I originally stopped by Istanbul in the LoHi neighborhood for coffee but ended up staying for the börek (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! read more

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I've wanted to visit Istanbul Cafe for YEARS and finally made it to the Highlands location with a friend. 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! read more

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

Gave this a try after seeing if for a few weeks on Too Good To Go. Cute cafe inside of the lobby of luxury 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! read more

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Super easy five stars! Yelp search, you really did me right when I searched for a good place for coffee and conversation near Leetsdale and Monaco. Who would have thought there would be such a hidden gem in a King Soopers Shopping Center? Well, think no more because this place is awesome! Holy smokes, everything about this place is fantastic. We had Turkish tea. $2.95 plus a free refill. Butterfly Walnut and also a Pistacio Baklava piece. $2.95. Carrot/Havuc Baklava. $5.95 for a slice of pie-sized piece. Great deal! Anything you order is going to make you smile and your eyes will roll up into your head when you taste it. You know what I'm talking about...that's how good it is. On top of that, the woman who helped us was super nice and made our experience all better. It's very clean and it's a perfect place for a nice conversation. They have alkaline water, and it's free I've never seen that before, at least for free! Nice touch!! There are plenty of savory things to eat. Great place for lunch or grab and go to treat yourself for later. There's no way anything I write could even come close to telling you what a great find this place is. If you're in the Denver area, definitely bookmark this place! I think they have a couple of other locations in the Denver area, so you might be able to find one closer to where you are This is one of my top finds of all time! read more

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Istanbul cafe is a friendly casual spot serving delicious, authentic Turkish cuisine. Whether you just want some tea or coffee and a sweet treat or a great meal you can find it here!! I'd recommend the egg dish in a tomato sauce. Delicious and filling! The baklava prices seem a bit high, but everything else is great read more

I wish the apartment building I lived in had an amenity like this. Having traveled to Istanbul a handful of times and being a self proclaimed bahlava connoisseur I can tell you this place is worth trying. The doner wrap was made to order and was tasty. So was the manti; not something that is easy to find in Denver. The Turkish coffee was also a standout and be sure to order the service because the rose flavored Turkish delight will find my way in my dreams tonight. That's particularly saying a lot coming from someone who generally doesn't enjoy Turkish delights. Service was ok... it's a grab and go kind of ordeal with no table service so I think expecting 20 percent on that is a little lofty. read more

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Great place for casual brunch. Food: The beef borek and cardamom latte were stand out items here at Istanbul Cafe & Bakery. The dad plate had eggs with Turkish sausage, cucumber, tomatoes, olive, and cheese. Borek is a pastry filled with a variety of ingredients like cheese, spinach, or meat, wrapped in filo dough. Service was excellent. I would come back for the boreks and to try more lattes. read more

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Easily don't skip! A nice place for breakfast or brunch. Wide variety of baked goods sweet and savory. The menu is Turkish/ Mediterranean inspired.. eggs, veggies, dips.. (I'd recommend ordering 1-2 simits as a default) The service is so nice and welcoming. Plenty seating indoor and outdoor. Highly recommend and would try again if I'm in the area. read more

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People were very nice. Food was great. Location is a bit annoying but I'll be back for sure read more

Istanbul Cafe & Bakery - Pastry - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Visiting town and was pleasantly surprised with how good the coffee is here as well as how friendly the owner is (assuming he was the owner). A little bit of coffee talk and a delicious beverage to start my day! I wish everyday started this way :) Thank you! read more

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

A gem of an addition to our village in Denver. Superb coffees (and teas!) and a divine offering of baked goods, both sweet and savory.

