Cafe Istanbul — Restaurant in Albuquerque

Okay, so I am actually the first customer this store ever had. My mother and I brought a flower and bought apples and strawberries back when it was a tiny fresh fruit market- I have never stopped shopping there.

Every time I have gone I find something tasty, something new, something that I really just enjoy, and kind service. I honestly don't even buy tea anywhere else, or sweets (because what else am I going to have with my tea?)

Whenever I feel sad I get a big to-go order of dolmas, hummus, falafel, and whatever else catches my eye because I know it'll be delicious, easy, and always exactly right.

I highly recommend this place- they have maintained a consistent, high degree of quality since I was like ten years old. I'll never stop going (unless I move away) and even then, I'd miss them.

Do yourself a favor and go browse the candy- it'll be a great time (seriously, I kind of get why Edmund was so down to give up his family over...

You should check out Cafe Istanbul. It has the vibe of your favorite locally-owned restaurant and your favorite niche market.

COOKED FOOD: The food is tasty and reasonably priced. I normally purchase gyros, but I have also purchased vegetable and meat pies.

EXPAND YOUR PALATE: One of my favorite things about the store is its variety of delicious foods from other parts of the world, including: yummy specialty cheeses, pickled vegetables, candies, soda pops, cookies, spices, and lots more.

SERVICE: The people who work in the restaurant/store are wonderful and helpful. I gave the service a 4 because there is a wait if you go there around meal times. I understand the food is worth the wait, but someone who has never eaten there might be turned off.

ATMOSPHERE: This is not a sit-down restaurant; so, there is no restaurant vibe. It is a great place to experiment with new...

You might not expect the wonderful food to be here in this very unassuming Cafe, attached to a grocery store, but it's well worth going! Hubby & I went for late lunch & only 1 other table then 2 had other diners. We had the chicken shwarma wrap w/fries & drink. And we shared a spinach pie. So delicious!! Flavorful & hot, served quickly. So friendly & welcoming, and I'm already thinking of what to get next time. A man even came around with a beautiful coffee at the end of the meal. Delicious with herbal flavors to brighten the strong coffee flavor. I only had a sip, next time I will have one for myself. By the time we were finishing our meal, the place was busy with a line of people ordering to go meals. So glad to see such nice folks succeeding, we have been shopping at the grocery since moving to ABQ...