Spot to try the Turkish tea and sweets but their coffee is not good- maybe my mistake to ask for decaf. Bought some as souvenir for my family.
Sergio Hernandez
Nice place, good coffee, a menu and description of their products could give new customer better information.
Sergei Rosenberg
Just finished the "Turkish coffee". Nothing reminiscent of real Turkish coffee. No cezve, no taste. A few years ago I tried it here and it was much better. Oh, the only thing that reminds Turkish coffee is a small glass of water.
Abhiram Tanna
One word. DO NOT GET CARRIED AWAY by their fancy setup and the whole hype.
I’ve had Baklava at least in a dozen places, and believe me their so called best version juicy baklava is not even the top 5 baklavas that I had, and it’s ridiculously expensive for no reason. It is neither fresh nor yummy. We sampled a couple of so called ‘Turkish delights’ and all are meh at the best.
The service too was pathetic, we were ignored by the front desk guy and he showed subtle signs of racism.
The store is decorated with good displays but don’t get mislead by this marketing hoopla. Avoid by all means
There is nothing Turkish nor anything authentic about this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Frank L
LOKUM in Santa Barbara is a feast for the eyes. The beautiful space, decorated with intricate Turkish tiles and cozy nooks, creates a charming atmosphere reminiscent of Istanbul. The presentation of their sweets is equally impressive, with colorful Turkish delights and glistening baklava artfully displayed.
While the prices at LOKUM are on the higher side, the desserts are truly delightful. The baklava is flaky and buttery, and the Turkish delights offer a burst of flavor that melts in your mouth.
We did find the coffee to be a bit underwhelming, but the quality of the pastries almost makes up for it. Thankfully, LOKUM offers generous samples, so you can try before you buy and choose your favorites.
Overall, LOKUM is a lovely spot to indulge in some truly delicious Turkish treats. If you're looking for a visually stunning experience and don't mind splurging a bit, LOKUM is worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery
Eanna McAdon
Good atmosphere, a lot of free stuff to sample and overall cool vibe. However the coffee tasted very burnt. I was so disappointed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
DM
Disneyland meets turkey
Harrison Kovitz
This is such a wonderful shop, literally had the beautiful treats we loved in Turkey. Highly recommend, loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pomegranate
Roozbeh Borjian
Amazing coffee shop, a bit pricey, but it's worth the experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava with Turkish Delight, Turkish Coffee Set, Bakery
Cris Manta
Very nice unique ethnic Turkish cafe ,great vibes and atmosphere,also shopping for souvenirs. Love this place also great customer service,fast.
Staff are nice, quality is okay, it's just super expensive, first and last time.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Fara M (Marco Polo)
Such a beautiful and unique selection of sweets and Turkish coffee. You can choose from variety of tea selections and enjoy it with your dessert. They have outdoor seating as well. Lovely place to have a taste of turkey ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lokum Rolls, Simit Turkish Bagel Turkish Tea Turkish Delights, Baklava with Turkish Delight, Baklava Anatolian Cut, Turkish Coffee Set
Corinne Walter
Incredible treat on State Street! Stop by for a sweet and sone Turkish coffee. I sampled many different flavors but ended up purchasing a chocolate hazelnut and coconut Turkish Delights. I really loved the rose petal one as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max Kazanc
It's a must if you are visiting Santa Barbara. Amazing coffee, Turkish sweets, and atmosphere. Quick and friendly service.There is plenty of street parking, and I have had no issues so far. You can also find gifts for your friends here.
Very bad customer service. The owner himself was racist and didn’t allow us to sit down on the tables stating that its closing time. But at the same time we saw some other group of people who came in with us and they were all greeted and allowed to dine in. After reading other reviews it looks like people had similar experiences. The owner should either learn how to be kind or not run a cafe at all.
Spot to try the Turkish tea and sweets but their coffee is not good- maybe my mistake to ask for decaf. Bought some as souvenir for my family.
Nice place, good coffee, a menu and description of their products could give new customer better information.
Just finished the "Turkish coffee". Nothing reminiscent of real Turkish coffee. No cezve, no taste. A few years ago I tried it here and it was much better. Oh, the only thing that reminds Turkish coffee is a small glass of water.
One word. DO NOT GET CARRIED AWAY by their fancy setup and the whole hype.
I’ve had Baklava at least in a dozen places, and believe me their so called best version juicy baklava is not even the top 5 baklavas that I had, and it’s ridiculously expensive for no reason. It is neither fresh nor yummy. We sampled a couple of so called ‘Turkish delights’ and all are meh at the best.
The service too was pathetic, we were ignored by the front desk guy and he showed subtle signs of racism.
The store is decorated with good displays but don’t get mislead by this marketing hoopla. Avoid by all means
There is nothing Turkish nor anything authentic about this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
LOKUM in Santa Barbara is a feast for the eyes. The beautiful space, decorated with intricate Turkish tiles and cozy nooks, creates a charming atmosphere reminiscent of Istanbul. The presentation of their sweets is equally impressive, with colorful Turkish delights and glistening baklava artfully displayed.
While the prices at LOKUM are on the higher side, the desserts are truly delightful. The baklava is flaky and buttery, and the Turkish delights offer a burst of flavor that melts in your mouth.
We did find the coffee to be a bit underwhelming, but the quality of the pastries almost makes up for it. Thankfully, LOKUM offers generous samples, so you can try before you buy and choose your favorites.
Overall, LOKUM is a lovely spot to indulge in some truly delicious Turkish treats. If you're looking for a visually stunning experience and don't mind splurging a bit, LOKUM is worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery
Good atmosphere, a lot of free stuff to sample and overall cool vibe. However the coffee tasted very burnt. I was so disappointed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Disneyland meets turkey
This is such a wonderful shop, literally had the beautiful treats we loved in Turkey. Highly recommend, loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pomegranate
Amazing coffee shop, a bit pricey, but it's worth the experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava with Turkish Delight, Turkish Coffee Set, Bakery
Very nice unique ethnic Turkish cafe ,great vibes and atmosphere,also shopping for souvenirs. Love this place also great customer service,fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Staff are nice, quality is okay, it's just super expensive, first and last time.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Such a beautiful and unique selection of sweets and Turkish coffee. You can choose from variety of tea selections and enjoy it with your dessert. They have outdoor seating as well. Lovely place to have a taste of turkey ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lokum Rolls, Simit Turkish Bagel Turkish Tea Turkish Delights, Baklava with Turkish Delight, Baklava Anatolian Cut, Turkish Coffee Set
Incredible treat on State Street! Stop by for a sweet and sone Turkish coffee. I sampled many different flavors but ended up purchasing a chocolate hazelnut and coconut Turkish Delights. I really loved the rose petal one as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a must if you are visiting Santa Barbara. Amazing coffee, Turkish sweets, and atmosphere. Quick and friendly service.There is plenty of street parking, and I have had no issues so far. You can also find gifts for your friends here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkish Delight Assortment Box, Baklava Anatolian Cut, Bakery
Very bad customer service. The owner himself was racist and didn’t allow us to sit down on the tables stating that its closing time. But at the same time we saw some other group of people who came in with us and they were all greeted and allowed to dine in. After reading other reviews it looks like people had similar experiences. The owner should either learn how to be kind or not run a cafe at all.
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