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What a wonderful bakery! After having lunch at Mazra, we crossed the street for dessert and ordered a pistachio berry croissant to share (and try out). It was so soft, flavorful and delicious. As good as Backhaus for me (and less crowded). Will be back to try their other food and drinks another time. It all looked good and the staff was very friendly and nice.
Clean location, friendly staff. Menus are printed and on the wall. Have variety of milk substitutes. Purchased A honey lavender latte not too sweet. Chai latte with almond milk which I loved. Tiramisu latte that tasted just like that. Pistachio latte a bit too sweet but good. Ube snickerdoodle has a hint of ube.. but the Ube croissant was a delicious! A must try again. Visit from 7/19/16 @8:20am.
I never knew I needed tomato in my cream cheese bagel! I was skeptical on getting this because their menu is loaded with lots of interesting foods. I will say I'll be back to try more food and their pastries and desserts. The staff is very helpful and the vibes inside this place are super chill. I was going to takeout my stuff but this place makes you not want to leave. Go try it!!!
After coming across some drink photos from Zörek on yelp, I knew that they were a place that I had to check out. Once I finally got to visit them, they quickly became one of my favourite cafés. Luckily for me, they are located in my home city, just a few minutes drive from my house. Giving San Bruno a taste of the Levant (a historical and geographical region on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea that spans modern-day Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Cyprus, and parts of southern Turkey), Zörek's name is a nod to börek, the delicate, flaky phyllo pastry stuffed with fillings like mushrooms, potatoes, spinach or feta that is the specialty of the shoppe. The Levantine Bakehouse Café also serves baklava, gözleme (a traditional savoury Turkish flatbread stuffed with various fillings) and Turkish pastries. Located at a corner spot on El Camino Real at San Bruno Avenue, the coffeehouse is one of the few places on the street with a private parking lot, a spacious one. Inside, the small venue, with hardwood floors and green tiled counter, offers limited stool seating at a narrow bar-height table against the front window. They also have a front patio with tables and chairs. On the day of our first visit, I had to wipe lingering crumbs off of the window table where we sat. Not sure why, but although the café is open until 5 PM, they close the kitchen at 3:45 PM. As such, no hot food items are available for order for over an hour before closing time. Major bummer. Prepackaged sweets like ASSORTED FLAVORS of TURKISH DELIGHTs ($5.00) and BAKLAVA VARIETY PACKs ($6.00) are still purchasable after the kitchen is closed. DJ and I shared one of the latter with one each of traditional, pistachio and chocolate baklava. All three flavours were yummy, but the chocolate bordered being a bit too sweet for me. Zörek also delivers an exceptional coffee and tea programme, specializing in Levantine-inspired beverages. Heads-up, though - milk alternatives incur a $0.75 extra charge per drink. I have tried and highly recommend the iced versions of both the PISTACHIO MATCHA and HONEY LAVENDER MATCHA LATTE with almond milk. Initially, the nutty tea milk beverage didn't have much pistachio taste until the barista gave me an extra squirt of the flavoured syrup, which made a world of difference, YUM. The lavender of the floral-toned tea latte tasted like a nicely flavoured simple syrup, just how I like it. My bad - when I ordered the lavender refreshment, I neglected to specify the almond milk, but the barista happily made another one for me with the milk alternative and let me keep the original with real milk to give to my husband. DJ also tried the PISTACHIO LATTE, iced, and enjoyed the specialty espresso drink. I will mos def need to try the coffees as well...cuz, you know, I will keep returning again and again.
So good! Just found and love it here. Beautiful pastries, and delicious coffee drinks. All homemade syrup.
Best flavored iced coffee lattes in the bay with consistency. **Honey Lavendar Latte and their Ube Latte. I might have gotten other flavors.. but I can't recall. They have lovely bouqets from the Beloved Flower Garden, business on hand should you if you're looking to gift something for a loved one, got my man one from here. Their cookies/deserts are really good. I did make the mistake of eating the twice baked crossitants not realizing that those usually have almonds.. so be mindful of that. Their bagels - they get from a different facility not in house just FYI; I did ask about soy allergens which they couldn't confirm but I took a risk and got one of their High Protein bagel sandwich which was very good. And their Beef N' Herb Manakeesh is divine, I get one every trip. Service - great, ambiance - great.