Really refreshing first meal. I love the whole foods represented on the plate. Cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, oil, warm crusty bread, cheese, Turkish tea and a bite of chocolate baklava to top it off. Super friendly, really understands customer service and making you feel welcomed. read more

Istanbul Cafe & Bakery - Basic plate - breakfast cucumbers and tomatoes - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I can't believe it took me so long, but I finally made it to the North Denver location yesterday. It's a cute, clean space- very inviting. I was pleasantly surprised that dogs are allowed- this could seriously be our new favorite spot!! Everyone working there was super nice. I'd already had breakfast and wasn't terribly hungry, but couldn't resist a snack. I had one of the spinach and feta pastries- yum!!! read more

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

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We love this place so much. The service is amazing and the staff are so friendly. The Turkish tea is the best. Totally recommend this place. read more

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

I came here to get a to-go order. Employees are very nice. I even got a Turkish tea and sat there for about 15 minutes sitting on the tea just like I was back in Istanbul and in the street with the street vendors running around with the tea and sugar. This is a very unassuming place inside a lobby of a apartment building or a hotel I believe. read more

Don't miss this great find! We were driving past and saw the sign for Turkish coffee. He couldn't pass that up! And as long as we're here... The Beef Borek is a wonderfully savory treat with just the right mix is spices. The Nutella Acma was a pleasant bread-y follow to that, and the Baklava is perfect with the coffee. We tried all three - classic pistachio, walnut, and chocolate. The classic is still our favorite, but you really can't go wrong with any of them. The staff is also fantastic. Friendly, smiling, and seem very happy to be here, even on a holiday. read more

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I'm assuming the owner and his wife were extremely friendly and welcoming of all the customers. The food is authentic and delicious. The baklavas are well made with delicious pistachios from Turkey. We had the papa's plate for breakfast and everything on the plate was just perfect. They have sujuk/sucuk sausage. It's hard to come by in a restaurant but is a staple breakfast food in the region. I guess I have to mention the decor is modern and clean in newer mixed use building. Overall, we hope all the best for this delightful spot and wish their business grows. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sujuk read more

Istanbul Cafe & Bakery - Papa's plate - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Been on the search to find Turkish manti, so happy Istanbul Cafe opened up in Lohi!! Offering a great range of Turkish pastries, both sweet and savory. Loved the ground beef borek. The baklava was also delicious, sweet but not overly saturated in syrup like they often are. But I came here for the manti which was definitely the highlight! read more

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Food was amazing and service was great! If you need recommendations they are happy to help. My first time eating Turkish food and it was delicious. I was hesitant but it did not disappoint. Give it a try. read more

Istanbul Cafe & Bakery - Ground Beef Borek. Menemen. Cardamom Latte. Chocolate Baklava - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Terrible experience! They charged me $20 for a poorly made pide and a small cup of tea--not worth it at all. The taste was awful, and to make matters worse, the cashier had horrible communication skills and was downright rude. The food, service, and overall experience were the worst I've ever had at a Turkish restaurant. read more

Istanbul Cafe & Bakery - Sucuklu Pide - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My son took me for breakfast. The food, service and atmosphere were delightful. We enjoyed our meal, eggs and pastries. I can't wait to go back when I at at DU again. read more

Great Food, Great Coffee, Great Service! Everyone who works here is so kind and welcoming. They generously gave us samples of many different pastries & baklavas that were all so so good and fun to try. It was tough to make a decision after tasting so many good things, but I ended up getting the tahini honey pastry and my boyfriend got a flatbread dish that he can't remember the name of. Both were great. The black cold brew was super smooth as well. There are so many dishes on this menu that I have never experienced before, and I'm excited to keep trying all that they offer. So exciting to have such a unique and authentic spot in the lohi neighborhood! read more

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Outstanding customer service! The Turkish tea, beef borek, and pistachio latte were all fantastic. Definitely worth a visit. read more

I was visiting Denver and wanted to grab a coffee - I happened to be staying nearby Istanbul Cafe & Bakery but was entirely blown away by the quality of the food and service!! The owner immediately gave a warm welcome and gave me a thoughtful walkthrough of today's pastry selections. I got to try a few samples and was attentive to what I was looking for. The environment is casual but the quality won't disappoint! These are definitely the best baklava I've had in a long time. The owner shared that they keep the ingredients simple and focus on the pastry dough (42 layers! Can you believe it?). I also got a Turkish coffee to-go and it was exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend going to any of Istanbul's locations but this one is new and has plenty of seating space. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town! read more

