Cafe 34 Istanbul

This was my first time trying Turkish food and I absolutely loved it! I had the combo meats and some desserts, and everything was delicious. The meats were so flavorful and tasty, and they paired perfectly with the rice. But the real star for me was the Künefe dessert – crispy on the outside, gooey and sweet on the inside. They open 24 hours so you can stop by anytime. The employees did an amazing service. I’m not from around here, but if I ever come back to this city, I’ll definitely revisit Café 34 Istanbul. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to try authentic Turkish cuisine!

I’m from Canada and was visiting the area with my girlfriend. We were looking for a late night place to get some food, and the bouncer from the bar we were at recommended here. It did not disappoint one bit. The music and atmosphere was electric. The staff was very welcoming and quick to answer any questions. I will say the food was a little pricey, but it was incredibly flavourful and the portions were huge. All this combined with a properly set up hookah, made for an amazing experience. I will definitely be returning the next time I’m in Orlando.

We had lunch and food was really good overall. The food area is setup separately from the hookah section which is very good. The following day stopped by for a quick hookah and it was not bad at all, only qualm was that order of tea arrived in a large cup as opposed to traditional turkish tea cups. The server was really good so experience was very pleasant.

I had high expectations based on the positive reviews, but my experience didn’t quite align. While the food was flavorful, the overall offerings fell short for a dinner setting—especially for anyone with dietary restrictions. There were very few gluten-free options, and unfortunately, even the rice includes orzo pasta, which limits choices even further. Gluten free sides were limited to fries (not ideal due to potential cross-contamination), and there was no side salad available—only full entree salads. Portion sizes were also surprisingly small for what was considered a dinner plate. The server was vey kind and tried his best to adapt one of the meals but in the end I had a $30 skewer of beef kebabs with some shredded lettuce and a lot of onions as a side. That said, the environment leans more toward a Turkish bar than a full-service restaurant. It’s a great spot if you’re looking for drinks, appetizers, or to enjoy hookah in a lively setting. But if you’re seeking a traditional dinner experience, it may not be the right fit.

An authentic Turkish breakfast in Orlando, look no further! From the moment we walked in, the warm hospitality and cozy atmosphere set the tone for a perfect meal. The breakfast spread was absolutely incredible — fresh cheeses, olives, jams, honey with clotted cream, crispy börek, and perfectly cooked menemen. Every bite tasted like it was made with love and traditional flavors straight from Turkey. The bread was fresh and warm, and the Turkish tea kept flowing — just like it should! Service was outstanding — friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about every item on the menu. You could tell the staff truly cared about providing a genuine experience. Whether you’re familiar with Turkish cuisine or trying it for the first time, this place will leave you impressed and planning your next visit before you even leave. Highly recommend to anyone who loves a hearty, flavorful breakfast!

Amazing vibes for after hours! The food was amazing. Kayla our server was so sweet, you would never guess she’s new! She took care of us very well. We felt so welcomed! Yusef was checking on us making sure we were taken care of. Worth the drive from Tampa! We will be back!

This place is opened 24 hours, great costumer service. Manny did an amazing job attending us, he was very attentive asking how are we going and if we needed anything. Very friendly, hookas are great, drinks are 10/10 ! Second time here and I’m sure I’ll be back tomorrow before I head back home.

Lenny's Service is amazing. The staff is so friendly. The hookah comes out really quickly and the food is fresh.Music is a great mix even a dope belly dancer thats engaged with every one A1service

Great experience stopping in after the dinner show. They have really cozy booths everywhere and an open dining room with lots of fans. Very relaxing! We had a cocktail, tea, hookah and some snacks. They came by often to maintain the hookah's charcoal- I was very impressed with the attentiveness. Really nice server as well! The cigar borek and haydari were awesome! I would definitely go back!

Delicious chicken kabobs with all the fixings. Nicely decorated inside with an eclectic group of people. Nice comfy couch setting. Thought it was interesting to see a couple of cops coming in and out with friends to eat there in uniform. Haven't really seen that before so was wondering if they're working but on a lunch break or something. Service was sufficient enough. Definitely a nice option for late night once everything closes

Cafe 34 Istanbul is a great place to relax, watch a game, listen to good music, have some great food and drinks and amazing hookah. Any of the alcohol hookahs is a must. The hummus and fresh pita is the best I've ever had. Our server Gi Gi was so sweet. It's pretty busy on a Saturday night ,but they have ample indoor and outdoor seating. Tip: review your check before you pay.

