The food is great. It's taste almost like authentic food from Turkey. We got köfte, lamacun, pide, chicken and beef kabob and everything are delicious. The kofte is big and juicy, great seasoning. Chicken and beef kabob are also delicious. There are outdoor seats and very cute setting. Great customer service. read more

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Such a cozy and charming little coffee spot! The atmosphere is warm and inviting--perfect for relaxing and enjoying a slow coffee or dessert. The service was great--friendly, attentive, and surprisingly fast. Everything came out quickly without feeling rushed. The coffee was excellent, rich and smooth, and the baklava was absolutely delicious--fresh, flaky, and perfectly sweet without being overwhelming. Definitely a highlight. read more

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The restaurant has a cute cozy charm; a bit dark but nice hole in the wall feel. I might have ordered the wrong thing (lamb kabob). I thought the kabob was ok, but a bit on the over cooked side. Rice was fair. The hummus and grill squid were excellent. Service was also very good for our large group. We had a good experience, I'd be willing to try it again. read more

we came here on a Saturday for dinner and cocktails. we ordered the special branzino and it was really fresh and you can taste the smokiness from the grill. we also had falafel and baba ghanoush which were good as well. we also ordered a mixture of seafoods which came out hot and fresh. their cocktails are just ok. there was nothing that stood out for me when it comes to their alcoholic beverages. the staff were nice and fun though. the place looks a little old which mean it has stood the test of time. I would recommend this place if you are craving for Mediterranean food in downtown Mountain View. read more

Cafe Baklava - Turkish Near Me - Mountain View, California

I retract my previous comment. After about 10 years of dining here and being told the veggie kabob dish was vegan, I was just informed last time dining there that they use butter in their rice . I have a significant dairy intolerance , so no wonder my stomach was always upset eating there! Vegans or those with allergies.. beware as they are not honest about their food preparation! Sad to have to cross this place off the list of my very limited dining options in the area read more

Sunday afternoon, ordered a greek salad quiet afternoon, then l had dessert baklava, I took my time eating, bit over all it was a good Sunday aftermoon meal. read more

I was in the mood for some good Mediterranean dinner and finally stopped by this restaurant after walking by many times. and the dinner was amazing! we were seated fast, there are outside and indoors tables, we got a free appetizer on our table right away, the waters were refilled fast and they were in nice glasses too. the prices for the portions are definitely worth it, and the food was delicious. the meat was grilled very well, the rice was delicious, and the customer service was great. I heard them ask other customers how they feel about the food and it was a nice touch. the decor is very nice as well. Will be back again :) read more

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We took a train to Mountain view station for the German Christmas market and stopped at Cafe Baklava afterwards for dinner. We hadn't read any reviews prior so we had a blank slate on what to expect. warm pita bread with sundried tomato , olive oil dip was kickass generous wine portions for $8 felt like i am in Europe the chicken skewer plate was DELICIOUS! everything was so flavorful the lentil soup and veggie tava were excellent as well Our kid (4 yo) enjoyed the pita bread, lentil soup, rice and chicken I definitely recommend and look fwd to going back! read more

Absolutely love this place! Their Turkish baklava is so fresh and tastes truly homemade, just like in Türkiye! The restaurant is spotless, and the sujuk pide and chicken kebab are both delicious. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Turkish flavors! Service is fast and ambiance is authentic!! read more

Cafe Baklava - Turkish Near Me - Mountain View, California

Ambiance - 5/5. It's a nicely decorated place, very cozy but smaller setting with small tables for 2-4people only. Not good for large group. Service - 5/5 very fast and friendly Food - 3/5 It was just ok for me as I had the falafel wrap and lentil soup. I think Oren hummus is soo much more to my taste. That said my colleague loves the kebab and the gyro salad as well as the baklava. read more

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I asked my wife "Ive given too many five stars and give me a four star" well there you have it folks. While this place may not be Michelin, I'm sure anyone would enjoy this restaurant especially with a cup (or three) of wine read more

Consistently good food and service here. Ali always takes good care of my crew and me. With a great menu, wine list, and full bar, it's good for everyone. Great vegetarian options as well. My personal favorite is the iskender/alexander kabob entree. Atmosphere is cozy and homey. I look forward to coming back time and again. read more

Next level middle eastern food. Friendly service. Nice atmosphere. On the more expensive side, I think it's worth it. 10/10 read more

Cafe Baklava - Turkish Near Me - Mountain View, California

Popped in here randomly for dinner, ambience was nice!! We got hummus, naan, followed by a shrimp appetizer and the combo plate! HOLY CANOLY, everything was fresh, delicious and flavorful! Seriously you need to get in here and try it, you won't be disappointed! Staff was super friendly as well!! read more

