LOKUM — Restaurant in San Luis Obispo

🌟✨ Lokum – A Sweet Slice of Istanbul in SLO! ✨🌟

Stepping into Lokum on Higuera Street feels like entering a jewel box of flavor and charm 💎🍬. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the warm aroma of Turkish coffee ☕ and the glimmer of chandeliers that whisper elegance 💫.

🧁 Turkish Delight Heaven Their selection of lokum (Turkish delight) is nothing short of magical pistachio, hazelnut, rose, and even vegan options 🌱. Each bite is a soft, chewy burst of joy that melts on your tongue like a dream 🍥💖.

🥮 Baklava Bliss Don’t skip the baklava whether you go walnut, pistachio, or hazelnut, it’s flaky, rich, and perfectly sweetened. One box won’t be enough… trust me, you’ll be back the next day for more 😋📦.

🎨 Ambiance Goals The decor is stunning think Turkish palace meets cozy café. It’s the kind of place you want to linger, sip your coffee, and pretend you’re on a European getaway 🕌🛋️.

👑 Service Fit for Royalty The staff? Absolutely lovely. They guide you through the flavors with genuine enthusiasm and make you feel like a treasured guest 💁‍♂️💬.

🎁 Perfect for Gifting Whether you're treating yourself or picking up a box for someone special, Lokum’s packaging is as beautiful as the treats inside 🎀🍫.

📍 Final Verdict If you're in San Luis Obispo and craving something unique, indulgent, and unforgettable Lokum is your spot 💯💝. A must-visit gem that brings Turkish tradition to California with...

At LOKUM, I encountered a small copper Turkish coffee pot, which I momentarily picked up and then placed back on the shelf. Unfortunately, a delicate glass refrigerator magnet nearby fell and broke in half. Soon after, a girl approached my family and demanded payment, displaying a rather rude demeanor. I explained to her that the proximity of the trinkets to the pots often leads to such accidents. She walked away without further confrontation, so we decided to leave. However, as we proceeded to another store, a man suddenly began shouting and aggressively approached us. Startled, I turned around to face him, and he insisted that we return to the store and pay. I calmly refused his demand, suggesting that there was no need for such aggression. Despite my attempt to reason, he menacingly confronted us, causing distress to my small children and frightening my wife. To diffuse the situation, I threatened to involve the authorities, which prompted him to eventually retreat. It was a truly astonishing reaction from the store owner over a mere $5 trinket. Their desperate business practices and lack of customer service might explain their current...

TL;DR: if you're Turkish, don't. If you aren't, it's acceptable but this is not an accurate representation of our cuisine. Come visit us in Turkey :)

I really appreciate the effort that went into the ambiance and concept, i love this in idea. The store is quite beautifully decorated and presentation is spot on with every dish/drink. But it still just doesn't work. You can bring the best baklava, best coffee, best tea from Turkey but at the end of the day if you don't have people who know what they're doing prepare and serve them, it doesn't work.

I just had the most expensive cup of Turkish coffee of my life and it was borderline impossible to drink. We also ordered two Turkish teas that were horribly sweet. Nowhere in the entire country of Turkey does anyone serve tea already sweetened. Part of the experience is putting the sugar cubes into the glass -- if you so choose.

the baklava admittedly is one of the best I've had in America. But it was definitely not fresh, which is hard to stomach (pun semi-intended) at a 10$/piece...