesome! 😎

Crushcakes is an absolute gem in our community. Their support of local events, like our pickleball fundraiser, shows just how much they care about the people around them. They are always welcoming, inclusive, and make everyone feel right at home. The iced matcha is one of my favorite go-to drinks, especially in the summer when you need something cool and refreshing. I also really appreciate their gluten free options. It's not always easy to find treats that taste amazing and still fit dietary needs, but Crushcakes nails it every time. They make sure no one feels left out, and that's something truly special.

Absolutely delicious food - the brioche french toast was to-die for and the cupcakes were excellent! We loved that they have dog-friendly seating outside and everything was served quickly.

I tried the Mayan Mocha and it was really delicious. Staff is super friendly. The place is pet friendly as well.

We trusted Crushcakes in Santa Barbara with our daughter’s wedding cake and cupcake bar and they did not disappoint. All the cupcakes were beautiful and our guests were happy with all the flavors. Everyone said they were delicious! They also had delicious Vegan cupcakes for some of our guests that requested a Vegan option. The customer service was amazing as well! Thanks Crushcakes for making our daughter’s wedding extra special! I highly recommend!

The place is always clean. The food is delicious. The customer service is amazing. I always get my food fast. Last time, I ordered a cappuccino with a chicken wrap. I went to the bathroom, and my plate disappeared with half of the chicken wrap . The manager was very kind, and she gave me another chicken wrap.

Breakfast sandwich was very yummy and coffee excellent. Counter ordering. Tables outside. Oh and pastries very good.

If you're ever in the area, whether you live in Santa Barbara or are visiting/touring, make sure you make a brunch pitstop here! You will leave thoroughly satisfied by their aesthetically pleasing storefront, friendly and kind service, and deliciously prepared meals for which they have a large selection to choose from including drinks!

Loved the place! Great coffee, awesome cupcakes! We also had breakfast the next day. Red Velvet pancakes for kiddos Ere amazing, smashed avocado toast was really good too. And traditional breakfast with potatoes, eggs &bacon was great too. Thank you!

Crushcakes absolutely CRUSHED our wedding cake. They did AMAZING. I brought some bouquets to the bakery the day before the wedding and they added it to the cake to make it look beautiful at no extra charge. It also tasted amazing. Would certainly recommend them for any special occasion

The vanilla rose latte was one of the best coffees I have had in a long time. The pancakes were a pleasant surprise and will be my go to in the area next time I visit. The food was good and service was very quick. The order area is small and crowded quickly but it didn’t matter once the food got served. You are easily transported to a world of your own, where you can really embrace your tastebuds.

I worked with Justin and the team at Crush Cakes for Riley and Tanner’s wedding on April 24 at Villa + Vine in Santa Barbara, and they were amazing to work with! The cake they created was not only delicious, but gorgeously executed with a vintage vibe and delicate pearls throughout. It was truly a showstopper and quickly became the talk of the night during the reception. Guests couldn’t stop admiring it! Justin was so helpful and communicative, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free for my couple. As a wedding planner, I am absolutely looking forward to working with Crush Cakes again in August and highly recommend them to all my SB brides/grooms!

Gatien Gheza

Loved the place! Great coffee, awesome cupcakes! We also had breakfast the next day. Red Velvet pancakes for kiddos Ere amazing, smashed avocado toast was really good too. And traditional breakfast with potatoes, eggs &bacon was great too. Thank you!

Koral Gerwatosky

I worked with Justin and the team at Crush Cakes for Riley and Tanner’s wedding on April 24 at Villa + Vine in Santa Barbara, and they were amazing to work with! The cake they created was not only delicious, but gorgeously executed with a vintage vibe and delicate pearls throughout. It was truly a showstopper and quickly became the talk of the night during the reception. Guests couldn’t stop admiring it! Justin was so helpful and communicative, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free for my couple. As a wedding planner, I am absolutely looking forward to working with Crush Cakes again in August and highly recommend them to all my SB brides/grooms!

Briana Gilbert

Crushcakes absolutely CRUSHED our wedding cake. They did AMAZING. I brought some bouquets to the bakery the day before the wedding and they added it to the cake to make it look beautiful at no extra charge. It also tasted amazing. Would certainly recommend them for any special occasion

Mike Mackintosh

The vanilla rose latte was one of the best coffees I have had in a long time. The pancakes were a pleasant surprise and will be my go to in the area next time I visit. The food was good and service was very quick. The order area is small and crowded quickly but it didn’t matter once the food got served. You are easily transported to a world of your own, where you can really embrace your tastebuds.

Patty Aande

Breakfast sandwich was very yummy and coffee excellent. Counter ordering. Tables outside. Oh and pastries very good.

