A cozy vegan cafe and community art space. Menu is fully plant-based since Sep 2021, and nearly everything is locally sourced. Opened Nov 2015 in a lively neighborhood (Besiktas). Language, dance, photography, meditation, acting and music lessons are planned to take place here with moderate pricing. Construction materials used in the cafe are primarily recycled or rescued from street. So much wood and almost no plastic. NA means no in Kurdish and Persian and stands for no to consumerism, expensive life, animal exploitation, violence against women and more. Open Tue-Fri 10:30am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-8:30pm.
-
Nuzhetiye Karakolu Sokak No 3, Besiktas (at Sair Nedim Caddesi), Istanbul, Turkey
-
Loading...
-
-
Last update on 17 Apr 2024 by villain
Update business info -
Added by guraytezcan on 12 Nov 2015
-
-
75 Reviews
First Review by Ermnmutlu
alexiavegan
Points +56
authentic - Edit
we got the soy and lentil mantı which were very good and authentic with a yoghurt sauce indistinguishable from the dairy version
Read morePros: delicious, authentic
Guest
Goldn.Iris
Points +137
Heartwarming food - Edit
The food is so heartwarming, made with love and care. The waiter was very nice. Restaurant is very cute and hidden. The mint lemonade was so good we had to order 3 🤭. Very very good food.
Read moreGuest
Lori78
Points +274
Lovely vegan place - Edit
I had the mixed manti and they were gorgeous. 100% recommend it
Read morePros: Good food
Guest
kingdra31
Points +90
My Favorite Restaurant In The World! - Edit
I’m currently traveling the word as a vegan of 8years. I’m from Texas. This place was beyond amazing. I’ve been in Istanbul for 1 month now and I’ve been here a total of 6 times.
Read moreEnvironment was great , restroom clean, people were super kind and welcoming. But this food. If you like seasoned and perfectly salted foods nd fresh flavors. This restaurant is HEAVEN!!
It is now my favorite place to eat not just in turkey but in the World. This food is what decades of perfection look like. I highly recommend the :
Mamas plate
Tofu steak
Schnitzel and hummus plate
Mushroom Ravioli is pretty good too
I hope they keep their tradition going forever because I will be back here many times in the near future.
Pros: Tofu & peper mix with soju on mamas plate, Tofu Steaks, Hummus and Samit
Cons: Location slightly Hard to find at first , Not many desserts to choose from, wait time is a little long but worth it!
Guest
glooomghosts
Points +97
en iyi vegan mekanlardan birisi - Edit
yalnızca bir kere gitme fırsatım oldu ama umarım yakın zamanda tekrar gidebilirim. mekan çok sevimli, ve her çeşit yemekten çok fazla seçenek var. sahipleri pamuk gibi insanlar ve çok sıcakkanlılar. yolunuz düşerse mutlaka uğrayın
Read moreGuest
JuanitaHeadley
Points +43
5* The Best Vegan Food In Istanbul - Edit
Absolutely loved the food. Ordered the wheat with meatballs (from some foreign country), and the kebab with pilau. The food was 5* Absolutely delicious. The wheat was a bit salty, but it was like risotto almost. I wish I ordered that instead of rice.
Read moreThe mulberry juice was tasty and sour apple.
All food was HOT and fresh and quick service. The souffle was good.
I would definitely come back again tomorrow.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-29
Pros: Wheat was yummy, Mulberry juice was lovely. Got free tea, Nice staff/service
Cons: Need to scan for menu, only 1 dessert, The door doesn't close so it gets cold, Closed Monday and shuts at 8 30pm
Guest
SquirrelDi
Points +5720
Warming food - Edit
Great lentil soup, comforting and heart warming. Suggest to ask for a lemon slice to drizzle on top. Great food overall, all handmade with lits of love.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-07
Guest
mnaganov
Points +45
Super friendly place with great food - Edit
The owner of this cafe is a super friendly and welcoming person. The atmosphere of the cafe is relaxing. The place is very clean. The quality of food is superb.
Read morePros: Friendly and relaxing atmoshphere, High quality tasty food, Variery of options
Cons: It might be a bit long to get the food done
Guest
MessyCook
Points +354
The breakfast! Holy smokes! - Edit
I ordered the jelan breakfast and the variety of food was beyond impressive. And it's a cosy, welcoming space that's easy to spend a few hours in with a book.
Read morePros: Variety, Lovely staff
Guest
dilan
Points +32
Cutie place - Edit
Cozy place with lost of traditionaş choice.
