A must-visit if you're looking for a REAL Mediterranean or Middle-Eastern/Turkish experience. What makes this place stand out is its TRUE authenticity and Middle-Eastern hospitality: * Rich, diverse flavors and top-quality food -- both in ingredients and preparation. The food is incredibly delicious, clearly made with high-quality ingredients, and absolutely worth the price. The dishes genuinely took me back to my roots. I've tried almost every place in the city offering this cuisine, so I don't say this lightly. * What truly places this establishment ahead of all its San Francisco peers is that it offers the famous Middle-Eastern hospitality where guests are honored and made to feel welcome. The service was exceptional! We were served by Syrine, who added her own welcoming touch and made the afternoon even more enjoyable! PS: My only comment for the owners, but this is a question of personal taste and not really a reflection on the establishment, I would've loved to have some Turkish or Arabic music in the background. read more

An authentic Turkish experience with amazing food. We ate in reverse and began with Sebastian Cheesecake (made in house daily) and profiteroles. The. Cheesecake came with a side of melted thick chocolate just like they do in Istanbul. We also ordered sucuk pide and cheese pide - Turkish pizza. Our favorite. Since we are leaving early in the morning we chose several breads with various goodies inside them like olives, cheese and potatoes. We also took a variety of baklava - it was also fresh and crispy. I'm thankful I live in Los Angeles or this would be my every day stop! Turkish ćay (hot tea) made the Turkish way - not a bag in hot water. Service is great!! The place was packed. read more

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This place took over 25mins to make a salmon avocado sandwich I was the only customer inside the place on top of their to go orders Wow! Nice place. Just slow food service read more

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. read more

Turquaz - Lamb Shish Plate - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Turquaz - Meze Trio - Eggplant Yogurt, Hummus, Acili Ezme (Spicy mashed potatoes * pepper salad) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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. read more

Turquaz - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

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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. read more

Turquaz - Various brunch items - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

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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!! read more

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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! read more

Turquaz - Salmon Bowl - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

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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. read more

Turquaz - Ali Nazik, pide, Falafel Bowl - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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. read more

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What an amazing Turkish restaurant! Not only is it very pretty, the food is delicious! When you walk in you are immediately greeted with a giant pastry case (photos do not do it justice). All of our food (we got lunch) was delicious, and the service was wonderful. We will definitely be back(we want to try the Turkish breakfast). read more

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So at the day I came in today, the app wasn't working very well and I identified what I was ordering to the place staff, and they cannot understand that what was not offer on the app was what I was thinking. Because of the simple definition of the item. I was just sticking a falafel plate in the app. It shows a nice layout with some extra sauce. When I went and ordered it, I need to start by two times as they have charged me a bowl. I was just looking for a small size. After receiving my order, the clerk said oh that's an old item on the app so buyer beware let's represent the may not be accurate when you sit down so I would say order upfront and be clear with staff what you're getting for your money. read more

Turquaz - What is advertised on their app but not what we delivered - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ambiance is very cozy. Great selection of Turkish coffee and pastries: - 5/5: The Turkish coffee is fantastic, and it comes out quickly. - 4.9: Olive acma bun: Perfectly fluffy and buttery. They heat it up a little, but it would be better heated up more. - 4.6: Izmir bomb: It's a filled small crepe/cookie with a lot of very tasty house made chocolate/hazelnut paste. It has way too much paste; I scraped out most of it. But it's great. - 3.0: Pogaca with sausage and mozzarella. Too doughy, and doesn't have enough filling or flavor. The layers of taste platter consists of 5 baklava items: - 5.0: Mussel baklava. It has an interesting savory nut paste. - 4.8: Regular baklava. crisp and fresh. - 4.7: Roll pistachio. Intensely pustachio - 3.0: Palace pistachio. - 3.0: Milky baklava. OK, but not much value-add from the milk. read more

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My friend and I came to check out Turquaz and share a dessert after visiting the nearby Asian Art museum. We were impressed by how spacious the café is upon entering and veered to the right to check out the extensive pastries and dessert display. We took our time ordering and received a number to receive our items. We took a seat at the cute bench, and our order arrived promptly. The pistachio latte was mostly latte with very little pistachio flavour that was stuck at the bottom of the cup and very difficult to stir and mix into the drink with the flimsy paper straw. I had to use two straws to get through the drink. The Dubai chocolate dessert cup had a pudding consistency and came with strawberries in it. It was alright, but it would've been better with some crunchy toppings. While at the café, we kept noticing a strong sewer smell that would waft in. Not sure if it was internally or externally sourced, but it wasn't the most pleasant experience. read more

Turquaz - Dubai chocolate cup, Turkish Tea- Traditional Cup, iced pistachio latte with oat milk - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