Came here for lunch on a Tuesday & it was nice out so we decided to eat outside. Glad we were seated by the entrance, away from the larger table. Our table was wobbly but they came out and fixed it right away, so sweet. They have a huge menu but I wanted something simple so ordered the fish (salmon) wrap with fries. My dad ordered their shrimp kebab with rice & veggies. They brought out a basket of warm wheat pita bread with a delicious red pepper dipping sauce/oil, so delicious. The wrap had a nice char & flaky crunch, good amount of salmon too. Would definitely be back to try other items. read more

Cafe Baklava Downtown! Mtn View CA Thur 1/16/25 My overseas engineers in town! Arrived to see high-tech world! Long day! Meetings back-to-back! Fortune 500 vendors, IBM, Snowflake! Meetings famous clients! Stanford! 7 guys & myself! Bloody Mary & Lamb Shank! © Another long, long day at the office! Multiple meetings & myriads of tasks! Complex day leading to rounding up this week! It's Thursday night aka Friday Junior! And we all got to eat! Drove to Castro Downtown Mountain View! Many moons ago, this used to be my Mecca LOLz! Just a couple of days ago, by the way, did y'all see that incredible full Wolf Moon?! We're here for Mediterranean grill! Turkish eats await at Cafe Baklava! Casual welcoming atmosphere & anticipation of a great meal! Bloody Mary comes out first! Quench that thirst! Can hardly wait to dig in, you've guessed it right, my Lamb Shank! Oh my! Lamb Shank ~ Kuzu Incik ~ slowly cooked Australian Lamb foreshank with pinto beans, tomato, and red bell paper paste, served with rice Pilaf and steamed vegetables! Rice Pilaf & Steamed Veggies, accompany my Lamb Shank on a separate plate, Yowza! Chicken Tavuk Guvec ~ chicken cubes with eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, red bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic, onions & parsley, baked in a casserole, served with rice pilaf! Santorini Sea Scallops ~ Pan fried scallops with garlic, lemon, olive oil & artichoke hearts, topped with parsley! Exceptional service! Reasonable prices! Delicious mouth watering comfort food! You can't find a better combo of hospitality and terrific eats! Thank you Ali our gracious server, for your hard work! Folks, trust me, you've got to keep this Mediterranean Grill in mind! You can't help it but clean your plate here (and maybe even your face)! :-)) Da Leccarsi i Baffi! Lick your mustaches! Even if you don't have one LOLz! After Cafe Baklava, we move to St Stephen's Green for a cold one! Irish Pub! Feel free to lookup my updated review from last year! St Stephen's has been here for decades! It's a staple on Castro St in Mountain View! Gustoso! * Oceans apart, day after day And I slowly go insane I hear your voice on the line But it doesn't stop the pain If I see you next to never How can we say forever? Right Here Waiting! [ Review #816 w 4 pics Jan 16, 2025 ] Bloody Mary Cheers, no tears! Chicken Tavuk Guvec! Fantastic! Terrific Lamb Shank ~ Kuzu Incik! Pinto beans! To die for! Rice Pilaf & Steamed Veggies, accompany my Lamb Shank! Gustoso! @Cafe Baklava Downtown! Mtn View CA Thur 1/16/25 read more

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Stopped by Cafe Baklava as friend wanted a place with vegetarian options and the other wanted Middle Eastern flavors... Cafe Baklava was less than a mile away from where we were taking a class: Mountain View Candle Company and had an hour to wait. Downtown Mountain View has plenty of dining options and within walking distance so it was pretty convenient. The food ordered was flavorful with aromatics and only complaint was the accompanying vegetable of zucchini, carrots and cauliflower didn't seem cooked and a bit crunchy...could've used another 3-5 mins to be perfect Kebabs, lamb shank, complimentary, warmed housemade pita bread with tomato, garlic-olive oil dip was wonderful. Nice ambiance with outdoor and indoor seating. Welcoming, friendly staff and service was quick and efficient and we were finished in an hour. Plenty of dessert options but too full to indulge this visit. Lot parking and street parking on the side streets. read more

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We stumbled upon this restaurant while walking through downtown Mountain View and I'm so happy that we did. We thoroughly enjoyed all the food that we ordered and the service was wonderful. I'm assuming it is a small family owned business because the atmosphere was so cozy and welcoming. The baba ghanoush was to die for -- I just wish it was a bigger portion for the price we paid. Irrespective of this, I would definitely order it, and everything else we had again. Try it out, I'm sure you'll love it too. read more

