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    Turquaz

    4.6 (210 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Turkish, Salad
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Lamb Shish Plate
    Amelia D.

    Food 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 for the neighborhood and for the concept (casual) Ambiance 5/5. I came here with a friend for a late lunch on a Saturday and the place was pretty empty but the food looked amazing. I love lamb so I got the lamb shish plate with bulgar wheat with tomato paste; it also came with salad and yogurt for $30 post tax. My friend got a chicken kebab sandwich which came with fries and was more reasonably $20. However the quality was top, all the ingredients were fresh and healthy. We were both super impressed given that SOMA doesn't have a lot of food options, and I had picked this based on the map location between the two of us. Around 5pm families started pouring in for the dinner rush and it was clear that we came in between rushes. The cafe is very clean, nicely decorated, and spacious. There was a little sign saying thank you in Turkish at the counter. They have a bunch of sweet treats that I did not try but I will have to come back for some Turkish delights.

    Desserts
    Sandra V.

    On Monday, we stopped here for breakfast before heading to the Asian Art Museum. We started by ordering the Mediterranean Breakfast for 2 and two Turkish coffees. The breakfast was delish it came with a spongeee egg omelette with cheese inside and a side green salad, three types of bread. One looked like a bagel with sesames seeds however it was a fluffy bread one you bit into it. The second one was like a pretzel tasting. The third one was my favorite more like a cheese quiche. It also came with a platter with several bowls. The honey with cheese was great with the pretzel Tasting bread. There was one like a tomatoe paste with herbs very flavorful not spicy went well with everything. The brown olives were my favorite. It felt very fresh to eat. We also had Turkish coffee. This is why I gave it a four. It was okay, I love coffee and had it better before. It didn't hit as much coffee bean flavor, strong but not full bodied. I ordered their rice pudding like to eat here. They also had a milk one I was curious about. I liked it. It reminded me of a Mexican rice pudding without the cinnamon and less sweet. Next time will try the milk one. We took a few cookies to go those were sold by the pound/weighted. My son preferred the triangle one he doesn't like coconut I ended up eating it. I thought it was good similar to baklava but instead of flaky pastry it was coconut and sesame. The chocolate round cookie was delish a butter cookie with milk chocolate. The rectangle chocolate pastry was a bit too Rick for me. Super sweet. Our ultimate favorites to go were the 5 pc Turkish delights. All tasted so good. It reminded me of my layovers at the Turkey airport. There's plenty of indoor seating. Table/chair seating is medi style white and blue color very Paris refreshing ambiance. I can't believe they are opened till 10 pm. The service was good, ordered at register, was given a number, have a seat and they bring your food to the table. One small detail I liked very much that stands from others are their wet mandarin napkins. They smelled so good and cleaned my hands.

    Angela M.

    Turquaz is a dessert lovers haven. With selections for every palette and a rotating menu, how can you only leave with one? The answer, you can't! Whenever I stop in, I always end up leaving with at least 3-4 selections to share with friends. On rare occasions, I am very decisive and enjoy a selection of amazingness alone - all to myself. Friends who are not big sweet eaters or who do not greatly indulge in a certain type of dessert find themselves doing just that...enjoying and indulging. Turquaz makes you reconsider your preconceived notions of what a dessert is or can be. It could simply be Turquaz and its ingenious artisans create masterpieces for the palette successfully. A friend and I made our way here, for me, to choose a chocolate treat to satisfy my day long craving. When we arrived, I just stared. There were selections I had partook of previously (and of course enjoyed) while there were other selections new to me and some I saw previously and had not tried. Thankfully, my friend decided on behalf of me - selecting all the items we had pointed out or inquired about. To be honest, not all, I told her to stop when she reached four selections. Two others joined in to share our (ie my friend's) selections - one, not a sweet eating person and the other, a I don't know kind of person. When each of them took their first bites of whichever they selected, there was no derailing their rounds between the four selections. At the end, we each took a box home of the remaining dessert inside. There were leftovers because it was so decadent and we had overly indulged. Would I, we, return? Uh yeah! We already have - I already have - so many times before and will continue to do so. Turquaz also serves food items, coffee selections (which I enjoyed) and beverages, artisan breads, and smaller boxed goodies like chocolate covered espresso beans. The smaller boxed items are perfect for gift giving - I have personally done so. One day I will order in and enjoy a meal there, until then my desserts travel with me and into my tummy! It is easy to miss. You can get off at Civic Center Bart, take the 7 or any other bus goes by. Those two let you out on Market across from the old Whole Foods. Walk to the end of the Whole Foods block and look to your left at the last building of the block - Turquaz - it reads on the window. Follow it around to the second set of doors and enjoy! There is a limited menu outside the entrance doors. Go in, browse and look at the actual paper menu in front of the register (directly in front of the entrance). Seating is plentiful.