Kerrie Liles

We trusted Crushcakes in Santa Barbara with our daughter’s wedding cake and cupcake bar and they did not disappoint. All the cupcakes were beautiful and our guests were happy with all the flavors. Everyone said they were delicious! They also had delicious Vegan cupcakes for some of our guests that requested a Vegan option. The customer service was amazing as well! Thanks Crushcakes for making our daughter’s wedding extra special! I highly recommend!

Yessica Yomely

The place is always clean. The food is delicious. The customer service is amazing. I always get my food fast. Last time, I ordered a cappuccino with a chicken wrap. I went to the bathroom, and my plate disappeared with half of the chicken wrap . The manager was very kind, and she gave me another chicken wrap.

Stefan Kennerly

If you're ever in the area, whether you live in Santa Barbara or are visiting/touring, make sure you make a brunch pitstop here! You will leave thoroughly satisfied by their aesthetically pleasing storefront, friendly and kind service, and deliciously prepared meals for which they have a large selection to choose from including drinks!

Jenny Lindholm

They serve breakfast all day, soups and salads for lunch, sandwiches, grilled paninis, wraps, quesadillas, nachos, burritos, tacos. There's also a kids menu. The homemade lemonade is really good. The cupcakes is a dream! Great coffee as well. They use farm fresh eggs and their meats are hormone free. Nice and friendly staff ❤️

Haley Kanada

We had our vegan wedding cake and cupcakes done by Crushcakes and we (and our guests) absolutely loved them!! Our strawberry cake was divine, and the mini cupcakes were such a cute touch that guests loved. Justin was great to work with and was so communicative. Thank you Crushcakes for being a part of our special day!!

Delicious menu with healthy options, all fresh and made as you wait, as well as ever changing yummy desserts. Very friendly and excellent service. Inside and outside dining. Favorite of locals as well as visitors to town.

We got our wedding cake (coconut cloud) and some desserts (lemon bars and cinnamon rolls) for our wedding reception from Crush Cakes. The cake was beautiful and tasted even better! Our guests loved the lemon bars and cinnamon rolls so much so we didn't even get the chance to try them! We will be back to enjoy all their goodies and will get a small cake or cupcakes from Crush Cakes for our anniversary...the cake was too good to save.

Maureen Amato

Delicious menu with healthy options, all fresh and made as you wait, as well as ever changing yummy desserts. Very friendly and excellent service. Inside and outside dining. Favorite of locals as well as visitors to town.

Gabriel Mosse

We got our wedding cake (coconut cloud) and some desserts (lemon bars and cinnamon rolls) for our wedding reception from Crush Cakes. The cake was beautiful and tasted even better! Our guests loved the lemon bars and cinnamon rolls so much so we didn't even get the chance to try them! We will be back to enjoy all their goodies and will get a small cake or cupcakes from Crush Cakes for our anniversary...the cake was too good to save.

I think their selling point is the cupcakes. They have a really great hibiscus Palmer. The large used to be $5. Now it’s $5.44 and instead of a large 16 oz cup they serve it in a tiny mason jar. Not sitting right to spend that much for that little :(

We ordered a beautiful, 3 tiered, coconut flavored wedding cake. It was delicious and all of our guests agreed! The only thing that would have made the process easier was if the cake could have been delivered to our wedding venue. Other than that, the cake was amazing and my husband and I look forward to eating the top tier on our anniversary!

Berry Bowl Was perfect for what I wanted, the Woke Burger looked amazing and will be back to try it! Had a bite of the Lemon Drop, wasn't too sweet and cupcake was fluffy inside.

Very cute place away from the main tourist area. I really wanted to like the breakfast and it looked great, but a little salty and greasy. I can eat pretty much anything, except bad oils, which aggravate my stomach and thats what happened. Maybe you aren’t as sensitive as me, so give it a try. The cupcakes looked good and sweet sidewalk tables…

Wide variety of cupcakes. Pick up the punch card so you can get a free cupcake. You get one punch per visit, no matter how many you buy. They have vegan cupcakes and every day there is a special cupcake. There is an extensive food menu. My daughter likes the tuna melt. The avocado toast is OK. At their Goleta location. They have a vegan burrito which is filling. I would love to see a tofu scramble on their menu. Have plenty of outdoor seating. On the board they list coffee drinks with one price but that is for their 10 ounce. Obviously it’s more if you order the larger size. I wish they would have better signage about it. They do have specialty drinks, including turmeric. Where I debate about giving them a three or four which I gave them a 3.5 rounds up to four. I know they care about inclusivity. They have signs in the window and their sister crush bar is very inclusive. However, no matter how much I talked to them. It doesn’t seem to register that they are discriminating against people who are lactose intolerant. Did you know that more people of color are lactose intolerant? So if the dollar up charge for nondairy milk is excessive and penalizes all of us who are making this choice because of our Health or because of an ethical decision around the dairy industry. You can go to Bristol Farms and get any coffee drink with nondairy milk with no up charge. More places in Europe are doing this as well. It is not about an extra cost. Build that into your items, which I am sure you do. Switch for Good has done the math. It is not costing somebody an extra dollar. If they feel they really need to up charge just consider a dime. But please be more inclusive, stick to your ethics and values, and don’t penalize those of us who cannot tolerate non dairy milk.

