Fully vegan restaurant & cafe surrounded by lots of books (possibly for reading while there and/or for sale). Food menu is diverse and creative. Some dishes include stuffed onion, kidney bean salad, bulgur pilaf with mushroom. Desserts are: pudding with gum mastic, cake of the day, and pumpkin dessert. Breakfast is only at the weekend and consists of roasted soya mince, scrambled "egg" (tofu-based), spring rolls, roasted potato, cheese types, jam, olives, tomato dip, tomato, cucumber, greens of the day, and tea. Open Tue-Fri 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-7:00pm. Closed Mon.
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Rasimpaşa Mh. Beydağı Sk. No:54/A (at Yeldeğirmeni), Istanbul, Turkey
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 16 Sep 2025 by ArzumKlf
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Added by ArzumKlf on 06 Feb 2025
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Featured Review
GülceÖzenGürkan
Points +16
Like a home to vegan activism - Edit
I am really happy that there is a place that I can both eat delicious vegan food and talk human and non-human rights. Among the foods, Soğan Dolması is my favorite. They organize political events too, you can listen to the speechs of activists and discuss Turkey's and world's political situation. There are also events like vegan cuisines of different cultures, I look forward to joining one of them!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-14
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20 Reviews
First Review by romulus21
LemonsandLuggage
Points +2202
Like visiting your friends at home - Edit
This is a fully vegan café combined with a political bookstore, and it's important to know that going in. You will find a strong focus on political theory, history, LGBTQ topics, and social movements. It's refreshing to experience a place that is transparent, principled, and community-oriented.
Read moreI've eaten here many times, mostly breakfast, but also dinner. The vegan döner is satisfying, the breakfasts are comforting and filling, and on colder days their salep is perfect. I've also attended a vegan Christmas dinner with a three-course menu which was thoughtfully prepared and felt genuinely festive without being commercial.
The atmosphere is calm, political, and welcoming. You can sit with a book, talk, or just exist quietly. A very special touch is their care for stray cats. They feed them and allow them to roam the space, so you'll often find cats sleeping on the chairs or passing by your table.
This is not a trendy vegan café, and it's not trying to be one. It's a place rooted in values, solidarity, and everyday care. If you like vegan food, political spaces, and community-driven places, Ayrışım is absolutely worth visiting.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-08
Pros: Great value for money, Wonderful breakfast, Cute cats
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jcbe
Points +202
Beautiful place, good food - Edit
Unfortunately I went too early and there wasn't any Donner option yet, so I had a breakfast sandwich. It was good. For me the highlight is the place which also offers t shirts, pins and books. I also tried a vegetable Quiche for dessert which was delicious. The service was great even though the lady did not speak any English.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-02
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TristanH
Points +99
Great place, would come again - Edit
Vegan food, books, cats and great people. It was great to have a proper Turkish breakfast here veganized. Also a nice place to work. Very nice people who do lot’s of good things in their community.
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Benecollyridam
Points +197
Lovely café with cheap food - Edit
Very nice place with a amazing atmosphere and nice staff. Their English is not the best, but they are nice and are good at communicating if you don't speak Turkish. The cafe cat is nice, but be careful to only pet her, when she allows you to do so.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-25
Pros: Food, Cat, Staff
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cedmison
Points +99
Beautiful place, and beautiful cats - Edit
Are these the first pictures of these cats on HappyCow? They were stunning breakfast companions. The literature selection was top notch and it was good to support a local vegan activist.
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Yamiryou
Points +784
Must-visit cafe in Istanbul for vegans - Edit
Located on a quiet street in Kadıköy, this cafe has a lovely backyard where Istanbul’s street cats freely come and go. The staff were very kind and welcoming. I tried the veggie quiche and beans with cream and mushroom, and both were absolutely delicious. The bill was surprisingly low compared to other cafés in Istanbul, I’m still wondering if they forgot something! Also free stray cat hugs included!
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LisaSpykers
Points +10067
Great vibes and food! - Edit
Tasty home-style food is served here. I enjoyed each of the 4 dishes we ordered which were all flavored nicely (Swedish meatballs, moussaka, creamy mushroom bean dish, and quiche). The breakfast looks really good and the prices are the most affordable we found in Istanbul too. It feels more like a community space and the people working there were very welcoming. We enjoyed a long chat with them 😊 There are a few resident cats to hang out with too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-20
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ValeriaZúñiga
Points +16
Good vegan food in Istanbul - Edit
Vegan cheese on the French Toast was actually good. And in general everything we took was good, including the desserts, drinks and meals.
Read moreRecommended
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-02
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Simalp
Points +16
A great vegan place and community - Edit
I’ve been there for breakfast and it was very good. Also it was very nice to chat with people who are actively fighting for animal rights in Turkey. It’s a very welcoming place and I’ll definetly go there again.
