Sofra Cafe

We've got at least 3 Turkish restaurants in town. This is by far our favorite. For one you can actually see the owners work it. You see more of the wife than the husband, who does come around too. She is very friendly, seems genuine and warm. You can often see her working in the kitchen and working to serve patrons.

We also love the food there, and primarily get the Turkish breakfast which comes with their unique version of eggs, potatoes, warmed homemade fruit compote, and crepe like bread we just rave about. It also comes with a very nice Turkish tea with plenty of refills. We also often get the spinach borek, sarma, and lentil patties, to round things out.

There isn't much negative to say about the place. The prices are decent. However I would mention there are times we've gone by there, often late morning in which they aren't open. I suspect this is due to the very limited staff. It's usually just one or both the husband and wife and maybe one other person in support. But the times this has happened is early in the week and morningish so we really can't complain much about it.

We'll be returning for more pleasant experiences and recommend it to anyone who also enjoys Turkish foods.

Absolutely wonderful service and amazingly friendly and welcoming staff. The food is simply amazing. Prices are just right for the area. Also, be sure to try the Turkish coffee... you'll never want to go any other route for your caffeine needs. Seriously.

We were in Bloomington for a gymnastics competition and accidentally came across this place. THE BEST hummus I've ever eaten! I also ordered the tomato, onion, and cucumber salad and replaced the lemon juice and olive oil for her homemade vinaigrette. My husband got the gyro and it was soo good too! The owners were so kind and hospitable! Its delicious! Will definitely be my first stop next time we're in Bloomington!

I can‘t recommend this fantastic cafe enough!! The staff and shop owner are very friendly, warm people and the food is very authentic Turkish cuisine! (I’m coming from an Egyptian/Turkish heritage and felt so very much at home here!)

I highly recommend the bulgur, the braised lamb, and the dish called the “Sultan’s Delight” — so many amazing options on the menu!

The cafe is great for both having full meals or for just enjoying some Turkish coffee and baklava. They have a tasty drink called Turkish chai, a tea with the air of Turkish coffee!

Thank you, Sofra!

This place is very ambitious and could be very successful. However the lack of staff and small sized kitchen they should stick to cooking for friends. They are not ready to operate a restaurant. We waited 1 hour for food only to find out they ran out of the gravy for my med. Chicken, then I waited an additional 15 mins to get food that was sub par. I wish them the best and may return if they make some changes. Best of luck. ( I wait to write reviews until the next day so they aren't so agressive/mean. I was quite upset yesterday while there.)

This small cafe serves a decent variety of tasty and filling Turkish dishes. The food is served quickly and with a smile. The woman behind the counter (the owner, I presume) greeted me enthusiastically when I entered and recommended a heart eggplant stew served with bulghur. The meal was warm and filling, and I enjoyed it all the more because of the welcoming ambience and the lively Turkish music playing in the background. I ordered kunefeh for dessert, which came served with a complimentary cup of tea. The kunefeh was crispy and cheesy, but not too sweet. All in all, an excellent experience.

I thought it was a Turkish restaurant/cafe. They don't have much of a variety of coffee so it's not really a cafe and their Turkish food is prepared the night before and stored on display so it's not much of a restaurant. They have seating like a restaurant and the place was very clean but I'm very confused about what they are trying to sell. I was disappointed because I took the time to find parking (paid) to visit this place because the location isn't convenient. The worst part is they are extremely over priced for what they are prepping the night before. The best thing about this place is the girl that took my order, she was very nice and knows customer service.

Our first visit will definitely not be our last. Yummy food, very calm atmosphere, proprietor/hostess/waitress/dishwasher has a wonderful bubbly personality, and works hard to make sure the visitor is satisfied.

We had the gyro plate and lamb pide(which resembles a pizza with meat). Food was really fresh and yummy. This is a very cozy and clean place. Definitely worth the reviews and high ratings on google reviews.

This is a special place. Amazing Turkish food with friendly owners.

I tried the Sultan beef and it was delicious - the rice was so good! Also had the grape leaves and soup, both were really great. Their baked goods are so unique, I eat in a lot of turkish restaurants and I rarely find the variety of baked goods I saw at Sofras. Typically you have to go to hard to find places in New York to find items like Borek, gozleme, and Pogatcha. I felt everything was homemade and fresh.

The restaurant was really clean, modern and bright, a cafe feel but with nice booths that were comfortable for relaxed eating.

I would highly recommend this place to any of my closest friends and family.