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  • 5/5 Sertaç S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place has become one of my absolute- favourite places with their EVERYTHING from food to service. They use only the premium ingredients and the chef is a food nerd so their dishes taste truly fantastic. Highly recommended by another food nerd. Ask for their daily specials too (check out the photo of the day I went lucky and ate the tastiest artichokes ever)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alena Johanka K. 11 months ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious all day breakfast plates that are very good as a snack or small lunch as well. Break with hummus and avocado really scrumptious.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nico B. 9 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Very delicious coffee and mocha with an amazing sourdough beetroot sandwich. The staff is also really friendly. We would love to come back again. Even got free Tea at the end.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andreas F. 6 years ago on Google
    Expertly prepared espresso that's not as sour as the stuff you often get in your normal third wave hipster espresso bar (still no dark roasts unfortunately). You still get the nice interior design though that stands out in Balat. Also, truly excellent food! We had the breakfast for two for brunch and it was even better than at one of the highly recommended places in central Istanbul. Prices seem somewhat higher than average in the area but still low from a European perspective. Quality is out of proportion. A must-visit for anybody into coffee or good food!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zubair S. 2 years ago on Google
    I recently went here with my lady woman for brunch and we enjoyed it. We ordered the Mini Breakfast Specials, which as the name suggests, was not large. It was good, though. We were brought bread, tea and coffee with a smile and we enjoyed the general vibe of this place. Good, friendly service and reasonable prices. I would recommend.
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  • 4/5 Татьяна �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Went twice. The first hike was great. The perfect place for a classic Turkish breakfast is the best set in the area for a good price. The evening trip was not so good - there were no dishes without meat except soup. After half an hour of waiting, it turned out that there was no soup either. Gone hungry. (Original) Ходили два раза. Первый поход был отличным. Прекрасное место для классического турецкого завтрака - лучший набор в округе за хорошую цену. Вечерний поход был не такой удачный - не было блюд без мяса кроме супа. После получаса ожидания оказалось, что супа тоже нет. Ушли голодными.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sayaka K. 8 months ago on Google • 331 reviews
    As soon as we entered, we were welcomed by a really nice and friendly staff who seem to be the owner. This place is probably a few places in Istanbul that serve matcha drinks and they use authentic matcha powder which was a huge plus! I ordered iced matcha latte and egg toast. Both were delicious! Always love to come back again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda W. 6 months ago on Google • 498 reviews
    We enjoyed a nice breakfast here - one of their breakfast platters that included multiple cheeses, some granola and yogurt, jams, honey and bread. It was tasty. :)

  • 5/5 Natalya Yurtseven (. 11 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Excellent food and service. We had a beetroot hummus toast and a mushroom-egg sandwich from new menu and all very delicious! Portions are very decent. Great matcha-latte!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 manon c. 7 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Thé food was really (!!) Good. Thé service was a little slow, but he apologized for it :). You get a lot of food for the price you pay. The inside of the café is cute, but not the cutest (off balat). We were very happy with our breakfast tho!?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kyle P. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    How wonderful place. Calm and mordern. Nice foods and coffee. The clerk was so kind. Deserve to visit and enjoy your time in here. Price is quite reasonable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nerissa D. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    This was a nice, little cafe in the trendy neighborhood of Balat. We had a delicious brunch there: avocado toast and a yogurt and granola bowl with fruit smoothie and homemade ayran.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christoph-Ernst B. 1 year ago on Google
    Just a few steps past the area where cafes line up next to each other, we found this gem. Relaxed atmosphere, clean premise + most importantly great breakfast. We loved it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph N. 10 months ago on Google
    We stopped in for breakfast on a Saturday morning around 10 am. Atmosphere was very relaxed and the service was attentive. Aside from the neighbour driving his vintage cars in reverse while they loudly beeped in alarm, it was otherwise a very quiet and calm environment. Food was tasty, the mushroom forest breakfast was especially tasty. Smoothie bowls are also a rare find for breakfast and were great as well. We can recommend starting your day here! Also! They have oat milk for coffee, which at the time in 2023 seems more rare here in Balat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan V. 6 years ago on Google
    Great resting place with super cool "Marlenka" cake! Quite part of the city.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yuri K. 1 year ago on Google
    You shouldn't expect a big variety in the menu. It's rather a cafe than a restaurant. But everything they can prepare for you is just excellent. Staff is welcoming and friendly. Prices are also lower than average for Balat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 İhsan 4 years ago on Google
    Not bad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nayomi 3 years ago on Google
    So delicious and accommodating to my needs as a vegan. They made a simple swap of French fries for cheese and I was able to enjoy a delicious breakfast. Everything looked to be homemade and the plates were assembled with the utmost care. Attentive service. Highly recommend the homemade sherbet. Please go!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 miolyka p. 7 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    very cute ambiance and decor! the yoghurt bowls and toasts were great, the toasts were made on thick slices of crispy bread, and the yoghurt is topped with a generous amount of granola and fresh fruits! additionally, the coffee is great, they offer dairy free milk options, and the smoothies were great as well. I would definitely recommend for brunch!

