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Cozy spot offering traditional Turkish dishes & coffee, plus a small Mediterranean grocery.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 301 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401
Phone: (812) 333-7908
Website: https://turkuazcafe.square.site/
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Jeremy Kramer
My first time eating Turkish fare and I came away impressed. Initially we came in on valentines day and were turned away due to not having a reservation. The head of house came out immediately and told us they could seat us in 30 minutes. Which was perfect. We were seated and greeted by our server. We ordered baba ghanoush as our appetizer which was sweet and delicious. It was also served with lentil soup. Everything was served swiftly and kindly. Portion sizes are more than adequate. The service was awesome. 3 servers each individually asked if we needed anything. Highly recommend if you haven’t tried it, you should!
… moreLyndee Solomon
We heard from students that this place was fantastic. It did not let down whatsoever!! Full body flavor in every bite! We opted and enjoyed the floor seating. Will definitely be back soon!
… moreSri Gandlur
The restaurant had a warm, cozy atmosphere that immediately made me feel comfortable. I especially appreciated the traditional seating arrangement, which added an authentic touch to the experience. The Veggie Pide and the Sarma were outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The lentil soup was tasty and comforting, making it a great start to the meal. For dessert, the walnut baklava was absolutely delightful. I also tried the Turkish coffee, served in a nice little cup; it was strong, aromatic, and smooth. Overall, this spot is a gem in Bloomington and a must-visit if you’re looking for authentic Turkish flavors.
… moreZiyad Alrawi
Nice atmosphere and good service. We ordered the lamb pide which was baked right and super delicious. We also got the Turkuaz dish and the lamb cubes were so chewy.
… moreLuisa Medina
Love it! And love the little sitting area on the floor. It gives an authentic experience of the culture. I ordered hummus and another dish that had zucchini as appetizers and I loved it! I always told people that I hate hummus, but tried theirs and loved it. Additionally, I ordered the lamb gyro which was humongous! All in all, definitely coming back here.
… moreRobert Woodard
What a wonderful little restaurant! We were served by the owner himself who was a very gracious individual. My wife and I chose to sit on the floor and it made for a great experience! The food was delicious and we absolutely will be back!
… moreTim Martin
This rating only pertains to the tiramisu, but it was quite a disappointment.
Saying it tasted like a pre made frozen dish that had been sitting out and thawed would be a compliment.
Unfortunately threw it away. Atmosphere and service was stellar though.
Update: management has taken care of the situation, so shoutout to them
… moreSaying it tasted like a pre made frozen dish that had been sitting out and thawed would be a compliment.
Unfortunately threw it away. Atmosphere and service was stellar though.
Update: management has taken care of the situation, so shoutout to them
Mona Jalal
We loved the food here. It was very tasty and good sized portions. They also gave us red lentil soup which was very delicious. Turkish coffee was very aromatic. Parking is rather challenging and you may have to drive around to find a parking spot.
… moreNicholas Klein
We had this to-go, but after seeing the beautiful atmosphere inside I would love to come back to dine in. We tried a few of their pides (basically Turkish pizzas), which were pretty delicious! Their baklava was the best we have had in a while. The sour cherry drink was very unique and everything came with a few sides (a soup, slaw, and vegetable medley).
… moreOne Of Us
Mediocre at best, and definitely not authentic Turkish cooking
Having read the positive reviews, I was looking forward to eating at Turkuaz. Ever since visiting Turkey years back, I have been a big fan of Turkish cuisine. But boy, what a disappointment.
First came some lentil soup, or should I say black pepper soup?
Best to avoid.
Then, my partner for the meal ordered the hummus. I was wondering if we will get the Turkish style hummus or the classic Lebanese version. Instead, we received hummus with the wrong texture. Homemade, but in the bad sense of the word. It came with store bought pita bread.
Then came the Turkish entrees.
The Kofta Kebab came as five meatballs which were too dense and lacking salt. We had one each, and the remaining three had no taker. It came with a little bit of rice and salad, and more of the store bought pita bread.
Next was a Lamb Pide. But instead of making it with the traditional dough, it was made with a yellowish something (some crepe or tortilla or something, with the wrong taste and texture). The filling was some thinly sliced mystery meat, not chunks of lamb. Was that from a factory processed gyro meat?. This was a real insult to Turkish cooking.
So much so, that I feel compelled to add a photo I took last week at a Turkish bakery in Sunnyvale, CA, just to show what authentic Pide looks like.
At least the server was nice and tried his best. Probably a student that had never had Turkish food elsewhere, and doesn’t know what he is serving.
Bottom line: for authentic Turkish food, you’ll have to go out of town.
… moreHaving read the positive reviews, I was looking forward to eating at Turkuaz. Ever since visiting Turkey years back, I have been a big fan of Turkish cuisine. But boy, what a disappointment.
First came some lentil soup, or should I say black pepper soup?
Best to avoid.
Then, my partner for the meal ordered the hummus. I was wondering if we will get the Turkish style hummus or the classic Lebanese version. Instead, we received hummus with the wrong texture. Homemade, but in the bad sense of the word. It came with store bought pita bread.
Then came the Turkish entrees.
The Kofta Kebab came as five meatballs which were too dense and lacking salt. We had one each, and the remaining three had no taker. It came with a little bit of rice and salad, and more of the store bought pita bread.
Next was a Lamb Pide. But instead of making it with the traditional dough, it was made with a yellowish something (some crepe or tortilla or something, with the wrong taste and texture). The filling was some thinly sliced mystery meat, not chunks of lamb. Was that from a factory processed gyro meat?. This was a real insult to Turkish cooking.
So much so, that I feel compelled to add a photo I took last week at a Turkish bakery in Sunnyvale, CA, just to show what authentic Pide looks like.
At least the server was nice and tried his best. Probably a student that had never had Turkish food elsewhere, and doesn’t know what he is serving.
Bottom line: for authentic Turkish food, you’ll have to go out of town.