Love this spot! The staff was so nice and I love how it feels like you just stepped into somebody's…read morehome and they're making you a meal. They offered us the special which I can't remember the name of but had to try it just in case they didn't have it next time we come in. Everything was delicious from the fried eggplant to the entree. Would and have come back many times. They also have bigger portions which is nice for leftovers!

Ok, seriously, just go there! The chicken gyro is the best I've ever had in my life, and you can…read moreeat as much tzatziki as you want with your fries (for me it's a lot). I took my boyfriend, the second time I went and he ordered the traditional gyro and also agreed it was delicious. Just thinking about it now I think I'll head there in the next few days to have another chicken gyro. It's really just that good! Please support this business! They deserve it. The space is a little bit small, but the food is amazing. The staff are all welcoming and helpful as well!

Immediately when you come in, you are welcomed. A sample or two, explanations of the menu... really…read morekind people serving delicious, fresh food. The Turkish coffee service is so cute! My iced coffee was really good! Sweet and delicious. I had the Sucuk and Eggs. The eggs were well done but that sausage and the fresh bread were absolutely delicious. I would come back for the sausage alone. The Pistacio Kunefe was warm, sweet, and different from anything I've ever tasted. No shade to a breakfast burrito or trendy spots but I really like how different this place is. They do things traditionally with attention to detail. It's refreshing to step outside the norm in Denver: kudos to Istanbul Cafe and Bakery!

Great service, though it took a little while since she was the only one managing the counter and…read morepreparing the food. Everything tasted delicious overall, but the spinach feta borek had some raw dough in the middle. The cardamom latte was especially good! There are also plenty of chairs and outlets, making it a nice spot if you want to sit and get some work done.

I've eaten here several times, but had not been in for awhile. I brought a friend. This is a…read morefamily-run business. The space is basic, but comfortable. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The food is fantastic and the portions are generous. Prices are very reasonable. We shared the Baba Ganoush to start. This is pureed, baked eggplant. Here tahini and pomegranate molasses were added. I am not a big eggplant fan, but this was phenomenal. The presentation was gorgeous with the puree spread out beautifully on a large dish, topped with olives, paprika, parsley, and a very generous dollop of delicious olive oil. An outstanding version of this dish. We received a large plate of very fresh pita triangles to go with the baba ganoush. These were great. We definitely used them to scrape every speck of eggplant off that platter! We both ordered the Gyro Plate. The gyro meat was very authentic, extremely tender, and very flavorful. The plate included a large tower of savory rice, a rich tzatziki sauce, a nice side of silky hummus, some pickled vegetables, and more pita. Another delicious offering and a huge portion. We also had soup as the entrees come with soup or salad. My friend tried the lentil soup and said it was flavorful and tasty. I had the tomato soup which was hardy and richly-flavored. This was a great meal. There's a pastry case with a choice of many Middle Eastern desserts. My friend selected several to take home and we staggered out of the restaurant with lots of leftovers that will make a delightful lunch tomorrow. A wonderful experience.

We ordered through DoorDash while staying at a local hotel. We got the chicken kabobs and the…read moreflavor was ok but the chicken was dry. It comes with The house salad with Greek dressing and there was also hummus included. Overall I'd give that meal a 2.5/5. We also ordered chicken shawarma plate and rate it the same. This is my favorite type of food but this place was mediocre. I'm not sure if they were having an off day because it was my first experience here.

I've wanted to visit Istanbul Cafe for YEARS and finally made it to the Highlands location with a…read morefriend. Still need to check out the original ones. I can't believe this one is essentially located in the lobby of an apartment building - feels hidden. Walking through the line, I ordered a Doner Wrap, Spinach Feta Borek, and Pistachio Baklava. Don't let my picture fool you - it doesn't capture how flavorful each item is. Great spot to stop for lunch (or a snack) regularly, and if I worked around here, I would!

Gave this a try after seeing if for a few weeks on Too Good To Go. Cute cafe inside of the lobby of…read moreluxury apartments. Display cases of the goodies of the day greet you as you walk in. I got 2 boreks and what looks to be a cheese, maybe feta, phyllo stuffed pie. All had a ton of flavor, especially the feta pie. Spinach and feta borek was nice but not overpowering. The phyllo was crunchy and buttery, perfect texture! The baklava also looked amazing and I should have gotten a few. Check out this cute spot!

I went to Safta's brunch with my family, and I was skeptical that it was a buffet, but I'm so happy…read moreit was. The buffet allowed me to try everything - and it's nothing like what you're picturing. There was constantly warm, fresh pita to try the hummus, whipped feta and tabbouleh. There was constantly fresh fruit out with honey yogurt that was to die for. While there was a ton of meats and cheeses to try from, the star of the show was the falafel. You can't miss trying it, it was the best falafel I've ever had. The vibes were great for brunch, and I highly recommend going for buffet style if you want to try a bunch of things on the menu.

