Ekin Cafe — Restaurant in Marmaris

A Hidden Gem in Marmaris – Ekin Cafe

I stumbled across Ekin Cafe on a quiet afternoon walk. Total gem, warm, welcoming, and just the kind of place that sticks with you.

From the moment you walk in, you feel like you’re being invited into someone’s home. The staff are kind in that genuine, unfussy way. They remember your name, how you take your coffee, and actually care how your day’s going, not in a scripted way, but like old friends do.

Now, the food. Absolutely delicious. The Turkish breakfast is a full-on spread, local cheeses, fresh bread, olives, tomatoes that actually taste like tomatoes.

If you’re in Marmaris, ...

We made an impromptu visit for brunch type items to take on a boat trip we were about to board. 3 savoury cheese & tomato triangle pastries, 3 potato filled bread rolls, three cheese & herb pancake wraps, two crunchy chocolate half moons and an Americano and ice latte. 1000tl or £22.50. the pastry triangles were stale, the rolls had barely any filling, the wraps were nice but overly chewy and the Americano he assured me was good coffee just tasted like warm tap water. To top it off, we only realised late on the boat trip that the half moon chocolate crunchies were never put in the bag! Expensive and only...

We visited this cafe on a hot afternoon and were immediately greeted by a calm and inviting atmosphere. The water-cooled air conditioning was an absolute godsend, offering a refreshing escape from the heat.

They have an impressive range of fresh juices, perfect for cooling down, and the cakes on display were gorgeous - definitely worth coming back to try. As vegetarians, we were pleased with the pizza options. They were loaded with cheese, yet not greasy at all, making for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Recommend this cafe for anyone looking for a relaxing spot with great...