A little about this place
About Galata Café
Galata Cafe is a small, family-run Turkish café on Dundas Street West in Islington Village, run by a husband and wife. It is known mainly for Turkish breakfast spreads for two with fresh bread, house-made jams and walnut spread and unlimited Turkish tea, along with menemen, çılbır, gözleme, mantı, lentil and kelle paça soups, pomegranate salad, donair and kebab. Turkish coffee and espresso drinks are served in a cosy room decorated with historic posters.
Signature dishes
- Sausage gözleme
- Eggplant gözleme
- Turkish coffee
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.6 / 5749 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
597 597 - 4 stars
76 76 - 3 stars
12 12 - 2 stars
22 22 - 1 star
42 42
What people enjoy
- Fresh, generous Turkish breakfasts and home-style dishes.
- Warm, welcoming owners and quick, friendly service.
- Cosy, homey café that feels like a visit to Turkey.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is on the Galata Café menu?
The Galata Café menu on this page lists 63 items across 12 sections, including Sausage gözleme, Eggplant gözleme and Turkish coffee, checked September 2026. Delivery-platform prices are labelled separately with their observation dates; they are not in-store price claims. The restaurant's own website is linked on this page as well. Menus change, so confirm current dishes with Galata Café.
What is Galata Café known for?
Galata Café's listed signature dishes include Sausage gözleme, Eggplant gözleme, Turkish coffee.
What parking is available at Galata Café?
Listed facilities: free parking lot, paid parking lot, free street parking, paid street parking, plenty of parking.
Are any vegetarian items labelled on Galata Café's menu?
The captured menu labels Turkish Breakfast, Basket of Bread, House Salad as vegetarian. These are source labels, not a guarantee about ingredients or cross-contact; confirm directly with the restaurant.