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    Oklava Cafe

    4.5 (302 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Turkish Breakfast - Single
    Saba D.

    I love buying sweets from here as a gift or when visiting family and friends. But the other day we went for their breakfast and it was delicious too. The service is always friendly and the seating gives a Parisian vibes which i love it.

    Baklava
    Sule A.

    Everything was so good here just brownie was little juicy. But still delicious. I will try their supangle and profiteroles again.

    Turkish coffee was great. Ambiance is nice and a great plus for the service!! They are the sweetest and most accommodating :) Will definitely come back and try out the food.

    Scrambled Eggs with simit
    EY L.

    Like the outdoor sitting. The food and coffee are both amazing!! Will definitely visit again.

    Nehir Ezgi K.

    I'm adding photos from our different visits. Oklava feels like a neighbor's home to us--warm, welcoming, and sincere every time we come. Our absolute favorite is the profiterole. Finding that authentic Turkish taste here truly makes us so happy--it's exactly what we miss and love. What also makes this place special is the team. There are two staff members we see regularly, and they are incredibly attentive and detail-oriented. They provide such high-quality service, even on very busy days. The coffees they make are delicious, and I've noticed how they take care of guests so thoughtfully--sometimes even right at your table. Huge applause to both of them--they're doing an amazing job!

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    Pallavi P.

    Stumbled upon this cute cafe while looking for a post-dinner coffee. They have a bright and welcoming vibe with a variety of Turkish sweets. The service was prompt and friendly, they explained the types of baklava and answered our questions as we made our selections. We got two types of baklava, one drizzled with honey syrup, the other with sugar syrup. We also got coffee to-go which was well made. They also had a variety of Turkish baked goods, which are available as an assortment or as pre-packaged goodies, if you're looking for a gift box The Simit looked particularly interesting and I'm looking forward to visiting them again when I'm hungry!

    Abby C.

    This is just from my personal experience, but the baklava was extremely sweet. Most, if not all, of the pieces I ordered felt as if they were dripping in honey and every bite felt wet. I do gravitate more towards the walnut baklava but I couldn't eat one whole piece without water. If I were to come back, I'd probably grab an espresso to balance out the sweetness. The staff was very patient with me as I struggled to decide which pieces I wanted. Thank you for the kindness!

    Pistachio Latte
    Tubanur Ç.

    The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The cafe has such a cozy, welcoming vibe, and the service was wonderful. Definitely a great place to relax, and enjoy good food!

    Potato Pogaca
    Katyayini K.

    Cute cafe with a nice selection of sweet and savoury items. The tables are very closely spaced together - it's hard not to hear your Neighbours conversation. Note that they discourage using laptops on Friday Saturday and Sunday.

    Kavurma with Simit
    Chloe L.

    My first time having a traditional Turkish breakfast and it was DELICIOUS. We ordered a Turkish breakfast (single) and the kavurma eggs with simit. Between the two of us, we had to order more simit, but we felt so satisfied after. I loved everything the Turkish breakfast had to offer (although the cheese is on the sharper side and not my usual preference) and the honey and kaymak was my FAVORITE. We also got Turkish coffee and their tea. The baklava was also amazing and my boyfriend and I plan on coming back next time we're in the area. It does get busy so I would recommend going early and it's better for smaller groups.

    Pistachio Latte
    Tomo S.

    Came here for Sunday brunch because I wanted to try their Turkish breakfast, and it did not disappoint. Beautifully presented -- sesame bread, a boiled egg, and small portions of everything from cheese to olives to spreads. It was as lovely to look at as it was to eat, with a nice mix of flavors and textures. The pistachio latte was also on point -- smooth, nutty, and just sweet enough. Definitely something I'd come back for. My friends ordered pastries, and unfortunately, they didn't love them. They said they were a bit bland. My dish was perfect, but theirs fell short.

    Green cookie
    Sho R.

    I stopped by on a weekday afternoon. The place was full. They had a ton of turkish sweets. Everything looked nice. Double Pistachio baklava was my favorite item. Double walnut baklava was good as well. Chocolate pistachio baklava was ok. I had a green cookie, which was good too.

    Triangle baklava, Americano
    Sonya H.

