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.

The best! Classic donuts and bagels. I always opt for a simple plain bagel toasted with cream…read morecheese and it's the best! I Have been going here for years. Owners are so kind too

I've been to their other location before, and I've ordered my friend a gift from them online. When…read moreI ordered the gift, they were so attentive, and ensured that it would get delivered properly, so that's a bonus! Anyways, I knew they have a SB location, so when my sister asked me to go up to SB with her for business, my one hope was that we could stop by here because it is just THAT good. I love their selection of Turkish Delights. The flavors are just so unique to me, for instances, the Blackberry, Almond & Almond Cream Turkish Delight was so good, I had to get me a little log of that, and of course, the Rose Petal Covered, Pomegranate & Pistachio Turkish Delight. Yes, it is a bit pricey, but my justification is, one it is a treat for myself, and two, I don't know how to make it. The space is cute, and I love that you could even order tea/coffee and enjoy it in the shop with your sweets. Lastly, I appreciate that they give samples of the different Turkish Delights!

Simply delicious…read more Super welcoming. The place smells incredible - makes me want to buy everything there. I'd love to go back if we stop by santa barbara again.

The apple tart was delish! The croissants were decent…read more The Macarons were a big disappointment especially considering this is a French bakery & cafe. It was the worst macarons I've had. The cappuccino came out as a latte so that's another thumbs down. Staff was great. Busy place, high rating probably from the cafe. Lots of parking in the plaza.

Counter service bakery with some entree items in a strip mall next to Gelsons. A few indoor tables…read moreplus Outdoor seating next to a nonfunctional fountain- would have been very pleasant if operational! Two plates of two eggs each, two croissants, one side of potatoes, and two drip coffees was around $50. The almond croissant was a lot like a bear claw. The chocolate croissant was ok, layers weren't very buttery. Easy parking at 8 am on a Monday!

Brunch is great, it has become a favorite place on weekends for my family because…read moreOutside tables are dog friendly , glad State Street is not open to cars because that would immediately eliminate Lilac from my go to places, who wants to dine next to cars driving and exhaust , right ? Us dining with dogs don't have other options. Service is good and food is great, I'm a fan of their eggs Benedict and pastries

My boyfriend and I stopped by Lilac Pâtisserie for a sweet treat after lunch and tried two of their…read morecheesecakes: the original and the lemon. Both were enjoyable overall. The lemon cheesecake had a mild lemon flavor that was not overpowering, it tasted mostly like the original cheesecake with a lemon glaze on top rather than lemon throughout the entire filling. The cheesecake itself was dense and creamy, while the crust was very thin and fairly neutral in flavor. They also had many other pastries and desserts that looked appealing, so I'm glad we had the chance to try the cheesecakes. The coffee was fairly standard café coffee and did not stand out as much. While the cheesecakes were good, I'm not completely sure they justified the $13 per-slice price point. Service overall was quick and friendly. The ambiance was very charming with plenty of seating both inside and outside.

GET READY FOR A TRANSCENDENT DONUT EXPERIENCE…read more Just off State Street on Figueroa, you'll find a donut shop that feels more like a craft breakfast kitchen with a serious pastry soul. The owner's love for their craft, staff, and product make for an inviting ambiance you don't find in many establishments in their class. DON'T MISS BREAKFAST Their menu goes far beyond donuts, blending whimsical, flavor-forward pastries with substantial breakfast sandwiches and bowls featuring bacon, turkey sausage, and mouthwatering, fluffy eggs that taste like they've been kissed with something buttery, creamy, and completely unforgettable. PASTRY IS IN THEIR DNA The first sign you're in the right place? Walking past stacks of pastry flour on your way to the donut counter. Nothing says "this is going to be good" like seeing the foundation of the craft right there in front of you. And these are not airy, forgettable donuts. These are brioche-style, flavor-filled, butter-forward creations that deliver exactly what the menu promises. CHOCOLATE CHERRY ALMOND OLD FASHIONED (OH MY) The Chocolate Cherry Almond Old Fashioned is in a class of its own. It surpasses every old fashioned donut I've had, with a light cake base, a low-oil profile, and none of the overly craggy, greasy edges you get from a less thoughtful donut. This is pastry territory. The chocolate and almond are subtle at first, then the cherry arrives with a dramatic full tastebud activation -- sweet, salt, fat, and bitter all working together. The cherry blooms at the back of your mouth like springtime near the Capitol in D.C. or a Japanese cherry blossom landscape. It's where cake and donut collide into something that redefines the experience for kids and kids at heart. SNAP-CRACKLE-POP TREAT WITH AN UPGRADE THAT'S SWEET The Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treat Donut is another five-star execution of both concept and flavor. The Rice Krispies are real -- not decorative. They sit in a marshmallow flow atop a lightly sweet donut that oozes buttery goodness, with just the right touch of salt to elevate the sweetness and add that extra delight on the palate. I'LL BE BACK! Hook & Press is not just making donuts. They're creating edible moments. Santa Barbara is lucky to have them.