Read morePros: Mantı, Sufle
Guest
skalsaqer
Points +531
Yummy food - Edit
This is the first restaurant we go to after arriving in Istanbul! The place was small but nicely decorated & there was only one person serving us (presumably the owner?). We were a family of 6 and we ordered a lot and we came near closing time but he was very patient! When the food came we were very satisfied! Everything was sooo goood. I especially loved the Turkish ravioli and the wraps! They were also kind enough to bring a plate of delicious watermelon! Definitely recommend coming to this restaurant. Everything was worth it. The bill was also fair for the food we ate.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-22
Pros: Welcoming environment , Amazing food , Great service
Guest
lailowski
Points +1012
Chocolate soufflé 🤤 - Edit
This place was on my list for such a long time and I finally got a chance to visit. So glad I did! My mate had the Turkish ravioli with spinach and she loved it whilst I had chocolate soufflé. The taste, texture and way it looks 🤤🥰
Read moreReasonable prices, rich menu. Definitely recommend!
Guest
selinergin
Points +141
Pricey - Edit
I ordered jelan breakfast, it was tasty and everything was fresh
Read moreCons: It was like 360tl for a dish
Guest
villain
Points +8582
Come for the mantı with köfte - Edit
After trying KafeNAsanat, I'm regretting that I waited so long to come here! There are more dishes on this menu that I want to try, but the mantı with köfte really was perfect. This plate does not taste like a traditional Turkish mantı. It has its own special flavor in an extremely enjoyable way. There are a lot of fresh veggies, too. I'm not sure what they're using as a mock meat for the köfte, and I'm not sure if it's housemade, but it's a really great meat and seasoned very well.
Read moreThe menu is not on their website but can be viewed at https://kafenasanat.dijital.menu/
Service was friendly, but they took quite a while to notice that I was there. You will need a phone with you, as the menu at the restaurant is a QR code. Mantı with köfte and one small sparkling water came out to ₺306. There is a small (5%) discount if you pay with cash
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-18
Cons: QR code menu. You will need a charged phone
Guest
ZuzaK
Points +1364
Nice place - Edit
Tasty food, pretty place. Gf options
Read morePros: Pretty, Gf options , Nice location
Cons: Kinda expensive
Guest
zerlinda
Points +146
Hem veguş hem de sanatsal - Edit
Hem sanat galerisi olan hem de veguş yiyecekler bulabileceğiniz harika bir yer.
Read moreGuest
Scruffy*
Points +69
Intimate n chilled - Edit
A great menu all made to order so don’t go if you’re in a hurry.
Read moreTasty meals with many GF & refined sugar options too.
Also sells Plant Milks and other ingredients.
Pros: Vibe, Fresh / made to order, Good menu options
Guest
JohnPrior
Points +1054
Soooo good! - Edit
I loved everything! The decor, the service, the food…it was all good. Really enjoyed my meal here and will definitely come back if I’m in Istanbul again.
Read moreGuest
TimoThøne
Points +22
Very delicious Vegan Food - Edit
A small vegan location in the middle of the big city life of Istanbul with wonderful, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. Also the menus are very delicious and the products are very tasty. The stuff is also very friendly & courteous. :)
Read morePros: Comfortable Atmosphere, Good Products & Menus, Very friendly stuff
Guest
HerbiV
Points +77
cute little restaurant - Edit
The food was very tasty. Very friendly owner
Read morePros: Large selection of dishes
Guest
·X·
Points +22852
KafeNAsanat - Edit
Lovely vegan Turkish ravioli, I especially loved the level of extra garlic!!! Nice staff and local cats!
Read moreGuest
gudrun*
Points +358
Best vegan restaurant in Istanbul - Edit
Definitely my favourite restaurant in Istanbul. Cozy atmosphere, comfy chairs, super friendly people and great food. Amazing breakfast! Don't miss out on this when you're in the city :)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-29
Guest
mervesarili
Points +38
Köfte dürüm - Edit
It’s delicious and the taste is like meatball durum
Read morePros: Taste, Portion , Place
Cons: 2 tables outside , A bit pricey
Guest
Fadila
Points +275
Amazing Turkish breakfast - Edit
The Turkish breakfast that we had is definitely a highlight. Good choice to taste a vegan Turkish breakfast
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-16
Guest
GeorgeBri
Points +397
Push the boat out - Edit
Got the breakfast for two and was worthwhile, a bit more expensive but worth it for the variety. Cool experience!
Read moreGuest
Leilaa.22
Points +72
Authentic Turkish breakie - Edit
Good variety
Read moreOverall 9/10
Would dine here again
Pros: Variety
Cons: Busy
Guest
chelegogo
Points +59
Tastes like nostalgia 🥰 - Edit
Food was perfect, nice laid back feel to restaurant.
Read moreGuest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business
See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 16454 times.