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

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

One of my co-workers says this is his favorite restaurant. I can see why. Outstanding turkish food…read more Super tiny restaurant with only like 4 or 5 tables. Super tiny parking lot that only has a few spots, but plenty of street parking nearby. Inside is clean enough, but definitely doesn't sparkle. You can see the kitchen with the giant gyro rotating on the roaster. They do tons of takeout business. If you want to dine in for dinner, then I suggest arriving around or before 5 because the place fills up fast. Otherwise, be prepared to wait for a table. My co-worker tells me that the best thing to get is the special. So that's what I always get, and I never ever regret it. Special is the way to go. You get a nice variety of meats, garnished with onion and tomato, and a side of rice and flat bread. It comes out sizzling on a hot, shallow wok-like tray. It always comes with chicken breast chunks, shavings of gyro meat, and then whatever else he's made for the day. One on occasion, it was chicken quarters, lamb, and a sort of stewed beef. On another occasion, it was filet mignon, strip steak, and something else I can't recall. Generous portions, as it feeds 2-3 people. Great value. The chef/owner really cares too. One time, we were pressed for time, so we only ate a bit and asked for to-go boxes and a check. He had a very concerned expression on his face and asked if the food was alright. I assured him that it was great, but we needed to go to an appointment. Sometimes there's only 1 person working there (chef/server/cashier/busser). When that happens, don't be shocked if things aren't blazing fast. Be understanding, and support small businesses. This easily qualifies as a hidden gem.

Love this spot! The staff was so nice and I love how it feels like you just stepped into somebody's…read morehome and they're making you a meal. They offered us the special which I can't remember the name of but had to try it just in case they didn't have it next time we come in. Everything was delicious from the fried eggplant to the entree. Would and have come back many times. They also have bigger portions which is nice for leftovers!

Fabulous food and great fast-casual dine in. The staff was…read morehelpful and gave samples of the bakery items. Super good..

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.

After hiking at Brainard Lake we had food on the mind - Mediterranean food…read more After trying hummus, bread, and Muhammara dip from this Med Market I just knew we had to check them out. Our fave Mediterranean sit down restaurant is in Denver so we were hoping this would become our local go to. Located conveniently just off of 28th street we easily found parking. Staff were welcoming and friendly. We were delighted by all the pastries (various baklava and more), grab and go breads and dips, grocery offerings as well as the huge menu for food. I went for a chicken plate while my partner went for a gyro plate. Our meals were cooked expertly and ready within minutes & we ate right in the market. Our plates were so inviting with fresh salad, feta, tzatziki, olives and fresh warm soft bread. Everything tasted so great we didn't even take a picture. We also indulged in a couple pistachio baklava pastries - yum. Recommending to all our friends and can't wait to go back.

The food market itself was pretty good and has a lot of options to choose from. Closest place to me…read moreso will probably go back, not sure about the food. Even the gyro was pretty decent flavor wise, just a touch on the small side for the money IMO. Biggest issue and why I have to rate it low is biting right into a toothpick and thought I chipped my tooth...Not sure if quality control or what but shouldn't happen and quite the disappoint. I was already too far to go back.

Had the lemon chicken soup. Delicious soup! Everything we…read moreate was so yummy!! The desert was also so yummy! We had a baklava with a creamy topping.

Been going here for 15 years. It had been awhile since the last time but it has diffinatly gone…read moredown hill. Service was none existent, food taste was OK but slow and sloppy. Everything has a life span......

I was craving Persian food and was thrilled to discover Babajoon was conveniently located near my…read moreoffice. I indulged in a variety of dishes to sample the diverse menu. Each item I ordered was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend trying the ghormeh sabzi; it was an absolute delight. Herb Stew -Ghormeh Sabzi Makhsus Combo Kabobs - Chicken & Beef Yellow Split Pea Stew-Ghaymeh Bademjoon Kabob - Sultani - King's Beef Eggplant & Herb Spread (kashk bahdenjoon)

I went with my sisters, steak kabobs, chicken kabobs and ground beef kabobs were amazing! The…read moreMirza spread on naan is an experience not to be missed!! Fresh humus was divine! The Babajoon salad is a wonderful, refreshing combination and a welcome twist to Mediterranean style salads Service was fast and friendly, like eating at a friend's house. Ambiance was clean and comfortable with outdoor patio as well. Definitely coming back here!!

Tacos were small, but also cheap - great if you want to try the different options!…read more I loved the loaded fries - the generous portion of hummus that topped the fries was perfect. It tastes so fresh, creamy and cooling, I think that's what really stood out apart from everything.

We spent the afternoon at improper city and this happened to be the only food truck out here. Only…read moreOne persons in the food truck both taking orders as making them. He was very friendly however overwhelmed. It took 40min for the food to be ready, that for 2 chicken tacos and some pita with humus!!!!! The food was underwhelming as well. The best part was the dressing on the tacos which was some yellow curry like sauce that was delicious. But way too greasy.

This restaurant has some of the most delicious and authentic middle eastern food in Colorado! It is…read morerun by a hardworking husband and wife duo who never fail to create a welcoming atmosphere by being very friendly and hospitable to its customers. Whether you are dining in, or ordering to-go, the food is always very fresh and made to order. My personal favorite entree is the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, however, you definitely cannot go wrong when ordering any other entree (I.e. Meat Lovers Kabob Combo) or appetizers (i.e. Muhamara) on the menu. Needless to say, if you are a fan of middle eastern food, or simply looking for a wonderful and tasty meal I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this place!

Since moving back to CO from CA, I've been dying to find good spots with this type of cuisine. Ali…read moreBaba Grill exceeded my expectations when we visited in person. We have since ordered take out, but I probably wouldn't do that again. It's not packaged in a way that maintains the quality as much and the salads are packaged inside the hot meals instead of separately, so we didn't really get to eat that. However, their food, especially the kabobs of all meats, are delicious. Their hummus is top tier! They are also extremely friendly, with a very clean environment inside.