Cristino’s Bakery — Restaurant in Goleta

I recently had the pleasure of working with Lorena as the cake baker for my wedding on June 17, 2023, and I must say, she exceeded all expectations. Lorena's cake was not only beautiful but also incredibly delicious, leaving everyone in awe of her talent.

The cake itself was a strawberry tres leches, and it was the epitome of perfection. The balance of flavors was impeccable, with just the right amount of sweetness. Each bite was a delightful experience, and it left everyone craving for more. Even my cousin, who happens to be a professional baker herself, was stunned by the exceptional quality of the cake.

Throughout the process, Lorena was incredibly helpful and attentive. She listened carefully to our preferences and made excellent recommendations based on her expertise. She ensured that every aspect of the cake aligned with our vision for the wedding, going above and beyond to create a masterpiece that perfectly complemented the overall theme and atmosphere of the event.

Everyone at the wedding was blown away by the cake's taste and appearance, and it became a delightful centerpiece of the celebration. Many of our friends and family couldn't stop talking about how incredible the cake was, and it was undoubtedly a highlight of the evening.

I cannot thank Cristino's Bakery enough for their exceptional work and for making our wedding day even more memorable. If you're looking for a talented cake baker who will deliver beyond your expectations, I wholeheartedly...

I decided to get a tres leches cake with peach filling for a birthday celebration recently after eating one from this place last year and loved it. This time around it was a complete disaster. The price went up and the decoration I wanted couldn’t be made but I was able to compromise with it. Anyways was told I had to be there at 1:45pm for pick up, and received a call from one of the owners Lorena to ask if I can come by at 3:00pm instead as she was busy with another event. I ended up coming in at 3:05pm and when I got there, the cake was still not ready and Lorena, the owner was still decorating the cake. The cake ended up being ready by 3:30pm. Anyways, when it came time to eat the cake, it was completely dry and the borders of the cake were burnt. Also in the middle of the cake, there was a piece of cake missing. I called the following day and the owner wasn’t there, was able to get a hold of her until Monday. I told her everything, she did not believe me when I told her that a piece of cake was missing when we cut in the middle of it even though I had a picture to prove it. She said that because she is in charge of doing the cakes and she knew no piece of cake was missing. Even though I reiterated that I had the picture to prove so. Lorena, one of the owners told me she would give me a partial refund which they never did. This cake was badly done for $60 that I paid for it.

I will no longer be buying anything...

While visiting Santa Barbara i found Cristino's bakery for a breakfast sandwich. Firstly, staff were super friendly. It was pretty good. Some how they neglected to charge me for the cheesecake i asked for so that was disappointing. I was really looking forward to it. They didn't give me a receipt so i didn't know that until i got back to my hotel and no cheesecake. Had they given me a receipt i would have known that. The classic turkey was just ok. Wished they gave me salsa for the breakfast sandwich.

*The new gal that ran the food out to my car was NOT the person that helped me. The lady that was training her was the one that helped me so it wasn't a matter of training or being new. Just mentioning this for clarification not to...