Hook & Press Donuts

Donut shop · Downtown

Hook & Press Donuts

Donut shop · Downtown

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15 E Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

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Downtown Santa Barbara's Hook & Press whips up inventive gourmet doughnuts and stellar coffee in a charming, dog-friendly spot with fresh flavors.  

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Hook & Press - Review - Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara - The Infatuation

"If you love doughnuts (or even remotely like them), you'll have a field day at Hook & Press. This gourmet doughnut shop in Downtown Santa Barbara offers all kinds of creative—and incredibly delicious—flavors you won't find elsewhere, like tart lemon lavender poppy seed, spicy mango margarita with citrus-tequila glaze, and caramel latte stuffed with a coffee creme that tastes identical to a frappuccino. If you don't have much of a sweet tooth, order the everything bagel doughnut that's coated with savory seasoning and filled with whipped cream cheese." - Sylvio Martins

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Google
If you're into gourmet donuts, this spot is definitely worth a visit! I absolutely loved the Everything Bagel donut — the soft, creamy cream cheese filling was such a nice surprise. I also tried the Blood Orange Creamsicle and it was really good — sweet, tangy, and not too heavy. Just a heads up, these donuts aren't your typical $2-$3 donuts — they're more on the gourmet side, but the quality and unique flavors make them worth the treat. Plus, the shop's cute aesthetics make it a nice little stop!

Robert Sankar

Google
We came here because we were discussing locan spots to eat and a local stopped us and said Hook & Press has amazing donuts. Now thats advertising! Beautiful and spacious, but most importantly, delicious. I had the Cookie Monster and Lemon Berry Old Fashioned donuts! They were excellent.

Michael Fiedler

Google
This place is a really great breakfast spot. I ordered the Sunrise Salad with a pour over coffee and really enjoyed it. Very friendly staff and it was very pleasant to sit outside and enjoy.

Renee Lee

Google
OVERALL EXPERIENCE: Back in LA and STILL thinking of that Everything Bagel donut!! A must stop when you are in SB! DOGS ALLOWED: Yes! Patio seating, but they also allowed dogs inside. AMBIANCE: Noise level is average. Cute aesthetics with the color scheme, decor, and plants! ORDERED: [5/5] Everything Bagel: cream cheese filled and sOoOoOo yummy!!! Who doesn't like a lil savory and sweet treat?!? [4/5] P.O.G.: Passionfruit Orange Guava with guava filling. This was good! Just a tad bit sweet for me. [3/5] Iced Horchata Latte: extremely sweet, and I opted for no vanilla cold foam. I had to add a shot of espresso to help balance the sweetness. But even then, it was too sweet to drink. [5/5] Drip Coffee: simple and good. SERVICE: Service was great! Staff were very friendly. PRICE: ~ $5/donut and $5/drinks PARKING: Located in the La Arcada Plaza (downtown SB). There is street parking and a paid parking structure next door. Food: 5/5 stars Service: 5/5 stars Venue: 5/5 stars

Gregory Armand

Google
Best doughnuts not just in town but in world! Nobody does what hook & press does. Tremendous creativity and talent at work here. Imagination 101. They change custom flavors monthly and they are just absolutely ridiculously orgasmically delicious! The Friday apple fritters are unique. Different types of doughnuts too like cake, stuffed, brioche etc. The coffee is also delicious. Very nice and professional staff. A jewel of SB. Truly best doughnuts in world, you’ll never find better doughnuts anywhere! Grandpa would love these! Enjoy!

Grish240

Google
The unique flavored fancy donuts are on the heavier side but they are delicious. The breakfast sandwiches are equally tasty and a little bit messy to eat. The service was good. It feels a bit cramped in the dining area when it’s full of people and the tables are a bit small when you have four people.

Kien Lam

Google
It's a hip place for sure. Or is "hip" no longer cool? What to do the kids say? The place has got aura? LOL. Anyway, on a Sunday morning, my teen son and I, visiting from out of town, sat down for our favorite breakfast food - sugar dowsed donuts! Plus some tea ro chase it all xown. Had a nice chat about mysteries of why the red velvet donut, as decadent as it looks, isn't at all sweet like the rest of our donuts. And how the orange earl grey isn't his favorite tea selection. Cheers!

