Istanbul Cafe

Very lovely place to have a nice chill time. Ordered a cappuccino it was amazing 👏. This venue doesn't serve alcohol which makes it even better. I recommend 💯👌

My first time here since COVID and I had an amazing experience I had love 66 with the fresh grapefruit head was so good and it lasted way more than an hour and the mint tea was perfectly steeped peace and quiet was on point music was just high enough amazing variety service was fast paced hookah guy was great bathroom was so clean I got a refill it did taste a little too much like charcoal but the fix to that was to take out one of them and only put two instead of three and they were refilling the charcoals right on time I just wish they had more outlets for if you have to charge your phone definitely coming back again this is definitely the best hookah in town and the price that I paid was definitely worth it compared to other places I have been they don’t over charge and the service was amazing and worth stopping by for

One of my favorite hookah spots 💯 They offer a variety of hookah flavors in choice of ceramic bowl, grapefruit head, or pineapple head. You can have the “dine-in” experience or take your bowl or head to go. They serve non-alcoholic beverages (cold and hot). Outside drinks are not allowed. TVs on mute and music in the background with red atmosphere. The red is cool at first, but over time not so much. I wish the red theme would change because it makes the place feel dim. The folks running this place are friendly, respectful, and are prompt to serve. They have cards and dominoes too.

I would recommend this lounge if you are looking to enjoy your company while together. The music is nice and not extremely loud, like other lounges.
I tried their tea and enjoyed some hookah with my fellow work partners.
Mr Aziz and his father [ the owner] are very gentle individuals,
Thank you 🌹.

Clean & fast good quality service minds, me of back home

Always great quality hookah and good customer service. Been coming here for years. Newly renovated and still a Great lounge. Warning for first timers... very long stairs and no liquor. The best...Mint in orange head hookah 👌

Best Place in Bronx if you are visiting first time Try there paan mint its fire.

Very quiet place, perfect to chill out

Haven't tried the food, just the hookah.

Came here with friends. Hookah here is the real deal. Not that cheap stuff you get at the club

Prices are very reasonable. Be mindful that this place do not serve alcohol which in attracts the correct people for the vibe they want to achieve.

Sit back with your friends and significant other and enjoy this place in a tranquil atmosphere.

So there's no food which is okay but the Cappuccino I had was good and my family/friends said they enjoyed Hookah and as did I the few puffs I took 😂. As for the vibe, it's very chill and the workers are very attentive with refilling the charcoal.

Honestly? I love this place alot. Came here a few times myself and once with my significant other. I love the interior decorations, the ambience is very welcoming. The main guy is very polite when catering. Most importantly he checks for ID. Unfortunately the other hookah spot nearby didn't do that so I feel more secure this one does that. The prices are really great with tons of flavor combos, so you're never bored. I'm also an artist, so I enjoy a relaxing smoke while drawing. Highly recommended if you're an introvert like myself wanting some down time without any loudness

Amazing place to chill with your friends smoke hookah and watch sports as well as amazing snacks and tea the staff are great and chill people the music is Alamo amazing just come check it out you won’t regret it 10/10 just be chill and enjoy

This place does not serve food, it is only meant to enjoy hookah. However, they do have a variety of non-alcoholic drinks (and they let you bring in outside food). No outside drinks though.

The hookah here is excellent and the staff is super nice and attentive, they refill coal quickly; so you just sit on the couch and smoke hookah. The only con I have about this place is that the music is a little too loud, it distracts from what I’m trying to listen to on my laptop or phone.

Huge pros of this place, has free wifi and takes credit card (it’s not a cash only place like many many other hookah places).

First time came in here. Prices are fair and good. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to try hookah closer to Parkchester. Definitely would come again. It’s open till 4 AM.

I dead love this place . Lol I come here on a regular . The hookah is great & last for a long time! Prices are reasonable . The EMployees there are very nice & welcoming everytime . That’s why I can’t understand other people’s feedback I see on here . Rules are rules & it’s understood no outside drinks , but u are allowed to bring your own outside food z. It is a very relaxing spot and a time you can just chill and have for yourself . ALWAYS play pretty good music , although I wish they could have a DJ there atleast for weekend nights , which would be dope . & should serve atleast Wine or beer would be nice Other then that I love the service & they HOOKAH! ❤👌🏼

Good vibes no bad energy

Really welcoming and attentive staff. I tried their falafel sandwich and hummus & bread, really good and fresh! Prices can’t be beat, and you get a big portion for what you pay.

It just has such a very relaxed environment. You can bring games or just sit on your laptop. They have REAL shisha and even some crappy herbal blends.

I think they pack the bowls too close (touching) to the shisha. I usually make a bowl more like an oven, not a grill. Because of the tight pack, shisha burns too much for a harsh smoke. I usually remove 2 of 4 coals on top or just tell the guy 2 pieces. It lasts longer and you get big, smooth clouds of smoke without the burn.

I also notice people, employees included, blowing the coals to knock the ash off, hot embers flying. I think thats an accident waiting to happen. I do a short drop on the coal tray, knocks the ash off and keeps the fireworks to zero.

Always a pleasure going here. Hookahs are made fresh and are made to last. Coals are constantly changed.

Favorite hookah lounge. Within a year I've went more than 20 times. Great customer service. Great variety. Nice lighting.