LOKUM

Normally it’s a wonderful experience, but on this occasion we were served our coffee in paper cups to go. Not the lovely set up we’ve gotten in the past. The server said the dishes were dirty and that was the reason. What made this even more upsetting was that there were four employees working. Two young ladies taking order and serving, and two young men standing there doing nothing. So it was frustrating that we paid for the normal experience and didn’t get that because some of the people working were too lazy to do dishes. There is a Happiness Policy sign on the counter. The establishment failed to meet this policy. I wonder if anything will be done to make amends or rectify the poor experience we had?

My kids and I enjoyed a midmorning respite at this lovely place of colorful delectable treats and dark coffee! Our treats of chocolate coffee baklava and rose petal-infused Turkish Delight were yummy and paired with a spot of rich and bold Turkish coffee! The experience was delightful, decadent, and quite pleasurable. We will do this again!

Wonderful place, Turkish-style coffee shop!! Amazing, and it leaves you speechless. The chandeliers are beautiful, and the tea area is exquisite. Since we arrived, Isabella was super friendly and attentive, doing an excellent job of customer service!! She approached us and offered samples of the products; however, we had already set our sights on the pistachio baklava—simply incredible. The delicate layer of pastry perfectly harmonized with the syrup and nuts! It's something hard to describe! The tables, the details—truly a place I would love to have near where I live, to go every afternoon for a good Turkish coffee and delight in those sweets that envelop the senses.

Best baklava I’ve ever had. All of the Turkish delight and other sweets beer very good as well. They’re generous with samples so you can take your time picking out your favorites. A small box costs about $35, but you can just select small pieces of each sweet if you wish. We also got the ottoman coffee which was good - but a unique taste (very earthy). Just a fun enjoyable experience for an out of the ordinary treat. We love coming here when we visit slo!

I love coming here! Their coffee is fresh and spot on. Not a fan of Turkish Delights but I love their Baklava varieties. They also have wonderful knick-knacks and teas/ coffees to try at home too.

Wonderful cafe. Very well decorated and things are displayed well and neatly. Fantastic Turkish coffee. Delights are also good but they have a specific taste that you need to get used to. They are not ridiculously sweet. Place is very pricey though ($10 for a slice of Baklava), but good quality stuff! I would recommend the front staff to be more engaging about the different delights. They are too quiet and don’t seem to be liking conversation? At least explain the candy and it’s ingredients/making to interest customers…. Will be back again for sure!!

Absolutely gorgeous store! It caught my eye from the street and I HAD to go in. Coffee, tea, and a variety of Turkish wares to buy. Massive choices of baklava, Turkish delight, and other desserts. The Coffee menu has wonderful variety. Beautiful shop to explore and stop for a break in. I could have spent my entire paycheck here. Adored it!

It's lovely to look at, but the Turkish delight was not delightful. It was dry and low on flavor. I've had much better pre-made, boxed from little Mediterranean markets at a way more affordable price. I won't be back.

Saw this place pop up on social media and was always curious to try it. I've been to Turkey before and loved their baklavas and tea, so I wanted to see if this place was similar. The interior of the shop was really cute and had a lot of Turkish artifacts (chandeliers, tea cups, etc) for sale. They sold a lot of pastries that you can also find in Turkey, like their baklavas, turkish delights, floral teas and more. Baklava and tea (5/5): It was good! I definitely recommend getting the tea with the baklava since the baklava is really sweet and the tea is bitter, so it's a nice contrast. The tea is served in the traditional cup that it used to serve in Turkey. The service was great and the staff was friendly. Highly recommend checking this place out if you are in the area.

Best baklava I had on the west coast and that speaks volume. We had pomegranate tiramisu, pistachio baklava and chocolate oreo. Incredibly yummy. Incredibly expensive especially for their coffee. If I come back, would get more baklava and no coffee. We did try some halva, my partner loved it but they are not for me; preferred the pistachio over chocolate

Was in SLO again, so I had to bring my friends here. As they did before, lots of samples were offered. They had trays and trays of beautiful lokum and they encouraged you to try them. After tasting several, I purchased some, but not enough to fill the box (rather expensive), but they put all my different choices in a box anyway. The bags they use are definitely cute and reusable and hold the little box perfectly (although I didn't take a bag). Such a nice, friendly shop. My friends each purchased a box full and Turkish coffee to enjoy there. This time, I sampled a bit of their halva, too, and it was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, but I had already blown my budget! Next time!!