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Delicious Black Sea pide, perfect ambiance, reasonable priced big portions. Great service! read more

Cafe Baklava has been a favorite of mine for years. At lunch-time, the wraps are particularly good. The Salmon wrap is my favorite. At dinner, I usually opt for the kabobs. Service good. Eating outside is my favorite, but the narrow nature of the inside space means its fairly quiet so you can enjoy a great conversation and a great meal. read more

Came here on a Friday for lunch and were seated really quickly in their spacious outdoor area on Castro street. The service is quick, friendly and attentive, and we got complimentary pita that was super tasty almost immediately after sitting down. Whatever that dip that came with the pita too was so yummy! The rest of the food we got were the chicken mozzarella bake special and the lamb kebab. Both portion sizes were super generous and we had plenty to take home too. The chicken was cooked well and it was juicy and cheesy, just as I'd wanted it to be. It came with sides of veggies and seasoned rice too. The lamb kebab came on a bed of the same seasoned rice and included grilled veggies as well. Overall very balanced and flavorful food in a nice environment - I would go back again! read more

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Earlier today (22SEP2025), I had completed some maintenance (brakes/kickstand) on my much-better-half's upright, and a "cycle shakedown" was the next appropriate follow up. So I figured we can combine the cycling with an evening meal stop at the CAFE BAKLAVA (341 Castro Street, Mountain ViewCA 94041 USA; 650.969.3835; cafebaklava.online), which I had been wanting to go to ever since lapswiming at the El Camino YMCA, where I read about this eatery in the free Daily Post (local advert/newspaper for the Silicone Valley communities). It was lovely to cycle most of the way, walking only in the prohibited zone on Castro. Our timing was pretty good; there were few patrons out at (18:00), we easily settled in at the sidewalk chairs and were quickly served. I should say, we were brought menus/ice water/bread & dip; it took me a bit longer to figure out which specific dish might tamp down my hunger faster--all appeared to be equally delicious. I finally settled for shrimp , my wife enjoyed Pancar & Mediterranean Mezze, and we both washed the fine food down with ice water. It was a bit pricy, as are all eateries along this section of pedestrianized Castro street, but did "dog-box" probably a third of the meals; no point in letting such tasty morsels go to waste! The climate was a bit warm; many people were relaxed/enjoying the setting Sun and enjoyed this outside patio area. We had an excellent meal with some leftover--another days luncheon? Anyway, I found this delicious eatery well worth reading about this morning, and it is well worth a stop for sated any hunger pangs! It has my coveted "iWheel of Approval!" read more

Delicious, fresh and healthy food. Fair pricing. Good service. Atmosphere is sophisticated and great for more upscale dinning.

We are still celebrating our birthday, me and daughter, we were born the same day, the 24th. Mustafá was our waiter, he was very good, at the end of our diner, he even sang for us the happy birthday song. Beef Kabab was amazing, I want to comeback for it, the spanakopitas too, we ordered a second one to go. The desert which I don't remember the name but is on the pictures, was to die for, kind of a baklava with ice cream. read more

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I consider this place a hidden gemstone in the Bay Area. I love their special steak, soup and appetizers. Last time when i ordered the seabass, it was unbelievable. I ended up eating 2 full fish myself :) If you are into full authentic food, this is definitely your place. The staff and the owner are super friendly and welcoming. Reflecting the beauty and the hospitality of the Turkish culture. Totally recommended and PLEASE TRY THE SEABASS!! -:) read more

Just had to get away from my own restaurant in Menlo Park so I ran over to Mountain View and had a fantastic meal at this place called Cafe Baklava. Service was prompt and friendly, the octopus appetizer was out of this world good, and the Lamb was exactly what I needed. I highly recommend this place. For anyone looking for a nice casual meal. Also the outside dining was very nice. read more

Cafe Baklava - Turkish Near Me - Mountain View, California

I absolutely love this place--the food, the staff, and the location! Everything is so delicious! I visit every time with pleasure. Wishing you continued prosperity! read more

Cafe Baklava - Turkish Near Me - Mountain View, California

Stunning lunch today! Greeted right as we entered. They explained the specials and branzino fish arrived this morning! An entire branzino with fresh salad for $38 is perfect for 2 people. They also asked if we wanted to sub the salad for grilled veggies or rice. The pita bread comes so warm - when you pull it apart you can see the steam! The red pepper tomato oil is delicious. It's a true neighborhood restaurant. The table next to us got the mezze sampler and it looked amazing. Service is impeccable. The decor is so cute I feel like I am in Europe. read more

