This place is a new concept for this area, but this process is becoming more popular around the…read moreworld. It's great to see it here in Ankara, Turkey. Five stars for bringing a good concept and a good start. But then it is in the shopping center for the University with over 40,000 international students, so it's to be expected that avant-garde foods or consumer goods would be here. We are here because Jennifer works at the university and is getting married in the city. You get a pick from a large assortment of ice cream flavors as a "base" and then fruit or other mixture is cooled by liquid nitrogen. From there they add toppings as desired. We've seen more choices in Southern California in the USA, but it's amusing the way this place uses a pseudo depiction of a periodic table as the menu! Awesome ambiance. Our Base was Strawberry ice cream, with mixed in fresh strwberries, white and pink (chocolate) chips, toasted marshmallow (or chocolate) on top. It was a great treat after dinner only a few steps away at an excellent resstaurant. But in the future we would fully expect there to be more bases, toppings, and local idiosyncs to bring the shop to a more fully international status. Well recommended. We will definitely return whenever we visit the University.

This is my favorite patisserie in Turkey and that is seriously saying something given the amount of…read moretime this culture is capable of having people just sit around and smoke. Excellent warm drinks served in Monet dishes. Locally and woman owned business. Dry goods that are so beautiful you can imagine yourself in a slow food environment in Paris. Tasteful decorations that make me feel like I am a princess. The surroundings and the long-time staff make me feel at home.

Excellent, patient, kind staff. Seda helped us order "iced teas". Brewed iced tea is a staple…read moreproduct at US locations that has yet to come to Turkey. I tend to get an unsweetened Trenta and settle with my laptop for hours in US locations. She made the next best thing and served it in glass mugs.

Starbucks is located in the same mall, but fuhgettabout it. :) This place is crowded for a good…read morereason. Prices are reasonable. I love to take boxes of cookies (sweet and savory) back to the office for my colleagues. This Turkish business is fabulous in my books because I come here for a decadent portion of pistachio baklava and tea. Unfortunately the mall location affords a lame ambiance if you don't have a proper table on the terrace -- but life could be far worse. :P Wait staff is okay, but they get anxious around foreigners... still I've had average or slightly average hospitality.

Bonapple is located in the Tunalı area and is a quaint cafe that boasts daily homemade cakes. The…read morecafe is rather small, but during the warm months it offers both indoor and outdoor seating. It feels very intimate and comfy, perfect for a date with your partner or your group of friends! They usually have 6-8 different homemade cakes everyday. So far, I have tried the Forest Cake, Caramel Banana Pie, and the Carrot Cake. All were fresh and tasty. My favorite so far is the Carrot cake. It really tasted like fall. They also have a great selection of hot beverages. Their cappuccino and americano are some of the best in Ankara. The çay is lovely too! The service is very lovely. Every time I've visited, there have been female wait staff who are so kind and make sure that you have enough coffee or çay. I highly recommend a visit! They truly have the best cakes in Ankara.

What an adorable cafe!! Dropped by here with my cousin for some Turkish coffee, tea, and pastries…read more It has the coziness of the holidays paired with an incredible selection of desserts. I could sit here and read a book all day. Delightful.

I've visited this place for after dinner desert and tea/coffee. They have indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. Outdoor seating area is frustrating because customers smoke everywhere even though it is prime real estate. On another note, their outdoor tables and indoor plumbing and electric are some of the most original design choices I've seen in Ankara. Their staff are extremely kind, laid back and attentive. It feels great to see their familiar faces and contribute to this local business. Bring a friend for eating their deserts because they are a bit large for one person. Plus it will be a lot more fun to have folks around for when you ogle the socializing activity around Köroğlu. This part of Gazi Osman Paşa usually has a mix between secular elite, college students and yuppies.

This is a nice Turkish patisserie and eatery. Try it, it is worthwhile. Fresh deserts and a karge…read moreselection of cold and hot drinks.