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This new café at Bathurst and Queen is more spacious than it looks when you walk in, though it still retains that intimate charm found in most cafes. The décor is pleasant, and the tables were filled with the usual crowd you find anywhere.
Their specialty is the Turkish coffee that is served on a beautifully designed espresso cup, with a piece of Turkish delight on the side. The price is quite reasonable for the novelty of the drink, though it takes a little longer wait before it's ready. The taste is bracing with the grinds still present, though I wish the portion was bigger, and the roast darker.
I also had an apple crown pastry, which while not 100% authentic is still within the realm of Turkish, as apple tea is popular there. Staff are also friendly and helpful, and they post the password at the tables for the wifi, which was a nice touch even though I missed it. Will definitely give Early Bird across the street some healthy competition.
Take me back to Constantinople...
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