    Delightful Turkish cafe in the heart of downtown Palo Alto! I was originally just planning on popping my head in for a quick caffeine pick-me-up before heading to a library to work, but I loved the vibes (and treats) at Oklava so much that I ended up staying almost the whole day. I started off with an americano and slice of their triangle baklava, which were both fantastic. The coffee was rich and nutty, with just the right level of brightness. It went perfectly with the sweet, decadent baklava, which had beautiful layers and all the right balances of textures and flavors. It was certainly a sweet treat but not overly so -- I've definitely had a few baklava that felt almost sickly sweet, but this one was perfectly balanced. They have a wide array of different types of baklava in different shapes / styles or using different nuts, so I'll definitely have to come back to try the rest! I was feeling a bit peckish later that afternoon (as delicious as baklava is, it doesn't quite count as lunch) and ordered their spinach spiral bourek. It was outstanding -- super flaky and buttery, with a generous helping of flavorful sautéed spinach. It was especially tasty after they heated it up, and it was the perfect mid-day savory treat. Beyond the food, the staff is super friendly and accommodating. They won't even *let* you pick up your own food / drink and are very adamant about delivering it to you. They're extremely knowledgeable and willing to answer any and all questions, and all around very sweet. The space is also lovely; there's plenty of seating, speedy Wifi, and cute although relatively simple decor. It can get quite crowded and loud in the afternoon, but it was pretty empty in the mid / late-morning period; if you want to settle in for a long time, I'd recommend getting there earlier rather than later.

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    Pricy for a single piece of baklava but it is very tasty. Buttery flavor with well soaked layers of pastry for a very nice chew

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    I've been to the Sunnyvale location of Meyhouse a few times but never the Palo Alto one, which is…read moreturns out also has live jazz (not in the main dining room). A fun way to start is to get Raki, which is like the Turkish equivalent of ouzo, but you have to like anise/licorice. They have a few options available, and our Turkish server was helpful when we were trying to choose one. They do have a full bar available. Onto food: We had a group of 4 and ordered everything family style. - Girit: a garlic and spice whipped cheese with pistachios, great with bread. - Pancar: roasted yellow and red beets with Turkish white cheese. - Uc Borek: 3 phyllo rolls: they're fairly small, so it's hard for more than 3-4 people to share (1 bite each). One is zucchini, one is cheese, and one has beef. Beef was my favorite - Ahtapot: fire grilled octopus with a bean spread. - Ege Salatasi: similar to a Greek salad with tomatoes (so good in summer!), green bell peppers, onions, cucumber, croutons, Turkish white cheese, olives. - Chilean sea bass: loved the Aegean greens with this. The sea bass was so flavorful and was a generous portion. - Alinazik: beef tenderloin skewers with smoked eggplant labneh. Desserts: - Kunefe: melted mozzarella filling coated in phyllo, served warm. - Damla sakizli: their homemade mastika ice cream, which pairs wonderfully with the kunefe It's best to go with a group so that you can try more dishes. Everything had bold Mediterranean/Middle Eastern flavors, and our server was really helpful when we were trying to decide on dishes. If you have more time or are hungrier, the tasting is also a great way to go (I've done it at the Sunnyvale location)!

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    Holy deliciousness. Incredible dinner experience at Esnaf tonight! We know we will be back--we will…read morewant to try new things, but it will be so hard because we loved everything we ordered tonight and would definitely order it all again. The branzino was excellent. We did the kebap trio -- the chicken was our favorite. For dessert we got the katmer (pistachio cream-filled filo pastry, served with pistachio gelato) -- this was a fantastic recommendation from our server. Service was top notch. There were three servers working inside and outside, quite a few tables including a big group, and they were so on top of it, warm, welcoming, attentive. Truly standout five star service from the moment we walked in--thank you, Esnaf staff! We loved our experience here. The restaurant is also beautiful! Get a table by the window if you can. Definitely a great date spot or place to linger over drinks with friends. We can't wait to be back.