From outside it doesn't look like this place is going anywhere. But if you enter the area without hookah's, you are in for a surprise. We were apparently the only family in there, while the rest was on the hookah's side. Much joy for us after hitting the theme parks with a feeling of a crowd of a medium sized European country. Finally some relaxation in this quite contemporary interior setting, but the music should be turned down ( every third word had swearing) or changed so that we could avoid awkward moments with the kids. The staff was friendly but seemed to be more busy on the hookahs side. We were hungry and didn't give that much thought and ordered Caprese and hummus as appetizers. Both of the courses tasted great with warm pita bread. The texture of the hummus and the olive was amazing. For entrees we had chicken shish, chicken hummus and doner gyro. The shish was grilled well but still had the juiciness and right texture. The chicken hummus was good but not entirely a winner, so it came with us in a doggy bag, or perhaps we were already so full from the aperizers? The gyro had a good texture and taste reminded me of Istanbul. Nevertheless, the gyro had too much fat, and some of the pieces was very dry so it wasn't exactly max points. Less fat and more real meat will do the trick. 2 appetizers and 3 entrees plus chicken hummus, a total of 166. The service charge of almost 24 dollars was also included. By the size of the serving, the service and taste, the price doesn't justify going there. As a hookah lounge ish, this may be a better option then a place to do a family dinner.

This place surprised me! Firstly it's open 24 hours so I was expecting the food to be meh- diner level at best. The food was delicious! This place had two sides. Restaurant-only with low music and a quiet place to eat and a side for hookah/ drinks which was like a party /lounge Saturday night. I was really impressed with how much food we got for the price and drinks were great! The kebab had a nice smoky flavour to it ! Would def return

Story and Layla were incredible during my visit!! The drinks were so good and the hookah is such a great price for the high quality you get.

The first night in Orlando, actually first night in Fla, our new friends Ceylan and Baris were so grateful we came to help them, they took us to their favourite dine. This little place is quite incredible. The people are like family friendly. There isn't a room jammed full of load people. It's quiet in here and oh so comfortable, at least for a strip mall diner. The few folks here were in soft conversation. Very relaxing. The food is out of this world, great. We ate community style. Like the old boarding houses of yore. The six of us split everything from the delectable hummus to the Turkish Meatball (called Kofte). Everything was spiced perfectly and served at the right temperature. The Grilled baby Lamb Chops might just be the best I've had. It's served with a chef's sauce that is simply addicting. The salads also have a magic ingredient that I just can't identify. The Tabbouleh, Haydari and the Baba Ganoush were fantabulous. My absolute fav was the Lamb Adana Kebab. Indescribably good. For dessert? The baklava is quite good, but the Hurrem's is unbelievable.

Stopped by here for lunch. We ordered a couple sodas, cheese filled cigars, falafel, and lamb kabob. The server was very friendly and helpful. The kitchen was super slow. Luckily the food was really good but I would pass on the cheese cigar. This process is way over priced for the food which can be had elsewhere much cheaper. I would go here for a snack, cocktails, and hookah at night instead.

I came here before the Chris Brown concert for some food & hookah. It was very hot & stuffy inside but they do have fans all over. The inside area where the bathroom area is air conditioned but not the same vibe. The food and hookah was really good! I would definitely come back here and recommend it.

Istanbul is the total package of restaurant lounges. The food is so yummy, drinks are good, there's plenty of space indoor or outdoor, nice service, chill atmosphere, and clean. The icing on the cake is that they are open 24 hours and have the best hookahs in the city! Highly recommend.

The ambiance is really nice for a date night or even girls hookah night. The food is alright but portions are large. I added one of the sauces that comes with an app to the pasta to give it flavor. Service was nice as well.

This a fun place for hookah and drinks! Cute atmosphere and playlist is ! Traditional Turkish dishes!

We had a few appetizers...and the drinks were decent. The bathroom was dirty which always gets me. Why is it so hard to have a clean potty I think it's more a night club vibe and it's definitely fun decor, has TVs for sports...staff was friendly.

