A little about this place
About Istanbul Cultural House Cafe
Istanbul Cultural House Café is a small Turkish café house on Guigues Avenue in Lowertown, open late. It serves Turkish tea and coffee, ayran, baklava, trileçe and milk cake, and savoury pastries such as cheese pie and su böreği. People come to linger over tea with okey, chess, backgammon and cards, and Turkish football plays on the TVs.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
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4.9 / 544 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
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What people enjoy
- Good Turkish tea, coffee and desserts, from baklava to trileçe and fresh börek.
- Relaxed, traditional café-house atmosphere with board games and football on TV.
- Kind, welcoming staff.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
Is Istanbul Cultural House Cafe open 24 hours on Sunday?
The regular Sunday schedule is listed as open 24 hours. Check the special-hours section for dated changes before visiting.
Where is Istanbul Cultural House Cafe located?
Istanbul Cultural House Cafe is at 207 Guigues Avenue, Ottawa. The listed neighbourhood is Lowertown. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Istanbul Cultural House Cafe?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
How can I call Istanbul Cultural House Cafe?
Call this Istanbul Cultural House Cafe branch at (343) 596-8811. The call button on this page opens the number directly.