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Arthur-baju
Points +19
Super restaurant géré collectivement - Edit
Nous avons super bien mangé dans ce restaurant vegan proposant de nombreux plats qui étaient tous réussis !
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-23
Pros: Le choix des plats, On s'y sent bien avec une ambiance chill, Plein de chats pour accompagner le repas !
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DessertDelice
Points +20
Dessert incroyable! - Edit
J’ai découvert cet endroit récemment. À première vue, ce café ne donne pas vraiment l’impression d’une cuisine de grande qualité. Mais ne vous fiez pas aux apparences ! J’ai goûté une quiche lorraine, qui était vraiment délicieuse. Les desserts, en revanche, sont tout simplement incroyables : j’ai savouré deux merveilles, une crème brûlée et un tiramisu, tous deux d’une qualité remarquable et d’un goût unique. Les prix sont en dessous de la moyenne à Istanbul, c’est vraiment très abordable. Je vous recommande vivement de visiter ce lieu si vous êtes de passage à Istanbul.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-22
Pros: Les dessert merveilleux, Prix très bas, Bonne discussion avec des gens qui vous servent
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LeSofra
Points +48
Un endroit extraordinaire - Edit
J’ai mangé récemment à Ayrisim Kafé. Tout est vegan ! C’est à la fois un café et une librairie. On y déguste des plats délicieux et, en même temps, on découvre des livres qui ouvrent de nouvelles perspectives sur de nombreux sujets : la libération animale, l’écologie, les droits LGBTQ+, la question de la femme et bien plus encore.
Read moreLe menu est varié : vous pouvez composer une assiette avec jusqu’à quatre plats différents. Côté desserts, le choix est tout aussi généreux : tarte, cake, tiramisu, crème brûlée… un vrai régal !
Je vous recommande vivement de visiter cet endroit unique.
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-21
Pros: Un endroit non-facultative , Tres delicieux, Moins cher d'İstanbul
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LeviBloch
Points +21
Great food, great cause, great community - Edit
Met some amazing people and learned about the Turkish vegan movement. Ate very tasty food, which was priced very reasonably.
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It was also great sharing you nice moments drinking coffee and talking on anti-speciesist movement in Turkiye. You will be always wellcomed here.
Read moreHope to see you again.
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GülceÖzenGürkan
Points +16
Like a home to vegan activism - Edit
I am really happy that there is a place that I can both eat delicious vegan food and talk human and non-human rights. Among the foods, Soğan Dolması is my favorite. They organize political events too, you can listen to the speechs of activists and discuss Turkey's and world's political situation. There are also events like vegan cuisines of different cultures, I look forward to joining one of them!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-14
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ArzumKlf
Points +104
A welcoming vegan space with heart and purpose! - Edit
Ayrışım Bookstore Café stands out not only for its strong stance on justice for all beings, but also for its delicious and affordable menu. The breakfast here is hands down one of the best vegan breakfasts you can find in Istanbul right now — generous portions, thoughtful ingredients, and unbeatable prices.
Read moreIn a time when vegan options are becoming scarce or overpriced, Ayrışım offers a satisfying four-dish meal at a very reasonable cost.
The bookstore section is beautifully curated, and what truly sets it apart is a dedicated section on animal liberation — a topic often overlooked by other bookstores.
Oh, and don’t leave without checking out the bright red toilet — quirky, cheerful, and totally in line with the café’s bold spirit!
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-25
Pros: All food, Animal Liberation Section, Toilet 😺
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egegunalp
Points +17
Vegan Bookstore Cafe - Edit
Books of all types. Great portions for breakfast and really low prices for all. Has rare vegan options such as salep, hot chocolate, pudding with gum mastic (sakızlı muhallebi), stuffed onion.
Read morePros: Price, Books, Portions
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cataci
Points +18
Price performance gem - Edit
Very nice place to enjoy some dishes and desserts at a very reasonable price
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BulldogVegan
Points +192
an extraordinary vegan place - Edit
It's a bookstore and cafe with several kinds of desserts and delicious dishes. They have breakfasts every weekend and excellent French-style croque-monsieurs all week.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-25
Pros: dessert, Hearty dish, cheaper cafe in the neighborhood
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Gilet55
Points +30
Absolutely lovely! - Edit
Great atmosphere with all the books & very warm friendly staff. Food is delicious & brilliant value. So glad we found this spot!
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romulus21
Points +94
Hidden gem - Edit
It feels like your neighborhood coffee shop with books. Both the food and desserts were good, portions are rich and the price is good. Truly liked the conversations I had!
Read morePros: Price, Taste, Nice conversation
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