Jasmin Reyes

Google
I am a usual customer here (since Hook & Press started on state street), i’ve always loved these donuts and coffee and continuously recommend them to anybody I know, my absolute favorite are the POG donuts, they helped us make a custom order for our wedding in SB courthouse (pictured below), but today, for father’s day, it was especially great. i want to give a very special thank you to the owner for going above and beyond to sit our family down and accommodate us, thank you all dearly!!!
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Sheldon R.

Yelp
Love the food and ambiance here. It's a pretty hype place and there was a line of about 10 people when we arrived on a Saturday around 10:30am. The service was friendly. We had a somewhat larger order for 2 people and food was served in a reasonable time. I loved the donuts and their brunch items. A little pricey, but reasonable. I loved the Browned Butter and Vegan Mango Dragonfruit donuts. The Houseplant: 4/5 (small portion) Ricotta Scramble: 4/5 Biscuits and Gravy: 4.5/5 Big Sur Drink: 4/5 Everything Bagel: 4/5 Browned Butter: 4.5/5 Vegan Mango Dragonfruit: 4.5/5
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Gillene R.

Yelp
the cutest donuts and some yummy sandwiches! i kinda wish there were a few more savory breakfast items, the selection was pretty limited. however, the smaller selection did not take away from the quality and flavor. their iced matcha was also pretty good, perfect ratio of sweetness and the earthy, rich matcha taste. i also tried their dubai chocolate coffee, the pistachio note is very subtle but as a whole the drink is pretty good. it really just tasted like a mocha with a hint of pistachio, not complaining! i also like that this place has seating inside and outside, seating options are fairly limited inside the place but then there's plenty of seats right outside.
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Blu M.

Yelp
Great donuts that are super high quality. One thing I can appreciate about this shop is the wide variety of flavors they have available. There is something to satisfy any audience! The donuts I got were brioche based, which provided a nice chewy texture to each bite. The donuts on their own were not too sweet, so whatever they were topped with was the star of the show! I picked up a Too Good To Go box from them recently that had 6 donuts for $10. The girl who helped us out was really nice and our order was given to us quickly. We got 3 different varieties (2 donuts each). Strawberry chocolate, browned butter, and rainbow! All super good! Hook and Press is a super cute, modern take on your classic donut shop. If you're looking for a place to get a sweet treat, check it out! Only reason I give this a 4 rather than a 5 is because pricing is a bit steep compared to other shops. However, you pay for what you get and the quality is deserving! Delicious!
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Jeff L.

Yelp
I really wanted to stop in Hook and Press Donuts. I was back in town for work and I haven't been back for a while and I saw that I've never been here before. The pictures looked amazing and I had to stop in. The flavors that they had was a lavender lemonade, maple bacon, there's even a dole whip flavor. It's hard to decide on what to get here. I was lucky enough to find street parking nearby and that was plenty of time to run and get a couple of donuts and leave just in time. It was awesome and I'll definitely be back for the different flavors that they had here. It was a quick and easy process and the team here was really nice.
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Melissa L.

Yelp
I've been to hook and press to be a lookie loo a few times but today I was committed to actually buying something! Lol. My friends know I don't have the biggest sweet tooth so when I've come in before I've just admired the donuts from afar and purchased drinks. However today I was wanting to reward myself for a weekend of fitness activities and a beautiful donut from hook and press seemed like the best way to do it. My friend and I came in at 1:30pm which was pretty good timing as there was no line for the donuts. The selection of donuts was still plentiful and we looked around. I ended up ordering a few strawberry matcha donuts and their key lim pie donut. Honestly it's always so hard to choose what to get because everything here looks amazing. I found that the prices seemed actually pretty reasonable for how unique and gourmet these donuts are, not a bad deal. I also appreciate that they have a clear menu behind the counter on pricing and drinks. When you order at the donut counter you do pickup your drinks across the room at a different counter which made sense so that everyone isn't crowding around the most busy counter. Smart. Shout out to the staff Katie for being an absolute gem. She was so patient and helpful as I picked out my donuts and drinks. I really appreciated that she was kind and didn't give me any pushback when I asked for my donuts individually boxed as I was giving out some as gifts. She was just lovely and provided A+ customer experience. Will lookout for her again next time I come for sure! Thanks Katie :) Overall I loved my drink and donuts, scoring below: 4/5 stars: Key Lime Pie Donut - visually stunning and surprisingly mild in flavor. The key like cream center was delicious and the outside frosting wasn't overdone. A good pick. 5/5 stars: Strawberry Matcha Donut - my favorite for sure! I'm a sucker for anything strawberry matcha and they don't disappoint here. Loved the custard matcha filling, heavenly and I'll definitely always get this one when they have it. 5/5 stars: Tropical Ombré Lemonade - yes yes yes! Always get this! As someone who doesn't love coffee I can always appreciate an effort made forwards a fun and unique drink. When I read ombré lemonade I knew I was sold and Katie assured me it would be pretty, and that it was! Can't go wrong with a lemonade tea combo and of course it was refreshing and tasty. A little sweet which I loved and just what I needed on this hot Santa Barbara day.
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Fenny C.

