Logistics. In shopping plaza, just east of Marsh Road along northside of Central Park Dr,…read moreconnecting to Time Square Drive, in Okemos. Vibe and First Impressions. Galley-like set up as you walk in. Breakfast diner vibes more than 'cafe and bakery'. Kitchen to your left as you walk down short corridor into cafe. Sloth-like chill attitude encouraged; the hashtag is #letshangtogether. Had fun looking at all the little sloth decor throughout. Lots of light and glass. VERY limited seating; seats about 15 (?) inside; mostly 2 tops and a 6 top. When we walked in, we were greeted warmly, permitted to sit where ever we would like, then handed menus. Turkish music playing was just a bit too loud. Hospitality. Friendly and helpful. Owner-chef seemed very happy to be there, singing and engaging with his regulars. Offerings. Basic breakfast and lunch items with Turkish and Mediterranean classics. No flavored lattes but other basic espresso drinks offered. Chai was excellent. Had the Turkish coffee because it was a Turkish joint; was REALLY good; strong. We had the Simit Platter; sesame-like NY bagel, feta chunks, and olives. All very good. See pics. Apparently they offer cooking classes, catering, and meal prep pick-up -- for ever-changing healthier, fresh, easy-prep take-out options. Of Note and Last Impressions. Lot parking. Overall, fun.

We tried a variety of dishes from here when visiting family. We got all of them for takeout for…read morelunch. The menemen was my favorite. Like scrambled eggs with tomatoes and onions. It was tasty and even better with the bread they provided. It could've been packaged in a better way because the oil dripped out everywhere by the time we got it home. Maybe a plastic container with a tight fitting lid. The mezze platter was also quite nice, especially the carrot appetizer. The bulgur patties were also flavorful. The artichoke was slightly disappointing because it didn't have any other flavor than salt and vinegar, similar to canned/bottled artichokes. The salad was fresh and the dressing was light. Overall, this was a light and tasty lunch.

Great atmosphere, great food, great people. Very spacious but maybe 20-40 tables available…read more If you are looking for a taste of Turkey with the experience, this is the spot. Our host was super kind, helpful with the menu and had a sense of humor. Grape leaves - I believe it was cold if I remember, and it's a softer/mushy texture. The host called it "Turkish Sushi." It was good and different! Appetizers- phenomenal. Fresh, hot, flavorful. We had cheese served on a hot stone, it was beautiful. Nothing was over or under seasoned. Everything was cooked perfectly. Nice fry, nice bake, nice sizzles. Salmon was cooked just right. Calamari was fried great and had a good crunch. Feta borek reminded me of crab cheese ragoons. I love the way it's prepared though, even bites and good flaky crunch. The shell is light and wasn't greasy. Baklava was delicious. Rice pudding was delicious. Drinks were on point. 10/10 will be back again!

We landed at Ford international headed for facilities in Ada and Grand Rapids. Our assistant…read morefigured out that if we stopped in Ada, first, we could enjoy the Zeytin Turkish restaurant. Zeytin serves authentic Turkish cuisine along with other middle eastern and American food. A table favourite was the Pepper Delight. Basically, chopped red and green peppers combined with walnuts and tomato. I highly recommend both the Rice pudding and the Fried calamari. Nice big plate I had almost all to myself. The service was friendly and somewhat attentive. My friend, Darius, ordered the Chicken shish kebab and the pita was dry, cold and stale. They immediately returned with fresh, hot, moist bread. The wait for the initial order and drink refills was a bit longer. The dining area is large, yet cozy. The eatery has a very embracing, warm ambiance and it's a great gluten-free zone. The guy that suggested we stop here eats vegan. 01/26

Excellent food! My family often goes to Turkey for vacations and we absolutely love the food, this…read moreplace does an excellent job of capturing the flavor and hospitality. The menu selection was unique and we had a few delicious dishes that we haven't had before. We also had our 3 year old daughter with us and they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable dining with a young kid.

What was really good: our server. She was super sweet, and I really enjoyed her service…read more The interior of this little spot has 2 sections--one off to the side as you come in with a counter of Turkish drinks and a few little tables, and a second room which has just tables in it. What was ho hum: my lamb-stuffed eggplant really didn't have any flavor to it. It came with ok rice pilaf. I liked the lentil soup I had, but it was pretty bland. I also had Alice's pudding which was like a cold soup with chocolate with coconut and walnuts. We were seated in the back of the dining area near the kitchen where there was an incessant beeping noise the ENTIRE time we ate which drove me crazy! Should I go back again, I would like to try Noah's pudding and the phyllo-wrapped yam with my meal as both of those looked good.

Went here for the first time and the food was amazing! I had the grilled chicken with rice and…read moreveggies and my husband had the salad with chicken. It came with hummus, pita bread, and a salad. The server was very nice and attentive. Highly recommend and can't wait to try the buffet next time!

Great food, low prices, and very friendly staff. A must try to anybody who likes Mediterranean…read morecuisine.

Fantastic food, fantastic service and atmosphere. Lentil soup was perfect on the cold day…read more Falafel, rice and everything else was very fresh!

Food is always wonderful. Especially the Thyme Chicken!! And done miss the the Dubai chocolate chip…read morecookie

Wow! I am very happy to see Babaturk come this far. They have gotten over their initial kinks and…read moretruly deserve 5-stars. Babaturk has perfected their yogurt sauce and added a platter option to their menu. Although the platter is on $$ side, it comes with a heap of delicious shaved meat, yogurt sauce and rice topped with tomatoes and cucumbers. They also have a couple of hot sauce options for spice seekers like me. I would not be surprised if Babaturk expanded into a brick and mortar restaurant soon. In fact, I would be willing to invest in them - hope you're reading this Babaturk!

We attended the soft opening for this new food truck and are very pleased to welcome Erkan and…read moreCaitlin's new family business! The meat is hand-seasoned, layered, and grilled on a kebab grill. You can order a taco, wrap, or platter. We tried both the taco and the platter... both were packed with deliciousness. The sauce is tangy, rich, and delightful. There are cut tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions available. The platter includes hot rice and a tortilla. Might I suggest you get one of everything? With a global education background and cooking experience from Turkey and Turkmenistan, the chef's global flavors will make you happy. Look for them around town and you, too, will be making a beeline for delicious goodness.

Best chicken kabob I've ever eaten in my life! Everyone there is so kind. It's right across the…read morestreet from my work so I've been coming here for the last 9 years.

Got the Ozzy's Shish Kabob Combo for 2 to feed 3 people for dinner. Good portion of food, but…read morelacking in the rice department. All the meat on the skewers - the steak, chicken, and shish - were *extremely* dry that it was just hard to get through. Disappointing because this is the main dish and it was a decent portion of food for the price. The fattoush salad was puckeringly sour and overdressed, but honestly helped with getting through the dry meat. The tabouli and hummus were very good - but hard to justify coming here again for the sides only.