When you step into Turquaz you are transported to a modern Turkish restaurant. The interior is shades of blue and whites very crisp and Mediterranean feel. There are display cases of pastries, baklava, cakes, chocolates and tea cookies and many desserts that you can only dream of!! We ordered the chicken kebab plate and the chicken wrap. Not only is the food delicious, flavorful, and nutritious. The portions are plentiful for 2 meals. Ordered baklava and the Dubai chocolate cup to go. Whether you are looking for fresh Mediterranean food or desserts, Turquaz delivers with style and flavor! read more

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This is honestly probably my favorite place in the city right now. First off, it's super cute and aesthetic inside. I love the blue theme. I also love that this place is open late. There's so few options of restaurants in the city that are open late, so it's nice to have this addition to the city. This is the perfect casual spot. You can get breakfast, lunch or dinner. I got the falafel wrap and also I've tried the chicken bowl and my friend got the breakfast platter which was delicious. They also have a huge variety of pastries. You could literally find anything you want here I highly recommend. read more

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It's my second time here first was just to have tea and coffee . Been to turkey last year and I must say some of the flavors are very similar the chicken kebab was flavorful and cooked right . The salad has a nice tangy dressing. The stewed beef was so tender with great flavors. It's would have been nice to have a salad on the side to balance everything. Service was good they are not as friendly but efficient. They even cleaned and wiped our table right away after we were done eating . It felt like we were rush to live doing that .i really like the decor the little nooks was so cozy . Will come back to try their other dishes and dessert. read more

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We had tickets at the Bill Graham Civic Center. I was looking for a spot to go before the concert that was accessible from BART Civic station. Turquaz was only a 4 minute walk from BART and maybe 6 min walk to the concert. Beautiful inside with a busy diner vibe. Beautiful dessert display case on one side and the other is more of the kitchen side. Order at the counter, we got Turkish coffee because I'm in my 40's and if I'm staying up late for a concert I need a boost! We ordered the chicken wrap for my son and my SO and I shared a meat combo meat plate. Very delicious food. No complaints at all. I went back and ordered the pistachio latte and a carrot baklava, it was so good and a nice sweet treat before we left. I appreciated the lively atmosphere and quick quickish service. read more

Turquaz - Pistachio latte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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After visiting this place twice, I wanted to share my honest thoughts. First of all, the ambiance is wonderful. The décor is beautiful, the space gets plenty of natural light, and the touches of blue and turquoise are used perfectly. The venue works both as a restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Turkish dishes and as a café where you can simply stop by for dessert and coffee. The dessert selection is impressive, and the presentations are excellent. As for the flavors: the lahmacun was very well executed, and the ayran was the star on both of my visits, perfectly tangy and rich, just like a classic Turkish ayran. However, I can't say the same for the cheese pide; it tasted a bit bland to me, and the dough didn't resemble traditional pide dough. The profiterole was great, with a generous portion. The baklava was a bit disappointing, the carrot slice was slightly dry, although the mussel style one was much better and richer in flavor. On my second visit, I tried the "supangle," which is similar to profiterole in style, but this week the cream wasn't at its best. All in all, it's a solid place, and I hope to give them a full five stars on my third visit. The staff were very warm and genuine -- especially the gentleman in white, who was incredibly friendly. read more

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This place is a gem and what a wonderful lunch I had today! Beside the food is so good, also the place is cozy, comfortable, laid back and very welcoming as well. It's an order at the counter and they bring your food to your table kind of eatery. However, it is not fast food restaurant. Far from it. The food here seriously executed but without taking themselves too serious. It felt no pressure, You can sit wherever you want. Today I've had: Lahmacun and Adana Kebab Plate with Bulgur. The Adana Kebab Plate was delicious with house salad, bulgur and lavash. However .. The Lahmacun was stunning! Superb and breathtakingly delicious. Amazing Turkish flatbread with soft texture, a bit sweet and fun to wrapped all the ingredients together with. This was the best thing I ate this year so far. This is a must order and I highly recommend. I work as a concierge at one of the premier luxury hotel in San Francisco, recently we've had few new Turkish staff and a Turkish manager coming in from Istanbul and working with us and I can't wait to share this place with them. (and also with our guests of course) So that they don't feel homesick and I will tell them that this place also where all Fenerbahçe fans gather lol. Would I come back here again? Oh you bet! 100% (times ten) And also what makes me even love this place is, it is open all day. I like to eat between 2-4 PM. Teşekkürler read more

