Istanbul Cafe And Bakery
850 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO
Crema's Take
“Istanbul Cafe And Bakery is a warmly hospitable Denver gem where the staff genuinely delights in guiding you through their homemade Turkish pastries and traditional breakfast spreads like sucuk and eggs—expect generous samples and enthusiastic recommendations from behind the counter. Beyond the coffee, this intimate spot captures something increasingly rare: a place where attention to detail and authentic recipes trump mass-market efficiency, making it perfect for lingering conversation over both specialty drinks and light meals that taste like they're made with real care.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I ordered the Sucuk & Eggs, which was tasty enough that it didn’t need any sauce to be added. There is a beef sausage that is served with the eggs, along with a baguette, which you can make a mini sandwich out of. I ordered the Turkish Coffee Service, in which they serve…
Cannot say enough great things about Istanbul Café and Bakery! We were immediately greeted and given a rundown of each food case and the menu with even a few offered samples to help us make our choices. The portions are generous, prices are very reasonable, and the quality and…
This small gem is totally awesome! In a world filled with mass market chain, restaurants repeating the same thing over and over, here you will find love and kindness in all their homemade goods. Traditional Turkish coffee and Turkish meals among other delights are all…
This place deserves the high rating it has. It's so lovely! The lady behind the counter gave us all kinds of samples to try and explained all the food to us. We had the börek and a doner baguette (the bread was amazing!) as well as some pastries and Turkish coffee. Get the…
The food is delicious and the service is awesome. They gave us a bunch of free samples before we ordered and the food was just awesome. The portion sizes are normal, not too big. The people working here are very nice. This place filled up very quickly at lunchtime and the people…
Crema Reviews
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