I came to Ankara for 5 days to conduct research and stayed in a hotel nearby. I needed a place to work, and so chanced on Hacibaba. Subsequently, I went every day that I was in Ankara.

As an American, I'm used to excellent service, and I can happily say that my experience at Hacibaba exceeded all my expectations. I don't speak much Turkish, but a young staff member named Abdullah spoke perfect English. He helped me navigate the menu, gave me excellent recommendations, and made sure I had everything I needed. He was the real star of the show.

The food was also excellent. From the Turkish breakfast platter, the coffees, the menengiç (that I'm absolutely addicted to now), and the delectable desserts, the culinary experience at Hacibaba was also of a very high quality.

I also found it to be a comfortable place to sit and work for some extended time. It became a habit to come by, order a çay or turkish coffee, and work away on one of the many documents I needed to complete before my departure.

Between the service, the quality of the food, and the atmosphere, I highly recommend Hacibaba as an excellent place to grab dinner, desserts, and hang out - or get some work done!