This place caught my family and I off guard. I ordered them last night on DoorDash thinking I'd be…read morea little more adventurous than I normally am, by trying something new. We ordered a handful of kabobs, dolmas, salad, rice and home made bread. The Afghani type green sauce paired quite well with the meat selection, and the value was there. I am enthralled to try more options on the menu. The lamb, chicken and beef were all tender and to die for.

Four of us dined at this restaurant on Thanksgiving . It looks plain but the atmosphere is homey ,…read moreit's very clean . The gracious server/owner- Muhammed said they had been open about 2 months. It wasn't busy at that time, the street was all tore up with construction which plays havoc with those small businesses. We had an appetizer of grape leaves,which were fresh and large; which my hubby enjoyed either the spicy green sauce. Except for my sandwich , a small side of hummus was also served with the dinner plates. My hubby had Mantu which were like beef dumplings but served with a small very fresh side salad . We all received salads which had a zesty Mediterranean style vinaigrette . My Pakistani roomie had the chicken schwarma plate with rice as he had been craving it for a while . He isn't a big eater but he ate almost all of it. His uncle had lamb kabobs that looked crispy and filling served with rice plus pita bread was served for all three of their dinners . The pita bread was sooo good ! Fluffy - tasty . I had the chicken schwarma and added a side of fries - skip the fries lol. Also I ordered a side of tzatziki sauce and a huge side of it came out . The sandwich had a spicy green sauce and was served with, I believe ,homemade hummus. The spicy sauce has a little kick but it's not extreme as I can't handle stupidly hot anymore . I added the tzatziki sauce and it was luscious with fresh veggies , spices and chicken . The bread was a bit soggy from the green sauce and veggies . Eat it quickly ! Everyone enjoyed their meal it was a relaxed casual atmosphere. It is a 100 percent halal and they even have pizza . Go support this wonderful family business . I am no expert on this type of cuisine but yummm!

Delicious food, chilled atmosphere, great service. Food came out hot and fresh, delicious flavor.read more

Situated in this run-down strip mall that is desperately needing some upgrades, the restaurant…read morequietly exists with so much humility. Despite its image, however, the reviews left by previous customers are solid. This convinced me to try them on one Saturday evening. Its inside is very simple with interior like an old Middle Eastern diner feel. They could utilize more decorations to indicate the kind of cuisine (Afghanistan) they represent/boast and yet, that may not be their focus. Most of all, what's important is the "heart", the food to say it precisely. A few tables were occupied by eat-in diners which I noticed upon entry. I wasted no time by proceeding to the front where they take orders. A young man there greeted me. I told him I was in for a to-go order. I thus adding said to him that I would need a minute to decide. As I took the time to study the menu I noticed that the prices of the dishes were quite reasonable. And yet it was hard to gauge the portions of them. I shall see when I get my food though. By the time I had been back to the register after solidifying as to what I would want, a different young man was upfront. He was also polite and welcoming but not to the over-the-top way. His "generic" type of gesture was good enough. I told him what I wanted 14. Lamb Tikka Kabob ($13.99 as of early April of 2026). He said it would be ready in about 10-15 minutes. It was quite right on time when my food came out of the kitchen. Once I had the chance, I started my dinner. Let me quickly summarize the food here: -Portion: Quite good. If mere $13.99 buys this size of food, I would go for it often. -Food quality: Whereas I wouldn't describe it as "excellent" or "exquisite", the plate was filled with good flavors. Everything from the meat to the rice to the salad to the hummus, the quality was solid. The naan bread, however, was quite small and thin (thought they could be a bit more generous.) Is this a typical Afghani style bread? Not sure. I am not versed in the Afghani cuisine (as I've already hinted a bit.) Whether or not I am speaking about the authenticity of the very culinary traditions/styles correctly, this might be as the closest Afghani eatery gem as you can find in this part of town. I don't know how long this restaurant has been around but my assumption is that it's not overexposed to the public eye just yet. Despite the fact that it's located on this busy intersection of Quebec and Evans/Iliff, King of Shawarma & Kabob is indeed a humble business. And yes, I will return to it when I think of reasonably priced solid Middle Eastern food next time.

So good and fresh! We were starving after a long drive and this truly hit the spot! Everything was…read morefreshly made to order. I got the chicken shawarma sandwich meal - it was so juicy and flavorful and the fries it came with were nice and crispy on the outside! The tzatziki was yum yum yum. Nice employees, clean, good music and atmosphere, and easy parking. 10/10 would recommend I might go back before the end of my stay!

