Cafe Istanbul

I am writing to express deep concern regarding the recent conduct of Nicholas Payton, a now-former professor at Berklee College of Music. Mr. Payton, a Grammy-winning jazz musician, has used his public platform to express views that are not only deeply offensive but also dangerously antisemitic. He has made statements that mock the Holocaust, deny the oppression of the Jewish people, and suggest that Jews exploit their historical trauma for power. Such rhetoric is not only historically inaccurate and morally reprehensible, but it also contributes to a hostile and unsafe environment for Jewish students, faculty, and the broader community. While we acknowledge that Berklee has since terminated Mr. Payton’s employment, it is essential that institutions of higher learning remain vigilant in upholding values of tolerance, respect, and historical truth. We urge continued transparency and accountability, and support for all communities affected by hate speech and discrimination.

The Black Film Festival New Orleans was held at this great location. The owner was friendly and helpful.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Awesome atmosphere!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

I came for an author talk, and this was a great venue for that. Comfortable seats, friendly venue.

I don't know about any food available here, so I can not speak to that. This space as an event venue is quite lovely. I came for an event where the author talked about his writings and his passions, and the whole experience was amazing. I look forward to coming back for future events.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

What a vibe! Working w café Istanbul
Was such a pleasure. Plan on visiting when we hit Nola in the winter.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great music and vibes here. Poets on Poets every Wednesday is a fantastic open mic show and trumps every other open mic I’ve been to.

Atmosphere: 5

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Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Nice place to rent out for

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Had a wonderful time at Circus Burlesque!Thank you to the staff and management for providing such a wonderful place for music and performing arts !

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Nice spot for a cappuccino

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

This place is great, nice and private.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Had a great

Atmosphere: 5

THIS place!! O.M.G!!! Talk about DONT FENCE ME IN!! ? All KINDS of entertainment happens here, from Open Mike poetry night (Wed., 10p,) to Burlesque to Jazz to Political functions to Memorial services to Birthday Parties, LIVE art performances, ALL kinds of music....shall I go on? AND...AND...the DRINK PRICES are BEAUCOUP reasonable!! You can actually afford to have MORE THAN ONE!! ? AND...AND...it's BLACK MALE OWNED!! Yea! DAT's right! Check the webpage for WHATEVER might be going on on any given night, and if there might be a cover, and if they'll be food. It depends...? WHATEVER is going on there, you're GUARANTEED to have a BLAST!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Cafe Istanbul is always a good time, one of my favorite experiences so far was Jesters Ball.