  • 5/5 SEZAİ Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything you eat great comes from a master. I highly recommend the hamburger. (Original) Harika yediğiniz her şey bir ustanın elinden çıkıyor. Hamburger tavsiye ederim.

  • 5/5 Olha F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty! And a friendly host! (Original) Дуже смачно! І привітний господар!

  • 5/5 Aziza R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is a paradise for my soul. Because I found the house of my soul in this place. I thank tahir beya. I kiss him tightly. I will return there and will return every time. While my heart is beating. Everything is cool as it is laid in the old style. The times that have left an indelible mark in Turkey. Tahir bey çok teşekkür ederim. Benim kalbimin evi oldu sizin oteliniz (house). Cooook teşekkürler 😘. (Original) Это рай для моей души. Потому что я нашла дом моей души в этом месте. Я благодарю Тахир бейа. Целую его крепко крепко. Я вернусь туда и буду возвращаться каждый раз. Пока будет биться мое сердце. Все круто как пологается в старинном стиле. Времена которые оставили не згладимый след в Турции. Tahir bey çok teşekkür ederim. Benim kalbimin evi oldu sizin oteliniz ( house). Cooook teşekkürler 😘.

  • 5/5 Cengiz A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small decent place. Relevant and relevant. I went for breakfast. The varieties of breakfast are not so much but the flavors are very good and reasonable amounts. I personally don't like a buffet. Because food is wasted. Everything came right here. I was neither hungry nor wasted. After breakfast you can make a small Balat tour. (Original) Küçük nezih bir yer. İlgili ve alakalılar. Kahvaltı için gittim. Kahvaltılık çeşitleri çok değil ama lezzetleri çok iyi ve makul miktarda. Benim şahsen açık büfe gibi bir tercihim olmuyor. Çünkü yiyecekler ziyan oluyor. Burada her şey tam geldi. Ne aç kaldım ne de ziyan oldu. Kahvaltıdan sonrada küçük bir Balat turu yapabilirsiniz.

  • 5/5 Mahmut S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The homemade burger was very nice. The prices compared to Virginia angusa are much cheaper. Unlike most places, there's tea. (Original) Ev yapımı burgeri çok güzeldi. Virginia angusa göre fiyatları çok daha ucuz. Çoğu yerin aksine çay ikramı var.

  • 5/5 alim k. 1 year ago on Google
    You want some coffee to relax after strolling around Balat? Perfect place for enjoying the moment. Owner Muhittin is an intellectual with a lot to talk about. They have special and traditional coffees and the food is just cooked for you with great ingredients

  • 5/5 Jakub J. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice breakfast, small and cozy cafe with nice stuff 😊

  • 5/5 K L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good breakfast. We take for 2 people ) recommend!!! Thank you so much

  • 5/5 nikita r. 2 years ago on Google
    Great breakfast with quality simple ingredients and nice people, good coffee as well (took v60)

  • 4/5 Gooday Q. 2 years ago on Google
    Cozy cafe. Good to relax and having coffee.

  • 5/5 Ludwig W. 1 year ago on Google
    We really enjoyed this place. very tasty specialty coffee (the best so far in Balat) and very tasteful interior design with a relaxed vibe. we will happily come back!