Zorek is a hidden gem! We visited on a Sunday (late) morning and found it quite busy. The cafe itself was tiny and cute, with mostly (dog-friendly!) outdoor seating. The interior had cool green tiling on the counter, hanging plants, and a little stand with fresh flowers for sale. Ordering was convenient on the electronic kiosk. For drinks, I ordered the Mint Lemonade (so tasty and refreshing), but the caffeinated beverages looked awesome, as well. For food, the 3 of us ordered the Pistachio Berry Twice Bake Croissant, Smoked Salmon & Labneh Bagel, Cream Cheese & Heirloom Tomato Bagel, and Armenian Sujuk to share. The Pistachio Berry Croissant was unreal! The outside was perfectly flakey and the inside was so gooey and delicious. The bagels themselves were mediocre (I always have low expectations for California bagels), but the filling was great, especially the smoked salmon and labneh. The Armenian Sujuk (pizza) as very tasty, and was also great leftover the next day. Service was quick and friendly. Would happily return for more!
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!
Super cute cafe with good coffee and outdoor seating. We came by after landing at SFO early and ordered multiple coffees. Everyone really enjoyed their different flavored lattes. I got the tiramisu latte, which came with a little lady finger cookie. We didn't try any food, but the bagels being made in front of us looked delicious!
I absolutely loved everything about this place!! We came around 10 am and the place was packed with a line almost out the shop. They have a self-ordering kiosk with some menu items but no specialty items. Barista was friendly and had some great recommendations. We tried the Iced Pistachio Latte, Iced Salted Caramel Latte, and an Iced Tiramisu Latte. The coffee flavors were fantastic with house-made syrups and flavorful whipped cream topped on each beverage. The baklava trio was definitely a must try. Food was great here with fresh ingredients in each item. Will be looking forward to coming back and trying more menu items.
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.
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.
Matcha flavor was okay, service was fast, there are stools inside and chairs and tables outside, there's also a lot to park in.
8 months ago
1 year ago
Been wanting to try this place and finally did it. A little busy but it fast service. Lady who took our order was the best! She recommended us what's popular in the menu and was not disappointed. Pistachio latte was ok because im a coffee drinker and i need strong taste. Cardamon has some spice to it and i was pretty good. The beef herbs manakeesh was delicious. Cant wait to try their other menu. They have outdoor seating and they're dog friendly. read more
1 year ago
I had a car service appointment this morning and went out looking for a place to grab breakfast -- and by chance, I discovered Zorak, a cozy little Turkish café! The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, and they even have a lovely patio that's perfect for sunny summer mornings. The food? Absolutely flavorful and delicious! And here's the best part -- if you're looking for a HALAL breakfast, Zorak is the place to try. I promise, it's totally worth it! read more
Had the San Bruno Sunrise. Black tea, lemonade, & pomegranate. It was refreshing. $6.60 Will come back to try the rest. Although I was surprised about the lemonade & Pomegranate bottles from Costco. Thought they'd be fresh. read more
1 year ago
Mazra, like Rihanna, would rather dabble in other business ventures than give us what we really want -- for Mazra to finally open back up in San Bruno & for Rihanna to finally release new music. While we await Mazra's reopening, they've given us Zorek in the meantime, a cafe serving coffee drinks & borek, flakey parties with either sweet or savory filling. We visited during opening week & ordered two kinds of savory borek, $12 each. Served with pickles, veggies, & hard-boiled egg, these accompaniments served to both bulk up the meal & to cut through the buttery rich pastry. Za'atar Cheese had a nice tang, & although Beef + Herbs didn't have a heaping portion of meat, it didn't need it. The side of mystery purple condiment (pickled cabbage & onions, I believe?) was refreshing & gave the borek added flavor. Sweet Pistachio ($10), Zorek's dessert borek, is filled with caramelized banana, crushed pistachio, & melted chocolate. So indulgent, one or two pieces will do ya just fine. Their San Bruno Sunset ($6), a saffron-infused iced mint tea & lemonade, is sufficiently sweet with a hint of floral. Warm, welcoming service. No indoor seating. There is a counter inside where a couple people could eat their purchase while standing. Delicious menu offerings, & of course none of it is low cal. read more