We were looking for a coffee spot that was open in the neighborhood and stumbled upon this gem. We were supposed to go to a different shop, however, they were closed even though we looked online and it stated otherwise. While we were somewhat disappointed, I am glad to have visited Lokum. Not only does it look welcoming and fun, the aromas alone can bring just about anyone in! We ordered a tea, pomegranate iced drink (sweet), and a small coffee shot. well, one thing we missed was the obvious signs that they do give out FREE samples! I was shy about it, but did try their pom gummy of sorts which was AMAZING! The employees were super nice and patient with us. I will be stopping by next time to load up on their desserts as we didn't have a chance to buy any due to other reasons. But we happened to be in town to stretch our legs and this worked out great!

Lokum - One of my all time favorite shops in downtown SLO! Their authentic Turkish delights, Turkish coffee, and baklava are absolutely delicious and never get old! I always recommend Lokum to locals and visitors! 5 stars every time!

The Turkish delight was delicious along with their coffee and Turkish tea options. The ambiance with the Turkish lanterns are beautiful to be surrounded by while enjoying a sweet treat and a break.

This is just for service and Turkish Delight. Although the Baklava had me there for a minute! I was immediately greeted when walking in the door. The employee asked me if I have ever had Turkish Delight before and I told him a (short) story about when my sister got married in England and they had Turkish Delight at Fortum & Mason. I was in love with it since then. Just nowhere to be found in the places I've traveled until.... SLO?! Whaaaaat?! I also love Turkish coffee and that is more prevalent than Turkish Delight. Back to business... He explained the different types of Turkish Delight. Lokum had a gourmet option and a traditional option. I tried both. The traditional ones - Rose and Pomegranate Pistachio. I don't mind floral things like lavender coffee or jasmine tea but this thing is FLORAL. Literally tasted like an actual rose. It was a no for me. The Pomegranate Pistachio was a YES. I was hoping they had more options of the traditional - It was maybe 5-6 options. The gourmet ones are like a nougat wrapped in a traditional Turkish Delight. There are a plethora of options for these. We tried the Coconut Praline and a Hazelnut (I think?) one. I just now that I sampled the one with bronze pearls all around it and it was amazing. So I bought one. The Turkish Delight is about $30/lb. Don't let that deter you. Each piece is between $1-4 each. The decor makes you feel you're in a whole other place - Not downtown SLO. Perfect place for a coffee date or light reading!

When we were walking in Downtown San Luis Obispo, I noticed a beautiful store with colorful Turkish lanterns, so we went inside and found LOKUM. They have all kinds of Turkish Delight, Baklava, Turkish coffee, and tea. We tried their Pistachio Covered, Halva, and Pistachio Turkish Delight ($25/lb), which was really good. The Pistachio Baklava was a little too sweet for me, but it paired well with the Traditional Turkish Coffee ($5.5/4oz). The Ottoman Coffee with light sugar ($6.5/4oz) was very special. The Pistachio Coffee with light sugar ($6.5/4oz) was also great. The Hazelnut Coffee ($6.5/4oz) was good too. The coffee set also came with Rose Turkish Delight, which was delightful. I loved the lanterns in the store; they were so stunning that I wished I could have one hanging in my dining room's ceiling, so dreamlike. We really enjoyed this unique experience at LOKUM with the delight, baklava, and coffee, and we will recommend it to our friends.

Quality/Quantity - Of the highest quality, and the prices reflect it. My daughter is a huge fan of Turkish Delights, not this company but the treats. We also buy them in Alameda, CA, but the quality here is so much better. Again, the prices reflect it. I can not name all the items she got, see picture. But the hit for me was the pomegranate sour flavor. Their #1 seller is Rose Petal Pistachio Pomegranate. They also have a coffee shop in the back. Too bad I have already had a few cups, plus it is time to hit the wineries. Atmosphere - Cool, clean, and a very organized shop; see pictures. Love the tables, see pictures. The chairs could have been of better quality though; it didn't really match. So many "delights" and things for my wife and daughter to buy. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 9pm. Street metered parking, or if you do not mind a walk, there is free residential parking a few blocks away. Service - Happiness policy, one of these days I am tempted to put it to the test, with a crazy request, lol. See picture. Overall good, she gave my daughter a few samples before she went on a buying spree. Price - $30, expensive but worth it. That is the price for quality. Owner Comment - Congrats on your continued success with all your businesses, including this one opened in 2021. 2015 Turkish import store. 2020 Santa Barbara location. 2021 SLO location.

