Jilla's Gourmet kitchen

I have always wanted to give this place a try, and I am glad that I did! I asked my server what the ethnicity of the owner was and she replied, "Turkish-Persian". So, I knew the food was going to be tasty as well as healthy. Really enjoyed everything I ordered and made sure to save room for the homemade baklava and Turkish coffee!

I was visiting the gym next-door and as I was walking up to the door the delicious smell of something good cooking was wafting through the air. As I followed the smell I walked into the cutest little Mediterranean style cafe. I was not expecting it to be so welcoming! It's much roomier than it appears to be on the outside. The three sisters (owner/chef) I met while waiting for my order were so beautiful and personable. I ordered the spicy chicken wrap which was not really spicy (of which I was duly informed upon ordering it) that came with a side salad. I chose the pear salad. The food came out very quickly and I was going to take it home to eat it but I couldn't wait. It was so delicious, healthy and filling! The pear with the homemade poppyseed dressing was a perfect combination with spi

Our first visit was for lunch. We enjoyed the small cozy atmosphere. Our hostess seated us, took our drink order and introduce us to our waitress. Although I cannot recall her name, we were treated with a wonderful sense of hospitality and kindness. The menu a simple one, allows them to concentrate on making their food perfect and delicious ! We were impressed with the freshness of the salads-;ive had salad a million times, yet this was simple, extremely fresh and delicious! We choose wraps for lunch, again, so fresh with each ingredient complimenting the other! Absolutely delicious! We finished our meal with coffee and tea for my wife. A bit too full for dessert! Although a bit of a distance, we will absolutely return! If in the area, this is a must stop for lunch!

They cook w/dog in the kitchen 👀. There's a dog in the kitchen while cooking and prepping the food for the public patrons and this is just not sanitary! Didn't notice the dog until halfway through our meal. It ran from out behind the counter/bar area. One of the women picked it up with 👉 her cooking apron on and returned back to cooking! I didn't inform them that this bothered me because it seems to be their norm. I politely paid for my food and left. The food was not bad at all and the people are very nice. However, it doesn't sit well with me that someone who is preparing/cooking food in a restaurant is doing so while handling an animal, and cooking with no gloves on, all at the same time.

Salmon cakes and Baklava were divine! I will be back!