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    Hook And Press Donuts

    4.4 (531 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
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    Vince P.

    Hook & Press is a popular spot on State Street due to their gourmet and artisanal donuts. After grabbing lunch, wifey and I knew we had to stop by and stuff our mouths with some goodness. They have a lot of unique flavors to choose from, but we ended up going with the Peach Cobbler Donut and it did not disappoint!

    Strawberry matcha, Peanut Butter & Jelly, chocolate sprinkle, Browned butter, and Everything Bagel
    Leslie S.

    My friends recommended Hook and Press donuts to me and I'm so glad they did because they have delicious donuts! I did a to-go order. I ordered the browned butter, strawberry matcha, pb& j, chocolate sprinkle, and everything bagel. Every donut tasted fresh and high quality. The everything bagel was not a sweet donut which was unique and tasty. I loved all the other flavors and would get them again. The breakfast menu looked awesome so I would love to come back and have their breakfast. This isn't your normal mom and pop cheap donut shop. You can tell it's more gourmet and higher quality. The donuts are less greasy and more decadent. So good! We will definitely come back to Hook and Press Donuts!

    Vegan Horchata Donut
    Carly B.

    I might need to move here just for this place! Stopped by while driving home to NorCal and we loved it! As a Vegan I was so impressed by the options for me, it's been years since I've had a decent donut and these were excellent! And the plant-based breakfast sandwich (Houseplant) was unreal good too. The rest of my family who are not vegan loved their breakfast sandwiches and donuts too so it's perfect for everyone. The staff was so kind and food came out fast. Was so impressed, this place will be a staple everytime we come back to SB.

    Coffee station
    Reyna M.

    Hook and Press is a cute little breakfast/lunch spot in downtown SB. They have really fun donut flavors ranging from chocolate sprinkle which is what we got to one with rice crispy treats on top! Definitely the most unique donuts in the area. The space felt a little crowded, but the service was quick. I would love to go back and try their coffee drinks.

    Bacon, Egg + Cheese on a biscuit
    Joey R.

    We've been to Hook & Press Donuts in Santa Barbara twice now, and both experiences were fantastic. Our first visit was for my daughter's birthday with family--everything from the breakfast to the coffee was spot on. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. My second visit really sealed it for me. I had the bacon breakfast biscuit with maple mustard and it was phenomenal--honestly one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. I was there to pick up two dozen donuts for a staff appreciation event, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. Great food, great people, and consistently excellent quality.

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    Edith S.

    I love doughnuts and whoa! These doughnuts are definitely different from anything I've ever had. The texture is thicker and fluffier. I can taste the high quality ingredients in every bite. The only plain doughnuts available were the donut holes. Everything else was a specialty unique creation. With plenty of customers, they are well staffed and organized. I thought the wait would be long, but I was able to place my order in a timely matter. I took my order to go, but there was plenty of seating. I love the high ceilings and chandelier, such cute decor. They even had some merchandise for sale.

    Chocolate Cherry Almond Old Fashioned, Pistachio Limonata, Browned Butter Rice Krispie Treat, Berry Blossom Lemonade
    Morgan B.

    We stopped by this place to grab some donuts and drinks. Pictured with names are all the four donuts we got. My personal favorite was that chocolate berry old fashioned donut, super flavorful. All of the donuts overall were really good, and they keep coming out! I had the strawberry matcha iced latte and my husband had a cappuccino. They were both really really tasty. They had other breakfast items too, among other drinks. It's a nice place to grab something quickly or dine in indoor or outdoor! I definitely recommend giving it a try. We've been twice and both times were very consistent with getting things out quickly. Everyone's also super nice here!

    Everything donut and Cookie Monster (blue!)
    Catrina R.

    Came here for their soft opening three years ago and am tremendously pleased to see it's just as tasty as then! That everything bagel donut? Chefs kiss. Perfect mix of sweet and savory. Also tried their basic glazed. Soft. Fluffy. Not overly sweet but still nice and sweet. These donuts are a tad more expensive than regular donuts as they are specialty donuts but once you bite into it you'll totally understand why. Will continue to come here for tasty donuts and will always recommend! Service was fast and there were a lot of seating options in which many people were working. Please note we walked here so I cannot comment on parking.

    Samantha P.

    The donuts are okay. The flavours are unique and hit or miss... I really liked some but others were not that great.. I also tried the iced strawberry matcha latte, and it was okay. Nothing amazing. The prices are pretty pricey too for donuts. Each one was from $4.50-$5.50... the service is good. The inside was very spacious and cute. Nice place for studying. They have free wifi.