I can't not recommend this place enough! Anytime we come to Orlando I try to visit atleast once if not multiple times! We've been coming here since 2019 and the service , quality of food and quality of hookah have been consistently excellent!!!

Don't spend your money here. I've gone to many Turkish restaurants, never has Cole slaw been on my plate till I came here. Waiter was nice but rushing our order , even though the restaurant did not appear busy. They will bring you bottled water and place it on your table. Then they charge you $3 for the water. Came here because a friend thought this was the best place ever. Needless to say he will never choose a place to eat ever again. I asked for the lamb chops medium rare. The waiter said they don't do that. I then received chops that were extremely well done . The food appeared to be prepared ahead of time and reheated. I will not return. If coming here for dinner, you have plenty of other options that are better in the same area.

I went once and here is my feedback , i tried the turkish breakfast, very good food and good quality. Things they need to work on: - they say, they open 24/7, thats not correct, i went today at 10, they were closed - they say on their website that they offer turkish breakfast on friday, saturday and sunday , 9-12 Thats also not correct, i went today on friday at 10 they were closed and they confirmed that they will open at 11 but breakfast wont be offered.

I love this place. The ambiance is nice and they play music and it's super chill. Sasha and this other waiter, are the best.

Mimosa and Moscow mule were great! Bread could have been better, was on the stiff side, not very fresh. Babaganoush and hummus was decent and grape leaves were good. Every other bar was closed so we can hear just for something small. Service was slow. Baklava didn't taste very fresh. The quality went down since 2020, wish we had a better experience considering it was New Years.

The food was good. The vibes were immaculate. And our server Alex was great. Highly recommend for a chill night out. The kunefe is an absolute MUST try like I would come back specifically for this. The good music and vibes really start after 12am but either way my group and I enjoyed ourselves. The perfect after hours spot!

I recently visited the restaurant with my family. The food was delicious I ordered the chicken Shish and had the Moscow Mule cocktail. It was very good. The complaint I have is the chairs had a little of burn marks in them, I understand people smoke hookah but there was a little of burn marks in the chairs.

24 hour hookah and Mediterranean food on I-drive- this place is a gem!! On one half of the building they have the restaurant where you can sit and dine and on the other half is the lounge and bar where you can smoke hookah. You can order the entire menu from the lounge. The hookah is fairly priced and they have plenty of great flavors! My go to is the guava mint. I usually order the sangria when I go which is pretty tasty however they do have a limited cocktail menu. We have the chicken and the steak shish kebab which were tasty but I would definitely recommend going with the chicken and not the beef. This is a great spot for date night or having with a group of friends.

great atmosphere, open 24 hours apparently, wasn't there too late, so i can't prove that statement. great music, our food and drinks were great! reminds me why I love the Turkish culture!

Super nice place in the cutt. we're not around those parts too much so we wanted to try something totally different. So we ended up here and we are glad that we went. Our waiter/servers name was Ricky and he was the best. Shot out to Puerto Rico. Service was excellent, and the food was good as well. Sorry I forgot to post the pictures. Oh and the drinks were outstanding as well. I was lit all day off of one.try Then go bowling next-door.

