"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 donuts, the Grinch was my favorite. The flavor in the brown butter was too subtle for me. Pistachio and cardamom really came through on the Grinch donut. The donuts were not as soft and fluffy as I would have expected but I wonder if that is due to us coming later in the day - around 12:30 pm. However, we both really enjoyed our lattes. I would come back for the peanut butter cup latte and give the donuts another shot if it was closer to opening time."

"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."

"If you love donuts, you need to try these unique flavors at Hook & Press. Very seasonal flavors right now! Delightful! 🍩"

"Hook and Press is fantastic! They catered an event for us with about 100 people and they were such a hit! Everyone loved the donuts. The owner, John, is so friendly and generous. We enjoyed having them at our event and also enjoy visiting their restaurant. What a great Santa Barbara spot!"

"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."