Hook & Press Donuts
15 E Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA
Crema's Take
“Hook and Press is a Santa Barbara institution where seasonal donut flavors steal the show—think brown butter, pistachio, and cardamom creations that locals can't stop raving about—paired with equally impressive breakfast sandwiches and carefully crafted lattes. The sprawling space invites you to linger over pastries whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or settling in for a slow morning, and the genuinely warm staff make you feel like a regular from your first visit. This is the kind of place where locals literally stop strangers on the street to recommend it, and for good reason.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I have consistently been going here for years and cannot believe I haven't written a review. The donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee are all AMAZING! I love how the flavors change with the season and the bakers are always creative in bringing in new flavors and bringing…
We tried Hook & Press based on our hotel's recommendation. The bakery is very large with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We got the brown butter and Grinch donuts (pistachio glaze and cardamom pastry cream) and an egg nog latte and peanut butter cup latte. Between the…
YUM! Recommended by a local - best donut of my life, mouth watering sausage/egg/cheese/biscuit and two delicious lattes! 10/10! Staff was so kind and friendly. Checkout the wild bathroom wallpaper if you like donuts, drinking, and kittens.
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…
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…
Crema Reviews
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