This place is delightful. I told the owner it was my first time here and he let me sample a couple of items. He was so nice and recommended a few things for me after I you him I was a vegetarian. The spinach feta börek was delicious. Would definitely come back. read more

Istanbul Cafe & Bakery - Spinach feta borek, Turkish tea, and baklava sampler portion - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Can only report on the bureks and baklava--all were excellent. Highly recommend. Will def be back next time i'm in denver

Stopped in here, hoping for a decent pastry and a Turkish coffee and was surprised with a charming spot with delicious food! I was given a detailed tour of all of the food options along with several samples. The service was amazing and made me feel right at home! I had the Su Borek which was AMAZING and took a Tahini swirl to go. Delicious Turkish coffee and they had a wide variety of other beverages as well. I don't live particularly close, but I will be finding a reason to visit again for sure! read more

Istanbul Cafe & Bakery - Turkish coffee, Su Borek - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fantastic service and so clean - all the pastries in the case looked so fresh and phenomenal! Enjoyed a beef borek (so flavorful & soft!), nutella acma, Turkish coffee (a must), and sobiyet! Everything was fantastic. What a wonderful treat! I hope the community keeps them very busy read more

Love it . Food and coffee is great Try something new every time I go Will be back soon read more

There was only 1 person working when I went in but she was very courteous throughout. Very friendly service. They have a variety of Turkish savory pastries (which is hard to find!) and a bunch of different types of baklava. They also offer Turkish tea. Tried the feta and spinach burek, the spiced potato burek and read more

Excellent breakfast, lunch and pastries, and Turkish coffee! We had a "Turkish croissant " which is not made from phyllo dough, but a light yeast dough and filled with Nutella. Yummmm. read more

We had a great experience at your Highlands shop this morning. Everything was excellent - coffee, food, service. This has been the best part of our visit to Denver. We are anxious to return soon. Thank you! read more

Such a great place! Came to the Zuni street location that is relatively newer and so impressed. The owner was so sweet and made us feel at home. She was very welcoming and offered us tasters of different bakery items. All the samples we tried were delicious! We ended up getting the meat borek and spinach and feta borek which were both delicious! The meat one was our favorite. We also got the Turkish coffee which was so good and authentic! Definitely will be back! read more

10/10! I'll admit I don't know much about Turkish cuisine but the employees are amazing and walked us through the whole menu and even gave us some samples of different pastries. The food is SO delish and the service made the experience even better. Will definitely be back! read more

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

this delightful place, new to me, but here for 6 years, is authentic and tasty. but the pistachio baklava is extraordinary! what a find!

Hit this spot on a sunny Saturday. The food is mouthwatering, the service is most amazing Ive had in a while. Walking in here was an experience and the area is nice and the cafe itself is comfortable and calm. It feels like Turkish comfort, and the gentleman are knowledgeable about the cuisine. read more

INCREDIBLE! You'd almost miss it if you weren't walking by it or looking for it! We placed a pick up order for a doner baguette and manti - both were SO fresh, delicious, and authentic. It tasted homemade and we scarfed down the meal in less than 10 minutes (whoops). The service was wonderful, staff was so friendly when we placed our order and picked it up, and we can't wait to try the other things on their menu. It's great value too! Very big servings for a very reasonable price. Definitely putting Istanbul Cafe & Bakery on our regular rotation. Go support them!! read more

Great tasty pastry treats and a really nice space and atmosphere. I will be back for meetings or to work. read more

The kindest employees we've come across in Denver. The baklava and Turkish coffee were just a bonus. We will be back!

Delicious and authentic food! I got the Mom's breakfast plate, Turkish coffee, and a piece of the walnut baklava and enjoyed every piece of it. Highly recommend! read more

Istanbul Cafe & Bakery - Mom's Plate - Turkish Near Me - Denver, Colorado