Istanbul Cafe

Deserts are very unique and fresh. Definitely recommend pistachio and strawberry cake, super delicious. Furkan is a fast and efficient server. In addition Selcuk’s service is what makes us want to come back, he is so attentive and very friendly. Good location and affordable prices.

One of my favorite restaurants near Stony Brook! Must-try: lamb shank, a piece of cake (I forgot the name but I uploaded its picture, it has brown wave-like pattern on it) Recommendation: I found this gem restaurant a few years back. The lamb shank is a must-try, but it's a limited option and can sell out, so you'll need a bit of luck. One or two years back, the lamb shank started becoming too salty, but you can request a less salty version, and it's seasoned perfectly. They have a huge dessert counter after the renovation, offering a wide variety of options. I haven’t tried them all yet. I am updating my review after my recent visit on 06/26/24. It’s still a solid 5/5! And I discovered a delightful dessert this time around. When we arrived at the restaurant, it was pretty late, around 9 PM. I asked for the lamb shank and the first dish from the yogurt section, but unfortunately, both were sold out (which just means I made the right picks—LOL). We tried two other dishes, and they were good, but what really surprised me was the dessert. I can’t recall the name, but it is a cake with brown wave-like pattern on the top and tastes like it has been soaked in milk. The moist texture and perfectly balanced sweetness with the rich milk flavor make it a must-try. Please don’t miss it! We also ordered the Turkish tea and coffee. The cup is cute while the portion is tiny. Parking: Plenty of space in the front of the restaurant. Disadvantage: They do not provide tap water and you need to pay for bottled water.

Best Turkish food that I have in the area. We repeatedly tried different dishes and were very happy with all. I highly recommend expecially soups . I have also added menu and photos. I like to especially recommend dessert "TIRALICE".

Its been over than 5 times i am getting cold baklava. Everytime it has lesser pistachios and chocolate than before. Looks like there wont be anything in it soon. Also other dessert taste like sugar bomb. Its becoming real turkish now; very cheap quality and price. I am gonna do my best to share this bad experiences with everyone around me to not let them visit here

The lemon cookies/cake or whatever they’re called was really disgusting. They were hard as rock, there were no flavor and sweetness. Basically eating rubber. It also looked old. This one from this store gets a -10/10.