Leylak Cafe
Leylak Cafe is a small restaurant with a daily changing menu focusing on Mediterranean and Turkish dishes—including vegan lentil soup, lentil köfte, and various mezze. The venue features outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility, with a cozy, home-style ambiance reflected in its friendly and multilingual staff. Prices are affordable, and vegan diners praise the carrot cake and hearty homemade-style food, making it popular for lunch, dinner, and casual visits in Kadikoy.
Vegan Friendliness
iOutstanding for vegans
- VEGAN OPTIONS Many · 5–10 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Knowledgeable
- PROTEIN lentils, bulgur wheat, mushrooms + 1 more
Some users reported staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
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