What a great little gem! We were visiting from out of town and were staying nearby. We were delighted to find this Turkish restaurant! We were there for breakfast. If you haven't tried a Turkish breakfast it's time you did! My husband and I shared the Mom's breakfast which had so much food that we could barely eat it all. It included so many different delicious things! There was an omelette thing with some thin sausage, a noodle and egg dish with crispy filo on top, part of a baguette (with Nutella, cherry jam, honey & butter) and a bagel-like pastry with sesame seeds on the outside, hard boiled eggs, sliced cucumbers, grape tomatoes, 2 kinds of cheese, 2 kinds of olives...Everything was so good I want to go to Turkey even more now! I also tried their Turkish tea that was black tea with bergamot. But it wasn't at all like earl gray. My husband had to get his usual mocha and said it was nice & not too sweet. I liked the tea with sugar cubes I added at the table. It's casual order from the counter style. The two women behind the counter were super friendly, offering us tastes of some of their other delicacies and answering questions. It was overall a delightful experience! read more

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The staff member was very condescending and rude when I asked for milk for my coffee. She said it was not the traditional way to consume it. So I decided to have it black with sugar. When I received the coffee, I can smell that it was not a fresh batch by its burnt aroma. She brewed fresh coffee for the next set of customers who entered shortly after. I found this quite discriminatory and disappointing. This business lost a potential frequent customer. Pasties were better than the coffee itself. What a shame to expect good coffee to be brewed worse than McDonald's. read more

The food is amazing. The baklava is absolutely some of the best I have had, ther other food is also very very good. I haven't tried a single thing I haven't liked. The people are so friendly and kind and generous. Highly recommend this place. read more

Wish they had more parking nearby. Customers service was excellent and friendly. They offered a few samples of the food with our first visit inside. We ordered a couple Turkish coffees, fresh orange juice, and food. I'm not familiar with the names of the food items. See photo for our food items. One with meat and one without. The food tasted fresh. The ambiance was clean inside. read more

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery - Turkish Coffee - Orange Juice - fresh food - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wanda is a gem with the warmest welcome she definitely is one of the reasons I will be one of the reasons I will keep coming back the gentleman Esol I believe is his name has such a warm smile and they deliver the most delicious food. The Turkish tea is always my go to because it reminds me of home and the quality of food is like it was from my grandmothers hands. Over the past 5 years I've only gone to the Monaco location but I will drive to feel like family and come see Wanda every time I need a touch of home. Very clean environment. read more

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery - Wonda is an angel - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We walked in and were immediately greeted with welcoming smiles. The food was authentic and delicious. We would definitely come back when we are in town. read more

I'd read about this bakery on Reddit and needed to give it a try. I'm so glad that I did. Had a Spinach & feta bored that was so good I could have eaten two. And the pistachio baklava is to die for. read more

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery - Pistachio baklava - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Istanbul has been on my list for SO long and I was so excited to finally check it out when I was in the area! I was immediately greeted by an incredibly friendly gentleman behind the counter who offered me so many samples. Everything I tried was tasty! I ended up going with the baklava, chocolate baklava, kadayif, and spinach cheese borek, totaling just over $14 pre-tip. I wish I wouldn't have waited so long (~4 hours) to eat all my goodies, as they didn't hold up great. I will absolutely be back and will enjoy my treats quicker next time! read more

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Let's start with Wanda. She is a national treasure. I don't know her, but I love her service. I thought we were family after 3 seconds. Seriously, this type of care and service is hard to find! That's is why I'm starting with Wanda! The atmosphere was small and clean, simple. The food was amazing. From the Turkish tea to the boreks, beef and su. We even shared some baklava or two! Great treat. I shall return!!! read more

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery - Wondrous good....boerk, beef and Su! Ok...a little baklava - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ate my food too quickly to take a picture. This was DELICIOUS!! We got the Doner wrap and Doner Sandwich for lunch. It came with a sauce and was bigger than we expected. The man behind the bar was also very informative and kind. Gave great recommendations. 10/10!! read more

Istanbul Cafe has been on my list for quite awhile but I'm rarely in the area. When my husband and I were getting hungry and we weren't too far away I knew we needed to stop. We shared a Ground Beef Borek, Doner wrap, iced coffee, and baklava. I really couldn't pick a fav because they were all hitting all the right notes! I did really like their take on baklava because it was the perfect level of sweetness. Some places I've had it it's just tooth hurting sweet, but theirs was perfection! read more