    Amazing Turkish restaurant with such a warm and wonderful atmosphere! The music and ambiance were…read morefantastic. We were greeted with a big smile at the door, which I think is so important. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our table was checked on frequently, and they constantly asked if we needed more bread or anything else. Empty plates were cleared promptly, and everything felt very attentive without being overwhelming. A special thanks to Kerem and Cansel for taking such great care of us! As for the food, I think we ordered way too many mezes, so we didn't have room for the main courses. We'll definitely try them next time. Everything we tasted was delicious and very well prepared. My personal favorite was the Girit Ezmesi. And the bread deserves a special mention. it's freshly baked and brought straight to the table. Absolutely wonderful. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

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    Meyhouse - Çemenli Tavuk

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    Meyhouse has been on my bookmarks for a while now and in dt Sunnyvale!…read more My friend and I sat down for an earlyish dinner around five. We looked over our menu and had a hard time pronouncing and figuring out what to eat. Our server was so patient with us and explained the entire menu, also told us that he is Turkish and showed us how to pronounce some of the names and letters After much thought, we ordered the acili muhammara (peppers and walnut dip with pomegranate molasses) , Uc Borek (phyllo rolls with 3 type of fillings), and the adana platter (lamb skewer with sides). The bread basket that came with the pepper and pomegranate molasses dip very good, and it was a great start. The pomegranate gave it a hint of sweetness which balanced the heavier pepper flavor The uc boreks were flaky and crispy, and came out hot af. loved the zucchini and cheese filling! The lamb was full of flavor and came with rice and a Greek salad. That being said, the flatbread had a lot of oil, since the skewer was placed on top. The lamb itself was soft and had no gamey taste. The greek salad complimented and contrasted the heavy and rich tastes. We also ordered the pistachio kunefe and ice cream for dessert. The texture of the kunefe was delicious! I loved the stretchy sweet mozzarella and the crispy crunchy of the toasted phyllo dough. We got a side of mastic ice cream to go with the kunefe. slight licorice and herby taste. It was interesting but still good though Thank you Meyhouse for an awesome intro to Turkish food!

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    **Rating take out only**…read more Ordered take out for Father's Day. I got the Sultana Combo, lentil soup, and a chicken wrap. The Sultana Combo looks like not a lot of food, but is actually a lot of food! 3 adults ate this, had their fill, but still had some leftovers for the next day. My favorite part was the rice, other people's favorite parts were the veggies or the soup (we don't usually eat a lot of protein, but the protein was also good!). It's not an elevated, elegant dish, especially not to-go-ed, but it's hearty, homey, and filling. There wasn't a part we didn't like or didn't think was worth the money. They have ample indoor and some outdoor patio seating; on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, seems lime many people opted for the outdoor seating. While waiting for my pick up order, there was one party in front of me that waited for (apparently) an excessive amount of time because the kitchen was backed up. The workers were extremely kind, and even gave them baklava as an apology! Small things like that show that the store cares more for the community than just getting orders out. My only gripe is that I felt like everything was extremely salty--the three of us were chugging water all night after our meal. I think the salt levels work well if there was plain rice or plain veggies, but when everything is salted so each part of the dish can be eaten alone, you end up feeling parched and bloated at the same time... not a good feeling. Regardless, recommend!!

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    Came here to celebrate a birthday and lucked out with the best table in the house! We were seated…read morenext to an open window with the perfect breeze and great people-watching. This was my first time trying Persian food and I loved it! Everything was full of flavor, the meats were cooked perfectly, and the desserts were beautiful. The ambiance was warm and authentic, but the service really stood out. Everyone was so attentive, even if they weren't our server. Such a great experience and definitely somewhere I'd come back to!

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    Everything was so flavorful it's hard to know where to start with this review. The zucchini chips…read morewere crispy and not too greasy. It's easy to get full just on those, so I paced myself! The spanakopita was delicate and the layers were perfection. The crisp was unbelievable. The flatbread pretty much deserves its own review, that's how delicious it was. It was hands down my favorite! The lamb chops were that melt-in-your-mouth delicacy that makes you happy to have taste buds! Unfortunately, I do not recommend the meatballs. They were really bland, lacking any seasoning (including salt). The disappointment was real, but it's hard to remain disappointed when everything else was beyond tasty. Oh - this is a me thing - I don't think I'll ever order a Greek coffee again. I found out that I like my coffee 100% liquid, no shadow of coffee grounds to be found... So, in essence, not Greek coffee. Now as to the dessert, I almost did a happy dance! I had the yogurt sorbet, which was delicate, flavorful, and a memorable delight. Service was phenomenal. I left too full, happy as a clam, and excited to write them a well-deserved 5-star review

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