Best Cafes in Istanbul
The best cafes in Istanbul for specialty coffee, pastries, and that perfect work-from-anywhere vibe.
Best coffee spots in Istanbul
Kronotrop Coffee
Istanbul's best specialty coffee with multiple locations. The Cihangir branch has a laidback neighbourhood feel and does exceptional pour-overs. The seasonal single origins are always interesting.
Mandabatmaz
A tiny, legendary coffee shop near İstiklal Avenue serving the thickest, most intensely flavoured Turkish coffee in the city. The foam should hold a toothpick upright. Sit on the stools and savour slowly.
MOC Coffee
A modern specialty roaster in Karaköy with excellent espresso and a minimalist interior. The flat whites are the best in Istanbul and the brownie is rich and fudgy. Good for laptop work.
Fazıl Bey's Turkish Coffee
In the Kadıköy market since 1923, this tiny shop roasts and grinds Turkish coffee beans to order. Watch them prepare it in a cezve over sand — the ritual is mesmerizing. Take a bag of beans home.
Petra Roasting Co.
A specialty roastery in Cihangir with Bosphorus views from the terrace. The beans are roasted on-site and the baristas are passionate. The cold brew on a hot Istanbul day is refreshing perfection.
Walter's Coffee Roastery
A Breaking Bad-themed cafe (yes, really) with excellent coffee and a fun interior. The chemical beakers and lab coats are quirky but the coffee quality is serious. Great for Instagram and your caffeine fix.
Coffee Sapiens
A third-wave cafe in Karaköy with a scientific approach to brewing. The tasting notes are precise and the staff guide you through the menu knowledgeably. The V60 pour-overs are exceptional.
Grand Bazaar Tea Houses
Several small tea houses inside the Grand Bazaar serve perfect çay in tulip glasses for almost nothing. Sit with the shopkeepers, drink tea, and watch the bazaar flow around you. The most authentic Istanbul experience.
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