Local business, Got the Gyro Plate and was Great! Love…read moreMiddle Eastern Food Excited for them!

Immediately when you come in, you are welcomed. A sample or two, explanations of the menu... really…read morekind people serving delicious, fresh food. The Turkish coffee service is so cute! My iced coffee was really good! Sweet and delicious. I had the Sucuk and Eggs. The eggs were well done but that sausage and the fresh bread were absolutely delicious. I would come back for the sausage alone. The Pistacio Kunefe was warm, sweet, and different from anything I've ever tasted. No shade to a breakfast burrito or trendy spots but I really like how different this place is. They do things traditionally with attention to detail. It's refreshing to step outside the norm in Denver: kudos to Istanbul Cafe and Bakery!

Great service, though it took a little while since she was the only one managing the counter and…read morepreparing the food. Everything tasted delicious overall, but the spinach feta borek had some raw dough in the middle. The cardamom latte was especially good! There are also plenty of chairs and outlets, making it a nice spot if you want to sit and get some work done.

Delicious & authentic Mediterranean cuisine, specifically Turkish…read more Nice atmosphere. Busy on weekends (slower service) but worthwhile for the great food.

The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We ordered a mix of grilled meats, rice,…read moresalads, and appetizers, and everything came out hot and perfectly seasoned. The grilled kebabs were juicy and well-charred with great spice balance, and the lamb chops were especially tender and rich in flavor. The hummus was smooth and creamy with high-quality olive oil and spices on top -- easily one of the better versions I've had. The kibbeh was crisp on the outside and soft and savory inside, and the fresh salad added a great, bright contrast to the heavier dishes. The house sauces really elevated everything. It was busy and low staffed ( day after Valentine's day rush) but the two waiters were obviously working very hard. My partner has not stopped talking about how amazing his lamb chops were and it's the next day! Will be coming back

Shawarma was delicious!! Will come back!…read more I was a little skeptical when I saw it from outside (it's like the same building as a gas station and there are many bags of rice stacked in front of counter.)

What a great addition to the neighborhood. Friendly small mom and pop shop serving delicious food -…read morewhat more could you ask for? We ordered in store and took it to go. Took about 20 minutes to get our hot and fresh food. I'm a sucker for falafel and these were great! Flavorful, tender and hot. My husband loved the lamb and my kabobs were super tasty. We'll definitely be back!

Again...we come back. ALWAYS top notch service, attentive…read more Food is of the charts exceptional. Flavors and atmosphere takes you into another side of the world. Bravo

I really wanted to like this place. I was excited to find it and to find that they had a lunch…read morebuffet. Unfortunately, the lunch buffet was a complete disappointment. We were there right when the restaurant opened for the day. None of the food that should be hot temperature was hot. Instead, everything was lukewarm. I personally had a concern for food safety. The Dahl soup was like colored water with no body or lentils at all. There were beef meatballs, in the Indian sauce. I swear the meatballs tasted identical to Costco beef meatballs. I like Costco meatballs. I just don't think they should be found in an Indian buffet. None of the food was great. The tandoori chicken was OK but the fact that it was barely warm was off putting. Service was good. But I would rather have properly heated food with great flavor than to have good service at a buffet. Another thing that was most annoying was it sounded like a vacuum was running much of the time, and it was so loud that we could barely carry on a conversation and it was actually hurting my ears. Keep in mind the restaurant had just opened for the day. Why did they need to do all that vacuuming at the beginning of the day? We will not be back.

The place was empty when we arrived accept for on person finishing his bill settlement. We stood at…read morethe counter a few minutes looking at the menus on the counter. A pleasant woman emerged and as if we wanted anything and we said we wanted to eat i . We grabbed the menu and chose a table. She appeared to be working alone. We were finally able to order after about 10 minutes and were given drinks from the cooler. Doesn't seem full service but it was Monday at 1:30 so maybe no staff?? The food to me was average in taste. I might try the lamb next time if in the area. I wasn't impressed as some reviewers with the ambiance or the food. The prices are reasonable so it's worth a visit and let your tastebuds decide.

these people are so awesome and they have great portions. i support this establishment they have…read moreconsistent quality and great service. i get the saffron 3 and it is soo much food.