Balatkapı Restaurant — Restaurant in Fatih

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...

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...

Very impressed by this place! The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The food was as delicious as it was aesthetically pleasing. I ordered the Pink Panther bowl and a Matcha Latte. Was happy and surprised when both items came out looking like works of art and tasting fresh and delicious

Friendly staff. The workers here are true artists, putting in the time and effort to make the food look beautiful. This place really goes above & beyond to make sure the customer has a...