Soy latte (17 TL) - 1 star The local soy they use tastes…read moredifferent from the Silk/Bonsoy soy milks I'm used to. It also has sugar in it. It tasted very strange with the espresso.

Great spot for coffee and cake in this cool local street. People who run it are the best, super…read moreeasy going and welcoming they will sit down and have a chat with you and always make you feel welcomed to stay as long as you feel like. They welcome pups so we take ours and she's always greeted with kisses and love by everyone who works there. Coffee and tea are great, I love the chai tea. They have soy milk which is not always easy to find in Turkish cafes and restaurants. There's a light menu which I'm yet to try but everything is high quality here so I can't wait to try their food. Lots of seating so usually very easy to get a spot. In a street full of cafes this is one of the best. They have an open door policy for the local cats so you might just have a friend to join you on your lap if you fancy a cat cuddle.

Agapia is a lovely little retreat on a street that can often feel very hectic. The garden is…read morelovely, very green. Many cats. I ordered a caesar salad with chicken, which the waitress had absolutely no problem modifying for me -- I wanted the crispy (citir) chicken and she was happy to make it happen. My boyfriend enjoyed the Vegas burger, which was actually a slab of tender steak on a bun! Awesome. Honestly I feel like I rarely rate places like this with five stars, but the service here is seriously top notch. I can't believe how attentive they were. Most places of a similar nature in Istanbul are nowhere near as good service-wise. It was a bit pricey, but I think it's worth it for a special occasion. The boy and I were going to the opera, so I couldn't have asked for a better prelude. Thank god they serve alcohol, though, 'cuz nowhere else on that street did! :) PS. I forgot my credit card but the waiter chased us down the street and gave it back! How sweet!