    Browned Butter Rice Krispie Treat
    Chels I.

    Most delicious donut that I have ever tried! Lots of options, even at 10am. Thankful that they carry regular glazed donut holes for my toddler. I got the rice crispy donut and have zero regrets. It's absolutely amazing. The donuts are more dense than flakey but they make up for it in the topping. This one has marshmallow fluff and rice crispy pieces. Service was quick at 10am on a weekday and there were plenty of places to sit. Parking next to building.

    Everything Donut
    Austin B.

    tl;dr the delicious upscale donuts are worth the premium price; the hardest part is settling on just a few flavors Santa Barbara may not have the same rabid donut obsession as Los Angeles, but that hasn't stopped Hook & Press Donuts from being a Central Coast favorite. This bakery-cafe is best known for its rotating lineup of sophisticated, made-from-scratch donut offerings. It has been rated the Best Donut Shop in Santa Barbara by the Santa Barbara Independent's Annual Readers' Poll since 2019, and it's included in Food Network's list of Best Restaurants in Santa Barbara. Hook & Press is located at the tip of an artsy alley just off State St. The off-white walls are decorated with abstract-minimalist murals. Industrial-chic accents include the wide-pane windows, polished concrete floors, and pockets of exposed brick. Load-supporting columns reach up to the soaring slate-toned ceilings. A carefully manicured rainbow of donuts is displayed to the right. To the left, upscale patio furniture separates the kitchen from the coffee bar. Beach-y contemporary tunes echo around the space. My partner and I visited late on a weekend morning, and nearly every table was occupied. The line stretched to the door, but the staff members efficiently whipped through orders. We opted to share two donuts: the Everything Bagel and the Passionfruit Orange Guava. The former masterfully resembled an upscale everything bagel in its savory-salty flavor; the light, buttery donut was an otherwise ambitious twist. The latter paired a tart, unmistakably passionfruit-y frosting with a custardy, pastelito-esque filling. Our bill totalled just under $10, but the flavors were spot-on, and portion sizes felt generous. I can see why Hook & Press is a local favorite, and I definitely would be game to work my way through their donut lineup in the future.

    Kat F.

    Cute cute spot! The donuts are soft and tasty. First donut we tried was the vanilla bean sprinkle and it did not taste plain at all. The ricotta scramble tartine was a standout with the fluffy scrambled eggs with ricotta topped with Parmesan and chili salt over toasted bread. Chef's kiss! Coffee is smooth, golden milk latte has great turmeric and ginger flavor. Service is friendly. Patio has umbrellas and an awning for shade and is dog friendly. We also bought a dog donut for our pup and she loved playing with it. She's a picky eater so I wouldn't take her opinion seriously.

    Vegan Dubai Chocolate Browned Butter
    Renee L.

    Love the donuts at this place! They always taste so fresh and the flavors are unique and complimentary. Vegan Dubai Chocolate- 8/10 love the crunch and the fluffiness of the donut. Would love to taste a stronger pistachio flavor. Brown Butter - 10/10 my favorite flavor that I must get everytime I come The space is great - lots of seating and the staff is very friendly. Super dog friendly as they gave my dog some treats!!

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    Ask the Community - Hook And Press Donuts

    Do you offer GF donuts?

    No donuts. Pastries, bagels, and cookies.

    Do you ship to northern ca? Sf/Bay area?

    no. We dont offer any shipping at this time.

    Do they have house made non dairy milk or is it boxed?

    Thank you for the question. We use high quality nut milks made by Califia Farms and Oatley.

    Will you be open for thanksgiving?

    Open on Thursday (Thanksgiving) from 8am-noon with a limited/preorder menu only. Drinks will also be available. Closed Black Friday! Check their instagram (@hookandpressdonuts) for more detailed info!

    Do they have vegan options?

    What is a must-try donut flavor?

    Maple bacon bar is delicious!!

    Why does this come up when I search "gluten free breakfast" if they don't have any gluten free options?

    We’re not sure. We’ll need to check with Yelp to get that answer. Thank you for bringing that to our attention.

    Do you have gluten free donuts?

    Not at this time.

    Do they have any gluten free options? I'm assuming no but one can dream 🎊

    Not yet sorry.

    Do you guys make vegan doughnuts? And will you be open on Christmas eve?