  • 5/5 Ekaterina I. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place! We visited it almost every evening during our stay in Istanbul. Prices are very good and the food is delicious. Try the homemade burger

  • 5/5 Ya chun W. 1 year ago on Google
    Kindest owner, a café full of stories and welcome people seeking a good story or just a quiet moment. Miss it already!

  • 5/5 Вадим �. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place, good breakfast!

  • 5/5 Anastasia 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious avocado toast and marlenka cake, cozy atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Kara K. 11 months ago on Google
    Cute corner cafe with an awesome vibe. Good music, wonderful service, and food. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Jonathan C. 11 months ago on Google
    Great coffee! Flat whites were perfect. Nice outdoor sitting area too.

  • 5/5 Elena Y. 11 months ago on Google
    Highly recommend this place. Amazing food, very kind service, nice interior.

  • 5/5 Hasan Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A warm environment (Original) Sıcak bir ortam

  • 5/5 Andrea J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Incredibly high quality venue. Resting place. Delicious flavors. While in many places you can't chat from music noise. Here you can have important talks in simplicity. Tavsiyemdir. (Original) İnanılmaz kaliteli mekan. Dinlenme yeri. Lezzetli tatlar. Birçok yerde müzikten gürültüden sohbet edemezken. Burada sadelik içinde önemli görüşmeler yapabilirsiniz. Tavsiyemdir.

  • 5/5 Luciano V. 4 years ago on Google
    Cosy place, great food and friendly staff... what else? 👍🏻

  • 5/5 Bogachan H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A cute cafe. Try their delicious menu. (Original) Sirin bir cafe. Gayet lezzetli menulerinden deneyin.

  • 5/5 ozan k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly and sincere business manager, Kayseri ravioli and burger should definitely be tried. (Original) Güler yüzlü samimi işletmeci, Kayseri mantısı ve burgeri mutlaka denenmeli.

  • 5/5 Yüksel A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It has a nice, cool atmosphere. Food is good. Full face service ... (Original) Sirin,guzel bir atmosferi var. Yemekler ozenli. Guler yuzlu hizmet...

  • 5/5 ilhan h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice little place nice (Original) Küçük şirin bir yer hoş

  • 5/5 Berkay N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An exquisite experience with its friendly staff and delicious food :) (Original) Samimi personeli ve lezzetli yemekleri ile nefis bir deneyim :)

  • 5/5 Anna V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Leave a review for European tourists! Have been looking for a place with a more European breakfast for over an hour! Hooray! Found! Avocado and scrambled toast! Great coffee in large cups. The rest of the dishes are also normal. See their Instagram (Original) Оставляю отзыв для европейских туристов! Искали больше часа заведение с более европейским завтраком ! Ура! Нашли! Тост с авокадо и скремблом! Отличный кофе в больших чашках. Остальные блюда тоже норм. Смотрите их Инстаграм

  • 5/5 Selim S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best burger you can eat and eat 🍔. I've eaten so hard. (Original) Yiyip yiyebileceğiniz en güzel burger 🍔. Çok büyüz zor yedim.

  • 4/5 Helin K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a place where you can choose a nice place as a place, and there are standard prices for Balat in terms of price. (Original) Mekan olarak güzel yer tercih edilebilicek bi yer ve fiyat olarak da balat için standart fiyatları var

  • 4/5 abo s. 4 years ago on Google
    Little bit expensive

  • 5/5 Laurelie R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and fair pricee

  • 5/5 Mary M. 5 years ago on Google
    It was empty when we arrived as it was the in-between time when people go home for dinner. The proprietor was happy to chat to us while making fab coffee

  • 5/5 Pedro A. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy and small cafe. Very comfortable to work in! It has power sockets and fast wifi

  • 5/5 Richard K. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty traditional Turkish breakfast. Loved the house made peach jam.

  • 4/5 sevda a. 4 years ago on Google
    a cosy and friendly place. nice food, too.

  • 5/5 Kaya E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very liked prices could be a little more reasonable (Original) Çok begendim fiyatları biraz daha makul olabilir

  • 5/5 Геннадий �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty and cozy) (Original) Очень вкусно и уютно)

  • 5/5 Yelda T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The breakfast is great. Everything is delicious. All tastes are local. Even for roasted eggs. (Original) Kahvaltısı harika. Herşey çok lezzetli. Tüm tadlar yöresel. Sadece kavurmalı yumurta için bile gelinir.

