Tuckerbox has been owned and operated by Jackie and Vural Oktay of White River Junction since November 2013. Jackie, Vural, and Hasan (Vural’s brother) Oktay also own and operate Istanbul Kebab House in Essex Junction, VT since May 2012. Vural and Hasan were born and raised in Istanbul Turkey; Jackie was born and raised in Jay, Vermont. This hard working team is excited to bring authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine to the Upper Valley with their full dinner service which has now started. Jackie & Vural have been in love with the Tuckerbox since they moved to White River 3 years ago, when the chance came up to own the restaurant they jumped on it. What they love most about the Tuckerbox is the real community feeling and energy insi…
Industrial coffeehouse serving Turkish & Mediterranean bites along with specialty coffees.
Tuckerbox
Get in Touch. Visit Us at 1 S. Main Street, White River Junction, Vermont 05001. Tuesday – Thursday, Sunday. 9am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm. Friday – Saturday. 9am-3pm, …
Chris Gabelman
Went to Tuckerbox on a busy Saturday night. The food was good, very fresh and you can tell it’s homemade. Service was attentive enough considering how busy it was. My only real complaint is the price to portion ratio, as the prices are a little high for the given portions….
But, the owner was very nice and we left satisfied, would definitely come back if we lived in the area.
… moreTareq Al
Huge respect to the owners of this lovely Turkish restaurant.
We were visiting this town and found out about this place and the next cafe place.
We came here for breakfast/brunch and seated quickly to a booth.
We ordered Menemen with added Sucuk and turkish white cheese (TOP CHOICE). It was one of the best we ate on the trip especially the succulent Sucuks.
We also tried sour cherry turkish jam which was good. We also tried the Sigara Boregi (4 pieces only), and it had little fillings than I expected but good flavor. We also ordered cappuccino and turkish tea which were great!
The place has a nice Turkish decor and friendly staff.
Overall, this place is worth a try especially for a breakfast/brunch.
… moreZeynep Gumus
The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and beautiful decor, and the hosts were kind and welcoming. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite meet our expectations, which was disappointing since we were really excited for a Turkish lunch. The portions were quite small (for example, four pieces of grape leaves for $11.99 and two paçanga böreği for $9.99), and the paçanga böreği barely had any pastırma inside. Overall, the food quality felt below average compared to authentic Turkish standards. I hope they consider bringing in a chef who’s more familiar with traditional Turkish cuisine, because the place itself has great potential.
… moreCenk Künhan
I had the VT striploin at this Turkish restaurant in Vermont and it was absolutely delicious — perfectly cooked, flavorful, and well presented. The sides were fresh and complemented the steak really well.
I also want to give special thanks to our server, Ege, who is Turkish. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and very descriptive when explaining the menu, which made the experience even better. His friendly attitude and attention to detail truly stood out.
Great food and excellent service — I would definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back!
… moresıla horoz
Hello everyone, yesterday I went to Tuckerbox restaurant with my esteemed guests, and I wanted to share my experience with you. First of all, as a Turk, finding a Turkish restaurant in such a small city was very exciting for me. The atmosphere, authenticity, and aesthetic appearance I encountered when I entered reminded me of Cappadocia architecture. With my guests, we first ordered appetizers. We tried stuffed grape leaves, various mezes, and hot pastries. For the main course, we chose various kebabs and wine/cocktails. I tried the Beyti kebab; the portion was quite large, and most importantly, it was very delicious. We finished with complimentary baklava, and it felt like I was back in Turkey. After the meal, I met the restaurant owner, Mr. Vural, and saw how things are run behind the scenes, and that all the spices, dry goods, and deli products come from Turkey. Quality is not a coincidence; I would like to thank Mr. Vural and his team very much for hosting my guests and me so wonderfully. You should definitely visit if you have the chance!
… moreEileen Kohen
One of the best breakfasts we had on our recent vacation was at Tuckerbox. Service was pleasant and the Turkish influence on each dish was delicious. The Turkish décor added to the experience. We arrived when the restaurant opened for the morning and were promptly served.
… moreNicole L.M.
I arrived about 10 minutes after the restaurant opened, so there was no wait time, and I felt welcomed right away as I sat at the bar. The waiter was great at first, but as the place filled up, the wait times became quite long—especially for coffee, which took over 15 minutes. The wait for things like my takeout box was also excessive. I mentioned to the gentleman behind the bar that while I know it’s not his fault, more help would be beneficial during busy times, and he was very professional about it.
The food was good but not as hot as I’d hoped. I also expected it to be a little tastier and juicier. The dessert, however, was delicious. I also really enjoyed the Turkish coffee, and the cocktail I had was magnificent.
Overall, the staff was kind, and the atmosphere was nice, but the long wait times were disappointing. More help behind the bar would likely improve the experience. I would definitely go back to try it again.
… moreJoanne Conley
Happened upon this restaurant in our way to a ski vacation. An unexpected surprise. Delicious and authentic Turkish food. Nice vibe.
… moreJoshua Greenberg
We had a wonderful meal full of great flavors and attentive service. Some of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. The lamb was superb. Felt right at home and was perfect for our family gathering
… moreBrenda Jette
Our waiter, Obi was very attentive, helpful and pleasant. The cocktails were great and the food was delicious.
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