Cafe Istanbul

Laura L. 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

very very prejudice – I was stared at once entering the restaurant. Those who entered the restaurant after me were helped before me and given prime seating. There were many tables available in the main area. However, I was sat at a table by the bar and never helped. I saw multiple people of middle east nationality helped. If you are white, black, Hispanic, Asian, etc expect not to be helped. There were MANY people around me who also had the same problem I was appauled and will never go back. If want good hookah, better food,... read more

Claire F. 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

save your time, money, and dignity--don't go! – Rude, incompetent, money grubbing staff and a manager who feels entitled to treat his customers like dirt. You get a very "us against them" vibe here--like in the old westerns when the stranger walks in the saloon and everybody stares at him? Don't waste your time in this horrible place! 

SQL11 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Awful, awful, and did I mention, awful? – The Bad: Horrible service; cold, mediocre quality food; way too loud; much touted belly dancer appeared for 5 minutes and then disappeared for the rest of the evening. The Good: Nothing. Avoid this place at all costs. If you want good middle eastern food try Rumi's Table on Roswell Road or Sufi's of Persia on Peachtree. 

Colombia1 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Very dirty – Just avoid! 

sumaafaizy 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Atlanta's Best Turkish Restaurant – I have been going to Cafe Istanbul for a few years now and I keep coming back to this restaurant because of its exceptional customer service. The food is extremely affordable and the hookahs are very smooth to taste. At night the restaurant turns into a festivity with belly dancers. My favorites on the menu are Turkish Kayak Pizza and Adana Kabob, they are to die for! Kalo Galoway more commonly known as Mustafa always gives me the best experience there! The staff is like a big family and i... read more

happenin69 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

SKETCHY – Don't bring any valuables. My camera was stolen from there and i left it on the table for a few seconds and went right back to get it and it was gone. The waiters suck too and were not helpful when I asked them to check for my camera. 

pat666 

on Yellow Pages

13 years ago

The place was really sketchy. My camera was stolen a few seconds after I left the table. 

salima Lalani 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

I thought this was a terrible hooka lounge and restaurant. I have been here multiple times and I must say throughout the years it has only gotten progressively worse. first and foremost, they charge for water which I thought was ridiculous.. it might be a Turkish restaurant but it is most certainly not in Turkey- DON'T CHARGE FOR WATER! Also, the waiters and waitresses, although this is not their fault, are terrible at serving. They take way too long for the simple things such as drinks. And on top of that they expect a grea... read more

rexmonster12 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

cafe istanbul is the most amazing place i have ever been!!!! – hello!i am going to talk abou the best restaurant i have ever been to.it has the best turkish food and the best atmosphere i dont believe some of the reviews!the owners are very nice people.and i hear theyre making another cafe istanbul i am so excited i highly recommend bessssssssst...................place EVER!!!!!!!