  • 5/5 Damla D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very friendly and friendly business. The breakfast is great. (Original) Çok sıcakkanlı cana yakın bir işletme. Kahvaltısı harika.

  • 5/5 Michelle B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We had very pleasant moments! (Original) Pasamos momentos muy agradables!

  • 5/5 Uluğbey E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place not so beautiful (Original) Çok güzel sakın bir mekan

  • 5/5 Numan A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Balat Berra Architecture & Real Estate (Original) Balat Berra Mimarlık & Gayrimenkul bereketli kazançlar diler...

  • 3/5 Sevil S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly service, but the crispy ravioli was a big disappointment, we were left to burn, we ate because we were very hungry, but my stomach burned all night. Tea was incredibly beautiful. I think another chance is given. If they brew such a nice tea they deserve a chance 😉 (Original) Güler yüzlü servis, ancak çıtır mantı büyük hayal kırıklığı, yanmaya ramak kalmıştı çok aç olduğumuz için yedik ancak bütün gece midem yandı. Çay inanilmaz güzeldi. Bir şans daha verilir mi bence verilir. Bu kadar güzel çay demliyorlar ise şansı hak ediyorlar 😉

  • 5/5 Маргарита �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Stylish interior, intelligent host, very clean, traditional menu (Original) Стильный интерьер, интеллигентный хозяин, очень чисто, меню традиционное

  • 5/5 yna pikaleva y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very nice place. And a beautiful and very cozy, interesting area of ​​Ballat. Here guests are always welcome and even the language barrier did not cause problems. We stayed with my son in a house nearby - you can always come to this cafe and have breakfast or a cup of coffee with sweets in the evening. The coffee is excellent! And do not believe it if they tell you that Ballat is a gangster district !! The most calm and sincere corner of Istanbul. (Original) Очень приятное место. И прекрасный и очень уютный, интересный район Баллат. Здесь всегда рады гостям и даже языковой барьер не вызвал проблем. Мы останавливались с сыном в доме неподалеку - всегда можно прийти в это кафе и позавтракать или вечером выпить чашечку кофе со сладостями. Кофе превосходный! И не верьте, если вам скажут, что Баллат это бандитский район!! Самый спокойный и душевный уголок Стамбула.

  • 5/5 Sevilay K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superrr place (Original) Superrr bir mekan

  • 4/5 Canan P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A peaceful and clean place to work outside the office Balat. The menu is limited but the edible dishes are delicious. However, it is advisable to book a rich and delicious weekend breakfast. (Original) Ofis dışında çalışmak için huzur verici ve temiz bir Balat mekanı. Menüsü sınırlı ancak yenilen yemekler lezzetli. Ancak zengin ve lezzetli hafta sonu kahvaltısı için rezervasyon yaparak gidilmesi tavsiye edilir.

  • 5/5 Sedat A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I advise. (Original) Tavsiye ederim.

  • 5/5 Екатерина �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty food! Fast delivery, excellent service. Affordable prices! The owner is very good-natured! There are European and Turkish cuisine. Sincere institution, I will definitely be back. Recommend! (Original) Очень вкусная кухня! Быстрая подача, отличный сервис. Демократичные цены! Хозяин очень добродушный! Есть и европейская кухня и турецкая. Задушевное заведение, обязательно вернусь. Рекомендую!

  • 5/5 Chef J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely venue, just a little small tasty dishes :) (Original) Güzel bir mekan, lezzetli yemekleri var sadece biraz küçük :)

  • 5/5 Merve Özdemir �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very naive place (Original) Çok naif bir yer

  • 5/5 Yara K. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Amazing service, very polite. The food was amazinngg aswell, me and my friend got drinks and bowls and a toastie.
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  • 5/5 Kama K. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Very delicious food and cozy place! We got breakfast for two - all of dishes were so fresh. Liked the hummus and simits. We also got cappuccinos which were really good brewed. The server was very friendly and it’s clean and pleasant inside. Definitely 5/5!

  • 5/5 אילי �. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    The best place ever. Delicious and fine food. Best atmosphere . Kindest people. You should definitely visit. Order the avocado toast and the cheese toast!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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