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Casual, homey spot for traditional Turkish sweets and breads, as well as Turkish coffee, tea, cocoa, cakes and ice cream.
What to order: Special Baklava · Gul Borek · Turkish teaFrom Google Maps reviews.
I’ve been coming to Güllüoğlu Cafe on Brighton Beach for number of years. First reason is the name - Güllüoğlu - which is synonymous with oldest and bestest Turkish baklava world ever known. If you have yet to visit Istanbul in person or if you miss Istanbul then it’s the closest thing to you here in NYC. Second reason is the location. Close to subway (some say too close, so that sometimes you can hear trains rumbling outside), very conveniently situated close to the beach. Third reason is a sec
Amazing coffee, great desserts, and really good baked goods. Everyone who works here is always so nice, friendly, and helpful. This is my regular place for coffee, and it’s consistently good every time. Always a very pleasant experience.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Brighton Beach Gem I’ve Loved for Over a Decade This place has been so, so good to me — truly. I love it with all my heart, and I recommend it from the bottom of my soul. ❤️ I’ve spent countless hours here over the years, always with my absolute favorite Turkish coffee in hand. Honestly? I have no idea where else I would even go for a truly authentic Turkish coffee and treat. Nothing compares. It’s right in the middle of Brighton Beach — what many of us used to call Little Odessa
From the Sep 17, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.