    Meze Trio - Eggplant Yogurt, Hummus, Acili Ezme (Spicy mashed potatoes * pepper salad)
    Aaron K.

    Turquaz in SoMa is such a neighborhood gem with super warm and friendly staff! This Turkish bakery and café serves up some seriously good food. The plates and wraps are packed with flavor, and the Adana is so good as it is seasoned and cooked to perfection and served with what I think is their version of a tzatziki that is so addicting. The lamb shank was another highlight, likewise seasoned beautifully, super tender and just falling off the bone. Definitely start with one of their meze platters. Every dip I've tried has been delicious, but the smoky and creamy eggplant yogurt and the acili ezme were the standouts for me. That acili ezme has the perfect mix of savory, a little spicy, and a touch of sweetness from the peppers. I spied several tables with what looked like Turkish flatbreads and all looked incredible so definitely something to look forward to on a return visit. The bakery section, though, is the real showstopper here. The display is gorgeous, with all kinds of Turkish delights, Dubai-style chocolates, and so many varieties of baklava. I went for the Layers of Taste sampler, which lets you try several different kinds of baklava, and they were all amazing. Sweet but not too sweet, super crispy phyllo, and rich, nutty fillings. The pistachio versions are my favorite and they really nailed all of the variations I've tried.

    Camilla M.

    My family and I really liked this restaurant. When we arrived around 6pm it was completely full, but because we reserved a table by phone, they got us a table immediately. There are a lot of choices but we ended up with the chicken kebab plate, the adana plate and the falafel. Everything was really good and the portions were big too. We weren't able to try any dessert, but will do the next time. The order system is also pretty fast and easy, you order and pay immediately through the Qrcode on the table and then they serve you. The restaurant is not in a nice location but at least the inside decorations and the food are worthy.

    Maximum chef energy
    Elma C.

    This is a proper Turkish "food hub" with a restaurant+bakery+ coffee shop+ living room by the fireplace vibe. Think bistro wicker café chairs, chandeliers (!) Highlights: 1. Sit-down meals (including of course Döner kebab) 2. Turkish coffee + tea 3. Turkish delight (amazing selection for everyone's taste), variety of cakes, lokum, Syrup-soaked pastries, pistachio-heavy desserts, and milk-based sweets 4. Light abundant space perfect for lunch with friends, solo book reading with coffee/ tea and cake. I've become a regular.

    Various brunch items
    Ken G.

    Wow, this spot was such a great place to visit...the food, ambiance, and experience were all very good! The is a good-sized space and, upon entry, you realize the amount of baked goods available to you since it's nicely displayed. They have an extensive menu, with many of the items viewable, making the ordering process easier. We ordered a few baked items along with some egg/meat dishes, all of which were good - everything tasted great and was good quality. There are options to get breakfast/brunch shareable multi-dish items and this is a great way to try several dishes with others. The ambiance is great - tiles and colors reflecting Turkish art and culture are all around...it makes for a nice escape from the chaos outside. Also, the customer service was warm and friendly.

    Lemonades
    Daryl N.