I was in Santa Barbara for the fourth and I have had this place on my bookmarks list. I was super…read moreexcited that I got to try it finally. My husband and I found parking right away on the street so that was already a great sign. Especially in SB. We went a little before 12 and there wasn't a lot of people. I got the strawberry milkshake donut and the apple fritter. My daughters devoured the strawberry milkshake one. I have tried a lot of different apple fritter donuts and this one wasn't my favorite. It wasn't a strong apple taste and the donut seems too fluffy for an apple fritter. But the WINNER was the salted brown butter latte. It was perfection. I loved everything about it. I will definitely be back for the coffee and may try some other donuts.

Before visiting SB, everyone tells me that I gotta try the ice cream here. I did. Then I visited…read moreagain. And I'm still thinking about it. This location seemed to have less of a line but just as much offerings. Amazing service from the team. Ice cream was not too sweet and very creamy. The flavors don't taste artificial at all. Will definitely visit again whenever I'm here next... and I now wanna figure out how I can maybe order them online hehe. A few fav: - Brown sugar and milk Bordeaux - Sea salt cream and cookie - Santa Barbara strawberry - better than the other strawberry ones! - Chocolate chocolate chocolate

Eureka lemon Vanilla bean…read moreSanta Barbara strawberry Mango sorbet Mint chocolate Waffle cones made fresh

This ice cream spot was definitely one of the highlights of my Santa Barbara trip. I was already so…read moreexcited to go because my friend was hyping it up, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I got a small froyo which ended up being HUGE. I was shocked with their serving size because it was so much for only $9. Anywhere else this would probably be $20 lol. With the small you can get four flavors so i got horchata, peanut butter, honey vanilla, and graham cracker. All of the flavors were so yummy, not to sweet, and creamy as could be. Definitely would recommend coming here. The wait was a bit long, but while chatting it up with some friends made it go by fast.

We have a McConnell's location 5 minutes away from us in LA but my son really wanted to come here…read moretoday since this is the original location. He is a fan of McConnell's and wanted to grab some ice cream after our dinner. This location only has 3 parking spots plus 1 handicap spot. Thankfully we found parking on the street and there was a line of people waiting to get in. Once inside, Christie was the girl who helped us and she couldn't have been more pleasant and kind. She was very upbeat, energetic and did not rush us at all as we tried to make our decisions. She was more than happy to give us as many samples as we wanted. Since this location had frozen yogurt and the one by our home doesn't, my son decided to go for that. He got Horchata, Greek Yogurt, and Peanut Butter flavors in one cup. For his toppings he got rainbow sprinkles and chocolate chips. I had a few spoonfuls of it and it was DELICIOUS! Great texture, super smooth and decadent, while still being light. The portion was huge and enough to share. The place was very clean and they have a small outdoor seating area. Sweet ending to a sweet day!

Came for the chicken stayed for the ice cream. A lot of this review is similar. The vibe is very…read moreice cream shop and that's great. The staff worked their butts off but ultimately if felt like a third person or some better organization would help them out. But the reason we were here was ice cream and that was just kind of middle of the road. We didn't do all the fancy stuff and just for scoops so maybe we can try that next time (churros and ice cream looked bomb), but again the ice cream was just kind "meh".all the menu options they had were more interesting than something like baskin robbins but the ice cream was just one tick below in my opinion, and again not that it should be in the same category, but it wasn't as good as Roris. If I'm eating ice cream, I'd prefer to spend the extra and get the best.

Amazing customer service from Kayla. Her efficiency, friendliness, and knowledge about the flavors…read morewas great. Clean, colorful, and fun spot for a sweet treat on any occasion. It's people like Kayla who makes it worth the trip for a delicious treat.