"Seriously the best latte, smooth and light froth. The desserts were spot on and the flavors were authentic and rich. My husband had a garlic lamb soup (with vinegar) that he enjoyed and smelled delicious. Bonus…. It was open pretty late at 9pm. Perfect Friday date spot with private spots to sit."

"What a gem! Stopped in for some delightful Turkish coffee, absurdly good food, and relaxing game of chess. Highly recommended!"

"This is probably my 4th time coming here in the last few months. It has quickly become my favorite brunch spot. The prices are wonderful for the quality that you receive - I’m obsessed with the berry waffles! The medium iced latte is only $4 and you get a lot of coffee! No extra charge for flavoring and there’s no option to tip, which is super refreshing for Rochester. The people are so nice - my boyfriend even spilled his coffee all over the floor once and they wouldn’t let him clean it up and brought him a brand new iced coffee free of charge 🥹🫶🏻 You don’t get that kind of service anywhere else, ever. The cafe itself is gorgeous, very clean aesthetic. The food is a bit slow to come out, but it’s WELL worth the wait, and the quality is perfect every time. I just make sure that I stop by when I have a few hours before I need to be somewhere. Additionally, being that this has been my 4th time here, the wait time has significantly improved from my first visit. Waiting is a welcome change of pace in a busy world though. I can’t say enough good things about this place; I tell all of my friends and family to come here, and will continue to spread the word! 10/10 experiences, I’ll definitely be a chronic customer!"

"I stopped in spontaneously on a weekday afternoon with no expectations. I hadn’t ever tasted Turkish coffee and was excited to try it. The staff member working (alone?) was very kind and patient with me, as I asked questions about their success so far, what desserts he’d recommended, etc. I love coffee and so I ordered a Turkish coffee (started without milk but ended up needing it after tasting) and baklava (one of the only items not made in house). He assured me that the coffee would be strong but not bitter and he was right! However, I found that with a small amount of milk, it was perfectly balanced. I sat by the large window and felt comfortable and relaxed. There were a few other tables with patrons and the atmosphere was nice. I bought a slice of the Dubai cheesecake to go and for $6, I only ate 2 of the 6 pieces of baklava while I was there, so I took the rest home. Very fair price point and delicious baked goods and coffee. I will return to try their lunch options soon! Would highly recommend!"

"The Manzara Cafe offers the luxury of room! Despite it being a comparably small cafe to others, it offers tables that you can sit on without having the feeling you are resting on your table neighbor's lap. There are eight tables and a service station, plus two spots for working people. Since the cafe is not overfilled, you can appropriately concentrate, and people are not shouting at you. The tables are far away from each other that the conversations stay within the respective groups. When the cafe started filling up, it got a bit louder, but it was far not as bad as other cafes or restaurants. However, it might have been a good idea to turn the music down a bit. The sound is Turkish music, calming and relaxing. But when there are too many people they try to overshout the sound. This was my second visit, and I did my stay enormously. The first time I had a mere coffee, which was very good, this time I had a cappuccino and a 'Mixed Berry' waffle, which was absolutely perfect! The small one was just enough to be filling without overstuffing me, the waffle was made fresh, with fresh berries and bananas, served warm, and enjoyable. The service here is excellent, and I'm surely going to come back and try other things, in particular the well-recommended Dubai Waffle."