Borek in Issaquah, layered by hand
If I could bake only one thing, it would be borek. Thin sheets of dough, layered by hand, a filling between them, baked until the top is golden and flaky. In Issaquah you will find it in our savory case on Gilman Blvd, right next to the simit.
The three boreks on our menu
- Ground Beef Borek. The one I hand to anyone trying borek for the first time. Like all the meat in our kitchen, the beef is Zabiha halal.
- Three Cheese Borek. For the cheese person at your table. Ask at the counter which cheeses went into today's.
- Veggie Borek. Meatless, and the one I point vegetarians to first.
What else is in the savory case
The case changes with what I feel like baking that morning, so think of this as the usual cast, not a promise: Simit, Dill & Feta, Mozzarella Bun, Olive Bun, Pesto Mozzarella Bun, Ground Beef Bun, Sausage & Cheese Roll and the Village Wheel. If you are coming for one thing in particular, call first.
How to eat borek
Warm, with tea. In Turkey borek is breakfast food as much as anything, eaten with a glass of çay and a plate of cheese and olives. In the afternoon it goes just as well with a Turkish coffee, ground fine and simmered slowly in a copper cezve. If you want a full breakfast around it, start with our menemen.
Taking borek home, or to the office
Most of our menu is available for takeout, borek included. If you want enough for a meeting or a family table, call (425) 657-0664 in the morning, tell us how many people, and we will tell you what is in the case. Borek travels well and warms up in a few minutes in the oven at home.
Where to find us
We are a scratch bakery and Turkish cafe at 317 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite #3, in the Gilman neighborhood of Issaquah, steps from Gilman Village and a short walk from Confluence Park. Open seven days a week: Monday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Prices are on our menu.
FAQ
What is borek?
Borek is a Turkish pastry of thin dough sheets layered by hand with a filling and baked until golden and flaky.
Which borek does Berna's bake?
Ground Beef Borek, Three Cheese Borek and Veggie Borek. The savory case changes daily, so call (425) 657-0664 if you are coming for a specific one.
Is the ground beef borek halal?
Yes. All food at Berna's Bakery and Cafe is prepared to Zabiha halal standards.
Can I take borek to go?
Yes. Most of our menu is available for takeout, borek included.
Where can I buy borek near Issaquah?
At Berna's Bakery and Cafe, 317 NW Gilman Blvd Suite #3, Issaquah, WA 98027, open seven days a week.
The case changes every morning. Call (425) 657-0664 to ask what came out of the oven today.