Yelp
The best donut i have ever have. Would not have thought i will find such an amazing donut store in santa barbara. No offense. Parking: mostly a quick 15 min street parking, unless you park further out few blocks, you can get a 75min parking. Fyi, they closed on Monday. Store vibe is so cali. Love it. We ordered: POG passion fruit, orange, guava - very refreshing, real flavours. Lavander Honey Cake- love it. Lemon Berry Old fashioned - doughnut is not too dry, perfectly moist Maple bacon - soft, chewy and not too airy. All the doughnuts are very good. The flavours are really shined through your taste buds. I wish I can eat more. And we also got: Horchata latte Rose latte Blackberry cream top matcha Matcha Drink are overall ok. They have some breakfast items too, and merchandise for you to buy. Restroom: 1 gender neutral restroom Seating: indoor and outside patio. You can order via qr code too.
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Raechel I.

Yelp
I put in an online order and when I arrived there were about 6 people eying the donut cases. My box was ready to go with a Mocha, Key Lime and Nutter Butter cupcakes. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside and enjoyed the donuts. I even debated getting one for the ride home. My favorite was the Mocha donut because it was sweet but not over powering, and the mocha flavor was nice but it was the density and fluff of the dough that was perfect. Second favorite was the Key Lime. The middle gave that tangy key lime flavor. Last was the Nutter Butter because the dough was dense, even for a cake donut, and overly sweet. I will be back ;) The bathroom was clean and fresh which I think speaks to the staff and standards. Pro tip: Order ahead so you don't miss out on the ones you want before they are gone.
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Renee L.

Yelp
OVERALL EXPERIENCE: Back in LA and STILL thinking of that Everything Bagel donut!! A must stop when you are in SB! DOGS ALLOWED: Yes! Patio seating, but they also allowed dogs inside. AMBIANCE: Noise level is average. Cute aesthetics with the color scheme, decor, and plants! ORDERED: [5/5] Everything Bagel: cream cheese filled and sOoOoOo yummy!!! Who doesn't like a lil savory and sweet treat?!? [4/5] P.O.G.: Passionfruit Orange Guava with guava filling. This was good! Just a tad bit sweet for me. [3/5] Iced Horchata Latte: extremely sweet, and I opted for no vanilla cold foam. I had to add a shot of espresso to help balance the sweetness. But even then, it was too sweet to drink. [5/5] Drip Coffee: simple and good. SERVICE: Service was great! Staff were very friendly. PRICE: ~ $5/donut and $5/drinks PARKING: Located in the La Arcada Plaza (downtown SB). There is street parking and a paid parking structure next door. Food: 5/5 stars Service: 5/5 stars Venue: 5/5 stars

Yael M.

Yelp
The location is so cute I love the open concept! The display of donuts was a 10/10 a great variety my favorite out of the four that I got was the everything bagel donut like I can not explain how obsessed I was after the first bite I couldn't wait to get home and finished it. I got their Horchata Latte and WOW! It was amazing! The sandwich was great too! Overall I just loved it! It a shame I only stopped by and left but if I could I would've stayed and eat there the place was just so cute and calming! The service was amazing! Super friendly staff :) The location is so cute I love the open concept! The display of donuts was a 10/10 a great variety my favorite out of the four that I got was the everything bagel donut like I can not explain how obsessed I was after the first bite I couldn't wait to get home and finished it. I got their Horchata Latte and WOW! It was amazing! The sandwich was great too! Overall I just loved it! It a shame I only stopped by and left but if I could I would've stayed and eat there the place was just so cute and calming! The service was amazing! Super friendly staff :)
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Kristina M.