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We stopped here before a show and I'm so glad we stopped by. Let's get into it... Ambiance - The inside was beautiful and very spacious! It was shockingly large for a SF dining spot that isn't some huge chain. It's really ornate and pretty inside. They can accommodate large and small groups with ease. Service - The service was great. The staff were friendly and service was quick. You order at the counter or via the QR code at the table and then they bring your food out to you. They have complimentary water as well. Food - The food is great! I had the kofte rice bowl and it was fabulous. The meat was so good and the rice and veggies were scrumptious. The presentation was very colorful with all the ingredients. They have so much good looking stuff on their menu too. Don't even get me started on their bakery offerings. There were so many beautiful offerings I feel like it would take 20 trips to try all of their amazing dessert offerings. Overall, this was a great experience and I would definitely return to try both the savory dishes and the amazing looking desserts. If you haven't stopped by here, you're missing out on a hidden gem! read more

Turquaz - Kofte rice bowl was incredible! The meat is so flavorful! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend from Kazakhstan came to dance with me bachata sensual, but before hand we danced with Turkish food. I had made the discovery of this place by looking at restaurants near the farmers market at UN plaza. To my delight I saw this Turkish place, a steppe country like Kazakhstan. I knew it was perfect. For the appetizer I started the dance with the 3 dips with bread. I never eat bread. I think it's too much carbs and not worth it, but this bread had me seduced with how the warm and fluffy texture from the bread was graced by the breath of fresh air from the 3 dips. It's like when they can dance ballet & reggaeton; two worlds came to meet. Then the chorus came-the main entree was served: Sujuk Omelette. Every bite; every move with the omelette created more tension, as each one allowed me to explore a different flavor combination. Beautiful food. Would dance again read more

Turquaz - Sujuk omelette - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Gee, is western SoMa going through a resurgence of culturally diverse commercial businesses? This is the third newish western SoMa business I've been to in the past couple of weeks, and it excites me to see all three attracting steady business. Open 8AM-10PM every day, this counter-order cafe, in particular, is drawing customers throughout the day since the extensive menu lists quite a few options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's fortunate that the homestyle Turkish dishes are tasty enough to earn their current success. On my first visit, I was in the mood for a light lunch and ordered the $14 Beet and Goat Cheese Salad, a refreshing mix of arugula, roasted beets, orange slices, red onion, walnuts, and slices of goat cheese drizzled with olive oil and lemon (Photo 10). While they offered protein add-ons like doner chicken and grilled salmon, I was pretty satisfied with the pure veggie version. When I was feeling more peckish, I ordered the $15 Chicken Shish Wrap which I found pleasantly right-sized for my limited appetite. Surprisingly tender chunks of grilled chicken breast were wrapped in a thin pita. It was stuffed with chopped tomato, red onion, and lettuce, and slathered with cacik (Turkish tzatziki). Fries and a side of hummus completed the plate (Photo 9). I then perused the gorgeous dessert and phyllo-filled pastry counter. Alas, someday... FOOD - 4 stars...delicious Turkish comfort food...I can dream about their desserts AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...quite spacious in a corner location with plenty of seating SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...a welcome addition to western SoMa RELATED - Exploring western SoMa? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/6LlEiqyZgy read more

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Popped into turquaz after a show at the orpheum and ended up loving it! It's a large cafe style space where you can order whole plates or à la carte. Everything we tried was delicious! Didn't get to try but they had a huge selections of dessert as well. read more

Turquaz - Adana Kebap Plate - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Did not expect to see such a lively and bustling restaurant in SoMa on a Saturday night. Thank you Turquaz for a beautiful addition to the neighborhood Aside from the deliciousness that was the chicken kebab, basque cheesecake and hazelnut baklava - the friendly service stood out to me the most. We were checked on to make sure we ordered, asked follow-ups and generally felt warmly welcomed. Will definitely be back! read more

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The Turkish coffee was pretty darn good here! Very cute inside, it reminded me a lot of how my mom decorates, a lot of French blue and French cafe influences with some very Turkish cues The pastries looked amazing I have no idea what I ate was called but it was a soft cake with cream and banana smothered in chocolate yum read more

Turquaz - My pastry - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great Turkish casual eatery in SOMA. Food is great with many Turkish and Mediterranean favorites. The pastry selection is to die for. Order at the counter and food is served at your table so it's a quick service. Staff is very friendly. Quickly became one of our favorite places in the neighborhood read more

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What a surprising hidden gem! As someone who works in San Francisco, I have seen a lot of lunch options come and go since the pandemic, so I'm always excited when a new restaurant opens up. Turquaz has been open for a bit, but I only got around to trying it recently, and I can't wait to go back. As others have said, the decor is so cute. Definitely like a European pastry shop out of a storybook. And the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. But it's the food that sealed the deal for me. I have had Turkish food maybe a handful of times total, so I'm not well-versed in the cuisine by any means, but I really enjoyed what I had. For lunch, I ordered the Menemen, which is actually more of a breakfast dish (I was eating an early lunch around 11). The dish is described on DoorDash (I ordered for pickup) as "Freshly sautéed tomatoes, green peppers, and onions simmered with eggs for a rich and hearty Turkish breakfast." It also comes with bread, but I ordered a side of rice as well. The dish was flavorful and comforting, and hit the spot. Almost like a shakshuka but with scrambled eggs. I would gladly order it again. The bread was really good, too, so I would probably skip the rice (which was a little undercooked for my liking anyway) next time. They also threw in some tasty hot sauce, which went really well with the dish. Based on my first order alone, I'm sold on Turquaz (again, sorry for no photos of the food. I will do better next time). But that is just one thing on an expansive menu of not only savory but also sweet delicacies. Half of the restaurant is essentially dedicated to pastries/desserts! Oh, the possibilities. read more

