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    Telve Cafe

    4.4 (77 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    Happy hour specials
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    Enjoying a nice, hot Turkish tea and watching the friends playing backgammon in front of Telve...

    Life is too short to drink bad coffee...and coffee is the answer, no matter what the question was...At Telve Coffee, you can really enjoy a nice cup coffee or tea and find serenity, relaxation and solutions to your questions... Telve Cafe is a unique and beautiful Turkish coffee shop right in the heart of San Francisco...You can also find lots of goodies, delights and sweets..Telve brings the Turkish culture, hospitality and friendship to the city as well...A cup of coffee commits one to forty years of friendship..The memory of a good cup of Turkish coffee lasts 40 years...Merhaba! Hoşgeldiniz..

    Karina C.

    I was impressed of how Turkish coffee is brewing on hot sand is a unique method where a special cezve (coffee pot) filled with finely ground coffee and water is placed in a pan filled with heated sand. This process provides an even and consistent heat, contributing to a rich and flavorful brew. The sand acts as a heat insulator, preventing burning and allowing for control over the brewing temperature. We tried the Almond Baklava, The Almond Cream and The Pistachio Baklava and the one was our favorite of all the them. The service is wonderful, we got a great explanation of the way of brewing and why. Definitely recommend if you are a coffee lover.

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    Areeta W.

    3.5/5 Cute Turkish cafe in the Marina! The vibes are very homey; they have amazing natural lighting, woody/green interior. They have decent seating with tables inside and outside. The wifi is solid! They have a large variety of drinks with Turkish tea blends. I got a hot Pistachio Latte (a bit overpriced for $8) and a baklava (yummy)! The latte was alright and it did have pistachio crumbs on the top but overall the drink was alright like not strong enough of a taste.

    saffron turkish delight
    Joyce D.

    What a cozy and welcoming spot! It is exactly the kind of place you want to stumble upon for an afternoon treat. My spouse and I shared the pistachio and cream and saffron Turkish delights, and they were truly special: not too sweet, delicately chewy, and full of rich, fragrant flavor. The saffron one especially stood out as it had a subtle, floral taste which was beautifully balanced. I ordered the mint & lemon tea, which was refreshing and soothing, with just the right harmony between citrusy brightness and cooling mint. My spouse had the mastic coffee, which I got to taste and it was super strong, earthy, and slightly resinous. It was bold on its own but paired perfectly with the Turkish delights. The atmosphere is just lovely with great decor, vibrant colors, and a vibe that invites you to slow down and enjoy the moment. The staff were friendly and made us feel right at home. All in all, a beautiful little café that feels like a hidden gem.

    chocolate baklava, hazelnut baklava, winter tea
    Cynthia S.

    This was such a cute cafe that I accidentally stumbled upon while walking around looking for a place to sit for a bit. I was definitely drawn in by the window display of Turkish sweets. It was later in the afternoon and we were looking for non-caffeinated drinks so we shared a winter tea and some baklava, although I definitely want to come back to try the Turkish coffee some day. The area itself is super cozy and the guy working behind the counter was friendly and patient to explain all their different offerings. When we finished with our tea and snacks I couldn't help but buy a box of sweets to take home. We ended up getting probably 8 or 9 different ones and they were all amazing but my favorites were the rose and pistachio cream ones. They were super unique and better than any store bought turkish delights I've ever tried. I think this spot is the perfect place to sit and catch up with some friends and just relax with a nice sweet bite and a warm drink!

    Pretty disappointing coffee/match drinks
    Afshin D.

    I had high hopes but left pretty disappointed. I visited on Saturday (1/11) and was super excited. I've been to Turkey a few times and love the sweets and Turkish delights, and I was craving some Turkish tea. The first disappointment came when they said they didn't have Turkish tea. I assume maybe it was just that day or the time we visited. I ended up ordering a flat white, a matcha latte, and some green tea. For sweets, I ordered some baklava and Turkish delight. I didn't pay too much attention, but I didn't see clear pricing for the sweets, especially when ordering just one or two of each. So, I'm not sure how they determine pricing. The flat white and latte were also among the most expensive in the city (if I'm not mistaken, they were $7 each). The drinks were pretty bad, almost close to boiling temperature milk, and they tasted nothing like what you'd expect from a good coffee shop. I snapped a photo toward the end, and you can see I left my flat white untouched because it was pretty bad (milk-to-coffee ratio, boiling milk temperature, taste, etc.). It was pretty clear they don't have experienced baristas. I probably should have ordered Turkish coffee, which they might know how to make better. Unfortunately, I'd rate the drinks 1/5. The baklava and other sweets were okay, 3/5. Given the pricing, taste, drink selection and quality, as well as the décor, my current rating is 2/5. I might go back to try the Turkish tea (assuming they'll have it next time) and coffee!

    pistachio latte
    Michelle Z.

    Nice spot to get work done -- plenty of seating on a Wednesday late morning. Wifi is free and decent but disconnected once for me (not a huge deal). Got a hot pistachio latte which was great! Nicely sweet, creamy, and the coffee flavor was not strong, which is my preferred kind of drink. I liked the crushed pistachio on top which added texture to the drink. Was a little expensive at over $8 though. Service was good - they seem to give out free samples of tea too.

    Very interesting!!
    Jimmy C.

