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Maqsad Cafe

Nargile lounge in Istanbul

2.6 (15 reviews)

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About

Maqsad Cafe is a nargile lounge located in Eyüp, Istanbul, Türkiye. It offers late-night service. Customer reviews highlight significant billing issues, specifically an arbitrary 18.50 TL service charge added without warning. Patrons also report slow service, including orders waiting for an hour and reluctant hookah servers. The establishment holds a 2.6 out of 5 rating based on 15 reviews.

What's on offer

Open lateWheelchair access

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What visitors say about Maqsad Cafe

service charge issuesunwanted tip addedpoor service qualityslow order deliveryreluctant staff behaviorbilling complaints

Reviewers consistently criticize Maqsad Cafe for adding mandatory service charges to bills without prior warning or consent, describing the practice as unacceptable and shameful. Customers also report poor service, including long waits for orders and reluctant staff behavior. One reviewer noted the venue appears nice and classy, but this positive aspect is overshadowed by complaints about billing transparency and slow service, leading to strong dissatisfaction and threats of formal complaints.

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