The portion size is awful, thankfully we're only rating the taste. This waffle is called a black triangle waffle, and the photo on the QR code menu was small. However, even the large waffles from our university years have shrunk in portion size. I hope the taste doesn't deteriorate. I think there was a Turkish flag on it because it's October 29th. It was a nice presentation. You feel happy while eating the waffle. It's not doughy, nor is it crispy. It appealed to both the eye and the palate. I liked this one the most in Kocaeli. People would come from Izmit to Değirmendere just to eat this.
What to eat in Kocaeli?
BiteCritic critics have posted 8 dish reviews in Kocaeli, with an average score of 7.0/10. The highest-rated dish is Brussels Waffles, scoring 8.4/10 from 1 review. Critics also rate Tiramisù, Tavuk pilav and Lahmacun highly. Edificus Waffle & Foods is the highest-rated place, scoring 8.4/10 from 1 review; its top dish is Brussels Waffles. Most of the activity is in İzmit and Gölcük. The latest review was posted on 2 November 2026.
What are the best dishes to eat in Kocaeli?
Where are the best places to eat in Kocaeli?
| Rank | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edificus Waffle & Foods Top dish: Brussels Waffles | 8.391 review |
| 2 | Brisee Patisserie Bakery Top dish: Tiramisù | 8.281 review |
| 3 | Bi Kova Pilav İzmit Top dish: Tavuk pilav | 81 review |
| 4 | Maçka İşkembe Top dish: Lahmacun | 7.712 reviews |
| 5 | Tarihi Ortaköy kumpircisi Değirmendere Top dish: Kumpir | 7.501 review |
| 6 | Ayköşe Unlu Mamuller Top dish: Börek | 51 review |
| 7 | Döner Hof - Almanya Sokak Lezzetleri - Yahyakaptan Top dish: Döner kebab | 3.701 review |
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What do critics say about food in Kocaeli?
Our eyes and our stomachs were satisfied. It was neither too thin nor too thick a lahmacun. If you make it a horizontal wrap, you can fit the salads inside :d Increase the amount of onion and lemon that comes with it so we can make a fuller lahmacun wrap. Still, it was good and not too greasy.
A piping hot soup that warms you from the first sip. Don't eat it without blowing on it first. The place is crowded because the soup is good. A well-balanced soup.
A quick and practical meal. Finally, we met our protein needs cheaply. Quite filling. Apparently, they use Baldo rice and have an athlete's menu. Sprinkle some black pepper on top, and with a glass of ayran (yogurt drink), it just melts in your mouth. We will advocate for clean food. I'm increasing the score by 0.2 points; I was actually going to give it 7.88, but I rounded it. Dear Bitecritic officials, please do something so that Ankara bowls also become this pricey.
It had been a long time since I'd eaten a heartburn-inducing pastry. It was a tasteless, greasy cheese pastry. It should be served warmer. I didn't finish it.
First of all, when ordering, you choose the ingredients to put inside, just like you're filling a waffle. For example, I chose 5 things, my friend chose 10, and he got a kumpir (baked potato dish) twice as big. I think the quantities of the ingredients I choose should be increased. If we're paying the same price, we should get the same amount. I asked the owner at the cashier, and he said the potatoes aren't imported. I got this information to write this. So, the potatoes are burning hot, the cheese is well melted, the butter, etc. are okay. The sausages could perhaps have been tastier. It's not filling, it's full of carbohydrates.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the highest-rated dish in Kocaeli?
- On BiteCritic, Brussels Waffles is the highest-rated dish in Kocaeli, with a score of 8.4/10 from 1 review.
- Which restaurant in Kocaeli has the highest-rated dishes?
- Edificus Waffle & Foods has the highest dish rating so far: 8.4/10 from 1 review.
- How many places in Kocaeli are reviewed on BiteCritic?
- 7 places in Kocaeli have at least one dish review on BiteCritic (8 in total).
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