No wonder this place is hard to get a reservation at and Michelin recognized. It is stellar!…read more The hotel it's in also has nice vibes. The restaurant has this nice open feeling to it with a full bar (you can order off the full menu if a solo or pair dining) and then plenty of tables. I recommend coming with a larger group if you can so you can try lots of things. Servers are nice and attentive. Obviously you have to try various hummus plates. The foraged mushroom and brussels sprouts were my favorite. I especially loved the jalapenos on the brussels sprouts one. The hummus itself was creamy and rich and the pita they bring is warm and fresh. The tabbouleh was fine but nothing spectacular and it says it has avocado in it but I didn't detect it. I love muhammara and theirs did not disappoint. The pickled vegetables were nice but I also love pickled anything. Absolutely make sure to get the bright green falafels. Probably my favorite of the night. Perfectly crispy exterior with a soft warm center that I'd eat over and over again. We ordered the duck but I was quite full so did not taste it. The only reason I'm giving 4/5 stars is the scallops were incredibly underwhelming and quite bland. The scallops themselves were cooked fine but no flavor and the pomegranate sauce didn't add much. There desserts were also just so-so.

Food? Amazing! Service? Superb! Lovely young woman in the…read morefront and young man clearing tables were delightful. We had an amazing meal.

Top notch service but mediocre food! I've had shawarmas before and the one I had out here was…read moresubpar. There were barely any flavors and the pita was way too dry. We were a group of 6 and honestly the only good dish I had here was my friends lamb kebab - they were juicy and fresh and flavorful. Everyone else's food was very subpar. I probably will not dine here again. Mint tea was alright and Turkish coffee was okay - I've had better before. Again - I want to reiterate the service here was great! Our server was very sweet and kept checking on us. Baklava was meh - I could tell it has a lot of pistachio essence rather than real pistachios! Do not recommend

I've been eating here for a very long time and have never had a bad meal. The Gyros are the best in…read moretown by far! Nothing fancy here, just plain old goodness. I do like the fact that the kitchen is wide open, and I can see them preparing my food. It's about a 20 minute drive for me and there are places closer. I've tried them all and nothing compares, so I make the trip. I met Yianni the owner. Nice guy who works hard and takes pride in his food and establishment. If you are in the mood for Greek food, look no further. This place is the Bomb!

I've been coming to Yianni's for a few years now, and every time the food and service are…read moreoutstanding. This is where I go when I'm craving freshly prepared falafel, gyro and dolmas served with house-made pita and tzatziki. They have a wide variety of options on their menu, and they have rice pudding and baklava which are both delicious. Overall, yianni's is a great place to have a casual Greek lunch.

Took a friend here for a birthday lunch today. I ordered the chef plate with lamb kebab, hummous,…read moretabouleh salad, and rice with their garlic sauce. it was fantastic and everything was so fresh and delicious. My friend ordered the gyros sandwich which had rice inside and she loved it too. The word needs to get out about this lovely restaurant.

The food is delicious here! The bbq mushrooms were great! The hummus was the best most creamy…read morehummus I've ever had. I highly recommend!

It seems Pointless to review this too often but it's consistently a five star experience…read more We come every time we are in Golden for a hike. Service is always spot on. Some newer staff but great service. Chicken shawarma platter with half hummus and half baba s a favorite. The two skewer platter with chicken always makes me happy. Rice. Hummus. Salad. We always start with the falafel which could be a meal in itself. Well done. Crunchy and soft served with tahini or hummus. My favorite thing here. The fresh hot bread or pita is always piping hot out of the oven and more than enough for two. This is really one of the things that separates Amir from other Lebanese or middle eastern restaurants. It's crazy good. Love. Love. Love. This place.

I married a Lebanese man. Coming from out of state and finding this gem was initially exciting…read more Service and food were okay. Husband says no, we won't be back. Grape leaves - I like that it wasn't sour. It was a neutral taste. Usually at other places, it tastes sour. Falafel - same thing as grape leaves. Neutral flavor. It was crispy. Hummus - same thing as the rest of the food. It needed some garlic, lemon, and nutty flavor. Turkish Coffee - it's Turkish coffee. They didn't wait for the coffee to cool and the grounds to settle, so a quarter of the cup was filled with mostly coffee grounds.

The food was amazing. 5 stars for that! The ambiance was also really cool with authentic looking…read moreMediterranean decor and accents. The only thing I would mark it down for is how short the tables are compared to the chairs. I couldn't get my chair pushed in at all so eating was a little awkward. But other than that, I would highly recommend this place!

The atmosphere is so cool and comfortable! The service was friendly and quick. The beet juice was…read moredelicious and inexpensive considering it was clearly fresh squeezed. However, we ordered the mango juice which was not fresh squeezed, it tasted like nectar. Not bad, but not fresh squeezed. Next time I will order the lemonade, it looked so good. The food was fantastic! We had friends that had been just 5 days before and wanted to go again. It was very reasonably priced and delicious. We will definitely be back!! YUM