I've been meaning to try this cafe out for theeee longest time but my hectic schedule doesn't match with their hours of operation. Today the stars aligned and I was able to come here to try my first Turkish coffee.
I must have looked like a deer in headlights because the owner asked if I ever drank one. When I said no, he further explained how he would prepare it and how to enjoy it. (Coffee grounds are boiled and not filtered so it settles to the bottom of your glass as you finish) I didn't realize I would get a Turkish coffee 101 but I really appreciated it! I'm that yelp nerd after all. I love to learn about culture and I loved my experience here.
I had asked why he opened so late 10am/close at 5pm (the desperate mom in me needs coffee earlier and later lol) and he said he also has little ones to drop off to school. So everything makes perfect sense. The cafe is clean and the prices for everything is very very fair.
In addition to coffee you could order other things like a scoop of ice cream with espresso, turkey panini for $5.99, boreks (which have spinach, feta and potato) There's also kid juice boxes and snacks like Doritos and Cheetos ($1.50 each) if you decide to come here for a mom and baby date. It's very peaceful and there's even wooden backgammon and chess :) the coffee was very flavorful, powerful, almost like a sweet drip coffee pour without the sour aftertaste like the ones at regular coffee shops.
I love mom and pop shops like this. They make me reminisce of my restaurant back when my parents were still working. I will come back again and probably ask for an extra Turkish delight with my coffee :) I hope this review inspires you to visit and support a working dad. I'll accommodate to their business hours. This was a great place to get a strong cup of coffee. I highly recommend it. :) read more