Cafe Turko

"The long menu of Turkish specialties has made this one of Fremont’s most popular restaurants. The rainbow hummus, beyti with eggplant, and pide are among the more terrific (and portable) dishes, while the breakfasts are a satisfying alternative to standard diner fare. Curbside pickup available via phone preordering." - Eater Staff

"Bright, colorful Cafe Turko is excellent any time of day, but its mother-in-law’s breakfast plate (available all day, blessedly) is the star of a menu that also includes several superb Turkish omelets. Naturally, it all pairs well with a Turkish coffee. Bonus: Much of the menu is naturally gluten-free." - Megan Hill

"One of Fremont’s most popular restaurants, the menu here features terrific mezzes, pita sandwiches, kebabs, and falafel. Located a few blocks from Fremont Brewing (another favorite for those traversing the Burke-Gilman Trail), Café Turko’s rainbow hummus, beyti with eggplant, and pide get consistently high marks. Open for takeout, most of the aforementioned items work well for a lakeside picnic nearby." - Kelly Knickerbocker

"Café Turko’s warm, welcoming ambience is popular among happy families and romantic dates alike. Each night, the dining room fills with lilting, jovial conversations, surrounded by the colorful decor of owner Süreyya Gökeri’s first shop that started it all. Beginning as a gift shop and café, Gökeri’s friend insisted years ago that she should sell her pide and impressive variety of hummus — the rainbow hummus plate showcases Café Turko’s array of spinach, yam, and beet hummuses. Gökeri recommends everyone try the kıymalı pide, a flaky flatbread baked with beef and melted mozzarella, seasoned with sumac and Aleppo peppers, topped with tomatoes and fresh herbs for a pop of color. Beloved by the community, Café Turko has built a prayer room across the service hallway where local taxi drivers and other patrons stop in to pray before they break their fast. Each of Gökeri’s recipes reflect her years of culinary expertise as a cooking instructor for PCC Community Markets. From the bright, savory Turkish Romani yahni stew, to the richly balanced flavors of ali nazik chicken and grilled eggplant sauce paired with sweetly herbaceous rice, no detail is overlooked." - Sabra Boyd

"At this homey Fremont cafe, traditional Turkish breakfasts, moussakas, kabobs, coffee, and a variety of imports are complemented by a legit selection of salads, like a salty, earthy one with seasoned lamb, cucumber, green and black olives, red cabbage, and beet pickles." - Jenise Silva