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🥐 Café & Bakery

Santa Barbara

fast-casual

4.8
Japanese-inspired bakery with chewy mochi donuts, rich matcha drinks, and a cozy vibe. Known for fresh pastries and dedicated service in Santa Barbara.

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Kin Bakeshop

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Experience soft mochi donuts, rich matcha, and friendly service at Kin Bakeshop in Santa Barbara. Fresh pastries and a cozy atmosphere await.

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Kin Bakeshop offers an inviting bakery experience blending Asian flavors with artisanal bakes, famous for their uniquely chewy mochi donuts and expertly crafted matcha drinks.

Guests can enjoy a casual atmosphere with friendly service, quick takeout, and a variety of creative pastries alongside an excellent coffee and tea program.

What to Expect:

    🍩 Fresh mochi donuts with rotating flavors
    🍵 Smooth and rich matcha and hojicha drinks
    ☕ Cream-topped einspanner coffee specialties
    🎐 Inspired Asian fusion pastries and sweets
    🏪 Order and go style with some seating

Important Information:

    Parking: Free lot available
    Payment: Credit/debit and NFC mobile payments accepted
    Service: Onsite, takeout, dine-in available; no delivery
    Popular: Beware of long weekend lines, especially after 9:30 AM opening

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📍 Local Insights

🍩 Mochi Donuts Are a Must-Try: The texture is uniquely chewy and soft, with flavors rotating daily, encouraging repeat visits to try new varieties.

🍵 Matcha and Einspanner Drinks: Their rich, creamy matcha and coffee einspanner drinks stand out; many customers rave about the balanced sweetness and quality.

⏰ Beat the Lines: Visit early weekdays around 9:30 AM or around noon to avoid lengthy waits, especially avoiding weekends when lines are longest.

🚗 Ample Free Parking: The Turnpike Shopping Center provides free parking lots, but weekend parking may be more competitive, so plan accordingly.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 9:30 AM–2:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:30 AM–2:00 PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM

Saturday: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM

Sunday: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM

👉 Best For

Coffee lovers, pastry fans, casual visits, small groups

Kin Bakeshop

199 S Turnpike Rd Suite 103
,
Santa Barbara
,
CA
93111

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Kin Bakeshop is highly praised for its excellent matcha drinks and uniquely soft, flavorful mochi donuts. The friendly and attentive staff receive commendations, although long lines and slow service during peak times, especially weekends, are a frequent drawback noted by customers.

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January 9th, 2026

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What You'll Find

Mochi Donuts, Matcha Drinks, Hojicha Latte, Einspanner Coffee, Brioche Donuts, Ube Muffins, Strawberry Milk, Sesame Espresso, Cream Top Drinks, Seasonal Pastries

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit early weekdays around 9:30 AM or midday to beat long weekend lines. Weekends are busiest especially 11 AM–2 PM.
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