    No vegan donuts yet but they're working on it

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    Spudnuts & Bagels

    Spudnuts & Bagels

    4.7
    (377 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $

    Perfect Valentine's Day Breakfast Stop…read more Every time I'm driving into Los Angeles, I stop on State Street to charge my car -- and today (February 14th ) we decided to grab breakfast while we waited. Best decision ever. We stumbled upon this adorable donut shop, and they had the cutest Valentine's-themed donuts decorated for the day. My daughter immediately chose the chocolate one. I honestly didn't think she'd love it... but she ate the entire thing without hesitation. That says everything. Of course, I grabbed some donut holes for the road -- because that's just tradition at this point -- but the real star? The bagel sandwich. I ordered a jalapeño cheddar bagel with egg, crispy bacon, tomato, red onion, and (because why not?) extra cheddar. It was DIVINE. Hands down the best bagel sandwich I've ever had. Perfectly toasted, flavorful, just the right kick from the jalapeño cheddar -- I'm still thinking about it hours later. I may have to stop again on the way home because I genuinely can't get that taste out of my mind. If you're passing through State Street, do yourself a favor and try this place. Absolute gem.

    My wife and I came to get Lox bagels and they were absolutely delicious!! We also got a Mango boba…read moresmoothie which was super refreshing and tasty. The lady that served us was also very sweet and made us feel so welcome. We would love to come to this family owned establishment again soon!

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    A nice variety of donuts. So many to choose from!
    A nice variety of donuts. So many to choose from!
    A huge Apple fritter and a variety of donuts
    A huge Apple fritter and a variety of donuts
    Ham & cheese breakfast sandwich and iced/blended mocha.

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    Ham & cheese breakfast sandwich and iced/blended mocha.
    Good Stuff Baked Treats

    Good Stuff Baked Treats

    4.9
    (14 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    I ordered a birthday batch of cookies for delivery to my student at UCSB on less than 24 hours…read morenotice....and Good Stuff crushed it!!! Their communication with me via email was proactive, personal and so helpful. Originally, I'd forgotten to ask for an included note sending birthday wishes and noting who the order was from, and Good Stuff was flexible, helpful and reliable in fixing that oversight of mine. The cookies were "SOOOO delicious" and so many, according to my daughter. Getting anything delivered into the dorms/living spaces around UCSB is often a roll of the dice, but Good Stuff seems to know the turf and how to navigate it. They hand-delivered to my student, and sent me an email right away to confirm that hand off. I'm looking fwd to my next visit to Santa Barbara and stopping in at Good Stuff. This was a great experience.

    I grabbed THREE of these cookies from Lighthouse Coffee on Turnpike because they looked absolutely…read moreamazing. And let me tell you, they were! The chocolate chip cookie was a solid choice. Just a great cookie. Nothing fancy but it tasted fresh with good ingredients. My sons devoured the snickerdoodle cookie and exclaimed it was better than mine (okay, we didn't have to be rude). The caramel coconuts cookie was recommended by staff as their favorite cookie so obviously I had to get it. What a surprisingly good cookie. Just the perfect amount of caramel and coconut. Not overwhelming at all. I need more of these cookies in my life.

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    Good Stuff Baked Treats
    Good Stuff Baked Treats
    Good Stuff Baked Treats

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    Tyler's Donuts

    Tyler's Donuts

    4.0
    (76 reviews)
    11.0 mi
    $

    Tyler's Donuts is a no nonsense donut shop in Carpenteria, CA. No frills, no IG interest wall. Just…read moreserving up classic donuts, croissants (including hot bakes), and basic coffee drinks. They are located in an unassuming shopping center anchored by an Albertsons grocery store. The donuts and all the baked goods are good ole fashion bakery made. The donuts had a traditional, classic taste. They also specialize in croissants. They have traditional $3.25, fruit filled $3.25, and hot bakes $6. Puffy, golden flaky layers. The croissants are huge, the size of my hand. Rustic looking. Not perfect looking but that just adds to the house made look. The odd thing I noticed though was the menu board. They listed prices for everything except the donuts. Where are the donut prices? They ought to change that to get some prices on the menu or labeled on the trays. Something. Having those prices listed would help out the staff deal with the same questions and sticker shocked customers.

    We have been here numerous times and have tried most of their donuts and have no complaints! They…read moredo a light glazed donut and it is delicious. Their old fashions are perfect! With the crunchy edges, you cannot go wrong. Big fans of the apple fritters and Boston cream donuts. Only thing I wish is that they made more donut holes... they are likely to run out by 8:30 on the weekends. But overall great experience and we love coming here. Quick service.