I have to say, the food here is absolutely delicious and the Turkish coffee shop vibe is real chill. If I were a student at DU, I'd study here every day and sip on Turkish coffee while snacking on Borek and baklava. Man, I wish we lived closer! read more

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery - The case of baked goods - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Just a small walk from the University of Denver, this cute cafe was perfect for brunch or coffee. The workers behind the counter were so welcoming, told us all about their offerings of food, and even allowed us to try some of the pastries. They were so nice, and helped our decisions on choosing the food! The place was super nice and quaint, it would be a great place to study for DU students. They had a few tables which were clean and very nice. They also had Turkish decorations throughout the place. The pastries we got were AMAZING! Incredible flavor! We got 2 different flavors of baklava, both of which were great. We also got one savory pastry and one Nutella pastry, which were both good as well. My friend got an iced coffee as well, which she said was great. We will be going back when we get back in Denver. read more

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery - pistachio baklava and chocolate baklava, nutella pastry, and a savory cheese filled pastry - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I think I got the doner wrap, and it was pretty dang good. Chocolate baklava was delicious, but also heavy, so I'd only get 2 max. Food was ready in 5 minutes. read more

Good food, great prices, nice people! Healthy breakfast and lunch options, delicious pastries, coffee, tea and lemonade.

They have amazing baklava! They have so many types of baklava, it would be easy to get lost in what you want. That is where the amazing service kicks in. I did not know what I wanted and the kind lady behind the counter gave me a sample of each kind. I honestly thought there were only two kinds of baklava. Well there are many more. You must come in and try what they have to offer. They also have other pastries; both savory and sweet. I look forward to ordering each item they offer. The Turkish coffee and Turkish tea are amazing. Go here when. You are hungry, great for breakfast and lunch!! Thank you for suck a great restaurant that represents the Turkish culture!!!!! Ed read more

Super friendly staff and the Turkish coffee paired perfectly with the pistachio baklava. Also great large space to sit and get work done. Will be coming back! read more

Good dessert. I haven't tried their food. Might go back now that they have a second location.

Husband surprised me with these sweet treats! So delicious and not overwhelmingly sweet! Definitely will be trying the rest of their menu from this experience. read more

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A relative and I planed to come here for lunch so we came as we had planned. Now I have been to a second location and that location had only toast, tea and, baklava but this was entirely different. They had toast sure but they now have a lot more authentic Turkish food and a great dessert selection. For drinks I had Aryan (central Asian yogurt drink). For actual food I ate mant (Turkish dumplings from Central Asia with a tangy sauce). Last but definitely not least, I ate 3 pieces of great Turkish baklava. I also had sobiet which is a variation of baklava. I had a great time here. The service is top notch. I loved the atmosphere and food but I can only give this place 4 stars because 5 minutes later, I began feeling weird from the food. I found out that something at the restaurant disagreed with me but regardless I loved this place and I think I might give it a second chance. read more

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I was looking for some nostalgia missing my friends in Turkey so I came in for a kabab. I ended up getting a bunch of baked goods as well and everything was phenomenal. W are so fortunate to have this bakery in our community! The woman behind the counter was very knowledgeable about what I was looking for without knowing the name of it! The Turkish coffee is also well prepared and took me right back to Kayseri! Parking is free if you purchase something so go ahead and park in the garage! read more

We went here for the first time yesterday and I am so happy we did! After reading multiple good reviews I had been wanting to try this spot. We were greeted by a very helpful young man who rushed to help open the door for me as I struggled to get in with our stroller. He greeted us and offered us a few samples since it was our first time. Every pastry that I purchased and sampled was divine. I wanted to take everything home. I cannot wait for our next visit. read more

Came in for dessert. The staff was so so helpful. They gave us some samples and we ended up getting an entire box of baklava to bring home

Good to have Turkish caffe or restaurants every state I travel tho It was great breakfast plate read more

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Amazing food and good prices. The woman at the register was very nice and helpful. My go to study spot when I need to get some class work done, especially around finals time. Very clean space with a good atmosphere. read more

This place is great! I definitely am very glad I stopped in to check it out. The iced coffee is really good and the baklava is fantastic. Lots of stuff on the menu. Looking forward to trying it all read more

