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.
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