One of my co-workers says this is his favorite restaurant. I can see why. Outstanding turkish food…read more Super tiny restaurant with only like 4 or 5 tables. Super tiny parking lot that only has a few spots, but plenty of street parking nearby. Inside is clean enough, but definitely doesn't sparkle. You can see the kitchen with the giant gyro rotating on the roaster. They do tons of takeout business. If you want to dine in for dinner, then I suggest arriving around or before 5 because the place fills up fast. Otherwise, be prepared to wait for a table. My co-worker tells me that the best thing to get is the special. So that's what I always get, and I never ever regret it. Special is the way to go. You get a nice variety of meats, garnished with onion and tomato, and a side of rice and flat bread. It comes out sizzling on a hot, shallow wok-like tray. It always comes with chicken breast chunks, shavings of gyro meat, and then whatever else he's made for the day. One on occasion, it was chicken quarters, lamb, and a sort of stewed beef. On another occasion, it was filet mignon, strip steak, and something else I can't recall. Generous portions, as it feeds 2-3 people. Great value. The chef/owner really cares too. One time, we were pressed for time, so we only ate a bit and asked for to-go boxes and a check. He had a very concerned expression on his face and asked if the food was alright. I assured him that it was great, but we needed to go to an appointment. Sometimes there's only 1 person working there (chef/server/cashier/busser). When that happens, don't be shocked if things aren't blazing fast. Be understanding, and support small businesses. This easily qualifies as a hidden gem.

As several people have mentioned it feels like you're stepping into someone's home. The owner is…read moresuper sweet and always so welcoming. My husband is from Turkey and loves their food! We've been here twice so far, but always look forward to coming back. We've tried different versions of the Sultan's platter. The Döner is the best I've ever had as it is perfectly seasoned and thinly cut almost making it melt in your mouth. The chicken, köfte and steak is all so well seasoned and when paired with the yogurt sauce and red vinegar hot sauce combo is the ultimate pairing! The rice was very soft and absorbed any flavors left on the plate. It just soaked it all up. The pita bread was always warm and fresh which went great with the meat! The salad and veggies are always fresh and crisp so there's really nothing to complain about. Teşekkürler!

I was there last week (8/27/26) and tried the Menemen instead of my usual donner baguette. The…read moreowner's wife served me and I had the menimen, a coke (I had too much coffee already) and a sobiyet for dessert. I had seen someone a couple of months ago eating the menemen and she recommended it. The Menemen came in a brass serving dish bubbling hot and smelling wonderful with a nice piece of toasted baguette on the side. The dish has peppers, onions, tomatoes, two poached eggs and lots of cheese and spices. It was absolutely delicious, I can't quite identify the spices, but the whole dish was tasty and filling. I would have licked the dish clean if I were at home, but I wasn't going to embarrass myself in public. This will be my new brunch item in the future. Sobyiet is baklava with a creamy cheese filling and I could eat 6 or 7 if I wasn't watching my weight. Normally, I would have turkish coffee but as mentioned earlier I already had too much coffee at home that AM. I like to eat here about once a month when I'm in the area and I love the place. The people there are very pleasant and helpful and will offer samples. Many of the other patrons are Turkish and go there with children for brunch. It's worth a stop to try cuisine not nornally seen in Denver.

This is a nice little cafe serving Turkish cuisine, specializing in pastry and breakfast dishes…read more The man at the counter was very friendly and offered me a bite of a ground beef borek, having asked if I ate meat. It was good, and I ordered a feta and spinach borek with an iced coffee and enjoyed them there. They offer Turkish coffee and tea, which I'll try in the future.

Yahya offered a little Halloween discount which motivated us to place a large takeout order…read more The Greek salad, hummus, baba ganoush, grape leaves, and gyros meat were all at their usual level of excellence. The tabouleh salad tasted particularly fresh. I tried the lamb shank for the first time. I received a very generous portion of lamb and rice. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and very flavorful. I enjoyed the dish a lot. Yahya's continues to be one of our favorite restaurants with fresh, healthy, and delicious food at a reasonable price. Conveniently, it is also just a three minute drive from my house!

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it was a disappointment…read more The highlights were the lentil soup and the hummus. Both were fresh, flavorful, and the portion sizes were generous. Unfortunately, everything else missed the mark. The chicken kebabs had an unexpected sweetness that just didn't work for me. The side salad looked wilted and didn't seem very fresh, and even the dressing was overly sweet. The rice was bland and had almost no flavor. The biggest letdown was the garlic sauce--it tasted like it was made with mayonnaise instead of a traditional garlic sauce, and I found it unpleasant. The overall atmosphere didn't help. The restaurant didn't seem particularly clean, the décor and ambiance felt like they had been thrown together, and the employees came across as disconnected rather than welcoming or engaged. I can easily overlook a place that's been put together on a budget if the food is outstanding, but in this case, it simply wasn't. Aside from the lentil soup and hummus, I didn't enjoy the meal. Based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

I originally stopped by Istanbul in the LoHi neighborhood for coffee but ended up staying for the…read morebörek (burek) and mantı--and what a delightful discovery. The mantı, delicate beef-filled Turkish dumplings served in a flavorful yogurt and spice sauce, were particularly memorable. Everything, including the sauce, is made in-house. While enjoying these delicacies, I was approached by one of the owners, a lovely American woman who runs the restaurant with her Turkish husband. We had a wonderful conversation as she shared stories about the restaurant, its dishes, and Turkey itself. They now have three locations, and I'll certainly be back on my next visit to Denver. Delicious food and genuine hospitality!

