Visitors consistently praise Uwawi for its breakfast and brunch menu, especially the poached-egg dishes. Several reviewers name specific plates — 'poached eggs No. 2' and 'No. 4' — as flawlessly cooked and filling, while others single out the avocado egg benedict and the avocado-lox toast as highlights. Multiple guests mention the salmon/gravlax and an 'umami omelet with Bergama cheese' as surprisingly excellent; one reviewer admitted they usually avoid salmon but loved Uwawi's preparation.
Reviewers also rave about presentation and portion size: 'appeals to both the eye and the palate' and 'big portions and good food' are recurring comments. The cafe's fresh juices and banana bread get frequent praise, with an international visitor calling it 'the best brunch' they'd had in Turkey. Many notes mention an open-plan kitchen and attractive murals that make the dishes 'Instagrammable'.
Service is another strong theme: numerous guests refer to a friendly, attentive gentleman — 'Mr Alper' is named by at least one reviewer — and say staff speak good English, which is handy for tourists. However, a recurring complaint is seating and timing: tables are small, and during busy periods guests report waits or being asked to move; one reviewer described being unable to sit for 40 minutes because of turnover at lunch. Several reviewers also feel prices are 'a bit steep' for Izmir, though others call prices reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, with one bill noted around 450–500 TRY for a pair of menus.
Practical tips from reviews: come for breakfast or brunch, try the poached eggs, salmon/lox and banana bread, and aim to arrive early on weekends to avoid queues. Visitors appreciate the clean, warm atmosphere and the open preparation, but warn that the small corner venue can fill quickly and that seating rearrangements are sometimes difficult during peak hours.