Cafe Baklava - While branzino special - Turkish Near Me - Mountain View, California

The food was delicious and the service was excellent!! The most important part is that we could celebrate my friend by seating outside. Everything was amazing including weather!!! Thank you!! read more

I have been here many times, ordered something different every time, and have never been disappointed. The service is excellent, the owner is kind, and the food is excellent. The decor is warm and inviting - a perfect compliment to the warm flavors of Turkish cuisine. Whenever someone asks me for a restaurant recommendation in Mountain View, Cafe Baklava is at the top of my list! read more

Came here for a team lunch event - they were able to accommodate 13 of us at a long table inside (reservation was made beforehand) As an appetizer, they provide complementary warm, fresh pita with a sauce - it was simple, but very tasty! We ordered the Mezze Appetizer which features a variety of dips, spreads and mediterranean delicacies. I really enjoyed trying everything! For the entree, I ordered the Chicken Shish - this was really tasty! Now for the dessert: I wasn't really blown away by the baklava (despite it being in the restaurant name) - it was slightly dry, but still a nice end to the meal! The Turkish tea paired really well with the dessert! Overall, the food was great & the waiters were very attentive! Would definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Everything at Cafe Baklava was just fine. Nothing special, nothing horrible. The food was pretty ho-hum. I had chicken kebabs which came with rice pilaf and mixed vegetables. The chicken was tasty, but the rice didn't have much flavor and the mixed vegetables turned out to be two overcooked slices of zucchini and a large unseasoned piece of cauliflower. My husband had lamb, which he said was disappointing. I also had one of their cocktail specials, the ocean mojito, which seemed to be very light on the rum. I definitely do not recommend this. The restaurant itself was very dark, so I had to use my phone light to read the menu. The bench seat at our table was covered with some kind of blanket that bunches up when you scoot in, so it wasn't comfortable and I had to keep trying to get the wrinkles out from under my butt. Service was okay. It's unlikely I'd go here again. read more

Top notch spot with great food and great service. They kept the heater on outside for us outside even though we were the only ones outside. Don't skip on the baklava and tea. It's great!! 10/10 would come back. read more

Hands down, by far, best restaurant in Mountain View, in all of the surrounding area. Delicious appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks. Support service. Including delicious vegetarian options. read more

Food - 4/5 Service - 4/5 Ambiance - 4/5 Very good food and service. Came here at around 2 pm on a Sunday afternoon. Forgot to click pictures of my plate but it was super yummy Ordered a chicken kabob plate. They served warm bread with a home made sun dried tomato olive oil as a starter that was super yummy too. Chicken kabob plate came with rice, and a green dip and tzatziki with grilled veggies - all very tasty and well made. Chicken was perfectly cooked and moist Will come again! read more

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Café Baklava is easily one of the best spots I've tried in Mountain View. I ordered the ground chicken kebab, and it is so good, Perfectly seasoned, super tender, and packed with flavor you can tell they know what they're doing. The rice, salad, and warm pita that come with it was so fresh and tied it together perfectly! the staff is welcoming, and the service is always on point. If you're looking for a great Mediterranean meal, definitely get the ground chicken kebab. It's the kind of dish you think about later and want to come back for. read more

I love their lamp chops, marinated perfectly! And their waiters always have a good wine preference for me. Last night was in there again and tried sea bass. Yes! You should definitely to try it! But I didn't know they were doing Baklava in the restaurant. They gave two pieces to try after my food and no words! Perfect! It was warm and full of pistachios on top! I really wonder what is your favorite in there! read more

Nice spot on Castro. Food is overly expensive for the quality. 2 main dishes, 2 drinks and 1 appetizer was $100 The chicken was good while the lamb was meh. My margarita was decent for $16 Overall food was too salty. read more

Cafe Baklava - Turkish Near Me - Mountain View, California

Had lunch there with a friend today Food was fresh and we tried the lamb shank and the chicken kebab. The eggplant appetizer was also yummy. Both were very tender and flavorful. Service was great. Our waiter, Mustafa was very kind. Would recommend and definitely will go back. Relaxed atmosphere love the area. read more

Cafe Baklava - Turkish Near Me - Mountain View, California

This place is going to be new my favorite spot! I love the inside and ambiance they have going on. Very romantic and cozy. Our waiter was very patient and helpful even though we came almost an hour before closing. The food was absolutely amazing! I loved every bite. Super flavorful. Highly recommend the dumplings. They're tiny but makes for a tasty bite every time! read more

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