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!

I was in town for a couple days for work...2 of the days this was our choice for dinner, could have…read moreeaten here all 3 nights. I feel the need to try as much as possible off this menu. The servers were attentive and clearly worked as a team. I appreciated all the recommendations. The restaurant was so cute too!

I had an amazing dining experience at Safta!…read more The wine list is well curated, both the BTG and bottle list was impressive. We chose an Areni wine, the Yacobian Hobbs. I was excited to try after watching a documentary on the Somm channel about that specific winemaker. The wine was delicious. Additionally, I was so happy to see small boutique wine from the Santa Barbara area like Amevive and A Tribute to Grace. Our server Yvonne guided our menu choices thoughtfully and enhanced our experience with excellent service. We started with watermelon feta salad with baby cilantro, walnuts, and harissa oil. The watermelon was cool, sweet, and crisp and the flavors balanced perfectly. If you are a pickle lover you must get the pickles. I think I will be dreaming of them. The pickled cabbage, okra, califlower and snap peas were just the best! The pitas were puffy, but not hollow, and warm. There was also an olive oil dipping sauce that complemented everything. Star of the show for me was the forgaged mushrooms and hummus. These were the most delicious mushrooms and snoothest hummus I have ever experienced, and I think there might be magicians in the kitchen. Our other dishes were cabbage and eggplant. Both taste explosions, done masterfully with a sauce, color and texture. This food is truly incredible, highly recommend. I am in Denver for work, anytime I travel back to Denver I will for sure return to Safta.

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 eat here at least twice a month and they have the most amazing food. The Gyros are the best but…read moreif you're in a mood for a yummy burger, so good the service is always great and there is a really cute porch to sit on if it's nice outside don't miss this charming Greek restaurant.

I am an Autistic At-Risk adult who hasn't tried their food, I sit outside their business at the bus…read morestop and either a couple of guests or a few workers have been harassing me for almost a year now. They yell at me, call me names, and I'm almost afraid of taking the bus home. They keep bullying me, and they even tried kicking me off RTD property claiming its theirs. The most recent altercation I had was the afternoon of October 17th, 2026 at approximately 5:20-5:30 PM when I was singing while waiting for the bus [because I have nowhere else to sing but outside] and someone threatened me. I'm so sick of it!!!

Amazing good and exceptional quality Joe is the man, chefs plate is out of the world and the gyros…read moreare so good. Lamb is 10/10

Gyros & Grill a great restaurant for lunch or dinner! A cool vibe, colorful decor, great music,…read morefantastic service, delicious Mediterranean food!! Indoor and outdoor seating, free parking a place you'll try and then become a regular! I love the healthy menu. We all know Mediterranean food is the healthiest on the planet! Shawarma plate is excellent with your choice of meat and it comes with a salad and rice. The pita and fries are cooked to perfection! Can't deny I'm a fan!

I quickly searched "Mediterranean" driving back to Denver and took a chance driving into Golden as…read moreI saw great looking photos for Amir Grill. What a great last second choice I made. We were the first ones in and beat the dinner crowd. The lentil soup was different than what I'm used to since it was blended. It was a delightful version! I got the Amir platter which was seriously enough food for 3 people. The chicken kebab was absolutely delicious and everything was just perfection. It comes with a pita the size of your head. Our waiter kept checking back despite the rush. What a wonderful place

It's been a minute since I ate Lebanese and Mediterranean food, but this was a good reminder of why…read moreI love the food. Here, you're getting great service, music and ambiance. The menu has many classics including gyros, shawarma, kabobs, and the fresh pita bread is a home run. Chicken tika masala 9/10 The pictures can't describe how creamy the sauce was. So rich in color, deep with flavor and the filled with chicken chunks. Of course, you have to dip the fresh baked pita bread into this to appreciate how amazing it was. Gyros 9/10 The gyro plate was more of a platter loaded with beef and lamb. The spices on the meat were so delicious and cooked to perfection. Every bite was balanced with the coolness from the hummus and lightness of the rice. We were treated to a sample of the Turkish coffee. Wow, I was pleasantly surprised how light and aromatic it was. Not bitter or burnt.

Yelp is a go-to for self-catering parties. They do a great job with their hummus and some of the…read morebest baba ghanoush you will find. They come with lots of fresh Pita. If you need a meal, their skewers are absolutely delicious, and there are lots of proteins and veggies to choose from. So easy for guests to help themselves. Rice included. It's all a great value, and something for everyone. Don't forget the falafel! Their dining room is also very nice-- nicer than a title hole in the wall diner. Comfy and nicely decorated. I love to go there for lunch with my mother and her friends. When she's in town. It's a great place for a small or larger party.

My favorite spot for Middle Eastern food. We usually get the King Combo, heavy on meat, but also…read moreplenty of greens. The kobideh kabob is probably our favorite dish on that combo. It's tender and flavorful. Our least favorite is the cut of lamb kabob. It's been too chewy. But the chicken is tender. They give two of everything except grape leaves. They only give one. The baba ghanouj was very tasty, the hummus was good, the pita was ok. It was warm, but small pieces. Salads and felafel were good. The service is generally good. And the ambiance is uniquely Lebanese.