Local bakeries prepare for Mother’s Day Weekend in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Business is booming at a popular French bakery in Santa Barbara.
"Mother’s Day is coming, many of our regular customers are very excited,“ said server Thepo Tulku of Renaud’s Bakery.
Just days before Mother’s Day weekend, customers were already lining up at the bakery.
"We have to try the raspberry pastry. We like to try anything new that comes through here because we tried all the originals and now it’s time for something new," said customer Alex Casavant of Renaud's Bakery.
While Mother’s Day is still a few days away, managers say they’re already getting busy with preorders.
"Ahead of Mother’s Day pre-orders are good right now. Since it’s the holiday coming up, people are just ordering a lot, trying to get pastries ahead of time before we run out, because if we run out we’re not gonna get anything," said bistro associate Cesar Ceja of Renaud's Bakery.
Just down the street, Crush Cakes is also getting crowded with customers.
"We're already very busy and a little nervous because we don’t have a lot of staff, so I’m hoping I don’t have to work, because I am a mom of five," said owner Shannon Gaston of Crush Cakes.
Crush Cakes has prepared hundreds of cupcakes ahead of Mother’s Day.
"I’m really excited about Mother’s Day this year. I celebrate moms all over the world, I’m grateful for the mom that’s present," said customer David Segall of Renaud's Bakery.
If you want to get a pastry for Mother’s Day, both bakeries say place your orders sooner than later.