The breakfast tacos are ovolacto vegetarian and divine. The tables are a bit small/ cramped in multiple small places, so it's not great for a group. It could really use AC.

Lioness X

Wide variety of cupcakes. Pick up the punch card so you can get a free cupcake. You get one punch per visit, no matter how many you buy. They have vegan cupcakes and every day there is a special cupcake. There is an extensive food menu. My daughter likes the tuna melt. The avocado toast is OK. At their Goleta location. They have a vegan burrito which is filling. I would love to see a tofu scramble on their menu. Have plenty of outdoor seating. On the board they list coffee drinks with one price but that is for their 10 ounce. Obviously it’s more if you order the larger size. I wish they would have better signage about it. They do have specialty drinks, including turmeric. Where I debate about giving them a three or four which I gave them a 3.5 rounds up to four. I know they care about inclusivity. They have signs in the window and their sister crush bar is very inclusive. However, no matter how much I talked to them. It doesn’t seem to register that they are discriminating against people who are lactose intolerant. Did you know that more people of color are lactose intolerant? So if the dollar up charge for nondairy milk is excessive and penalizes all of us who are making this choice because of our Health or because of an ethical decision around the dairy industry. You can go to Bristol Farms and get any coffee drink with nondairy milk with no up charge. More places in Europe are doing this as well. It is not about an extra cost. Build that into your items, which I am sure you do. Switch for Good has done the math. It is not costing somebody an extra dollar. If they feel they really need to up charge just consider a dime. But please be more inclusive, stick to your ethics and values, and don’t penalize those of us who cannot tolerate non dairy milk.

Cigal Shaham

The breakfast tacos are ovolacto vegetarian and divine. The tables are a bit small/ cramped in multiple small places, so it's not great for a group. It could really use AC.

Tasty cupcakes. Beware, the chocolate flavored cupcake frosting has a strong coffee flavor. I didn't see that on a sign or anything, but maybe I was supposed to know... But it was surprising. Tasty, but if you don't want mocha flavor, avoid the chocolate frosting. Or maybe it was just a problem this weekend... Regardless, the cupcakes were good. And the chocolate chip cookie was very good. Subtle with a little bit of salt on top. I enjoyed the chocolate chip cookie the most, will likely stop again!

We ordered a Wedding Cake from Crushcakes. There was a disconnect on what we wanted and what was received design wise. The process was rushed to payment over the phone. The cake was edible but very basic for the price. 3stars Delivery was very professional. He was extremely patient amidst all the chaos. We made him move the cake 3 times because we did not feel comfortable moving it due to how heavy and large the cake was. 5stars

Kress F

Tasty cupcakes. Beware, the chocolate flavored cupcake frosting has a strong coffee flavor. I didn't see that on a sign or anything, but maybe I was supposed to know... But it was surprising. Tasty, but if you don't want mocha flavor, avoid the chocolate frosting. Or maybe it was just a problem this weekend... Regardless, the cupcakes were good. And the chocolate chip cookie was very good. Subtle with a little bit of salt on top. I enjoyed the chocolate chip cookie the most, will likely stop again!

Carole Lamport

We ordered a Wedding Cake from Crushcakes. There was a disconnect on what we wanted and what was received design wise. The process was rushed to payment over the phone. The cake was edible but very basic for the price. 3stars Delivery was very professional. He was extremely patient amidst all the chaos. We made him move the cake 3 times because we did not feel comfortable moving it due to how heavy and large the cake was. 5stars

Stopped in on a whim. Wasnt much left to pick from, the cupcakes were sugary and a little dry. They do have a gluten free option which was great, it was moist but the frosting was still sweet. The price was expensive for the size, i was shocked. I heard their food was good.

They close kitchen at 3pm Happy hour : buy 3 muffins and get 1 free Not bad, but they need to improve the communication with customers and the cleaning of toilets

Burrito week disappointment. Shrinkflation! Burrito was so small. Maybe I missed the message, and it is taquito week. Could eat in four bites. You would be better off just making it normal size and charge $10 instead of $8. Hot sauce wasn't good either, had a fishy taste to it, and had no heat. Service was slow. 15 minutes for one burrito and it wasn't that busy. Burger week was much better. Excellent flavor and normal size, not a slider 🤣

They have a lot of different cupcake flavours, all the ones we tried were delicious and the muffin itself was very spongy and tasteful. Their coffee selection was also interesting. The prices avergage high and the local could be a little bit cleaner. The place is close to the center of the city and they also have a small terrace outside. Staff quite distant. I would recommend to use the outside space to eat and take the coffee to go to see the surroundings, the area is very nice.

