Really warm and cozy with good food. Staff was friendly. Family oriented especially upstairs. Some…read morestaff spoke English and has English menus. We had a nostalgic moment - two cute kids were roasting chestnuts on the cast iron stove!

Breaking Bad: the glassware and overall ambiance tell you this local business owner is serious…read moreabout the quality of the COFFEE he roasts and sells! The details are everything here. This business is a labor of love, explaining why I LOOOOVE IT. So much thought has been invested into everything from the drinks and food (some of it is prepared on-site, others outsourced) to the decor and furnishings. It's so NYC or SF. Friendly staff seems lonely on the weekends, but I hear the crowds can't stay away during the week. Show 'em some love... because the music as well as the selection of magazines is awwwesome! Thanks, Young, for your reference to my preference for Turkish architecture mags. I never hesitate to bring my closest bon amie to Ankara's best kept secret.

When you go to a cafe, you are looking for two things 1. Good coffee 2. Environment…read more Now the coffee here is pretty standard. I ordered the Chai Tea latte and it wasn't as sweet as I wanted it to be (maybe spoiled by Starbucks) but it was still refreshing enough. But the ambiance here is so NYC. It's quiet, there's some lovely jazz playing from the speakers, and if you're feeling sophisticated, you can scour through their wide collection of GQ and Esquire along with some spiffy Turkish architecture magazines. It's the perfect place to bring a small party of friends who want to lounge and chit chat or take your lady friend if you want to leave an impression on her.

What an awesome restaurant! Set in a large outdoor garden, you'll find candles, cozy seating,…read morebeautiful people and an array of lovely plants and trees. I stumbled into this restaurant after a grueling flight to Ankara. Hungry and tired I expected a quick sub-par meal. What I got was an enchanting, warm experience with absolutely delicious food. I wish this oasis was in Amsterdam - I'd be here regularly. I can't wait to go back and watch the time slip away while I eat yummy food and take in the environment.

Warning: Not recommended for lunch. The kitchen was not fired up on the day my friend introduced me…read moreto this restaurant. :( She had really good impressions of Botanica -- but they were from dinner / evening patronage. Located in front of the restaurant, the garden is indeed large and like a sanctuary with its canopied tables and cozy seats. Lots of plants / trees and a fish-inhabited fountain make it charming. The street slopes upward so walls afford guests some privacy. I can't recall the food we actually ate because my friend and I were so disappointed that we were denied our first and second preferences. The waitstaff didn't even offer any concessions to compensate for the big let-down. :( not cool! Good thing my companion is a higher priority than food, drink or ambiance in my memory book!