Naftalin K

A unique concept in the historic Balat district

Café Naftalin K reinvents the traditional Turkish coffee experience in a unique vintage setting. Located in a colorful Balat street, this place combines retro ambiance with conceptual innovations.

Decor and atmosphere

• Cozy interior dotted with antiques and unusual details
• Vintage knick-knacks, old cameras, and photographs from bygone eras
• Wood stove for chilly days

Notable features

• Cats freely roam the establishment
• Menu presented in a vintage envelope with author quotes
• Restroom door disguised as a refrigerator

Culinary offerings

• Coffees: traditional Turkish and flavored variants (cinnamon, cardamom, mastic)
• Various teas and homemade lemonades
• Vegetarian options: open-faced sandwiches, omelets, stuffed vine leaves
• Specialties: tost (local croque-monsieur), pomegranate cake, cat-shaped cookies

Practical information

• Digital nomad-friendly
• Pet-friendly
• Reasonable prices for the neighborhood
• View of Balat's picturesque shops