TURQUOISE MEDITERRANEAN FOOD & SWEETS - Elmira, New York

Siddhesh

Good place for Turkish food. Items are daily fresh made, a bit expensive. The owner is a friendly and hospitable person.

Loved their Dubai chocolate (pista) sundae.
Veg combo (w pita) was around $16, and the sundae was around $12

R K.

If you’re in Elmira, NY, and craving authentic Mediterranean flavors, you need to check out Turquoise Mediterranean Food & Sweets, a gem of a family-owned establishment! I stopped by for dinner and picked up their gyro plate, which was absolutely delicious. The portion size was generous (perfect for a hearty appetite), and the flavors were spot-on—perfectly seasoned meat, fresh veggies, creamy tzatziki, and a side of hummus that was rich and smooth.

They also have a cute grocery section stocked with Mediterranean specialties, and an ice cream counter with tempting treats like kunefe and halva sundaes. I was excited to try their freshly made baklava, but unfortunately, I got there too late—it must be popular for a reason!

This place feels warm, welcoming, and full of homemade love. I can’t wait to go back and explore more of their menu (especially the baklava next time)! If you’re in the area, make sure to support this wonderful spot.

🕒 Plan ahead for their desserts—they sell out fast!
💯 Highly recommend the gyro plate!

Rebecca B.

Awesome Gyro, all homemade by the owners. He let us sample some before we bought it. This food and hospitality is a treat to Elmira. 🙂 Thank you!

Ron R.

After 40 years with my wife I finally found awesome "gyros" these are common in NYC but not in smalltowns she was so excited to see for herself if they lived upped to my hype from my city years, these in fact did my wife loved it.
The ice cream parlor was not what I expected or was accustomed to but hey the owners needed a niche for off season, I think it was a fantastic idea, wife and I had been looking at Newark for options when this appeared in convenient driving distance.
I had mine loaded with Romain lettuce, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, onions it was simply fantastic, very large helping of meat, awesomeness.
I suggest anyone looking for something new to the area to try this place.

Josh C.

Food feels like home cooking, desert was incredible. Make sure to check their Facebook page to see what treats they're currently making. Today was a Dubai chocolate sundae - I wasn't even aware of Dubai chocolate previously but it was so rich when melted into the sundae! They also had Turkish delights out on the table to try when we came in, and there were some boxes of it in stock in the grocery section alongside many other chocolate treats and a few imported home goods (I picked up some Turkish shampoo while I was there just to try). I hope Elmira treats them well!

TM

This is a family owned business and the owners are very friendly. The ice cream is very delicious and kids love it here! The service was excellent. Plus there is an amazing little grocery section for Turkish/Middle Eastern groceries/sweats. Turquoise is the place for your family with kids. Gor for it👍

Ayesha A.

Extremely sweet owner, we go there almost every week for kunafeh. He always greets us with phenomenal Turkish tea. They’re starting halal doner as well, can’t wait to try ❤️

Burak E.

This is a very nice ice cream shop that also offers a great selection of Turkish groceries and delicious takeout options like gyro, falafel, baklava, and künefe. The food is fresh and flavorful, and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!