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    Puff Donut
    Tyler's Donuts
    Tyler's Donuts

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    Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant

    Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant

    3.8
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Love this place so much, I consider driving up here from LA for more of the best quiche I ever had…read more So many perfectly sweet desserts to choose from. Everything is high quality and fresh for reasonable prices. Charming, cozy decor with Danish accents. Service is also excellent and warm. Quiche with Hollandaise Sauce - Light, buttery flaky crust, light, fluffy eggs. Absolutely delightful, leeks provided good texture. Came with a strip of bacon. Was so amazing hardly ate the sauce. Don't think you can sub salad for fries but no worries, as the breakfast potatoes were amazing. Many places offer breakfast potatoes but something seemingly simple is actually hard to make well. My friend's Bratwurst Sausage with Eggs, her favorite, was hearty and filling. A lot of indoor seating but we enjoyed our table outside, watching pedestrians on State St. and enjoying the beautiful scenery and architecture. We expected to wait to be seated but surprisingly it wasn't that busy. Order at counter and the food is brought to your table. As we waited, employee kindly gave us two free pastry samples, both delicious. All the baked goods I got to go I want again. Their scones are fabulous-slightly crunchy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Their tea service which comes with champagne is pricey, I believe $75 per person. But interior is a perfect colorful and relaxed setting for tea. My tastebuds dream of coming back. Will be thrilled when I next indulge on their pastries and quiche.

    SCORE 0 HEALTH HAZARD 10…read more This is our third time we've had issues with the staff. Today is our last time going here. There was only one person in line and 4 staff members behind the counter standing around talking to each other. Nobody greeted us or asked for our bakery order. When I said excuse me to a dirty blond girl she replied "WHAT!" and continued to joke with a co worker. When the cashier finished with their customer they walked away and even though they saw we were waiting to be helped. I looked around and saw nobody helping seated customers or us at the bakery counter. Finally, the dirty blonde ask what we need and my response was "WHAT" ?! At this point we should have left and gone to Lilac Patisserie however we proceeded to give her our order. I told another customer behind us that rudeness seems to be the norm, and she agreed. I paid for our bakery items and asked an older woman scrolling on her phone if we could have a bag for all of our boxed treats. She grabbed a handful of bags and threw them at me from across the counter. We were appalled and left. We found a place to sit on State street to eat our treats and my daughter said she didn't want her Meringue because the dirty blonde girl used the back of her ungloved hand to repeatedly wipe her nose. We threw all $50 worth of baked goods in the trash. Yes, I should have gone back and complained I'm had everything refunded but it was Mother's Day and we didn't want anything more to do with this establishment. It was also an epiphany that they don't treat everyone this way. It could be you next time. Please go somewhere else. We will never go to anywhere but Lilac Patisserie which is to the left as you exit Andersons, past the stop light. You will definitely get your money's worth and the staff is friendly, professional, and greet you immediately as you reach the counter.

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    Pastel walls!
    Pastel walls!
    Crab cake Benedict
    Crab cake Benedict
    Turkey club

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    Secret Bao

    Secret Bao

    4.5
    (730 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Solid spot with great asian fusion food. The baos are really quite tasty, but not as tasty as some…read moreof the even more unique dishes. The Scallops on a half shell are probably the best dish, the dumplings are fantastic, the fried rice is very good, and the crab hand rolls are absolutely amazing! Service was kind and efficient, drinks were good, but would love some more options, and the vibes were on point for this spot. Glad it's there, and hope to see it continue to thrive.

    Food: 4.5 We got…read more Kung pao cauliflower: 4 Flavor was really good and love the crunch of the peanuts but just a bit too salty. Chili crunch dumplings: 5 I love my dumplings and this is up there!! This was probably our favorite item. Would've gotten 2 orders looking back. Curry noodles w/ crab: 5 Amazing flavor. Loved the noodle texture. More soupy. Crab was a nice addition, a decent portion. Not shredded or small chunks but also not the most supple crab pieces either. But was happy that we added! Service: 10/5!!! Kathleen was amazing. So so nice. We originally had a different order but we kept going back and forth on items. Kathleen was not only helpful in helping us decide but came back to our table right before they started cooking and asked if we wanted to change our order only because the curry might give more contrast to our other items. I thought that was just so incredibly kind and really showed how she was invested in our experience. This is why I really wanted to write this review! Ambiance 5/5: Open kitchen is really nice and like that they had outdoor area. Garage parking next door too that wasn't too pricy. Overalls cute decor and clean space.

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    The bar
    Pink Peruvian Scallops
    Pink Peruvian Scallops
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