Beautiful interior design with gorgeous light fixtures! The servers were very patient and nice, we had several different orders and they're very helpful and friendly. We love everything we've ordered, they're not overly sweet with all the nuts in them. The baklava was amazing, must try! I've also been to their Santa Barbara location, I believe it's bigger than this one. It's always busy and full of people. The pistachio traditional Turkish coffee is very good, not too strong and I love the aroma of it! Highly recommended this awesome dessert cafe spot!

The service here is amazing, they let you try the desserts before buying because they are confident in what they are selling. There are a few tables inside to dine, but this place is mostly to go. My favorite Turkish dessert is there: - Brownie - M&M - Pistachio Hazelnut - Pomegranate I haven't seen a place like this in California.

Love it love it love it! What an idea! I wish we something like this in LA or OC area! Turkish coffee shops which serves traditional baklava and delights in the best presentation possible! Their lighting and decoration grabs our attention first! I wish I was not on a diet!

Their Turkish Delight Treats are awesome, so many flavors. My favorite is the Rose Petal Pomegranate Pistachio. The service was quick, however all four of the employees hang around and I felt crowded. Unfortunately the young ladies working behind the counter were unsure of some of the treats, oh well. I purchased $59.88 as I pulled put my money and hand it to her, she says oh we don't $100 bills, do you have another form of payment, I did not, I grabbed the cash and walked 2 blocks, (I'm handicapped) with a cane. In a time when sales are essential and a small business refuses to take United States Dollars. This action was the fault of the owner/manager, obviously a $60 sale is not important. I understand about counterfeit money, but they had a marker for counterfeit dollars. Now as for the embarrassment to stand there for nearly five minutes while the cashier figures out what the HELL TO DO. Thursday is the busiest day in San Luis Obispo fore it is Farmer's Market Night. The Owner/Manager should make sure their workers have enough cash on hand to handle any transaction. I love the treats at LOKUM and I will be checking to see if there is any improvement.

Summary: 4.5 stars for taste which justified the higher price; rounded up to 5 stars for service *** My bf and I were lured inside Lokum after spotting the glamorous decor and colorful stacks of nontraditional Turkish delights on display. The employees were friendly and forthcoming with recommendations and free samples. My only regret was not trying the halva, due to its display location in the back of the store. COFFEE ORDERED Turkish coffee was $5.50 for 4oz of original and $6.50 for the flavored varieties. You're supposed to sip on the coffee, then the water, and leave the fine sediment as it settles at the bottom. The price seemed steep considering half of the teacup was full of coffee sediment. However, one free piece of traditional Turkish delight was included in the cost. We enjoyed the candy green apple flavor. It had a good chew. After doing some research online, I learned that Turkish coffee is unfiltered. Thus, it contains more caffeine and might be unhealthy if it is not consumed in moderation. Just FYI. - Traditional. My bf ordered this one without sugar. It had a stronger coffee taste than the flavored one, and it was not bitter. - Cardamom. I ordered this with light sugar. I was surprised to find that the cardamom flavor was lighter than I preferred. I still enjoyed it, but I don't think the extra dollar was worth it. BAKLAVA ORDERED - Traditional Pistachio Baklava ($3). Baklava has always been soggy and tooth-achingly sweet for me. Lokum's version was the best I've had so far: flaky, chewy, moist, nutty, and sweet, but not unbearably sweet. TURKISH DELIGHT ORDERED Nontraditional Turkish Delight was priced at $33.99/lb. An employee used scissors to cut pieces from each log to my desired size before they weighed the box. My bf and I went wild and spent like $17 on 6 pieces to eat in one sitting. That was basically our lunch, since one slice was as large as 2-3 traditional cubes of Turkish delight! The texture was more firm, chewy, and sticky like a taffy compared to the traditional cubed version. Each log was packed with ingredients such as flowers, nuts, berries, nougats, and cremes. Most items had 2-3 combinations of distinct flavors that were somehow mild yet balanced. Furthermore, the quality of ingredients was very good. - "Galaxy" Blackberry, Almond & Almond Cream. There were pieces of almond suspended within the cream. - Rose Petal Covered, Pomegranate & Pistachio. Even though it was covered in dried rose petals, the rose flavor was subtle and paired well with the pomegranate. A generous coating of pistachios provided crunch. - Barberry Tiramisu. The chewy dried barberry tasted similar to cranberry. It added a fruity and tart dimension to the chocolatey filling. - Red Velvet. I don't think it tasted much like the cake, but it was good. - Chocolate Hazelnut. I didn't get much coconut, but you can't really go wrong with chocolate creme filling and hazelnuts. I also sampled the Brownie flavor, which was covered in M&Ms. It tasted just like brownies in Turkish Delight form. I didn't catch the last item my bf ordered because he wolfed it down so fast while I was taking pictures!

