McConnell's Fine Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

1. McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

9.1
728 State St (btw E De La Guerra & E Ortega), Santa Barbara, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower State · 74 tips and reviews

Doug B.Doug Baer: Fantastic ice cream. Each of us tried a different flavor and all were exceptional. Note: "a scoop" is BIG. We saw the "flight" option too late: 3 mini-scoops of 3 different flavors... DO THAT!

Jae C.Jae Clarke: Incredible texture! Can't remember the name, but the one with sweet cream + salt + cookie pieces is one of the best flavors I've ever tried. We went there three times in two days.

RainbeauRainbeau: The perfect creaminess! Get a trio– my favorites together are chocolate covered strawberries + sea salt cream & cookies + dutchman's chocolate. Be sure to try their seasonal flavors.

Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

2. Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

9.1
201 W Mission St (at De La Vina St), Santa Barbara, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Barbara · 47 tips and reviews

RealtysharkRealtyshark: Amazing locally made, (Santa Barbara), ice cream; try the Black Walnut or Turkish Coffee. Sweet ppl working there, too.

Lindsay B.Lindsay Bovshow: I worked here for 3 years in high school. Best quality icecream in SB hands down. Decadent FLAVORS! There is also WOWCOW frozen yogurt. Fat free, Sugar free, Dairy free, and INCREDIBLY tasty. DO IT!

Vittorio G.Vittorio Grieco: Best locally owned Ice Cream parlor. It's been around for a long time and even though the prices are a bit high, the quality is superb. Great place to share a treat on a date ;~)

Rori's Artisanal Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

3. Rori's Artisanal Creamery

9.1
1024 Coast Village Rd (at Hot Springs Rd), Montecito, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Coast Village · 17 tips and reviews

Bianca G.Bianca Garcia: My new favorite ice cream shop! The decor is adorable and the ice cream is seriously delicious. Strawberry cheesecake is my favorite.

Sarah C.Sarah Chhum: Honey caramel or honey fudge sauce on anything is delicious! Nutella ice cream with honey caramel is my favorite.

ArielleArielle: Mint leaves steep in the milk for 3 days for the best mint chocolate chip ice cream

Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

4. Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro

8.3
1324 State St (at Arlington Ave), Santa Barbara, CA
Bakery · Santa Barbara Downtown · 25 tips and reviews

Tara C.Tara Chan: Organic coffee, raisin roll, and almond financiers. Yummy! Can't forget the macaroons!

Julian N.Julian Nam: Croissant great. Mmmmm. Salted caramel macaron great. Mmmmm.

Allen K.Allen Kim: BEST chocolate croissants in Santa Barbara.

The Lark is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

5. The Lark

9.0
131 Anacapa St Ste A (Yanonali Street), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower State · 48 tips and reviews

Meredith B.Meredith Blechman: Great outdoor seating or indoor bar scene. Food is phenomenal. Get the Brussels sprouts and hazelnut praline ice cream sandwich for dessert. Can't go wrong with everything in between. And make a res!

Whitney F.Whitney Fishman: Great wine selection and plates to share. Anything with pork is a solid choice. The ice cream sandwich is awesome.

Shikha K.Shikha Kaiwar: Great for cocktails, a nice dinner, or just dessert. Pisco cocktail is excellent, and don't miss the chocolate tres leches cake.

Spoon is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

6. Spoon

7.7
1222 State St (btw E Victoria St & E Anapamu St), Santa Barbara, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Santa Barbara Downtown · 11 tips and reviews

Jack S.Jack Stephens: The chocolate sorbetto here - wow! I cannot believe this is sorbet - delicious and dairy free.

Katy P.Katy Pearce: This isn't a joke. Amazing frozen treats - mostly gelato.

Jenn F.Jenn Feinstein: Pannacotta gelato is to die for!

Rori's Artisanal Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

7. Rori's Artisanal Creamery

8.9
38 W Victoria St (in Santa Barbara Public Market), Santa Barbara, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Santa Barbara Downtown · 4 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Vegan ice cream!

