Shelby Wright
This place is amazing! I came in today (1/12/26) with my partner and left feeling so happy. I meant to take pictures before we started eating/drinking but I got distracted and immediately dug in. My boyfriend got a classic Turkish coffee which he loved. It’s probably the strongest coffee I’ve ever tried, so it is an acquired taste for those who aren’t huge coffee lovers. I went the more basic route and got a caramel latte, which I adored. We also got the baklava and macarons. The macarons come in different flavor packs and I personally got the one with a chocolate one, a vanilla one, and one that tastes just like a pink starburst. The atmosphere is also wonderful. After I took these photos the place started to really fill up. The owner is also very kind. He introduced himself with us and we had a great conversation. He very kindly wanted us to try another Turkish speciality drink so he gave each of us a Salep to sample. We LOVED IT. Our goal is to have many coffee dates there 🙂
… moreErika Tokuyama
I’m so glad I stopped in! Such a cute cozy cafe, definitely a hidden gem. I’m very green when it comes to Turkish coffee and food, I felt very welcomed and the staff were very helpful in explaining what everything was. I will definitely be back to try some doner!
Edit: Came in again and it was phenomenal!! Such a delicious meal. ❤️ We loved their doner, pagoka, turkish coffee and tea! Also took some desserts home . Such friendly staff and a cozy place to grab lunch!
… moreH Copeland
This is a delicious, pleasant, and authentic Turkish dining experience! The cafe has quality espresso and tea drinks, savory and sweet Turkish pastries, and several full lunch and breakfast options. The environment is open and airy with lots of seating in a relaxing environment. It’s a good place for a lunch or breakfast date, or just chilling/getting some work done on your own.
… moreozitheexplorer
A place offering carefully selected traditional Turkish flavors. With its clean, bright and welcoming atmosphere, it provides both taste and enjoyment. Delicacies like baklava, börek and simit are definitely must tries.
… moreTaylor Erin
A true GEM! I went to Türkiye last year and was so excited to try this. Their food is delicious, so authentic and you can tell it’s house made. The ingredients are amazing, their feta is better than anything I could get in store. I felt like I was back in Türkiye! I wish they made their own Turkish delight because it’s unreal. Turkish coffee was also great, it was the real deal!
… moreFazeel HBhatti
We visited this Turkish café for the first time today, and we are already planning our next trip! The entire experience was exceptional.
The Food: We ordered the Olive pastry and the Pistachio Baklava . Every single item was bursting with fresh, authentic flavors. The fresh, warm bread and dips were a fantastic start. And the baklava? The best we’ve had outside of Istanbul – perfectly sweet, flaky, and nutty.
The Atmosphere: Cozy, beautifully decorated, and spotlessly clean. It felt welcoming and authentic, not overly fussy.
The Service: Our server was knowledgeable, patient with our questions, and genuinely hospitable. The owner even stopped by our table to ensure everything was perfect, which it was.
This isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience. Thank you for bringing such incredible cuisine to Fort Collins. We’ll be back soon with friends!
… moreVadim M
Under the food I am reviewing Turkish coffee or what they believe thay make. Anyone who tried it once in Turkey, please do not order it here, it’s not a Turkish coffee, other than the thick residual in a cup. For $4 a small espresso cup it was quite a disappointment due to the quality way below expected. The coffee itself may have been good, but was not brewed as in Istanbul where I was just couple weeks ago.
Everything else was OK and the baked goods looked good in the display, though I did not try anything after the coffee fiasco.
… moreHamad
The food was amazing and felt really different from other places. You can tell they put in the effort to make authentic Turkish dishes. Definitely worth trying, especially if you’ve never had Turkish food before!
… moreCharmaine Stavedahl
Having visited Istanbul in the past I can say this is truly authentic Turkish food. The Turkish coffee was perfect, stuffed grape leaves divine, and so many baklavas, so little time. Any family run ethnic restaurant like this deserves your attention. Truly superb. We will be going back for more.
… moreSeo Crosby
I found this little cafe randomly while looking for breakfast. I’m happy I stopped in. The food, while some is not super authentic, is excellent. The coffee is decent and I enjoyed it thoroughly. The vibe is mellow and the location easy to get to and from. I enjoyed my stop here immensely. The staff were super sweet and tried very hard. You can’t beat the prices for the platters. Mine was exceedingly fresh.
This leads me to my one serious critique and this is aimed more towards management and I hope they read this. The staff are not allowed to try the food without paying so they don’t know what most of it tastes like. This is criminal. Please give your staff samples. How can they describe flavors and textures of an item they’ve never tried. Additionally, give them some education on the history and how important Turkish coffee is culturally. The fact they don’t even know the basics about things like sweetness in relation to usage is tragic. You’re trying to set up a vibe about all things Turkey and you ignore your staff’s basic knowledge of the culture they’re sharing? For shame.
Overall, I highly enjoyed my visit and recommend this shop even if you aren’t as interested in food history and tradition as I am personally.
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