What a great little find while walking around SLO. This place has such great vibe, entering I felt like I was being whisked away to a far off land to try sweets and coffees from another land. The staff is super attentive and helpful, a special shout out to Natalia for exceptional customer service as we sampled many of their specialties and left with a full box of sweets to share with family and friends. We will definitely be back!

Baklava and Turkish delights-3/5 Everything else- 5/5 One step inside is enough to transport you to a place far away. Take some time to savor in the visual delights right from the beautiful tiles to the awe inspiring and mind boggling chandeliers adorning the ceiling. They have a variety of trinkets on one wall. There is a coffee section as well. They have a huge variety of Turkish delights and baklava options, they offer samples of the Turkish delights as well. I sampled a few recommended varieties of the delights and decided they were too sweet for me. I decided to just get some baklava pieces instead. The baklava was unfortunately severely lacking in my opinion. They were sitting around for quite some time and the bottom was mushy and overwhelming sweet. I could barely get myself to complete even one piece. My opinion might be biased as I dont eat much sugar.

Great stop to enjoy a delicious cup of Turkish coffee. Served on a little platter with a piece of Turkish Delight, it a great afternoon stop for a pick-me-up. They also have so many different varieties of Turkish Delight to take home. The Pomegranate was delicious. Love that they let you mix and match the flavors in whatever amount you'd like - a great way to bring a wide variety of flavors home. A delightful stop for an afternoon break.

Such a cute & classy vibe to this place. I like their Turkish delights more than the baklava, but at $34.99 a lb, sheeesh. Worth it for a once in a while treat. My favorite is the ones that have the rose petal in it. Staff were friendly and they kept the line moving fast. Wait wasn't that long. Overall a very nice addition to the downtown area.

Recently had the opportunity to revisit Lokum Turkish Delight and Baklava, and it was such a delight indeed. The store has wonderful "curb appeal"... so if you're just spending some time in downtown SLO, walking Higuera St, you would probably be drawn in just to look at the offered wares. Once inside, we were greeted from behind the counters by the friendly Associates, who like before offered to let us sample the Turkish Delights. We took them up on that offer and I might suggest, dear Yelp Review Reader, that you do the same. Be careful though...the Turkish Delights are....well, fabulously delicious and yes, truly delightful! A symphony of flavor on the palette with every bite! Once tasted...you will surely need to take some home and that's what we did! After the purchase...we took a look around the store and viewed the different products on display. The establishment was clean and tidy and the blue pendant light hanging from the store's ceiling is "picture worthy" (see picture). Our experience here was a wonderful repeat of the previous reviewed visit and so in this Yelper's opinion, again, on this visit Lokum Turkish Delight and Baklava in SLO truly earned another "highly recommend" 5 Star review.

Such a beautiful store! Everything is incredible to look at, so vibrant. Their employees are so sweet and really have lovely customer service. Everything our group tried was sooo delicious! If you ask they have a selection of gluten free. I think about how good it is on a regular basis. Yum yum yum! And the store is so fun to sit and chill or wander around and look at all their merchandise. Really unique and beautiful experience and taste.

This place is delish! The middle of the bakery they have the rolled Turkish delight, so unique and fluffy and chewy, just the best texture and flavors! I drive hours for this place and recommend. They now have a Dubai chocolate flavor, so good!

Yummy coffee and gluten free options! I've stopped in here on a few different trips to SLO and just love the vibe of the place. You get Turkish Coffee served in little ceramic cups and the desserts placed in a beautiful box. Sometimes they serve the coffee in a paper cup and it's a let down. I guess you have to be specific that you'd like it served in ceramic when you order.

