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Helena Avenue Bakery

Bakery café in Santa Barbara, CA 93101: opening hours, location and what to order.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (805) 880-3383 See the menu

Opening hours

 
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Monday7 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 2:30 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 2:30 PM
Thursday7 AM – 2:30 PM
Friday7 AM – 2:30 PM
Saturday7 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday7 AM – 2:30 PM

53 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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131 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Address131 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone(805) 880-3383
StyleBakery café
CountySanta Barbara County
Time zonePacific Time
From city center0.9 mi southeast

About Helena Avenue Bakery

Helena Avenue Bakery is a bakery café at 131 Anacapa St, about 0.9 mi southeast of central Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara has 48 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them — about one per 1,819 people living in the city. The closest neighbour on our map is Jeannine's Restaurant and Bakery, 0.2 mi away.

Helena Avenue Bakery opens as early as 7 AM and stays open until 2:30 PM on its longest day, for about 53 hours across 7 days a week. It keeps weekend hours on both Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.
  • Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.
  • Cranberry orange sconeCrumbly, cream-based scone with tart dried cranberries and fresh orange zest, brushed with a light citrus glaze.
  • Morning bunCroissant dough coiled with cinnamon and orange sugar, baked in a muffin tin until the edges caramelize and crunch.

Breakfast

  • Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
  • Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.

Sandwiches

  • Grilled vegetable paniniPressed focaccia filled with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, pesto and provolone; crisp, smoky and herby.
  • Turkey avocado on sourdoughRoasted turkey, avocado, tomato, greens and herb mayo on toasted country sourdough; a fresh, filling lunch staple.
  • Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.
  • Caprese ciabattaFresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil with balsamic glaze and olive oil on a chewy ciabatta roll.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 2 — illustrative photo
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Bread at a Massachusetts bakery — illustrative photo
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Bread - Ekmek — illustrative photo
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Questions about Helena Avenue Bakery

What are Helena Avenue Bakery's hours?
Helena Avenue Bakery's listed hours are Mon–Sun: 7 AM – 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Helena Avenue Bakery open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 2:30 PM.
What time does Helena Avenue Bakery open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Helena Avenue Bakery located?
Helena Avenue Bakery is at 131 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Helena Avenue Bakery?
The listed phone number is (805) 880-3383.
What should I order at Helena Avenue Bakery?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Cinnamon roll, Blueberry muffin, Steel-cut oatmeal, and Croissant breakfast sandwich. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Helena Avenue Bakery?
Nearby options include Jeannine's Restaurant and Bakery (0.2 mi), D'Angelo Bread (0.2 mi), and Onus Donuts (0.3 mi).

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