    I really enjoy this spot -- it has great curb appeal, a warm ambiance, and consistently friendly service. The space is clean and inviting, and the free 90‑minute internet is a nice bonus if you want to relax or get a little work done. The bathroom is code‑protected, which keeps it tidy and well‑maintained. The iced mint lemonade is incredibly refreshing, and the tea and coffee taste authentic and thoughtfully prepared. Their pastries, cakes, and desserts are diverse, handmade, and delicious, with some unique touches like exotic Dubai chocolate. They also offer several breakfast options with eggs, all tasty and satisfying. Yummy yum yum.

    Tash M.

    Turkish delight-ful indeed!!!! It's worth a visit just to gawk at the bakery selections. Not being a big fan of baklava, the palace pistachio baklava was fit for a queen!!! Not too sweet, with nutty and buttery texture. The pistachio chocolate cream Turkish delight was another winner. Honestly you can't go wrong at their bakery. I actually did manage to eat some actual food, and I loved the eggplant yogurt- a creamier and less smoky and acidic version of baba ghanouj. The bread that came with was perfect the next day with my morning coffee. My falafel wrap was solid, and the fries were excellent. What impressed me the most was the authenticity and variety that I've not seen at any other Mediterranean restaurant. Service was fairly quick even on a busy night. And people were still trickling in up until closing on a Wednesday night. A true find in SoMA!!

    Salmon Bowl
    Emrehan K.

    This is definitely one of the best Turkish spots in the area! It's a unique, big space that serves as both a restaurant and bakery! While they have classic favorites like lahmacun and Turkish delight, the menu goes way beyond that like the salmon plate, for instance, looked great and very healthy. I highly recommend trying a 'cay' (Turkish tea) with one of their many bakery treats. Plus, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. A must-visit for anyone looking for authentic food and a great atmosphere!

    Sanna A.

    When I tell you the ambience in this place is so cute I mean it's really cute. I actually came for dinner and I didn't realize the food portions were so big. I could've shared my meal with someone else. The service is great. Youjust order and then they'll bring your food to you. There's plenty of space. Apparently, brunch is a lot better for what I'm hearing. I have not had brunch here but I plan to come back. I did not try their dessert as we were so full from dinner, so my plan is next time to try that as well. thank you for having us and I hope to return soon. 4/5 service 4/5 food 5/5 ambience and room.

    Ali Nazik, pide, Falafel Bowl
    Serena J.

    I tried out Turquaz recently for the first dinner-with-the-girls of the year. I had work earlier that day, but basically everyone else took the day off, so I ended up wandering over to Turquaz a little earlier so that I could relax in a place that wasn't an empty office. The interior of Turquaz is surprisingly giant and a very pretty shade of blue. There were some holiday-ish decorations still up. I took a cushiony table in a corner, let my friends know that the place was "immensely vibey", and crocheted while I waited for them to arrive. The table next to me was also clearly having their first dinner-with-the-girls of the year, and I spent a while eavesdropping on them. Turquaz seems like a good place for long catch ups. There's tea to sip and tea to spill. For dinner, we shared some apps and had some mains. I was a big fan of the Ali Nazik, the Sigara Boregi, and the falafel. I would maybe skip or get less of the mezes, which were good but didn't come with much bread to eat with. We were mostly too full and too new-years-resolution-aspirational ("no sugar!" insisted my friend) for a bigger dessert, but got a piece of baklava, the "bomb" thing, and a savory sesame ish cookie to try and save for later. The sweet stuff was predictably good, but I think I'd most return for the cookies, which are sold for a good price by the pound and would go really well with a cup of tea or coffee.

    Food was ight ig. Playlist fire. Bomba lattes and baklava. They did forget our food forgot to serve half of our table... but we did get apology bread and dry cookies.

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    Is it just one outdoor table?

    There is indoor seating, primarily. Lovely decor and space!

    Do you serve Turkish breakfast?

    Hello Yes we have a variety of Turkish breakfast options

    Can you take 4 at 6:45/7:00?

    Yes I can

    Do you serve alcohol?

    We don’t have liquor license yet but you could bring your own if you want.

    Is the meat halal At turquaz?

    Hello We only serve halal meat Thanks for asking

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    Galbijjim (Korean Braised Short Rib) Croissant | $8.50 - Tastes like cold pizza

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    Match Cream Puff ( I have been craving this!)

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