This is my new favorite coffee shop. The pistachio matcha is out of this world, different. I'm very much convinced that this can taste like the Dubai chocolate if you drizzle chocolate syrup. But overall, this is my favorite matcha drink. The Zaatar cheese was delicious! Came with a hard boiled egg & olives. Yummm. The delights are as good too! Service was fast & helpful & accommodating. The inside is small but there's outside seating & a cute flower truck to shop for. Parking is available but could be limited so if it's getting too busy, you'll have to park at the lot over. read more
7 months ago
First time visit. Got the Iced pistachio matcha. So good. A bit pricey but worth it. I'll be back to try other drinks. read more
4 months ago
Small restaurant with great drinks and delicious food! They are right at the corner of southbound ECR and San Bruno Av and have a small parking lot. Decor is very cute and clean with tables & seating outside. Ordered: 2 oat milk pistachio matcha lattes - delicious and not too sweet with bits of crushed pistachios 1 whole milk pistachio latte- another delicious drink 1 oat milk raspberry rose matcha latte- loved the blend but flavors! While you can taste the taste of rose, matcha, and raspberry, not one item was overpowering and the balance was very pleasing! Mushroom borek- flavorful mushroom in a flaky pastry. This came with a seasoned boiled egg, sliver of pickle, slice of cucumber, tomatoes, and sauce. The borek portion is good enough to share (at least for me). Great deal for 9.95 before tax & tip. Staff were friendly and wait time was short since they had one working the register, another making drinks, and a 3rd prepping food. read more
Really hard to find, but worth it! While we all early await Mazra's reopening, I decided to stop in to their sister coffee shop. I had heard good things about their coffees and pastries with Middle Eastern origins. We tried a pistachio latte and a pistachio matcha. We also added on two of their sweet pastries: one was filled with chocolate and pistachio, and the other was filled with cream and fig jam. Flaky, warm and delicious! read more
7 months ago
All 3 drinks were so good, the flavors are so rich! The staff was so nice with asking questions on what to get! They have nice seating outside with umbrellas to keep you covered from the sun! read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
This is a cute little Turkish cafe. Heard it's the same owner as Mazra. Wanted to try their matcha latte. I got the raspberry rose matcha and it was really good. Not overwhelming floral taste. Can still taste the matcha. I got it with whole milk and iced. read more
8 months ago
Loved the vibe. Great products. Very creative drinks. The girl at the cashier and who made the drinks was very nice. I had their new signature drink, which is Matcha Ube with espresso I believe. Pretty yummy. I also got some treats. read more
3 months ago
As a Mazra lover, I had to check out Zorek and it did not disappoint. Got the beef borek as well as the pistachio latte. I loved both, the borek was hot, flaky and super tasty. The eggs and pickles on the side are the perfect addition in tying the whole meal. Although they say this is for one person, you can definitely share cause it is quite filling. The latte was great as well, often times pistachio lattes are too sweet, but this had the perfect balance. I did wait 15 minutes for everything but it is all made fresh. The decor is perfect and adds to the whole aesthetic. read more
Zorek is a new Turkish-inspired cafe with innovative drinks like Pistachio Latte and Pistachio Matcha, both made with their house pistachio milk. Their simple food menu consisted of a selection of Boreks (flaky rolled pastries with savory fillings) and Pochas (sandwiches made on a flaky, crusty bun). I tried the boreks with beef & herb and za'atar & cheese, both served with a soft-boiled egg, pickles, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, mint, dill, kumquat, and a sauce made of pureed red cabbage. I also tried the Pocha with kaymak (clotted cream) and orange zest. Everything was fresh and decently tasty, though rather expensive for the small portion sizes. The service was quick and friendly, and the cramped cafe had a lively atmosphere! read more
4 months ago
7 months ago
Came here for the second time ever and the gentleman at the front remembered my name which was amazing. This is a lovely place that makes excellent coffee. I got the Pistachio Latte for the second time and it was incredible. I will be going back and trying everything else. read more
9 months ago
As usual, I came in for my cappuccino, which is my favorite drink anywhere I go. Zorek has the best cappuccino, with consistently great flavor no matter who makes it. Everyone is super nice, especially Alisa, who made my day today by drawing a little cat on my cappuccino since it's Friday. That small touch truly made my day brighter. read more