Julia Palomar

They have a lot of different cupcake flavours, all the ones we tried were delicious and the muffin itself was very spongy and tasteful. Their coffee selection was also interesting. The prices avergage high and the local could be a little bit cleaner. The place is close to the center of the city and they also have a small terrace outside. Staff quite distant. I would recommend to use the outside space to eat and take the coffee to go to see the surroundings, the area is very nice.

CR250R

Burrito week disappointment. Shrinkflation! Burrito was so small. Maybe I missed the message, and it is taquito week. Could eat in four bites. You would be better off just making it normal size and charge $10 instead of $8. Hot sauce wasn't good either, had a fishy taste to it, and had no heat. Service was slow. 15 minutes for one burrito and it wasn't that busy. Burger week was much better. Excellent flavor and normal size, not a slider 🤣

First time going here I ordered a salad online. I got to crushcakes at least 15 minutes later and they clearly hadn’t started making the salad. I got the salad and it was DRENCHED in dressing with hardly any greens. Second time around I called and specified that I wanted dressing ON THE SIDE but it was DRENCHED in dressing again!! The cashier even read the order back to me to check that it was right. Don’t get me wrong the flavors are great but I am getting a salad for a reason.. I wanted a salad with dressing rather than dressing with salad. It’s a simple request that is not difficult to honor!! Very disappointed..

We used crushcakes for our wedding cake! It looked great, but they used the wrong flavor frosting for our $650 cake. Still tasted good, but it wasn’t what we specially chose for our big day. We also emailed them about a week after the event just to let them know about the mistake and they’ve completely ignored us! So we are disappointed in the lack of customer service in regard to the mistake! We didn’t want a refund, just to give a heads up! Great for getting cupcakes in house, but I would not reccomend for an expensive wedding cake!

Ordered the vegan coconut cloud cake for a birthday for $95 and the cake was clearly either undercooked or had missing ingredients. The cake had the texture of playdough and was inedible. I see in the other reviews that the vegan cakes look normal so it must have been a one off but what was inexcusable was the fact that the owner argued with us on giving us a refund when we went back to the store to show them the inedible cake. The owner was saying that the texture was normal due to the cake being vegan. If that is the case, this company should not be selling vegan cakes! I did eventually get a full refund but when a cake is so clearly badly made, we should be receiving an apology and refund instead of having to argue for it. We ended up getting the Abe’s vegan cake in Whole Foods which was properly baked so again the issue was not due to the cake being vegan lol

Artis Spiller

Ordered the vegan coconut cloud cake for a birthday for $95 and the cake was clearly either undercooked or had missing ingredients. The cake had the texture of playdough and was inedible. I see in the other reviews that the vegan cakes look normal so it must have been a one off but what was inexcusable was the fact that the owner argued with us on giving us a refund when we went back to the store to show them the inedible cake. The owner was saying that the texture was normal due to the cake being vegan. If that is the case, this company should not be selling vegan cakes! I did eventually get a full refund but when a cake is so clearly badly made, we should be receiving an apology and refund instead of having to argue for it. We ended up getting the Abe’s vegan cake in Whole Foods which was properly baked so again the issue was not due to the cake being vegan lol

This used to be a go to for my family. The food is okay but we love supporting family owned businesses. Until recently something has changed with the downtown Santa Barbara location. The management has gone down hill and the girls treat customers horribly. I have 3 daughters and feel uncomfortable bringing them in to this location now. The brunette who I think is a manager rolled her eyes at me when I asked for another dressing which I would have happily paid for if needed. Then to hear her say to another employee “she is annoying” when getting me the side was uncalled for. This annoying family will not be returning to Crushcakes.

Stopped in excited after seeing the reviews and left pretty frustrated. The line was long, which is fine, but the staff seemed overwhelmed and not very friendly. After waiting, half the items we wanted were already sold out. What we did get didn’t feel worth the wait or the price. Won’t be back.

This place is seriously overpriced for what you get. Cute aesthetic, but that’s about it. Small portions, high prices, and average taste. You’re paying for Instagram photos more than actual quality.

Erica Wiliams

This used to be a go to for my family. The food is okay but we love supporting family owned businesses. Until recently something has changed with the downtown Santa Barbara location. The management has gone down hill and the girls treat customers horribly. I have 3 daughters and feel uncomfortable bringing them in to this location now. The brunette who I think is a manager rolled her eyes at me when I asked for another dressing which I would have happily paid for if needed. Then to hear her say to another employee “she is annoying” when getting me the side was uncalled for. This annoying family will not be returning to Crushcakes.