Met up with some out of town friends at Simit Bakery Cafe. They’re located beside Delara Restaurant and Hi-Nippon Japanese Restaurant.
We dropped in on a Wednesday (around noon). You order and pay first at the counter.
There’s half a dozen tables inside along with two small sidewalk tables outside.
The menu is split into bagel sandwiches, breakfast & lunch, pastries and desserts.
Prices for some things have jumped 50% since my first visit two years ago (at their OG location on Broadway).
Turkish coffee ($3.95)
Comes with a Turkish delight. Strong and packs a punch.
Spinach-feta bourek ($6.25)
Delicious. Great filling and flaky pastry.
Feta-parsley su-bourek ($6.75)
Reminded us of a light, no frills lasagna. Would have tasted better if they heated it up. My least favourite thing out of everything we tried.
Olive & mozarella stuffed bagel ($6.95)
Still as good as I remember. Great texture and satisfying bite.
Simit breakfast plate ($15.25)
Simit with a sunny-side egg, avocado and melted cheddar with a salad and pan fried potatoes. Not a substantial amount on the plate, unless you’re a light eater.
Triangle baklava ($4.95)
Light and not too sweet.
San Sebastian cheesecake ($7.95 slice)
If you’re a dessert person, this is a must get. Their cheesecake is perfection; creamy, soft and not too sweet.
Decent Turkish eats at SB.
Simit Bakery Cafe
http://simitbakery.ca/
2272 W 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC
(604) 568-1373
CHERRY BOB-OMBS 