Yelp
Anytime the office has donuts, my face lights up; but when they say they're from Hook and Press , I become even more ecstatic The inside is very cozy and chic - lots of plants, natural light, and white seats. There's so many options for donuts and coffee, and as a Filipino, I love that there is always an Ube donut option. This time, I tried the Strawberry Matcha, Lavender Honey Cake, and Everything Bagel donuts. Everything Bagel was a tasty savory and basically was like a soft version of a bagel with cream cheese filling. The honey cake was more dense and I enjoyed the buttercream but the strawberry matcha takes the cake. Everyone who works there is very warm and chipper. I liked that the staff would even take my plate from me when I was cleaning up. Highly recommend!
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Keely A.

Yelp
This restaurant is absolutely adorable! The decor is so fun and whimsical. I ate outside on the patio and was able to enjoy the morning sun. The donut options are insane!! The unique flavors and designs of the donuts is incredible. I ordered the blueberry pancake old fashioned donut and I was blown away by how fresh it tasted and the flavor was sweet and light. I highly recommend this place! I plan on going back tomorrow to try more flavors! Servers were kind and helpful.
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Emily C.

Yelp
oh my goodness! when i tell you this is the best donut i've ever had im not kidding. got the lemon berry old fashioned and it was perfectly sweet, had the best consistency of an old fashioned donut. tried the rest of the donuts pictured and each and every one was so good. only thing is the drinks was kind of a miss.
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Allison C.

Yelp
Always love it when I have a chance to stop at hook and press and this time I remembered to place a pre order so the donuts I wanted didnt sell out. It happened to be friday so I was able to try a fritter this time! The eveything bagel donut is hands down one of my favorite savory baked goods around. I opted to try their drink special, the blackberry matcha latte with blackberry cold foam and it was soooo good! I had never been out on the patio before and was surprised to see a lovely little koi pond/fountain
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Dave S.

Yelp
It's a good quick stop for a sugary treat, had better donuts, but no complaints, it's pretty good and fresh.
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Giulia C.

Yelp
Such a cute and yummy start to the day! I had the ricotta and egg scramble on toast (which was fantastic), an iced dirty chai latte, and their chocolate sprinkle doughnut. This place is pretty big with indoor and outdoor seating and I love the light & airy decor. I got there right before the big rush on a Saturday, but didn't wait too long in line. Will keep this on my Santa Barbara list!
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Amber R.

Yelp
Such a cute spot for donuts and coffee! We've never had a bad experience and every donut we've tried has been delicious. Most recent visit was on a Friday afternoon around 2:30, so selection was limited but we still got some great flavors. We tried the lavender lemon, the nutter butter and a lemon blueberry - all old fashion style. Definitely recommend coming early for the biggest selection.
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Kim I.

Yelp
We came right when they opened early morning, they change their menu every month and we came during the summer to find an array of donuts ready to be consumed by this family of four. This is our second time coming her and we have to stop here before heading to our next destination. If you like sidecar doughnuts, JD flannel, or Oliboli from Orange County this compares if not even higher because they sell breakfast sandwiches as well. We bought merch this time around so we love supporting them from OC. Their service is impeccable. Everyone is happy and ready to serve!
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Amber L.

Yelp
Very bready and thick just not my type of donut. They look cute though and the flavors are fun and interesting.
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Tim R.

Yelp
Great donuts, coffee, and food alert baby. They have a nice variety of creative donut flavors. So we had a few of them thangs. They also have several savory non desert options. I got that avocado toast, fire. Full coffee bar as well. Inside and outside seating. Highly recommend.
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Ms S.

Yelp
I literally just came for the biscuit and jam. This café is so modern. I really enjoyed everything about it, from the seating to the plants. From the very first moment we walked in, I knew this was the place to be. The cashiers quickly took orders, and there was a line out the door. I ended up getting the biscuit with jam, which was delicious--crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and the jam was pretty tasty. The doughnut was soft and delicious. I will definitely be back to try more menu items.
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Erin E.

Yelp
the everything bagel-donut. that's all you need to know, to get, and to want again when you leave. full stop.
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AARON Z.