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery - Chocolate Baklava - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I wanted to give a shout out in particular to Yass who was the most helpful kind, and courteous Barista I have had the pleasure of coming across in a coffee shop! read more

Everything I have had from Istanbul Cafe is incredibly delicious and every staff person I have met has been so warm, welcoming and kind. Highly recommend!! read more

Istanbul Cafe is a new and welcome addition to the DU neighborhood. Since I saw the signs hanging that said coming soon I was excited. I walked in on opening day and I was presented with an amazing friendly staff and my nose filled up with amazing smells of different spices and fresh brewed coffee. The staff a man from Macedonia and a women from Turkey always have a big smile on there faces and love to talk. Also when the owner is in he will talk you up a storm which I always like in a small establishment. The food I have to say is pretty outstanding, they are only open for breakfast and lunch be warned. Everything I've eaten from breakfast plates to donar to sweets is made with love and tastes like it. Everything is fresh and well worth the price. I will be going back often. Good job Istanbul cafe you have made a loyal customer. read more

This place is awesome!!! And the owners are SO nice. So reasonably priced as well. It was our first time there and they gave us like 6 free samples. And a discount. This place ROCKS. Go check it out!!! Food is great too!!! read more

I wasn't sure what to expect from a Turkish cafe and bakery, but I'm so glad I went in anyways. The staff was super friendly and offered samples of everything upon learning it was our first time visiting, the lunch/entree type food was great, and the pastries were amazing. The value & authenticity are worth a stop in. read more

SO GOOD!! My daughter and I stopped by this afternoon, we have had this place on our must-try list for several weeks. We visited the Evans location in the afternoon and the lovely woman behind the counter asked if we needed some guidance and were looking for sweet or savory? We wanted both and she gave us samples of everything we showed interested in. OMG, the savory meals were sensational! May I recommend the borek, especially the ground beef one, there are several flavors of borek: beef, cheese and potato are in beautiful phyllo stuffed swirls. Crispy and flavorful! And the su borek- is a different form, more like a luscious lasagna, minus the red sauce and adding layers of crispy phyllo. And holy goodness with the sweets!! Many flavors and variations on baklava, and the stuffed pouches with Nutella (chef's kiss)! The double pistachio baklava is nummy and the walnut one also amazing. Any of the cocoa/Nutella are decadent. The prices are reasonable, the service welcoming and generous! Thanks to Dalma (spelling?) read more

I have been wanting to try this place for awhile and finally got the chance to stop in today. They have such a great selection of Turkish goods. I will be back to try the savory pastries. The baklava is some of the best I've had in Denver. Reminds me of the baklava my college roommate would bring back on his way back from Saudi Arabia. I'm not sure where he got it from but I haven't had baklava like that since graduating. This location is a death zone for businesses so I hope they make it! read more

Came in because I was walking by and it looked nice inside. Met the owner who was lovely and gave me several samples and explained the foods to me and where they come from. So nice to know these places still exist. Food was excellent, service even better. read more

Delightful atmosphere, delicious food, excellent service, and charismatic employees. I will definitely be going again!

I've been waiting for this place to open since they posted their "coming soon" signs, about a month ago and I'm very pleased to report its authenticity ambiance, and food/drinks are 5-star café quality. I live just upstate and could not be more excited about a quality and authentic Turkish café opening so close to DU. They've only been open for 2 days now but their Turkish coffee is an absolute dream! I take mine black and have found it to be extraordinarily smooth! The beans are roasted to perfection meaning you'll get all the aromas of the coffee, all the caffeine of an espresso, but NONE of the bitterness! (And I quite like a bit of the fine grounds for texture... if you've never had Turkish coffee be sure to look up how it's made so you're not surprised when you get fine grounds in your last sips) Their food hits the spot and is affordable at the same time. I can't wait to spend more of my mornings here! read more

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I'd never had Turkish coffee but I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food and service of this place. The lady working behind the counter was very friendly and a wonderful person to talk to! I was recommended traditional food and a delightful cup of coffee. I will 100% be making this my regular coffee shop when I'm in the area!! read more

Very friendly service with some nice, reasonably priced breakfast options plus a great selection of Turkish baked goods.

If you wanna try the best middle eastern desserts you have ever tasted in your life you should give this place a try, I also liked their doner a lot , they technically bake the bread in front of you , and the service is just great, I finally found the place I was looking for n Denver . read more

The best baklava in town! Parking is sometimes difficult because it's inside a building but it's worth it!