Amazingly delicious shawarma plate. Generous with pickles! I wish they had pickled turnips because…read morethat would make it perfect. The fattoush salad is delicious, though one of our orders had the pita chips on top and one didn't. I will absolutely be ordering here in the future. 10/10.

Highly recommend ordering the tea and the baklava. The tea is absolutely delicious; we couldn't…read morestop drinking it! The baklava is served warm and is the perfect end to the meal. We ordered the chicken kabob and the kafta kabob lunch specials. Both were delicious and flavorful! They were served with rice, salad, and sauce. Each meal was $13.99. The restaurant is clean and cozy with a mediterranean style. There's plenty of seating options (indoor only). The service was exceptional. Our server was attentive and helpful. Overall a great experience!

I've wanted to visit Istanbul Cafe for YEARS and finally made it to the Highlands location with a…read morefriend. Still need to check out the original ones. I can't believe this one is essentially located in the lobby of an apartment building - feels hidden. Walking through the line, I ordered a Doner Wrap, Spinach Feta Borek, and Pistachio Baklava. Don't let my picture fool you - it doesn't capture how flavorful each item is. Great spot to stop for lunch (or a snack) regularly, and if I worked around here, I would!

Gave this a try after seeing if for a few weeks on Too Good To Go. Cute cafe inside of the lobby of…read moreluxury apartments. Display cases of the goodies of the day greet you as you walk in. I got 2 boreks and what looks to be a cheese, maybe feta, phyllo stuffed pie. All had a ton of flavor, especially the feta pie. Spinach and feta borek was nice but not overpowering. The phyllo was crunchy and buttery, perfect texture! The baklava also looked amazing and I should have gotten a few. Check out this cute spot!

One of my co-workers says this is his favorite restaurant. I can see why. Outstanding turkish food…read more Super tiny restaurant with only like 4 or 5 tables. Super tiny parking lot that only has a few spots, but plenty of street parking nearby. Inside is clean enough, but definitely doesn't sparkle. You can see the kitchen with the giant gyro rotating on the roaster. They do tons of takeout business. If you want to dine in for dinner, then I suggest arriving around or before 5 because the place fills up fast. Otherwise, be prepared to wait for a table. My co-worker tells me that the best thing to get is the special. So that's what I always get, and I never ever regret it. Special is the way to go. You get a nice variety of meats, garnished with onion and tomato, and a side of rice and flat bread. It comes out sizzling on a hot, shallow wok-like tray. It always comes with chicken breast chunks, shavings of gyro meat, and then whatever else he's made for the day. One on occasion, it was chicken quarters, lamb, and a sort of stewed beef. On another occasion, it was filet mignon, strip steak, and something else I can't recall. Generous portions, as it feeds 2-3 people. Great value. The chef/owner really cares too. One time, we were pressed for time, so we only ate a bit and asked for to-go boxes and a check. He had a very concerned expression on his face and asked if the food was alright. I assured him that it was great, but we needed to go to an appointment. Sometimes there's only 1 person working there (chef/server/cashier/busser). When that happens, don't be shocked if things aren't blazing fast. Be understanding, and support small businesses. This easily qualifies as a hidden gem.

Love this spot! The staff was so nice and I love how it feels like you just stepped into somebody's…read morehome and they're making you a meal. They offered us the special which I can't remember the name of but had to try it just in case they didn't have it next time we come in. Everything was delicious from the fried eggplant to the entree. Would and have come back many times. They also have bigger portions which is nice for leftovers!

I was there last week (8/27/26) and tried the Menemen instead of my usual donner baguette. The…read moreowner's wife served me and I had the menimen, a coke (I had too much coffee already) and a sobiyet for dessert. I had seen someone a couple of months ago eating the menemen and she recommended it. The Menemen came in a brass serving dish bubbling hot and smelling wonderful with a nice piece of toasted baguette on the side. The dish has peppers, onions, tomatoes, two poached eggs and lots of cheese and spices. It was absolutely delicious, I can't quite identify the spices, but the whole dish was tasty and filling. I would have licked the dish clean if I were at home, but I wasn't going to embarrass myself in public. This will be my new brunch item in the future. Sobyiet is baklava with a creamy cheese filling and I could eat 6 or 7 if I wasn't watching my weight. Normally, I would have turkish coffee but as mentioned earlier I already had too much coffee at home that AM. I like to eat here about once a month when I'm in the area and I love the place. The people there are very pleasant and helpful and will offer samples. Many of the other patrons are Turkish and go there with children for brunch. It's worth a stop to try cuisine not nornally seen in Denver.

This is a nice little cafe serving Turkish cuisine, specializing in pastry and breakfast dishes…read more The man at the counter was very friendly and offered me a bite of a ground beef borek, having asked if I ate meat. It was good, and I ordered a feta and spinach borek with an iced coffee and enjoyed them there. They offer Turkish coffee and tea, which I'll try in the future.

