Helena Avenue Bakery Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Helena Avenue Bakery, a delightful gem nestled in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone. Renowned for its rotating menu, this bakery is a treat for both breakfast and brunch lovers. Patrons rave about the breakfast sandwiches, particularly the warm, flaky brioche variety, though many suggest a sauce would elevate the experience. The southern chicken sandwich with jalapeno jam and the innovative pumpkin-filled cruffin are standouts, showcasing the bakery's knack for flavor combinations.
Every dish shines, from the mushroom toast to decadent treats like the Elvis banana bread topped with crispy bacon. Guests frequently highlight the quality of the freshly baked goods, perfecting sweet and savory cravings alike, making every visit a new culinary adventure. Whether you enjoy your meal on the sunlit patio or cozy up inside, Helena Avenue Bakery is where comfort food meets artistry in every bite.
BREAKFAST
Buttermilk Biscuit with Salted Butter and Jam
choice of strawberry tarragon or blueberry lavender jam
The Elvis
banana bread, peanut butter, black pepper bacon, wildflower honey
Wildflower Honey Ricotta on Sourdough Toast
Stone fruit, basil and bee pollen, house-made honey ricotta,
Carpinteria Avocado Toast
persian cucumber, sunflower seeds & sprouts, aleppo pepper
Breakfast Sandwich on Brioche
baked farm egg, smoked cheddar, black pepper bacon, scallion butter ( sub avocado for bacon at no charge )
Griddled Sausage Biscuit Sandwhich
maple fennel sausage, Vermont aged cheddar, over-easy farm fried egg, Stone fruit lemon verbena jam
Yogurt & Granola
HAB meyer lemon & almond granola, strauss organic yogurt, seasonal fruit compote
Smoked Salmon Toast
dill pickled fennel, everything spice, lemon
Big Breakfast Taco
fried egg, chile-spiced hashbrown, smoked cheddar, avocado tomatillo salsa, black pepper bacon, cilantro
The HAB Cobb Salad
gem lettuce, roasted chicken, sieved egg, avocado, black pepper bacon, cherry tomato, point reyes blue cheese vinaigrette
Tuscan Caesar Kale Salad
shaved fennel, preserved lemon, parmesan vinaigrette, garlic sourdough croutons
Classic Turkey Sandwich on Sourdough
smoked cheddar, chipotle aioli, crispy bacon, heirloom tomato, served with salt & pepper potato chips
Ham Baguette
fines herbes butter, cornichon
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Gochujang BBQ sauce, miso sesame slaw, milk bread bun
The Helena Hot Bird
Fried chicken thigh, hot sauce, iceberg lettuce, dill pickle
Caprese on Ciabatta
Heirloom tomato, burrata, arugula, balsamic reduction, basil pesto
Gigante Bean Salad
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, Castelvetrano olives, sheep feta
LUNCH
Sides
Hashbrowns
smokey ketchup
Fresh Fruit
wildflower honey, bee pollen
Pacific Pickle Works Dill Pickle
Salt & Pepper Potato Chips
French Baguette
Sourdough Levain
Garlic & Parmesan Levain
Sesame Crusted Loaf
ARTISAN BREADS
BAKED GOODS
Brown-Butter Cinnamon Roll
Banana Bread
Blueberry Lemon Scone
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Buttermilk Biscuit
Drip Coffee
Cafe Americano
Espresso
Macchiato
Cortado
Cappuccino
Latte
Mocha
Cold Brew Coffee
Assorted Hot Teas
Chai Tea Latte
Matcha Latte
Hot Chocolate
Orange Juice
Housemade Lemonade
Black Iced Tea
Coffee, Tea & Beverages
Kids Menu
One Egg and Toast with Jam
Peanut Butter & Jelly
on white bread
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
on white bread