Walking into Safa Meyhanesi is a little like stepping back in time, transported to another age, one recognizable in the works of Orhan Pamu
Focusing strictly on the organic, seasonal, and local, Aheste is a quiet and relaxing cafe on one of the trendiest streets in Istanbul. Drop by for
The word for this little cafe is "adorable." With a few seats inside and outside, this is a perfect place to have a cup of coffee or tea a
The perfect place to stop and have a break during a tour of the Çukurcuma neighborhood (or a relaxing lunch out), Cafe Cuma offers a daily ch
Tucked down a side street close to Galata, this is a place worth seeking out, as once you’ve sampled the koy kahvaltası (village breakfast) h
Amongst all the döner stands near Taksim square, the clear choice of those in the know is Çılgın Dürüm. Open 24/7, the kaşa
With a beautiful view of the Bosphorus Nezih Kebap offers traditional meat dishes as well as starters with the içli köfte (burghul balls
The speciatly here is lahmacun (crispy thin baked dough with minced-meat-and-spices topping) that is served with fresh parsley and lemon. Make
The reason why the kuru baklava here is absolutely heavenly is because clarified butter is used in the making (which is also on sale in case you wan
Reminiscent of local coffee houses, Firuzağa Kahvesi is a great hang-out spot for a group of friends, or to work on projects.