Yelp
The perfect breakfast spot for a day in Santa Barbara. Located in vibrant alleyway right off state street hook and press is serving some great breakfast bites. We got the turkey sausage egg sandwich with a hashbrown style bun and it was incredible. The turkey sausage tasted fresh and had a great flavor while the hashbrown bun made this a top tier sandwich. We also got the pumpkin spiced latte and a pumpkin s'mores bagel. Both were very well made. I highly recommend trying hook and press. Everything they have is fantastic!
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Joyce H.

Yelp
This is the first time I went to Hook and Press Donuts since they moved. I ordered my donut online and was very excited to check out the new location. The indoor seating is very cute and would be a lovely place for a snack. The pick up area was easy to find. The staff was nice and polite. I had a pistachio donut and it was so light and fluffy and I loved the small piece of pistachio bark on top. Yum!

Samantha K.

Yelp
They have a great variety of excellent donuts. I just wish it was humanly possible to try all of them in one sitting The service was great, the cashier tried to find a s'mores donut for us but they had apparently long since sold out. Instead, we had the raspberry and lemon merengue. So yummy!
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Anna B.

Yelp
Great spot to grab vegan donuts, made fresh daily. They run out by noon, so go early! While my husband raved about the sweet goodies, I tried savory - a small side salad and an everything bagel style savory donut. Loveddd the cream cheese filling. Cute interiors and friendly staff. Has outdoor patio for dining with your pet friends :)
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Ward M.

Yelp
Thank you John & your Hook & Press staff for satisfying my donut cravings. You've gotta get in early, or the cases might be sold out of the donut you wanted that day.

Patricia Y.

Yelp
Beautiful donuts Got brown butter, donut holes and smore. Came home and hubby didn't tell me no milk??!!!!! So too sweet, theyre fluffy but not soft. Great for impressing folks but at $5.50 a pop, I'd rather get a dozen from Krispy Kreme.
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Joey M.

Yelp
"Remember that night I found you at Dinky Donuts? You were all hopped up on cinnamon swirls! They wouldn't serve you anymore!" - Cosmo Kramer, Seinfeld da Scene: visiting my God-daughter attending UCSB and hit this spot a couple times, Really good stuff. On the way outta town, placed a pickup order for the road. Breakfast sammies, Donuts, and coffee's for 3. da Grub: High quality, well executed and thoughtful flavors throughout. BEC's were well balanced and the baked egg held together, up to the last bite. The avacado tartine stole the show, BUCKLE YOUR KNEES GOOD. Lattes (Rose Mylk and Lavender Honey) were delicate yet rich... my cold brew with extra shot kept me alert for the drive. We did the 3 get one free on the donuts; they missed the Boston Cream Pie... but the other 3 were YUM, as were the donut holes. da Service: Ordering on the site was very easy, and it allows many customizations. Pickup time and street parking was a snap. Exchanged txt messages with customer service about missing items and they made good right there on the spot. Kudos to management for leading a great team! Run, don't walk for breakfast! Well, WALK - as it's a great State Street stroll.
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Imo O.

Yelp
Have had Hook and Press many times via work colleagues and friends but it's time to make my way in! What better day than National Donut Day! Such a cute spot, lots of seating both indoors and outdoors with friendly staff! Trust me, you will get overwhelmed by the flavors because they all look good and they are GOOD! Purchased a half dozen and my favorites by far were the Chocolate Coffee Crumb and the Smoreo. All of the donuts were delicious as I can see why Hook and Press will always be a beloved Santa Barbara staple!
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Jenna D.

Yelp
Super cute! Latte and buttermilk biscuit with whipped butter and jam was divine. I do wish the staff bused the tables. I love they have both indoor and outdoor seating. Tall ceiling s make this place airy. Donuts were beautiful!
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Michelle C.

Yelp
Super obviously popular spot to grab a coffee or sweet treat while you're Downtown. They change out their specialty donuts regularly but on this particular visit I got the Cherry Cheesecake Donut and it was wonderful. There might be a like but it goes quickly as you get to view the array of sweets then choose, pay and go! The staff quickly grabs your sweet of choice and you're good to go.
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Kristina B.