ArielleArielle: Can’t go wrong with any ice cream flavors. Favorites are peanut butter chocolate and fresh mint patty. Don’t forget to get a chilly dog for you furry friend too.

Roger M.Roger Ma: Pistachio black pepper is the bomb

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

8. Crushcakes Cupcakery & Crushcafe

8.4
1315 Anacapa St (at Arlington Ave), Santa Barbara, CA
Cupcake Shop · Santa Barbara Downtown · 38 tips and reviews

Josh P.Josh Payne: Red Velvet pancakes are out of this world...

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

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

Santa Barbara Public Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

9. Santa Barbara Public Market

8.3
38 W Victoria St (at Chapala St), Santa Barbara, CA
Market · Santa Barbara Downtown · 10 tips and reviews

Brendan K.Brendan Kent: I enjoy the ice cream shop here, unique flavors not commonly found or heard of else where

John K.John Khuu: Get some food or dessert, go to the bar (wine or beer or beer flight), enjoy both at the same time. Seating is limited though!

Luis S.Luis Shimabukuro: Pequeno, com alguns lugares pra comer, tomar um café, sorvete, doces, tudo na onda do orgânico, então com uns preços caros...

Handlebar Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

10. Handlebar Coffee

9.2
128 E Canon Perdido St (Santa Barbara St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · Santa Barbara Downtown · 91 tips and reviews

Brad B.Brad Barrish: Drip coffee, espresso and chocolate croissants are all tops.

Global H.Global Highlander: Good coffee roaster, with great space, and excellent vegan cowboy cookie.

Carlos B.Carlos Baez: Cool place to hang out at. Affogato was really good!

Spudnuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

11. Spudnuts

8.1
3629 State St (at Ontare Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Donut Shop · North State · 9 tips and reviews

Emilia D.Emilia Doerr: Best donuts in SB! Also delicious bagel sandwiches and boba tea drinks!

Preston b.Preston berk: If u buy a breakfest sandwhich and a drink u get a free donut!

Emilia D.Emilia Doerr: Cronuts in SB! I believe they are the first to start serving up fresh cronuts- chocolate, vanilla, powdered sugar. Delicious!

Opal Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

12. Opal Restaurant & Bar

8.4
1325 State St (btw W Sola & W Victoria St), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Santa Barbara Downtown · 30 tips and reviews

Robert S.Robert Shaye: Hands down the best dinner out in years. Amazing service, great drinks, delicious food. The filet is to die for, chicken pesto goat cheese salad was great, risotto yum. Desserts too! Perfect!

Claudia B.Claudia Boggio: Chocolate Pecan Tart was delicious

Charles E.Charles Erdman: Bacon wrapped tiger shrimp... Yum. Dessert? Chocolate pecan pie hits the spot. Wonderful "French" atmosphere.

Via Maestra 42 is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

13. Via Maestra 42

8.7
3343 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Italian Restaurant · North State · 15 tips and reviews

Graham H.Graham H: Simply amazing. One of my favorite places. Good for gelato, espresso, lunch and dinner. Cute ambiance. Must stop by!

James B.James Brown: The food and service are superb. Loved everything I have had there. The Osso Bucco is the best!!! Save room for dessert.

Dan P.Dan Pardoe: Truffle ravioli. Pesto. All good!

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

14. Bella Vista

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

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

Veronica A.Veronica A: Opt for the brunch on Sundays.. Seafood & dessert lovers won't regret it!

Jennifer L.Jennifer Liddle: Get there before sundown and sit outside. Get the ricotta gnocchi with cauliflower. It was delicious!!

Gelson's is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Santa Barbara.

15. Gelson's

8.5
3305 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Grocery Store · North State · 8 tips and reviews

Matt W.Matt W: There is a Jeannine's Bakery here (it has the best/largest selection of all their locations). The Creme Brulee Cheesecake is amazing.

Jill W.Jill Wolf: Try Rori's ice cream

Natalie G.Natalie Guerra: The salad bar is my favorite of all time.