Noir Pit
Noir Pit is a cozy, trendy café in Istanbul offering exceptional San Sebastian cheesecake and specialty coffees in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Despite mixed reviews about service, most visitors praise the flaky croissants, delicious drinks, and reasonable prices, making it a charming retreat from Istanbul's busy streets.
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a month ago
I ordered their San Sebastian cheesecake and it was creamy, and truly OG. Not too sweet, just the perfect balance. The cafe isn’t very big, but it has just the right vibe, warm and welcoming. It was raining outside when I visited, which made the atmosphere even cozier. And to top it all off, they gave me a free Iced Americano, such a kind gesture! The barista was incredibly friendly and kind. Can’t wait to come back and try their croissant next time!
4 weeks ago
Love how they do the place, creates such vibrant and warm atmosphere and vibe. Amazing coffee selection, great friendly barista, quick excellent service. They open quite early in the morning, so if your hotel coffee is average, walking down their place is always a great recommendation 🫶🏼
a month ago
Wow. That was disgusting. The service is awful. I genuinely felt like someone was holding a gun to their heads to make them work. I asked the girl at the counter if they make iced cappuccinos. She nodded three times without saying a word. Weird energy, but whatever — I still ordered. What I got was a hot coffee with two sad ice cubes floating on top. That’s not iced coffee, that’s laziness. I paid 170 TL for this disaster. Didn’t even drink half of it. She could clearly see I was unhappy. No one cared, no one asked. The bare minimum? Not even close. What’s crazy is they could do better. It’s not rocket science. But they simply don’t care. One person with zero professionalism can ruin a whole business. Nice-looking café, great location — completely wasted. One star, only because zero isn’t an option.
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