Yelp
Came in today around 11am for donuts and they had a variety of raised and cake donuts to choose from. The everything donut was the only good donut, it was soft, salty and the cream cheese had a great texture. However, I purchased three donuts and the other donuts had to have been yesterday's, because every single donut was cold and hard...I was beyond disappointing. Also, the girl in the front apparently doesn't greet customers when they come in.
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Cat N.

Yelp
Love this place , good customer service, their brioche donuts are the best , always creative , flavorful and beautiful. Extra points for the dog donuts they sell
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Cassie C.

Yelp
donuts and sandwiches are so yummy and flavors are unique. they switch up the donuts flavors, but no matter what they are offering that week, they're delicious. the breakfast sandwiches are really unique because they take the classics like bacon, egg, and cheese, but add to it to create a unique flavor profile. if they weren't so pricey they would be rated higher.
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Brandon C.

Yelp
This was a lovely find while strolling downtown. There are a great variety of donuts, coffees, teas and sandwiches to try. It can get a little busy here so be prepared to hunt for a table and wait some time for your orders to come out. Staff was friendly and there's great ambiance here too.

Josephine Y.

Yelp
Best thing on the menu is for sure the savory everything bagel donut, it's their standout for me. The place is cute right off of state and the drinks are also good! Service was friendly. Donuts are 4-5 dollars and are about what you would expect, fun flavors. They have free wifi but not the best place to study in my opinion.
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Cayla H.

Yelp
Amazing. What a great little gem of Santa Barbara. It's right off the main street in a cute little alleyway of restaurants & shops. They have donuts as well as a small breakfast menu along with a coffee bar. They had 2 vegan donut options when I went, I believe they change those out seasonally. The vegan apple pie donut was to die for. Real apples inside a perfectly fluffy donut shell, coated in a delicious cinnamon sugar covering. I wish I lived closer so that I could come regularly! They have plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor.
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Mark B.

Yelp
While walking around downtown after strolling through the farmer's market, I wanted to grab a coffee, and this place looked quite inviting. It had a solid-looking donut display, and I thought, why not give it a try? They had quite a few donut choices and I asked the staff member at the station what their recommendation was and ended up with the Cinnamon Crumb. As for drinks, I ended up getting a cappuccino to enjoy with my donut. The coffee was okay, nothing too special, but it did the trick for my caffeine fix. The donut was pretty good and definitely had the cinnamon flavor and crunch I was expecting. It was also a nice experience to sit outside on their patio to enjoy our treat and coffee.

Ravina S.

Yelp
The donuts were amazing especially the maple and bacon one. The egg bacon sandwich was fantastic too. Service was quick.
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Kaitlin D.

Yelp
Rating is only for a single drink! I got the passionfruit jasmine tea earlier this year on a trip to SB and I LOVED IT! Refreshing and flavorful. But I recently returned this past week and the tea was extremely bitter and over steeped. It was so hard to swallow even after a full sugar bag added. I've tried many bitter teas in my life from restaurants and cafes as well so understand there are off days but this was really bad this time. Please double check the brewing time! Staff was nice and friendly full 5 stars there. Food looked awesome and plenty of seating.
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Heather B.

Yelp
Finally got to try their donuts and they did not disappoint! I love the rotating flavors and how spot-on they are with the names. Definitely recommend eating them the same day you buy them -- fresh, they're incredible! By the next day, they lost a lot of that magic and were just okay. But day-of? So good. Fresh, delicious, and totally worth it!
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Kimberly P.

Yelp
Came here after finding it on TikTok & it is def worthy of a visit! I had the golden mylk latte, which was so creamy & flavorful. I also had the bacon, egg & cheese and it was sooo good! The buns and egg were sooo fluffy, the bacon was crispy & the cheese & sauce were soft & flavorful. I also tried the potato waffle & omg it is a must! So flavorful & the tangy yogurt is such a good contrast and helps with balance. I also got the habanero strawberry donut & it was delish. Sweet & spicy but not too spicy, more like candy spicy. Their bathroom was clean & so cute with cat wallpaper. The overall environment in this shop is super cute. The only reason I knocked it down a star is that their lounge sofa was sooo dirty & was a big eyesore because of that. Otherwise, great & will def be back when I'm in SB again.
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Elizabeth W.