Score - 2.21 / 10 TL;DR - You have to buy bottled water which 85% of the restaurants in the area don't make you do. Our Hookah coals were not touched even after being there for more than an hour, and worst of all the food quality was poor and felt microwaved. Experience/service - i'll start with saying I'm an Orlando native, and only extremely fancy, Michelin star restaurants in winter park (or similar) have ever charged me for water. And it was nice "fancy" water that I see at publix for 4 dollars a bottle. At Cafe 34, If I remember correctly, they offered to sell me a warm bottle of what I think was dasani water without even a glass of ice to pour it in. You really shouldn't have to read more than that to know that there are literally 80 other places you could go to eat good near I-drive. But, since this'll be a comprehensive review, i'll talk about the Hookah experience, service and food. Personally, I don't smoke Hookah but my friends (which were the redeeming factor of this experience) told me that it tasted good but made notes to say that the water at the bottom was not chilled very well and also that the coals (after being there about an hour and a half) were not rotated once. For being a "Hookah lounge" there didn't seem to be that much focus on the Hookah part. And to be quite honestly, it seemed to have been a lounge for everyone at the restaurant. For example, the space felt extremely slow, and even though the place was nearly empty, the food (which we'll get to), took way too long for what it was, nearly 40 minutes. And for some reason, our server told us that they would bring out Lavash for one group at our table and a different group at our table was told (by the same waiter) that they had no Lavash that night which is strange considering the first group had asked for it twice and were told "it's on the way". Not to mention that the one item on the menu that I would assume most people would be excited about (the Doner) turned out to be available only 2 days out of the week (friday and Saturday). How is this not even mentioned on the menu? And to top it all off, it took about 20 minutes for the bill to print, and we were handed the bill after our table was cleaned off. Personally I think the customer shouldn't have to be handing dishes to the waiter in the middle of conversation, but, that's just my opinion. Food - Utter disappointment. I don't know how you cook a piece of meat to medium without it even being warm. I'm nearly certain that each meal at my table was put in a microwave for at least 3 minutes, since, A it took extremely long for anything to come out. And B it was all dry, I paid 27$ for a Beef Shish Kebab (which is a pretty hefty price tag in Orlando) to have onions with no vinegar, coleslaw with some sort of mayo mix (which makes no sense as the place is supposed to be "authentic") and 5 sorry pieces of microwaved meat served with undercooked rice. They didn't even use a good cut, it looked like chuck roast which is typically used for - you guessed it - roasting. I'm also nearly certain that the meat was microwaved because it was dry and had huge gray band with a "medium" middle. Conclusion - Lets list some pros: dedicated parking, Halal food, and near Icon park, but the reality is, do I really want to spend that much money on something this poor when it comes to quality? no.

Great atmosphere. Wonderful service. Strong drinks. I highly recommend this if you are in the Orlando area.

An environment where you can be sure to keep the party going. Your night doesn't have to end sooner than you'd like. Not when there's a place like this that allows you to continue your evening of fun and celebration safely. Their staff will absolutely be sure to keep your spirits up and worries at bay.

Best place in orlando good food and hookah and sasha is great! And recently renovated

KUDOS and thanks to Mandip for providing supreme quality customer service at Cafe 34 Istabul ! I in and got a free appetizer with purchase! I decided to get the Babaganoush and my friend ordered the Hummus along with the Chocalate Cheesecake! The ambiance was quiet and I feel like I'm back in Turkey! I highly recommend all to come and visit to support this local business! I jammed to the traditional Turkish music!

Seems like a great place but I was turned away because I was a party of 1. They said if I had two people then they would have "space" for me. There were multiple booths open.

Sasha was a sweetheart and I love his energy definitely will come back I love it here the decorations and everything is soo cute I recommend this place and they are open for a whileee after everything closes too definitely the right move !

Nice place & food is delicious! Our waitress was great ! Nice place & right next to icon park

Amazing service, I come here all the time and the service is phenomenal. Mandip was so attentive. He made sure I had my food and drinks. I would recommend him to all my friends. He constantly check and me and my friends. I never have to wait for a table and they are so accommodating. I love this place

Mandip was awesome! I couldn't ask for better service! I usually get the chicken shish and it never disappoints. I come to here atleast one to two times a month. The atmosphere is amazing. Come here on your trip to Orlando and you won't be disappointed!

This by far may be the best meal I have ever had in Orlando. The spices were on point. Bartenders Natasha and Mandip were beyond welcoming and a pleasure to talk with while enjoying dinner at the bar. A MUST try while in Orlando. You won't be disappointed.

This place is surprisingly open 24/7. We were struggling to find a restaurant to eat at after our 12 hour travel day with delays. We got here around 2:00am and the service was great! We ordered the 5 side combo plate that came with all the dips and a load of pita bread. The ambiance was memorable with the walls covered with plants and dark setting with super cool couches. We also got a meat combo and got to sample a bunch of different meats. Every one was delicious and had great flavor. They even had alcoholic based hookah! I've never seen that before. We tried the Silk which has Malibu base and coconut/pineapple flavor. Super great! Besides the sore throat I had for a week after lol We will be back!

