Sambo's is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

1. Sambo's

8.1
216 W Cabrillo Blvd (btw Bath St & Chapala St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Breakfast Spot · 68 tips and reviews

Kevin S.Kevin Sherman: Mini muffins are awesome. Great place for breakfast.

Pia Rædkjær J.Pia Rædkjær Jensen: Great muffins and really good breakfast served.

Michelle A.Michelle Arnaiz-Dela Rosa: Breakfast food is great. The chocolate chip muffins are to die for.

The Daily Grind is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

2. The Daily Grind

7.5
2001 DE La Vina St (at Mission St), Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Barbara · 41 tips and reviews

Mike H.Mike Harnett: The zucchini carrot muffin is fantastic!

Natalie W.Natalie Weeks: Best muffin anywhere! Zucchini carrot :)

StephanieStephanie: They have the best muffins & coffee.

The Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

3. The Shop

8.5
730 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA
Diner · Downtown Santa Barbara · 31 tips and reviews

Phil C.Phil Cota: Coffee takes a while, but have a blueberry muffin while you wait.

Gene P.Gene Palmer: Best blueberry muffin in town. All breakfast items are good.

KoreyRae M.KoreyRae Moritz: The French toast was amazing, so we're the blueberry muffins and coffee. Also tried the aaaahnold, Rolex and egg yolo, as well as the salmon Benedict. Every plate was nearly licked clean!

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

4. Starbucks

8.4
1046 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · 15 tips and reviews

Letizia D.Letizia De Antoniis: Very good memory at Starbucks - Montecito... I've been there last April and had a great chocolate muffin...

Graham B.Graham Burwell: If you're looking to casually see celebrities, look no further. Quite the hotspot for the rich and famous!

Antonio S.Antonio Silveira: Great place, very nice Baristas

Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

5. Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant

8.8
3607 State St (at S Ontare Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Bakery · North State · 20 tips and reviews

CourtneyCourtney: The kale salad is unbelievable. One of the best salads I've ever had, and the gluten free corn muffin was amazing too!

Errin C.Errin Cecilsmith: Stumptown Roasters coffee from Pprtland is served here!

Katherine D.Katherine Duque: Multigrain pancakes are amazing!!

Savoy Cafe & Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

6. Savoy Cafe & Deli

8.8
24 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA
Café · Santa Barbara Downtown · 34 tips and reviews

Jamie S.Jamie Schaible: The pumpkin muffins are AMAZING... And the beet, goat cheese, basil stack.. It's a must!

Jamie S.Jamie Schaible: Pumpkin muffins. Spinach Feta Scramble. The Forbidden Salad. White Peony and Earl Green Teas. These are my top favs!

Savoy Cafe & DeliSavoy Cafe & Deli: Diners Driveins & Dives "Guy ate here!"

Our Daily Bread is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

7. Our Daily Bread

7.4
2700 DE La Vina St (at W Alamar Ave), Santa Barbara, CA
Bakery · Downtown Santa Barbara · 4 tips and reviews

jeajeajeajea: Very good coffee and excellent muffins, we had them to go so can´t say anything about service, staff behind the counter was nice and charming. Loved the name, too :-)

Brian J.Brian Joy: Great place for breakfast or lunch. Excellent bread too.

Max A.Max August: The gluten free, vegan carrot cupcakes are unbelievably good. Try them!

The Daily Grind is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

8. The Daily Grind

7.5
2912 DE La Vina St (btwn Arden and Calle Laureles), Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · Samarkand · 9 tips and reviews

Dmitrii C.Dmitrii Calzago: Same great food selection as the original location (smoothies, muffins, breakfast burritos are all great), but with AC for hot days.

Mark H.Mark Hemmis: Sweet patio, good veggie juice, ham burrito is the right price, veggie sandwich is great!

DanielleDanielle: I love the new location. The spinach burrito with egg whites and extra hot sauce is one of my favs. Great baked goods too!

Bella Vista is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

9. Bella Vista

8.6
1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Teena S.Teena S.: Sit outside and enjoy the beautiful ocean front view.

Lewis K.Lewis Kay: One of the best Sunday brunches I have ever had. Incredible variety and dessert table.

Jenny K.Jenny K: Amazing bread service with delicious ricotta instead of butter!

Belmond El Encanto is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

10. Belmond El Encanto

8.6
800 Alvarado Pl, Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel · 20 tips and reviews

JuliáTours O.JuliáTours Operadora: Best place to eat and rest! With perfect Santa Barbara's view!

Leslie B.Leslie Baker: Well appointed rooms and extremely attentive and professional staff. Gorgeous property. Highly recommend it!

Andy A.Andy Anderson: We came in just for a drink on the patio. Killer view over Santa Barbara.

Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

11. Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant

8.7
1253 Coast Village Rd, Montecito, CA
Bakery · 32 tips and reviews

Lori K.Lori King: The Kahlua French Toast is the best in the world.

Nick S.Nick Salsbury: Get a nice cup of Joe 

Hank F.Hank Fortman: Ignore the ENTIRE menu! Get the Breakfast Burrito w/ extra salsa. Will rock your world.

The Dining Room at El Encanto is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

12. The Dining Room at El Encanto

7.8
800 Alvarado Pl, Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

goopgoop: The hotel boasts a world class spa, ocean views, electric bikes (along with picnics on request), and its own cow, Ellie, from which all the cheese served at the hotel is made. Read more.

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: Beautiful terrace with stunning views of Santa Barbara. The innovative menu has many Asian touches. Loved the Japanese style breakfast with baked salmon, tofu salad, green salad and tamagoyaki.

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Crushcakes Cupcakery & Crushcafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

13. Crushcakes Cupcakery & Crushcafe

8.5
1315 Anacapa St (at Arlington Ave), Santa Barbara, CA
Cupcake Shop · Santa Barbara Downtown · 38 tips and reviews

Jeff C.Jeff Collier: The most amazing breakfast : red velvet pancakes! You must have this.

ShaynaShayna: Strawberry lemonade cupcake is far superior to strawberry bliss. Love it!

Bryan B.Bryan Bugler: Big Fan of the Cookies and cream- My goto cupcake

Scarlett Begonia is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

14. Scarlett Begonia

8.4
11 W Victoria St #10 (In Victoria Court), Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 29 tips and reviews

Howard L.Howard Look: A hidden gem. Outstanding beet salad with goat cheese. And best pork loin ever. Also dog-friendly patio.

Jaime H.Jaime Heer: Lemon ricotta pancakes are insane!!!

Jens Ole A.Jens Ole Andersen: Lovely place, felt almost like being in France. Very good food but a bit pricey. Visiting summer 2013 from Denmark.

D'Angelo Bread is one of The 15 Best Places for Muffins in Santa Barbara.

15. D'Angelo Bread

8.6
25 W Gutierrez St (btwn Chapala & State), Santa Barbara, CA
Bakery · Lower State · 39 tips and reviews

Simi F.Simi F.: A perfect little bakery tucked a way on lower state. I love the being able to buy "real" bread hear. I also adore their tarts and desserts. Try the peach tart with Marzipan.

Mike H.Mike Harnett: That is called the Eggs Rose. I saw Iron Chef Kat Cora mention it on the show "The Best Thing I Ever Ate", so had to try it!

Bryant S.Bryant Swanstrom: Best cup of coffee in Santa Barbara along with a menu where almost everything is delicious.