Dream of Istanbul Cuisine

This restaurant is such a beautiful place! The atmosphere is relaxing & decorated with gorgeous flowers. The food was fresh and delicious, and the desserts and Turkish tea were amazing. The staff was very kind and welcoming, and the service was fast. I would definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and cozy place to eat.

We recently hosted an event at Dream of Istanbul, and everything was exceptional from start to finish. The food was absolutely amazing - fresh, authentic, and packed with flavor. Communication with the owners during the planning process was seamless and friendly. They listened carefully to all of our ideas, incorporated every single suggestion we had, and made sure no detail was missed. The event itself was incredibly well-organized, allowing us to relax and completely enjoy the evening. A huge thank you to the owners and staff for being so accommodating and welcoming. We can’t wait to come back!

Dream of Istanbul Cafe and Bakery on Beach Blvd completely exceeded my expectations. The moment you walk in, the decor stops you in your tracks — it's such an innovative concept, nothing like your typical restaurant setup. The pink tree standing right in the middle of the dining room is the centerpiece, and it gives the whole place this whimsical, almost fairy-tale feel. Whoever designed this space clearly put a lot of thought into making it memorable. Now, onto the food — this is where they really shine. The chicken shish was outstanding, easily the best thing we ordered. Tender, well-seasoned, and grilled to perfection. We also tried the chicken adana, which was genuinely good, but if I'm being honest, it didn't quite reach the same level as the shish. Still worth ordering, just not the star of the show. The pide bread deserves its own shoutout — warm, soft, and the perfect companion to everything else on the table. And save room for dessert, because their selection is impressive. There's such a wonderful variety that it's hard to pick just one. Between the atmosphere and the food, Dream of Istanbul is a total win. Highly recommend if you're in the Jacksonville area and want something a little different.

Its a new place with REAL tradiotional Turkish food. The owner's grandson waited on us. We had a wonderful meal w/great service and very tasty food. I had one of their tradional rice and meat dishes, it was delish. It fed me for 3 meals. My son loved the gyro and fries. The Turkish coffee was served in this beautiful cup and displayed so wonderfuly. The tiramisu was super tasty and my husband loved the Baklava. We do not live in Jax, but will visit again when we head back to Jax.