I ordered the iced pistachio matcha latte and the beef and herb borek. The pistachio cloud cream on top of the matcha was sooo delicious. The borek was so flakey and yummy. The egg was jammy and the vegetables were so fresh. I would definitely come back! read more
4 months ago
staff are so lovely & welcoming :) its a smaller cafe so not much seating but you can literally just walk to a near-by bench and enjoy your drink or meal. their mint matcha is and their pistachio matcha is so gooooddd. PSA: these drinks dont come with lids, if you are just picking up a drink and about to drive, ask for a lid read more
1 year ago
Seriously obsessed with this place! I love that it is a local small business that serves quality food and drinks! Came back to this place to try more of their items to see if they lived up to the hype & they definitely DID! I got the Eggs n' Cheese with the bacon and this was perfection. It is eggs and cheese with chunks of bacon in a fresh croissant! Not dry at all, super flavorful and unique. I also got the Pistachio Matcha again and this is seriously my favorite matcha in the area! Staff is super nice and for a Thursday morning I was shocked it wasn't busier! read more
1 year ago
I've been wanting to go here after seeing a lot of posts on instagram . I'm so happy I came. I got their specialty iced pistachio cream latte with oat milk and it was so so good. Perfectly balanced roasted coffee espresso with the sweet cream and crushed iced. Also got borek with the egg and a tea cake wow top flavors. The little coffee shop is located on the corner of el Camino and San Bruno avenue with a small parking lot next to the cafe. Limited outdoor seating but a coffee bar inside . Loved the decor and ambiance as well. Will definitely be coming back!!! read more
4 months ago
Food is amazing! The manakeesh are very authentic and coffee is really good. Love the service! Workers are very nice and friendly. Place was clean and the outdoor seating is pretty cute. read more
10 months ago
Food is always on point! And finally got to try the Mixed Berry Mstcha soooooo delicious and enjoyed the Cheese zataar. Services was smooth & quick and very helpful. The ambiance of the place is so vibey and enjoyable, makes you feel like home! There's also outside seating and a parking lot. read more
1 year ago
I work down the street and decided to give them a try, the service is good and the guys are positive! I love the Borek that they have it's absolutely authentic to Turkey since they bring all ingredients from there. It's the 4th time I come back for it! costed me $18 which is more than expected but that's fine with me because it's worth it and it seems that people have a problem with that, but they don't have a problem spending $15 on garbage coffee from Starbucks and a terrible dry pastry. read more
1 year ago
I loved the pistachio latte! For non-dairy options, they just have oat milk, and ask for no ashta cream. But it was still a delicious, nutty flavor. Loved the decorations on the interior; very little seating, but a great place to grab and go! And very friendly and helpful staff. read more
Zorek opened earlier this month and their borek is divine! It's a smallish cafe located in San Bruno with a few parking spaces available. Their specialty drink is a pistachio latte that isn't overly sweet. The staff are upbeat and friendly. I look forward to further developments from this family-owned small business! read more
Being a huge fan of Mazra, I couldn't wait for them to open! I stopped by over the weekend early in the morning, and luckily it wasn't too busy. I ordered the pistachio latte and the pistachio matcha with rose cloud cream. The coffee in the latte kind of overpowered the pistachio flavor , but it paired really well with the matcha. The ambience was super cute and matched the vibe of their restaurant perfectly. The staff were also really friendly. Highly recommend checking them out! read more
1 year ago
we can always appreciate a cafe that serves quality matcha with a clean, aesthetic, and detail-oriented ambiance! you get to watch the baristas hand whisk your matcha in their cute whisking bowls! their hot pistachio matcha latte captures the flavors better than the iced pistachio matcha latte, but both still taste great with their pistachio milk & pistachio ashta. matcha is not supposed to be sweet btw. it is supposed to have an earthy flavor! if you like your matcha sweeter then you can add their house-made simple syrup that is on the counter! i was also happy to see their grab n' go fridge in front that carries drinks like local freshly squeezed, cold pressed juices by sidewalk juice! i'm excited to become a regular at this local shop! read more
1 year ago
Music and vibes here at zorek. Food was excellent had the beef and the spinach feta pastries. My gf had the matcha latte it was ok and I had the pistachio latte. Will definitely be back read more
9 months ago
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799 El Camino Real
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