LOKUM,

1019 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

"The coffee is a must try, the baklava and traditional Turkish pastries are delightful. The strawberry tea is so aromatic and tasty. I can't wait to come back for more."

"I visited this place with our friends. We all enjoyed a variety of Turkish delights and baklava selections. Our server Alena was welcoming and provided some interesting information about variation in Turkish coffee they have. I would like to visit this place again."

"LOKUM seamlessly combines the warmth of a bakery, the comfort of a cafe, and the sweetness of a delight store. The aroma of freshly baked Turkish delights greets you, setting the stage for an authentic culinary journey. The menu boasts a range of Turkish delights, each a burst of traditional flavors. Sip on aromatic Turkish coffee or tea while indulging in flaky baklava or savory borek. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a haven for those craving a taste of Turkey's rich culinary heritage."

"Just by chance we happened to stop by this place as we parked on the street across from Lokum mainly so we could grab lunch somewhere on the street. The store from outside looked very inviting and seeing numerous varieties and flavors of Turkish delights was definitely a place we had to check out. Turkish delight - We were just amazed at the amount of flavors and I was like a kid in a candy store especially as they had a good variety that were suitable for vegetarians or vegans. We must have tried most of the vegetarian and vegan varieties and most of them were very delicious and not very sweet. A little pricey but we still picked up a few pounds between all 5 of us in the group. They also had tea/coffee and Baklava. We did not have any of that as only 1 or 2 baklava items were suitable for vegans/vegetarians (many had eggs). Anyway we were going to have lunch so did not regret not having food here Service - very friendly and helpful. They were patient as were asking many questions and sampling many varieties. None of the servers seemed fazed by our questions and wanted to ensured all our questions were adequately answered. It was a true service with a smile place. Ambience - very nicely decorated place. The tea and coffee area was so nicely decorated. Plus they had very nice chandeliers throughout the store. We must have spent an hour or so n the store If you are in the area , definitely visit this store. You will not regret it. Even if you do not like Turkish delight, just seeing all the colorful varieties and experience the nice store ambiance and the amazing customer service"

"Absolute gem in Santa Barbara, my wife and I make the trek from the IE out to here every few months. The Turkish delight selection is like nothing I've encountered at any other store. Always fresh and delicious, many options to choose from, and honestly every one of the flavors are wonderful in their own way. The Turkish coffee is superb, fresh, and piping hot. And the staff are welcoming, knowledgeable, and will give you samples to understand the flavor profiles prior to ordering."