I had Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delights for the first time and " whoa" what a combination. I will never go back to regular coffee again. This is a big store with merchandise from floor to ceiling. We absolutely love it!

The shop is beautifully decorated, with an assortments of Turkish desserts - the employees behind the counter were very kind and encourage you to sample their treats, and I highly recommend the Crunchy Almond and Rose desserts! They have a set box that has pre-cut popular items, which you can purchase if you're unsure about which ones you'd like. They also offer coffee, tea, and baklavas.

I love the ambiance and the way they serve the coffee and sweets. It's great that they offer a taste of the lokum. I've visited this place several times over the months, and overall, their service has been good, though there have been a few instances of less-than-ideal experiences.

This place is absolutely gorgeous inside and the atmosphere is amazing! It was my first time trying Turkish desserts and baklava, all of the items I got were more on the sweet side which is not bad if you have a real sweet tooth but a bit too much for me. My favorite was the chocolate and pistachio baklava. The service was good, the girl helping me was very nice.

I was lured into the store by the beautiful tilework and lighting and then rewarded by the delicate "modern Turkish delights". I was greeted by a friendly staff member and chose a serving of walnut baklava and pistachio baklava, both in short supply elsewhere in SLO. I perused the store before I left, hypnotized by the intricate tilework and sculptural lighting. There are also memorable and intriguing gifts along the wall, including hand painted ceramics and pashmina shawls. I want to return to try the halvah and some of the fruit jellies, along with a cup of the intense and aromatic coffee!

What a literal treat of a shop, reminds me of Istanbul markets, Turkish delights and baklavas beautiful store with twinkling lights and handcrafted goods. They have my favorite rose petal essence delight and lemon all with that inimitable gelatinous texture. Super fruity and fresh though they also have the caramel chocolate flavors as well. Hand loomed robes multi colored and mosaic brightly tinted chandeliers and lights, with copper trifling coffee sets. Love love love, they don't sell their delights as a single--you have to buy by the quarter pound, but it adds up fast and so worth it!

Went in cause it was beautiful, and ended up with a delicious little sweet treat! Incredible flavors and they will give you samples. A pricey little bite, but great for a special occasion - .10 lb (about a half inch piece of delight) cost $3.70

The cutest store serving up delicious Turkish sweets -- the inside of the store was beautiful, with these big lamps and tins of sweets. The tile work and lighting was so stunning, and the ambiance is lovely. The store was super busy and rightfully so because everything is DELISH. It's a bit pricey, so I don't think I would go often. Since I was just visiting, I definitely indulged myself a little! The workers are so patient and let us sample the Turkish Delight -- the rose one is SO. GOOD. I got a box of the small baklava and tried a few flavors, including the walnut and pistachio. It was a bit on the sweet side but I still loved it -- I really wish I'd snagged the Turkish Delight, too!

I love baklava. And while walking along the street, this eye catching place definitely got us interested! It is a beauuutiful establishment. A little on the pricier side for each piece for baklava, you can truly taste the quality of ingredients. I'm not a Turkish coffee girl but I can absolutely see how others would love this authentic experience and taste. I'm sure it's on me to not appreciate the unfiltered coffee taste -- but that's ok! It doesn't take away from the great ambiance this place brings and delicious desserts that others may enjoy even more. Parking can be difficult. But if you like baklava then definitely stop by this place.

Stumbled in here by accident. Man, what a cool surprise! One of the most beautiful little dessert shops I've ever seen! They had literally every flavor of Turkish delight known to man. I tried as many as I could. They were all so good! Service was so helpful as well. Oh and you have to try the Turkish coffee. It's a cool authentic Turkish experience you really can't get anywhere else in the states. And if you have a sweet tooth, it's a must!

Lokum Turkish Delight & Baklava located in downtown SLO on the corner, across the street from Rocket Fizz. My husband and I (and our little girl dog was with us but the employees didn't see bothered that we walked in with her) came in. Because I am familiar with Lokum Turkish Delight & Baklava's location in Santa Barbara (and have purchased from them before), I wanted to purchase Turkish delights. I was greeted by a friendly employee who ended up helping me with my order. I was surprised though that I was not offered any samples, as I was offered samples in their store in Santa Barbara. I ended picking various of flavors that came out to $24.74 (which cost $32.99/ lb and I purchased about 0.75 lb. It seems that it cost a little bit more here in SLO than in the one in Santa Barbara location). Some of the flavors I picked included pistachio, rose petal pomegranate and rose mango pistachio. I also picked a few of their collection of Turkish delights that were similar to the ones featured from the 2005 movie The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Each piece I ate and shared with my husband were delicious. But yes they are pricey but are made fresh. I will definitely stop by again if I am in the area.

