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Cafes

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Cafes are an easy way to break up a day of sightseeing in Istanbul, whether you want a quiet table for breakfast, a pastry with coffee or a lighter meal. This page lists cafes so you can compare what each one offers. Examples include Almira, Susam Cafe, Yigit Sofram and Healin Foods. Look at the neighborhood of each cafe and choose one close to where your day takes you. Check the official source for current opening hours before you go.

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RestaurantYigit SoframFamily-run Turkish breakfast spot in Cihangir famous for handmade gözleme and traditional kahvaltı spreads. Open daily except Mondays.Beyoğlu
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RestaurantSusam CafeA laid-back cafe by day and intimate cocktail bar by night in the heart of Cihangir, where locals and visitors linger over…Beyoğlu
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RestaurantAlmiraA casual neighborhood cafe and pastry shop in Şişli serving Turkish breakfasts, light meals, pastries and coffee from early morning.Şişli
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RestaurantHealin FoodsHealthy restaurant in Nisantasi specializing in vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and protein-rich dishes made with organic ingredients. Two-level modern space with a market…Şişli
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RestaurantBaylan PastanesiThe Baylan brand was founded on İstiklal Caddesi in 1923; the beloved Kadıköy branch, where the famous kup (sundae) became an institution,…Kadıköy
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RestaurantVefa BozacısıEstablished in 1876 by Hacı Sadık Bey, Vefa Bozacısı is a historic shop in Istanbul's Vefa neighborhood, renowned for its traditional boza—a…Fatih
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RestaurantNamlı Gurme KaraköyA deli, cafe and restaurant by the Karaköy ferry terminal, known for build-your-own Turkish breakfast plates, pastırma and a large counter of…Beyoğlu
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RestaurantCumaA small house-style bistro on Çukurcuma Caddesi with a front terrace, serving Turkish breakfast by day and Mediterranean-style dishes later, among the…Beyoğlu
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RestaurantJourneyA two-storey cafe-restaurant on Akarsu Caddesi in Cihangir with bookshelves, an all-day menu from breakfast to wine, and a quiet upstairs room…Beyoğlu
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RestaurantCafe PrivatoA breakfast cafe on Tımarcı Sokak, a couple of minutes from Galata Tower, known for a large Turkish breakfast spread in a…Beyoğlu
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RestaurantSeven Hills RestaurantA rooftop restaurant and terrace on the sixth floor of the Seven Hills Hotel, facing Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, open…Fatih
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RestaurantÇeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı NişantaşıThe Nişantaşı branch of a breakfast house from Çeşme, serving warm griddle-cooked bazlama bread, homemade jams, pişi, menemen and regional cheeses with…Şişli
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RestaurantLokmaA waterfront restaurant on the Bosphorus shore at Rumeli Hisarı, known for a build-your-own Turkish breakfast served with a view of the…Sarıyer
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RestaurantMy Terrace Cafe & RestaurantA rooftop restaurant near Little Hagia Sophia in Sultanahmet, serving a traditional Turkish breakfast and dinner on a terrace with views of…Fatih
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RestaurantRumeli Kale Cafe & RestaurantA long-established breakfast cafe on the Bosphorus shore road at Rumeli Hisarı, known for a generous serpme kahvaltı, fresh tea and tables…Sarıyer
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RestaurantBest Specialty Coffee Shops in Istanbul: Local Roasters and Third-Wave CafesFind local roasters in Beyoğlu, Balat, Nişantaşı and Kadıköy, with tips for tasting coffee and choosing beans to take home.
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RestaurantMangerieAn all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant on the third floor of a period building in Bebek, with a terrace above the Bosphorus…Beşiktaş
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RestaurantKahve 6A small, garden-style breakfast cafe on Anahtar Sokak, a side street off Akarsu Caddesi in Cihangir, known for İzmir-style breakfast, own-baked bread…Beyoğlu
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RestaurantBest Baklava Shops in Istanbul: Where to Eat Authentic Turkish BaklavaCompare pistachio, walnut and rolled baklava in Karaköy, Sultanahmet, Üsküdar and Pendik, then choose a box that travels well.
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RestaurantArada BeyrutA Lebanese-Turkish breakfast cafe in Galata, serving a colourful spread of hummus, falafel, pişi, Lebanese flatbreads and unlimited tea.Beyoğlu
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RestaurantBarnathan İstanbulA hotel garden and rooftop restaurant a few steps from Galata Tower, with breakfast in the garden or on the roof terrace…Beyoğlu
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RestaurantGallant GalataA Parisian-style cafe and coffee roastery on Büyük Hendek Caddesi with a terrace facing Galata Tower, known for San Sebastián cheesecake, hot…Beyoğlu