My absolute happy place. How could you come in here and not be happy. It's so beautiful and it feels like you can transport it to somewhere in Turkey. The food is delicious and service is absolutely amazing. I'm always astounded by how amazing service is whenever whenever I come. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Now the food... You will not be disappointed. The flu is so amazing. I haven't had a bad meal here yet. I love the shish kebab and the falafel is amazing. The bowls and plates are also really really good. They also have breakfast for those early rise if you'd like to check out this place early and the breakfast is pretty amazing. Portions are really good. But what really makes this place stand out is that they have an entire section of suites and delicacies... It's so much. It's a little overwhelming but also I can't resist. I come in here for a meal but always leave some type of sweet dessert. They have a chef that is so creative and makes things homemade and it is always changing in terms of the desserts that are being offered. My favorite are the tarts and of course any of the puddings and baklava. There are so many options for absolutely everyone. This place can accommodate large groups (think 15-20y, and the price point is reasonable for the amount of food that you're getting. There really isn't parking out front but there's a garage nearby and it's right off Mission Street, if you want to take the bus or around the corner from the bar if that's your mode of transportation. read more

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My friend has been mentioning this spot for some time and we decided to go! It did not disappoint! The inside vibes are nice and has plenty of seating! The food was great! i got some food from the hot bar since not a lot of resturants offer the same variety. I have been to a decent amount of turkish spots and this one easily easily takes the number 1 spot!! The service was phenomenal, everyone was super helpful and nice! I'll be definitely back to try more food! read more

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Came in today & ordered a plate and asked if it was possible to pay for 2 sides of chili sauce and 2 tzatziki sauce with my order. The girl at the register said yes and i think i was charged for it, which is fine because that's what i told her to do. When my order was ready, there was zero sauce in the bag, so i patiently waited my turn in line and asked the same girl for my 4 sauces i paid for. She said "it doesn't come with this menu item" with attitude. I literally paid for it, and told her id pay for it again in case maybe she forgot to charge me for the extra sauces i asked for. Then she angrily went to the back to get me only 1 side of the tzatziki sauce, threw it in the bag like a piece of trash, then ignored me when I said thank you. The food was pretty good and id be excited to come back and try other items, but unfortunately the rude customer service and lack of professionalism and accountability probably wont warrant another visit. Such a shame. please train your staff. read more

I stopped by here on my lunch break to satisfy my schwarma craving. The chicken kebab plate was a healthy portion [there is more chicken hidden in my photo as well as a second wrap underneath]. The fries were bomb and not overly salty and flavorful. The hummus was a good consistency and picking up my order was an easy quick process. read more

Turquaz - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have ordered from this establishment via DoorDash and enjoyed their food. Today, I visited in person and found the ambiance stunning. The staff are friendly and demonstrate genuine care for both their customers and the quality of the menu. read more

Turquaz - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ambiance 5 Food 4 Service 3 . What a cute, cute restaurant. ...I love the decorations. Think Paris in the summer... with Turkish meals to sample. One half is hot foods, other side is pastries. Beautiful, beautiful pastries.... hot food... on the plain side. Food ordered lamb shank plate, lamb kabob with eggplant and lental soup, and the salmon bowl. All dishes cooked well, but lacking seasoning. Everything has salt....or salt & pepper, but needs some sauces. This leads me to say... yes, I'd order food from here, but only if can take it home and doctor it. One dish that was surprisingly tasty was the eggplant mezz...it's a strong smokey flavor. I loved it. I Allah ordered the 5 mezz.... they are sample size.... think a small side for condiments. That's a little odd.. for the price. Hummus, cucumber yogurt, pink beets, eggplant, roasted tomatoe & garlic....I enjoyed all except the tomato dish. Then they're is the Service...humm... close to not existence. Could be me, but I really don't like ordering dinner like it's a cafeteria.. paying top dollar... then the only Service is stopping the food off. Plenty of staff standing around...pleasant environment... but no service. That is a miss. I'm giving them a 4, because it's a pretty place. (The others in my group all thought 3).... they just need to elevate the sauces. I would probably only do a pastry & coffee in the shop, future visit. read more

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