Kaktüs Kahvesi

Love the Cihangir area for a stroll, people-​watching and boutique browsing. Ended the evening at a pleasant indoor/​outdoor café that is all about ambiance and cats.
The draw +‘s:
+ Quiet neighborhood enclave. No boisterous scene on a Saturday evening which is the speed we wanted.
+ Great service that doesn’t charge for bread. Some places do and it’s a turn-​off.
+ English translations on menus (but the language is not when ordering; English is neither the standard here nor should it be expected.)
+ Bacon burger – seasoned with their version of a BBQ sauce and it was nice
+ Cats rule the helm here. They are served dishes of milk at the bar! I don’t mind them but the waitstaff are keen to swat them away if they near patrons who are dining.
The hazards -‘s:
— Was recommended the sea bass with side of potatoes. No bones but drenched in a caper sauce. Flaky and decent texture but don’t expect the thick fillet version found in the States
— American credit cards unfortunately can’t be used on their machine. Debit cards however work.
TIP: Great neighborhood restaurant that is not fussy. Not worth a trek but definitely a nice retreat if you are in the hood.