WOOO! If you want an authentic Turkish treat this is the place to be! We got the Turkish coffee, some Turkish delights, and some baklava and all of it was just straight up amazing. The pistachio coffee was firee so creamy and so complex. The baklava was pretty good. It seemed to have been left out for a while so the baklava didn't have a super flaky exterior but other than that it was amazing. The Turkish delights were also scrumptious with a wonderful texture and even greater taste for all of them. Make sure to make use of the free samples for all the delectable treats too see which ones you like the most. The staff is very patient with you so don't worry! The inside of this place was so cute and wholesome as shown in my picture. OVERALL I would definitely recommend this place to others and will hope to come again!

I've never tried turkish coffee or turkish delight before, so I was curious and decided to give it a try. I felt overwhelmed with all the colors of the turkish delight and the selection of baklava. I have never seen so many baklava choices! They also had powdered jelly squares. I got a strawberry turkish delight and a coffee plus honey turkish delight. Both were good. My favorite was the strawberry. I chose the smooth baklava which was also delicious. I ordered the ottoman coffee iced and my husband got the hazelnut coffee iced. I enjoyed the taste of hazelnut better. Both have sediment/minerals that don't dissolve which I'm not used to, but I think that is how it's supposed to be. The coffee shop is fancy inside with many hues of glass lamps. They sell coffee, tea, bracelets, and other gift items. The service was fast and helpful.

We were so happy to have stumbled upon this beautiful spot with delicious treats! The presentation of the baklava and Turkish delight is lovely and you can't help but stop to admire. The kind staff were generous with the samples (yum!). Our favorites were the coffee honey pistachio and pomegranate saffron Turkish delights.

What an absolutely amazing find! While walking downtown, we came across this gem. Turkish lamps are hanging from the ceiling as you walk in and they have many Turkish coffee accessories and jewelry along the walls. The waitstaff were so friendly and welcoming. They offer Turkish delight samples before buying, which I appreciate. We bought several different Turkish delights, tea, and Turkish coffee and were super impressed!

I wanted to like it but it's a bit too sweet . I've had really good baklava in the Bay Area so comparing to this texture, the sugar is overwhelming and one bite is enough. I will say the cherry rolls were tasty and fruity. The store is stunning with beautiful Turkish decor for sale. The customer service is excellent!

I was lured into Lokum on a rainy day in SLO. It's soooooo cute inside! And I love me a Turkish coffee! Sampled a few Turkish delight flavors. It was funny because our server was giving us samples but also snacking on it too. Overall, a really cute place to stop at. It is pricey for what you get. The 4oz Turkish coffee was $5 and the 2 small pieces of Turkish delight was $5 ($32.99 per pound) but I enjoyed the experience.

Be careful of this place....what terrible characters. No class act for sure! The atmosphere is poor and the owner rude. I am sad that people can be so awful.

We absolutely love this place. It's so beautiful and decadent. So many options for drinks. The pastries are amazing! We brought my bf parents who were visiting from Colombia. They loved the coffee. I had a delicious apple tea. I highly recommend this place because it's an experience.

We found this gem simply walking by and seeing "Baklava" on an interior sign. The decor looked amazing and we decided to stop in and check it out. The Baklava and Turkish delights were amazing and so decadent. The lovely hosts gave us so much samples which was amazing that we were able to try everything! We ended up getting everything they let us sample and then some. We also got Turkish coffee to try and it was so rich and creamy. Definitely a must try if you are a coffee enthusiast.

My husband got so excited to find this place. The baklava was amazing and he enjoyed his tea. The service was very friendly and knowledgeable and they were patient with all my questions as I had never seen the Turkish Delights. It was a nice shop with some pretty trinkets for sale. We enjoyed our treats and looking around the shop.

