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Cappadocia Cafe Blog
Turkish cuisine, healthy eating, specialty coffee and Sydney dining. Stories from our team at 82-84 Stanley St, Darlinghurst.
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Sydney DiningDarlinghurst Restaurants: A Stanley Street Guide to Dinner
Stanley Street was Sydney's Little Italy long before it was a dining strip. A guide to eating dinner in Darlinghurst, what the precinct is good at, and how to plan a night on it.
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Turkish CuisineTurkish Eggs in Sydney: Menemen, Cilbir and Sucuklu Yumurta
Turkey has at least three great egg dishes and Australians order the wrong one constantly. Here is what separates menemen, cilbir and sucuklu yumurta, and where to eat all three in Sydney.
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Turkish CuisineBaklava Sydney: How to Find the Real Thing
Most baklava sold in Sydney is too sweet, too wet and made days ago. Here is how to judge a tray properly, what pistachio should cost, and where to eat baklava in Sydney fresh.
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Sydney DiningTurkish Food Sydney CBD: The Ten Minute Walk Worth Making
There is very little real Turkish food in the Sydney CBD, and the closest proper kitchen is a ten minute walk east through Hyde Park. Here is the route, the timing, and what to order.
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Sydney DiningSan Sebastian Cheesecake Sydney: The Burnt Basque Slice, Explained
Scorched on top, barely set in the middle, and invented by accident in a Basque bar. What San Sebastian cheesecake actually is, why the burn matters, and where to eat it in Sydney.
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Turkish CuisineWhat Is Menemen? Turkey's Ultimate Breakfast Eggs, Made in Sydney
Soft eggs folded through tomato, green pepper and olive oil, served bubbling in the pan. Here is what menemen is, the great onion debate, and where to eat it in Darlinghurst.
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Turkish CuisineTurkish Tea (Çay): Turkey's National Drink, and Where to Drink It in Sydney
Turks drink more tea per head than anyone on earth. Here is what çay is, how it is brewed in a double teapot, and where to drink it properly in Darlinghurst.
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Turkish CuisineTurkish Restaurant in Sydney: Your Authentic Anatolian Guide
Looking for an authentic Turkish restaurant in Sydney? Here is what real Anatolian dining looks like, and where to find the flavours of Cappadocia in Darlinghurst.
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Turkish CuisineWhat Is Ayran? Turkey's 2,000-Year-Old Yoghurt Drink, and Where to Try It in Sydney
Salty, frothy and genuinely refreshing, ayran is the drink Turks reach for alongside grilled meat. Here is where it came from, what it tastes like, and why it works better than a soft drink.
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Turkish CuisinePide vs Lahmacun: What's the Difference? A Sydney Turkish Food Guide
Pide and lahmacun both come out of the oven looking like flatbread, but they're very different dishes. Here's how to tell them apart and what to order in Sydney.
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Turkish CuisineTesti Kebab: The Clay Pot Kebab from Cappadocia You Can Get in Sydney
Testi kebab is Cappadocia's most theatrical dish, a sealed clay pot cracked open at your table. Here's the story behind it, and how to order it in Darlinghurst.
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Sydney DiningTurkish Catering Sydney: Corporate Events & Private Functions
Planning a corporate lunch, private party or event? Turkish catering Sydney wide from Cappadocia Cafe, from mezze platters to full charcoal grill spreads, with per-head pricing.
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Sydney DiningBreakfast Near Kings Cross Sydney: Cappadocia Cafe on Stanley Street
Looking for breakfast near Kings Cross in Sydney? Cappadocia Cafe on Stanley Street is a 5-minute walk, serving Turkish breakfast, acai bowls, specialty coffee and more from 6am.
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Turkish CuisineTurkish Kebabs in Sydney: Lamb Shish, Adana & Mix Grill at Cappadocia Cafe
Discover authentic Turkish kebabs in Sydney. From charcoal-grilled lamb shish to spicy adana and the full mix grill, here's everything on our grill menu in Darlinghurst.
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Turkish CuisineTurkish Desserts in Sydney: Baklava, Kunefe & Sweet Treats at Cappadocia Cafe
Discover the world of Turkish desserts in Sydney. From flaky pistachio baklava to warm, syrup-soaked kunefe, here's what's on our dessert menu in Darlinghurst.
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Coffee & DrinksBest Coffee in Darlinghurst: Specialty Espresso, Pistachio Lattes & Turkish Coffee
From classic flat whites to pistachio coffee lattes and traditional Turkish coffee, here's everything you need to know about our coffee menu in Darlinghurst.
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Healthy EatingCafe Darlinghurst: Where to Eat Well on Stanley Street
A guide to eating well at a cafe in Darlinghurst. Cappadocia Cafe on Stanley Street serves 30+ vegan, gluten-free and Mediterranean dishes, here is what to order and when.
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Sydney DiningBest Brunch in Darlinghurst: A Local's Guide to Stanley Street
Stanley Street, Darlinghurst is one of Sydney's best dining strips. Here's what makes Cappadocia Cafe stand out, and what to order when you visit.
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Healthy EatingVegan Mediterranean Food in Sydney: Our Plant-Based Menu Guide
The Mediterranean diet is naturally rich in plant-based foods. At Cappadocia Cafe Darlinghurst, our vegan menu spans hummus, falafel, stuffed flatbreads and more.
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Coffee & DrinksTurkish Coffee Sydney: Turkish Coffee vs Espresso, and Which to Order
Turkish coffee and espresso are both strong, bold and beloved, but they are completely different drinks. Here is the difference, and where to find real Turkish coffee in Sydney.
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Turkish CuisineWhat is Gozleme? Sydney's Favourite Turkish Flatbread Explained
Gozleme is the Turkish stuffed flatbread taking Sydney by storm. Learn what it is, what goes in it and where to get the best gozleme in Darlinghurst.
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Healthy EatingHealthy Breakfast in Darlinghurst: Acai Bowls, Falafel Bowls & More
Looking for a nutritious breakfast in Darlinghurst? Our healthy menu features acai bowls, falafel bowls, avocado toast and 30+ vegan and gluten-free options.
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Turkish CuisineTurkish Breakfast Sydney: What to Expect at Cappadocia Cafe Darlinghurst
A proper Turkish breakfast in the heart of Darlinghurst. From simit to menemen, here is everything on our board, what it costs, and why it is the Turkish breakfast Sydney locals come back for.
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