Teri C.

Zorek had some amazing reviews on Yelp, so we came by for a quick bite to start off our day. It's a small cafe with a few outdoor tables available. * Beef & Herbs Manakeesh $14 - This flatbread is one of their more popular items and has a great flavor to it. I guess they used to include some kind of beet color item in a container but ours didn't have it unfortunately. * Smoked Salmon & Labneh Bagel $12 - This bagel sandwich looks just perfect in its container, along with the pickles, egg, and olives. * Original Milk Cake $7 - A light and tasty cake to close out this meal. They do have a nice variety of beverages, but we didn't get to try any on this trip. We'd go back though!

Connie C.

I'm glad to finally tick this place off of my list. Being a corner shop, it should be visited more often, but I just keep on forgetting. The shop is pretty small, with some bar level counter on the side for standing room, you got a view of the bagel bar, a table full of Turkish treats, and a side shelf of fresh bouquets. Some outside seating without much barrier from the dust and smog of El Camino Real. Not the outdoor view I wanted, so my visit is more of a grab and go. I'm very curious about the food items here. I only came in for one small treat and my most needed caffeine fix. Got a spinach pastry and a black sesame latte. Pretty much on any of their specialty coffee, they have a matcha version of it. When I remember to turn into their lot again, I'm planning on trying their cardamom match or pistachio matcha. Maybe topping it off with a bagel if I want the calories, the spinach pastry tastes alright but held on like a limp d___. Not my type of pastry.

Franchesca L.

The pistachio latte here is soooo good!! They make the pistachio syrup that they put on top in house!! I wish I ordered a large cup after my first sip!

Livia K.

Okay this place is a gem!! The food is soooo good! I was surprised to get the Heaven bagel with sides of little pickles and tomatoes and hard boiled egg also! My bagel had garlic cream cheese and cucumbers and avocado, it was yummy!! I would go back!

Elaine Y.

Walked down to Zorek to give it a try and it was pretty good, but there were definitely areas of improvement in my opinion. Given its size, we decided to snag a table upon arrival but given we had never been before, it would have been helpful if a couple laminated menus were available. Eventually boyfriend just told me dealer's choice so I got us a ginger pull apart since almost every pastry was sold out and a zataar and cheese manakeesh to have a savory balance. The ginger pull apart was pulled out the pastry case but wasn't warmed or offered to be warmed and as such, it was hard, dry, and not great in that state. There were moments where I could tell it had potential but the texture was just off putting. As for the drinks, my cardamom latte was delish! Boyfriend's pistachio matcha was interesting...not sure how we felt about it. The matcha was the stronger of the two flavors. The flatbread took a bit of time to come out but it was really tasty! It was a little annoying having to get up and check periodically on the status of this dish though. Not sure the purpose of ordering "for here". Overall, I will be back. It's great to have a tasty cafe within walking distance that's not just a Starbucks.

Vu N.

Signing back in later to add the photo of the Veggie Heaven bagel. We stopped by this local cafe on Monday after our visit to Barnes & Noble. When we got to the cafe we noticed that it was outdoor seating only so the view you get is of the street, which isn't too nice. Inside the cafe was really cute. We ordered 4 items: 1. Veggie Heaven bagel ordered on a Jalapeno Cheddar bagel. This was toasted to perfect but I wish it was slightly less toasted so you can get a chew on the breading inside. Otherwise, the toasted bread paired well with the fresh vegetables for a light and savory bite. The chef did not skimp us on the cream cheese filling. 2. Zaatar and cheese flatbread. We thought this item was interesting but just okay. It was edible and exactly what's advertised. However, be careful chewing. I'm not sure what goes into toasting the flatbread but one bite I thought I broke my tooth on a seed or something. Not sure what it was. The flatbread itself was a little salty for our liking but if you immediately have a cherry tomato or a bite of the side cucumber, you can cut through a bit of that saltiness. 3. Tiramisu latte was really good! As the ice melted, I feel like the drink tasted even better. There was no acidity in the coffee so the drink was easy on our stomachs. 4. Salted caramel latte was also really easy on the stomach and a perfect pairing for the bagel. Overall we do think we will be back but next time we will order the flatbread with the sausage instead.

Shaz L.