**PEANUT ALLERGY BEWARE** I have always been one who could care less about Turkish delights. I really only ever have them when they appear in Christmas boxes and it's been just meh overall. But a friend in the area swore by Lokum so we had to try it. I was actually pleasantly surprised that SLO also had a location considering we had our eyes on the SB location (but that was pretty far away). A look over the flavors and it covers the gamut from chocolate to fruit to florals. You can also get a sample of any flavor and on first bite I understood why Lokum stood out. It has a wonderful chew and takes on the flavor as advertised boldly. Some flavors were definitely still too sweet for my liking but most were quite delicious! You are able to combined Turkish delights and baklavas in your box. The baklavas are sold a la carte whereas the delights are by pound. The delights can also be kept up to two months without refrigeration so don't be shy if you really like them! **If you have a peanut allergy** - know that the delights are made in a peanut handling facility so if you are deathly allergic, then avoid. If you are not as allergic, make sure you ask that the scissors are cleaned. My friend unfortunately was exposed most likely due to unsanitized scissors. She was diligent in asking the right questions and was conscious of choosing peanut free flavors but none of us watched the tools being used which was unfortunate.

Stumbled upon Lokum while exploring downtown SLO and couldn't resist to walk in because Turkish coffee is what I grew up drinking back in Croatia. It is the probably the cheapest and easiest coffee to make at home, with no modern fancy machines required. The ambiance at Lokum is extremely ornamented and bright, almost like a Turkish palace. There are all sorts of Turkish decorations, coffee, and cooking stuff for sale strewn out across the shelves next to the walls. Most of the patrons here are young and buying sweets, which there is no shortage of. Baklava and Turkish Delight is all sold by weight and cut in front of the customer. The coffee, however, is ordered at the counter, but then made and picked up at the very end of the store. As typical with Turkish coffee, it is prepared with sugar so pay attention when ordering. The coffee was delicious, but really small and pricy for $5 . It does come with a piece of Turkish Delight, so that's a bonus, but considering that no fancy machine or extensive prep is needed, it's still way too much. For a touristy thing to do, I liked Lokum. It's a novelty and different from any coffee shop I've been to. However, if I was a SLO local, I probably wouldn't come here too often due to the high prices.

Top of the line feeling when you walk in the door. Chandeliers hang like treasured art work. The display case is full with tempting "modern turkish delights". I'm not going to spoil the review with the flavours I saw but be assured you'll spend some time deciding. Turkish coffee and Herbal teas complement the sundries. A very nice place to meet with friends or to make new friends. Ya gotta check this place out its a kick. Foodguy-martin

What an amazing experience- yes, it's truly an experience relishing Turkish delights with authentic Turkish coffee. I came across this place while searching on Yelp, and decided to make an impromptu stop. Although it's located in SLO downtown, finding parking wasn't that hard on a weekend. Keep looking for nearby street parking or public lots. From outside Lokum appears to be chic, I almost mistook it for a lamps shop. The vibe inside continues to be high-end with middle eastern hanging lamps. It's spacious with good enough seating. For those who love Turkish delights, there are so many options- from Baklavas, special rolls (including chocolate flavor) and traditional ones. They have some vegan options (all of traditional Turkish delights are vegan, some of specialty ones marked asterisk (*). We tasted a few (they have free samples) and got a box of delights. Pretty much everything we tried was amazing. Overall service was great too. They also have different types of Turkish coffee. We got the cardamom coffee. It was flavorful, well roasted, not too bitter. It's served with a small piece of Turkish delight and cup of water. They do sell coffee beans, Turkish coffee makers, tea set etc. Definitely give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

Such a fun little place to get Turkish delight and baklava! Both were as good as the desserts I got from the market in Istanbul (dare I say the Turkish delight was more fun, since there were so many flavors to choose from).

Nice little Turkish dessert shop and cafe in SLO. Satisfy your coffee crave and sweet tooth. I've been to Turkey and have had the same abroad. Although I'm not a fan of the gelatinous texture of turkish delights, I do appreciate a good baklava. This place has a lovely assortment of both as well as a coffee bar. I'm not a connoisseur of these confections, but the baklava here is pretty good. Delicious honey and pistachio crumble flavor. Turkish style coffee is a bit of an acquired taste, if you're not used to strong coffee or espresso. Texture may include some finely ground coffee. It's a must try if you like a bold coffee flavor. We tried the hazelnut and pistachio flavored.