Yelp
Hook & Press was on our list of places to hit on a short trip to SB. We usually like to find the best doughnuts in the area and start our day there with our pup. The doughnuts here do not disappoint. We stopped in on two different days and were initially able to try the lavender and blueberry pancake cake doughnuts and the key lime pie filled, which is vegan. The cake doughnuts have a perfect crumb - just tender enough. I loved the butter-tasting whipped cream on the pancake doughnut. The key lime filled is full of zesty goodness. On our second visit, which was a Wednesday, was cruller day, and the star of the show was the PB&J cruller. If you've ever bitten into a dry cruller, you might be skeptical of this kind of doughnut as I tend to be. H&P's cruller is crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside and so perfectly complemented by the PB& J flavors. If you are at all able, try to visit on a Wednesday! The one bummer at this place is the woman preparing the coffee. The coffee here isn't bad, but the process one has to go through to obtain it is difficult. She was rude on both days that we visited and stopped the already slow process to close the door to the patio - which any of the other employees there could have done if it had been of such pressing importance. If you're at all able, get your doughnuts to go and get your coffee from Handlebar Coffee Roasters.
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Alex K.

Yelp
I was so excited to try this place but was so disappointed. Not many options by the time we got there. Went on the recommendation of the cashier and got the strawberry lemonade donut. Flavor was fine but the texture of the donut was so gummy, I threw half of it away. The space is super cute and has plenty of tables to sit and enjoy. I would consider trying another donut next time I'm in town but this experience was sadly not what I expected.
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Nijole T.

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They lineup before opening, I suggest you do the same. Lines move fast and they have a large variety available. Very unique offering such as an everything bagel donut. We tried a variety of them and they were all delicious. High quality ingredients, beautifully presented. They have coffee and other snacks available as well, nicely spread out so you lineup for whatever you are ordering. The best donuts in Santa Barbara!
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Aundrea Z.

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Came here looking for a place to study but also wanted a bite to eat. I got the Bacon & egg brioche sandwich, it was delicious! Very unique taste, it was very flavorful. I think the mustard sauce MADE that sandwich, and it was not over powering at all. Service was very simple &sweet. Very chill place, nice inside and outside seating. Highly recommend.
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Rachael S.

Yelp
The service could have been terrible (it wasn't) and the ambiance could have been drab (certainly not), and I still would give Hook and Press 5/5 simply for their sausage, egg, and cheese on a buttermilk biscuit. Every single component is made in house, including the turkey sausage. So. Freaking. Good. Not to mention the interior is bright and clean with helpful, patient, and attentive staff. We couldn't decide on which breakfast items to order and needless to say their recommendations hit. My friend loved her Hummus Tartine, but I was too busy marveling at my layered sandwich to taste a bite. First the biscuit itself, exactly as it should be - layered, buttery, slightly salty, warm and not too dense. The sizzling turkey sausage patty was the next item of awe, with a punch of fresh herbs (sage?) and perfect texture, it really delivered. Finally, I'm a sucker for any sauce and this herby avocado mayo did something for me, so rich and creamy, cutting through the already delightful biscuit and sausage patty flavors. The jack cheese was perfectly melty and the egg perfectly fried. What more could you want? Try this!!!! P.S. Their donut selection also looked heavenly!
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Grace X.

Yelp
Super cute donut shop with fun unique favors. We came around 2pm on Saturday and were surprised to see there's no line. The shop was actually quite empty and we were able to order right away We got 2 donuts to share between the two of us. Costal fog has a black tea based glaze with cream and a piece of cookie on top. I love the black tea flavor w a hint of cream, it wasn't overly sweet so that was my favorite. My friend liked the blood orange creamsicle one, you can really taste the creamsicle. One thing that can be improved upon is the donut itself, both were quite dense and I usually prefer fluffier donuts
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Divya J.

Yelp
A friend mentioned their donuts were delicious but we ended up getting the rose latte because we saw them bring out the order and for curious. The cafe and donut area are in the same indoor space. Absolutely delicious. It's made with almond milk, rose syrup, beet root powder and maca. Refreshing with the right amount of sweetness. Friendly staff, quick service and pleasant decor. Spacious indoor with some seating. Located in a busy area in downtown; paid parking lots and free street parking available at a short walk. Restrooms: all-gender, accessible, and fairly clean (could be better).