Blue Amphora

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On North Goldenrod Road, Blue Amphora is a welcoming, sparkling clean Turkish bakery where the case centers on baklava. Guests rave about pistachio baklava with crisp layers, fresh pistachio, and syrup that does not overpower, alongside walnut baklava, kanafah, cheese and beef borek, and simit. Turkish coffee and tea round out a stop that regulars describe as a true Turkish taste, with staff known to share a sample while you decide.

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