Zorek cafe shares the same owners as the restaurant Mazra, it offers Mediterranean-inspired beverages and breakfast/lunch items. Seatings are limited (outdoor only) and the food is mainly for to-go. You order from the counter and grab your beverages and food when they call your names. My favorite is (still) their Pistachio Latte. Coffee is on the pricey side ($7 for a small specialty latte) in this neighborhood, I come over occasionally for a treat.

Stacey I.

Officially one of my favorite places to grab a good quality Iced Latte! They specialize in a good quality Iced Pistachio Latte. I wished they had other Latte flavors as I love the quality of their coffee. DRINKS: 9/10 SERVICE: 9/10 AMBIANCE: 10/10 DRINKS: 9/10 When I first tried their latte, I was stunned. The strong depth of the coffee balanced so well with the sweetness of the pistachio and creaminess of the in house pistachio whipped cream. This latte is well balanced and I love how I am not tasting any artificial flavors or too much sweetness. I substitute my drink for Oat milk and love that they use Califia Oat or Almond milk, so that's a bonus! Their drinks are pretty pricey but you truly get what you pay for. I am one to continue the hefty price if the quality is top tier and satisfies the way I like my latte's! Their Medium and Large size cups are long lasting as well so it takes me awhile to finish the drink! I still have yet to try their food. But they have a lot of savory food items and baked goods. SERVICE: 9/10 The staff are very friendly and passionate about using good fresh quality ingredients at their restaurant. AMBIANCE: 10/10 I truly lobe the ambiance here! It is very cozy and decorated with so many thoughtful pieces that signify where Zorek comes from! There is only outdoor seating. Parking is available but only a few spots!

Kanika K.

I regret to write this review! I genuinely like this place's drinks and food but I haven't been able to eat or get my coffee here the last two times. It's genuinely the best coffee shop near Avalon apartments yet my last two times I have come back empty handed! Service has been bad! Visit 1 - the cashier told me that they have a private event so they can't serve food or coffee anymore and I had gone in at 4:30pm which is working hours! The cashier is our usual polite guy so I went on my way and found another coffee shop that added to my drive. Visit 2 Got there earlier than 4:30 this time and badly wanted coffee that time. I was also hungry so I wanted some borek too! The place was being run by a girl and a chef at that time. They were both working on a different to go order for 15 plus mins. They were prepping at least 15 to go boxes and didn't bother to update me until I asked what's going on. When I realized that my order is not going to be fulfilled today, I decided to walk away but wasn't met with any genuine apology or anything. Another group came and left because they also thought they weren't going to be able to get coffee that day. I genuinely hope to drink coffee there some day but with my last two experiences, I don't even know if they are open or making coffee when I go! Hey Owner, you should check in or help the staff when they are short staffed or offer return discounts when you guys turn people away!

Anastasia M.

What a great spot! Super charming, great music, parking. And I haven't even got to the food! I had the smoked salmon and labneh bagel with extra capers -- it was delicious, plus it also came with tomatoes, olives, a pickle slice and a cucumber slice. Perfection! With a delicious tiramisu latte, it made for the perfect little brunch! I highly recommend this spot and wish we lived closer!

Annie S.

Wow! Really awesome coffee shop. Great food options to go or enjoy in their patio. Located at the corner of a busy street. They had sweets and some breakfast items but I was just there to grab coffee to go. The iced pistachio latte was so good! One of the best I've ever had. The cream on top wasn't too sweet either and there were sprinkles of pistachio on top. Highly recommend!

Jake B.

You need to try the Ube or Strawberry Matcha at ZOREK. It's easily the best one I've had, perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and super smooth. Shoutout to "B", who made mine. You can tell he's a true professional at his craft; the quality and consistency were spot on. It's rare to find someone who puts that much care into a drink. It's really nice to see what they've done with this old building that kept turning over businesses throughout the years. Keep up the great work! Highly recommend stopping by. I'll definitely be back for another one soon.

Peter K.

Finally stopped at Zörek in San Bruno after driving past countless times saying "someday." Today was that day--and it was absolutely worth the wait. I ordered their chocolate hazelnut croissant with a small coffee ($11 total). The croissant? Yum, yum, yum. Perfectly flaky layers, rich chocolate filling, and that buttery finish that makes you close your eyes. The coffee was the perfect complement. This is a Levantine bakery house café with so much more on the menu I can't wait to try. If you've been driving past like I was, stop making excuses. This place delivers. Zörek, San Bruno