After hiking at Brainard Lake we had food on the mind - Mediterranean food…read more After trying hummus, bread, and Muhammara dip from this Med Market I just knew we had to check them out. Our fave Mediterranean sit down restaurant is in Denver so we were hoping this would become our local go to. Located conveniently just off of 28th street we easily found parking. Staff were welcoming and friendly. We were delighted by all the pastries (various baklava and more), grab and go breads and dips, grocery offerings as well as the huge menu for food. I went for a chicken plate while my partner went for a gyro plate. Our meals were cooked expertly and ready within minutes & we ate right in the market. Our plates were so inviting with fresh salad, feta, tzatziki, olives and fresh warm soft bread. Everything tasted so great we didn't even take a picture. We also indulged in a couple pistachio baklava pastries - yum. Recommending to all our friends and can't wait to go back.

The food market itself was pretty good and has a lot of options to choose from. Closest place to me…read moreso will probably go back, not sure about the food. Even the gyro was pretty decent flavor wise, just a touch on the small side for the money IMO. Biggest issue and why I have to rate it low is biting right into a toothpick and thought I chipped my tooth...Not sure if quality control or what but shouldn't happen and quite the disappoint. I was already too far to go back.

Had the lemon chicken soup. Delicious soup! Everything we…read moreate was so yummy!! The desert was also so yummy! We had a baklava with a creamy topping.

Totally disappointed in their service, went in and was seated right away, but nobody ever came to…read moreour table. I watched another couple get seated, and got service right away while nobody acknowledged our table. I do not recommend.

20 Years of Searching - Finally Found It!…read more I've lived in Colorado for 20 years, and I've been dying to find a Persian restaurant that matches King Kebab in Sacramento. Well, I finally found it - Baba Joon Kebabs! I actually drove pretty far from my side of town just to get this food, so I was really excited to taste it. And let me tell you - it did not disappoint. The rice was beautiful, the sauce was perfect, the naan (the bread) was very tasty - everything was just spot on. I didn't have time to dine in, so I ordered takeout. I gave some to my daughter to try, and she fell in love with Persian food on the spot. Then I gave it to my high school daughter, and she loved it too. This was their first time trying Iranian food, and they're already hooked. I didn't get to try the lamb shank this time, but next time I'm going straight for it. And honestly, I need to go back, sit down, and really enjoy eating at the restaurant the way it's meant to be experienced. I highly recommend people give Baba Joon Kebab a try. This is one of those cultural foods you need to have in Denver or in Colorado. Because let's be real - Colorado is a fast food state. It doesn't have much cultural food like this. This is one of the cultural foods you'll actually love. And shout out to the Iranian family running it - they did a great job. Very, very good food. If you do the lamb shank right - and from what I tasted, I bet you do - you have my blessing to go. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!

I was craving Persian food and was thrilled to discover Babajoon was conveniently located near my…read moreoffice. I indulged in a variety of dishes to sample the diverse menu. Each item I ordered was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend trying the ghormeh sabzi; it was an absolute delight. Herb Stew -Ghormeh Sabzi Makhsus Combo Kabobs - Chicken & Beef Yellow Split Pea Stew-Ghaymeh Bademjoon Kabob - Sultani - King's Beef Eggplant & Herb Spread (kashk bahdenjoon)

Tacos were small, but also cheap - great if you want to try the different options!…read more I loved the loaded fries - the generous portion of hummus that topped the fries was perfect. It tastes so fresh, creamy and cooling, I think that's what really stood out apart from everything.

We spent the afternoon at improper city and this happened to be the only food truck out here. Only…read moreOne persons in the food truck both taking orders as making them. He was very friendly however overwhelmed. It took 40min for the food to be ready, that for 2 chicken tacos and some pita with humus!!!!! The food was underwhelming as well. The best part was the dressing on the tacos which was some yellow curry like sauce that was delicious. But way too greasy.

This restaurant has some of the most delicious and authentic middle eastern food in Colorado! It is…read morerun by a hardworking husband and wife duo who never fail to create a welcoming atmosphere by being very friendly and hospitable to its customers. Whether you are dining in, or ordering to-go, the food is always very fresh and made to order. My personal favorite entree is the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, however, you definitely cannot go wrong when ordering any other entree (I.e. Meat Lovers Kabob Combo) or appetizers (i.e. Muhamara) on the menu. Needless to say, if you are a fan of middle eastern food, or simply looking for a wonderful and tasty meal I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this place!

Since moving back to CO from CA, I've been dying to find good spots with this type of cuisine. Ali…read moreBaba Grill exceeded my expectations when we visited in person. We have since ordered take out, but I probably wouldn't do that again. It's not packaged in a way that maintains the quality as much and the salads are packaged inside the hot meals instead of separately, so we didn't really get to eat that. However, their food, especially the kabobs of all meats, are delicious. Their hummus is top tier! They are also extremely friendly, with a very clean environment inside.

Best breakfast/ lunch spot in town. Small, pleasant and tad restaurant. She does everything…read moreperfectly. So good, it's really an amazing restaurant. The outdoor courtyard patio is so sweet and charming. Definitely my favorite place in Boulder, Colorado

Amazingly fresh and delicious food. I have gone there fairly regularly over the last few months…read more The owners who run this place are passionate about good food and if you are like me you will appreciate both their passion and their food. Probably the best baclava I have ever had ... and I have enjoyed baclava on every continent. Highly recommended.