I knew part of what I was going to order because back at the hostel when I was playing with my Yelp…read moreApp, Simit Sarayi popped in front of me as a suggestion. Thank You! And Yes Mr./Madam App. That Turkish Mocha was shining in my face that morning, dark and strong. It's early and in the morning a strong Joe or it's derivative is what I want.
I liked Simit Sarayi the second I stepped in the door based on the decor of light wood and bright yet faded lighting. When I saw all the shiny/light brown pastries and deserts the part of my brain that knows flaky /chewy/baked goods is coming kicked in and started creating a tiny bit of a salivating and a slight involuntary grin out of my morning dullness. Now to choose, especially since these flat circle sandwiches with cheese inside just came out or one that was already sitting there. And the Schokolade brownies also looked good. I chose by appearance in texture and got a Pogaca (Hackfleisch).
I think I liked the Pogaca a little more than I liked the Turkish Mocha, maybe I am too used to American/Columbian style coffee. The Turkish Mocha was a bit sour. It was bold but not as strong as in appearance or assumption. No milk, no sugar is the way I go sometimes and this is one of those cases. It came in a little cup: cappuccino style and the bottom half was the left over sand from the grind, not edible. Good in flavor and aroma (medium) but it's like a shot of sour, semi-bold, semi-hot, shot of wake-up.
The Pogaca was soft but not too soft as in cake like softness, a lightly dense, chewy, a tad of airiness and seems like the right amount of butter incorporated in. With the Hackfleisch, it add a nice tasty touch, ground turkey meat (tasted like it)?
There's seating in front and quieter in back.
+Excellent Free Wifi