    I wanted to settle down and have some tea and Turkish delights. But I had to head back home quickly, thus going for takeout. I have yet to try Borek if I were to come back to Telve Café once again. I had Turkish delights before, and they might stick my teeth like glue which wasn't bad. So it all came down to buying Telve's special from the herbal menu. Just plain pungent chai tea without milk and sweeteners. Not the best drink I'll have, but it's worth the health benefit. I love how Turkish people setup their café in many different ways. Take a teapot laying on a bed of extremely hot sand for instance. Looked like a scorching hot desert in the middle of Sahara. Very amazing to watch! Customer service went smoothly, so it's good to see what I'm willing to try the next time I visit Telve Café.

    Christiane F.

    I love Telve! The owners are so nice, the treats are delicious and the decor is very well done. I highly recommend their apple tea, it's one of the best hot sweet (semi sweet) drinks I've had. It's a great addition to the neighborhood and a great place to work from. Can't wait to return!

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    Chloe L.

    My new favorite spot in the city for a delicious and legit Turkish Coffee! I love all the options they have and can't wait to try everything on their menu! I personally love their Mastic Coffee and love how rich it is even though I'm normally not a coffee person. They also have several dessert options and I adore their chocolate baklava since it's not too sweet. Their rose Turkish delight is also one of my favorites. I know this will be one of my go to spots in the city now! There is limited seating but the atmosphere in the cafe is so nice that it's worth the wait. The employees are also so kind and helpful that it really adds to the experience.

    Christine P.

    Amazing! My husband and I have been visiting many different coffee shops in the city and our absolute faves are the turkish coffee shops. We walked into Telve this morning and the owner was so welcoming, friendly and provided outstanding service. We ordered turkish coffee and tea and both were delicious. They also had samples of turkish delights and I tried a few and they were delicious. We also ordered their baklava and it is absolutely delicious. Stop by and pay them a visit! You wont regret it.

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    Denice D.

    The experience wasn't horrible, it's just wasn't for me. Came here on my birthday bakery crawl because it was getting heavily featured. Kudos to their marketing skills. Wasn't too excited about their drinks selections. They had a sign outside with featured drinks which looked promising, but unless you memorized it you wouldn't remember to inquiry because it was not advertised inside. I got the cardamon coffee and the bf got the turkish coffee. We also got one pistachio turkish delight and a baklava. First of all beautiful Chinaware and great interior design. The cardamon coffee was okay. I didn't really get the cardamon and it was more of the residuals of the coffee at the bottom of the cup. I never had turkish delights before so maybe it's not for me. It was super dense and hard to eat. It felt like I was just eating bland gelatin. The baklava was a thumb sized piece and it wasn't very flavorful either. Metered street parking. The man that helped us was really nice. They have a ton of options for turkish delights. Pricing was okay, I think on the high side, but I guess that's SF pricing. If turkish delights are your faves, then it's your place. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend, but maybe try at your own risk.

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    Okay, it's nothing special and kind of expensive. It's mainly atmosphere--has wifi, good tables to do work, charger ports. But I got the MOCHA BERRY and TURKISH PANINI and the total was $19 and it was expensive for mediocre experience. I liked the drink because it tasted like coffee and it has a very cute fruity scent but the sandwich was mainly just grilled cheese with some (minimal) slices of meat. Good place to study and do work. It also closes late!

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    2 months ago

    Food is fresh. I learned that they bring some dishes periodically directly from Turkey.

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    Fantastic Turkish coffee and delicious Turkish treats. Awesome service. This is my new place to be.

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    Thank you for your kindly review, Hope to see u again .

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    Thank you for your kindly review, Christine! hope to see u soon

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    really delicious baklava, and a great turkish coffee experience. the outdoor seating is also a vibe, but limited.

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    We are so glad you had a nice experience. We hope to see you soon!

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    Thank you for your kindly review, Anisha! see u soon =)

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    Fresh and delicious Turkish delights. Many varieties to choose from.. nice neighborhood to explore other nearby shops

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    Thank you so much for your kind review! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Best coffee in town! Service is amazing. The vibe is nice there too. Perfect to chill or work.

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    The server didn't wash or change his gloves when he took out trash. It ruined my experience. Too bad as this place has potential.

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    Our experience here was good! Came here after seeing the mezze platters on Yelp and loved it when…read morewe tried it! It had a good mix of a lot of dips and they were all so tasty! Also loved the dolmas!! We also got the musakka which was delicious, it was my first time trying it and loved it. I would come back here! :)

    Great place to go for a romantic dinner or - in our case - a girl's night out. Not too noisy…read moreeither. We shared the mixed platter, which comes with a sampler of each of the dips and warm soft pita bread, so if you can't decide what to get or like to try a little bit of everything, would recommend. All the dips were so flavorful and the falafel was warm, crispy, and fluffy. We also shared some shishito peppers which balanced well with the yogurt and sea salt. Could not stop eating. For the entree, I had the sultani which comes with their grilled, marinated ground beef and lamb to your preferred doneness (I requested medium rare) and a smoky eggplant and peppers sauce that still makes my mouth water just thinking back on it. For dessert, we shared the kunefe - a baked pastry filled with levantine cheese in syrup and topped with pistachios - and the chocolate sponge cake filled with hazelnut cream. Definitely recommend the kunefe! Overall, dishes were flavorful and well-balanced and lots of shareable dishes with a few vegetarian options to choose from.

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    Bar and wine selection

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    Musakka

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