Kin Bakeshop
199 S Turnpike Rd Suite 103, Santa Barbara, CA
Crema's Take
“This Santa Barbara gem has earned its reputation for creative matcha drinks and pillowy mochi donuts that justify even the notorious 30-minute waits—expect a permanent line but unapologetically worth it. The menu strikes an impressive balance between thoughtfully crafted specialty beverages (think banana cream matcha and black sesame coffee) and delicate pastries that taste as good as they look, all executed with real care rather than hype. Come hungry and patient, and you'll understand why locals keep coming back for the quality that makes the wait disappear.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. Slow-sit spot. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
Expect to wait in line regardless of what time you arrived, no matter weekend or weekday, morning or afternoon. Mochi is good, but although I enjoy the Matcha Strawberry Latte to some extent, I didn’t end up finish it. Service is fine, they even offer you a small cup of tea…
10 out of 10. There was a long line (30 min wait) and worth it if you want quality. I got the banana cream top matcha. Well balanced, no sweet overkill. My husband got the brown cookie butter espresso, normally has his coffee black but mentioned it was super good. He was…
We visited Kin on a Saturday around 1:30 PM. There was a line when we arrived and it took us about 15 min to order and receive our food and drinks. When we arrived, there was very few items left. Probably about 5 - 6 mochi donuts (2 flavors) and a similar number of ube mochi…
We got black sesame matcha and black sesame coffee, cookie butter cheesecake brioche and berry chantilly mochi donut. Everything was absolutely delicious! Sth to consider: there’s a permanent enormous line to order. It took us over an hour total to get our drinks and desserts.…
Mochi donuts were super good and flavorful! Texture is super soft like very soft if you’re into soft droopy pastries. So yummy and the seasonal matcha drink I ordered so amazing!! Especially the soft top was delicious! I can tell they put lots of love and patience into their…
Crema Reviews
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