Just visited Cafe Istanbul. The kunafeh was delicious. A must-try! The Turkish tea was good as well. The staff was super nice and the cafe had a good ambiance.

Love this spot! Hidden gem!! Love the renovations!! Beautiful! Service has ALWAYS been exceptional and professional! This place has great music, scrumptious food, refreshing drinks, and hookah service! Why go anywhere else!?!!! Let's not forget open 24 hours!!! LOVE!! Had the combo meat (forgot to take picture). Delicious! Combo Meat

First experience here. Very Turkish decorated with authentic Turkish chefs. Open 24hirs which is apparently quite unique in Orlando. Service was great (not many people here just at opening time). Food was nicely presented and one dish was good enough for a lite meal for two (Adana Kebap, see photo). The kebap was tender and perfectly cooked with a nice level of tasty spice (not hot). A choice of side dips with Yogurt & Garlic and Yogurt & Cucumber provide a nice dip. Would definitely come back.

Rikki, Rikki. Rikki..... This guy knows his stuff!!! Funny as all get out, very professional and also very put together! The customer service was one thing but what got me was how he welcomed me into the hookah lounge!!! Seriously, one of the biggest assets to this great business!!! #rikkisgotitgoingon

Big thanks to Grecia; she was amazing. The food and hookah were good.It is a nice place.

Nice late night food stop. Lots of meat and vegetarian options. They also have a full bar and hookah. Great place to grab a bite and catch up with friends. There's a small inside seating area and a lot of outdoor seating. My friend and I had the grape leaves appetizer. It was nice and refreshing. If you check in on Yelp, you get a free one! Then we had some falafel balls and they were crispy and delicious. Server was sweet and food came out fast.

Great service and HOOKAH is on pointtttt. Mandip made sure we were good service was amazing! 24/7 open YESSS!

If you want to taste real Mediterranean Foods, this is not a place for you. We ordered meat combo, meats are not well-done, and some meats are very salty. And also Mediterranean Foods do not use coleslaw salad as side. Maybe this is a good place for Hookah, but definitely is not a right place for tasting MediterraneanFoods. I have one star just becuase the server is good.

Food was SO good and Natasha was awesome!!! Our first time here and she was very patient and helped us order an awesome meal. Thank you again, we'll be back again!!!!

We wanted to find a hookah place and this popped up on search as being 24hr. Called to confirm if they are 24 hrs and their reply in the heavy accent is "we never close" Anyways if you are just getting food you go to another section but if you get a hookah you go to the bigger moody section with darker lights. There's a DJ. We got a hookah and unfortunately it only came with one hose but they do give you a mouthpiece individually. They also have some food option but I can't remember it honestly because I was either tired or drunk. Also sitting to the left of us was a middle eastern looking Ariel Winters from Modern Family if Winters had a booty you could land a jumbo jet on. Anyways I'd probably go back. They have good flavors of smoke

Our first time here and faith was a great server. He made sure that we were accommodated and food was fresh! Will definitely be back

First time in Orlando, looked for a place open after 2 am. I went there with a group of 8 people and saw multiple open tables outside and inside. There was a really rude bouncer ( Klush) at the entrance that kept asking for a hundred dollars just to be seated. Very rude that could careless about the customers and the business there. Thank god for a familiar face, Was able to get seated without paying because we knew a server that was able to seat us without the cover. Hookah was great, Ali ( our server) was VERY friendly and the service was good. Would definitely recommend their falafels with tzatziki sauce and hot sauce as a late night snack. I don't normally give reviews less than 3 stars even at the worst place, but first impression is everything and Klush should not be at the entrance

Faye was a great server!!! took care of my girlfriend and I!! food was great and it was not a long wait. Will definitely be back!

First time trying some Turkish good, and this place hit the spot! We cane here during lunch time, got seated right away. Our server Elcin- so friendly, attentive and hook us up for some delicious appetizers-- Babagush, I heard the name before but never had it, and Elcin introduced me to a new dish that I enjoyed. We also had some Hammus dip, match with some fresh pita bread. For our main dish- I had the Adana kebab, it's a ground lamb , with rice and some mix veggies. The ground lamb had lot of flavors in it, the rice and veggies are just perfect. My friend had a Shish Kebab- the chicken was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, savory and delicious.