Mersin, Turkey
Le Cafe de Chat Noir
Le Cafe de Chat Noir is a small vegan and vegetarian cafe on 1904. Sokak in the Güvenevler neighbourhood of Yenişehir, in Mersin's Pozcu area a few streets inland from the seafront. Also known as Kara Kedi Kafe, it bills itself as Mersin's first vegan and vegetarian venue and serves plant-based versions of local dishes such as tantuni, lahmacun and köfte alongside drinks and desserts. The cafe looks after cats from the neighbourhood, and a group of around eight cats lives in and around the dining room, sleeping on chairs and walking between the tables while guests eat. There is no entry fee or separate cat room; visitors simply order from the menu and sit with the cats. It opens in the afternoon from Monday to Saturday and from the morning on Sundays.
Before you go
- Entry
- Free entry with a purchase
- Food & drink
- Serves meals
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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