Best Breakfast in Istanbul
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From the classic Pierre Loti and Van Kahvaltı Evi, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.3 · 48,458 reviews
Climb to Pierre Loti, the hilltop cafe overlooking the Golden Horn. Sit with a glass of Turkish tea and watch the light change over the water, especially at sunset.
★ 4.6 · 6,179 reviews
Come hungry to Van Kahvaltı Evi, an Istanbul favourite for a true Van-style Turkish breakfast. Share a spread of small dishes and keep the tea flowing as the attentive waiters guide your order.
★ 4.7 · 4,175 reviews
Treat yourself to breakfast at Do\u011fac\u0131y\u0131z, one of Istanbul's best-loved morning spots. Order the Hatay menemen and enjoy the free extras and warm welcome.
★ 4.1 · 16,083 reviews
Stop at Emirgan S\u00fcti\u015f, a bright, bustling caf\u00e9 with views over the strait, open from 6:00 AM. Start with breakfast, then finish with one of its famous milk-based desserts.
★ 4.4 · 1,868 reviews
Settle in at Çakmak Kahvaltı Salonu for a breakfast built around nostalgia and sharing. Pick a set menu with friends and work through plates of cheese, spreads and warm Turkish classics.
★ 4.7 · 5,622 reviews
Head to Cafe Carmenta, the standout on Be\u015fikta\u015f's breakfast street. Share a fresh, beautifully presented Turkish breakfast and add simit with honey and kaymak.
★ 4.3 · 10,373 reviews
Join the morning crowd at Çeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı in Nişantaşı, where tables turn fast and plates arrive faster. Share a serpme breakfast of fresh pişi, bazlama and small dishes.
★ 4.3 · 4,634 reviews
Settle in at Lokma for an Istanbul breakfast with the Bosphorus as backdrop. Work through a classic Turkish spread, tear into the simit and make the meal last.
★ 4.1 · 6,519 reviews
Head to Namlı Gurme in Karaköy for a full traditional Turkish breakfast with a charcuterie pedigree. Order at the counter, then enjoy the spread and pick up cured products from the deli on your way out.
★ 4.8 · 3,475 reviews
Start the day at Yiğit Sofram, a gözleme and breakfast spot with a devoted following. Order the menemen or a full Turkish spread and sip complimentary tea in its cosy dining room.
★ 4.2 · 27,799 reviews
Settle under the plane trees at Tarihi Çınaraltı, a big tea garden facing the sea in Üsküdar. Order a glass of tea, unpack your own snacks and watch the water.
★ 4.2 · 3,251 reviews
Pull up a seat at Lades Menemen for the Turkish breakfast classic done the traditional way. Dig into a pan of menemen with sucuk, finish with honey and clotted cream, and keep the bread coming.
★ 4.0 · 5,923 reviews
Settle in at The House Cafe, where the sea view is as much the point as the menu. Enjoy a generous breakfast or coffee while ships glide past, ideally timed for sunset.
★ 3.9 · 2,600 reviews
Begin your morning at Boris's Place, an Istanbul breakfast favorite that opens at 6:30 AM. Sit outside and spoon creamy kaymak with honey alongside a warm glass of milk.
★ 4.2 · 2,173 reviews
Claim a table at Rumeli Kale Cafe for a Turkish breakfast beside the Bosphorus. Eat in the garden or on the pavement, with the water in view and warm service close at hand.
★ 4.3 · 3,420 reviews
Drop into Kruvasan for a quick, satisfying start to the day. Order the cafe's namesake croissant or an egg breakfast with Kars gravyer, and enjoy it with coffee among regulars.
★ 4.4 · 2,650 reviews
Slip into Cafe Privato Restaurant, a vintage-touched oasis away from the street noise. Share small plates or a full Turkish breakfast of spreads, cheeses and fresh breads.
★ 4.8 · 2,220 reviews
Start the day, or end it, at Casius Antioch Kitchen, an Antakya-style restaurant open from breakfast until the early hours. Share a Turkish breakfast spread or work through hot starters, mezzes and oven-baked mains.
★ 4.6 · 1,633 reviews
Start your morning at Kahve6, a Cihangir favourite for hearty, home-style breakfasts. Tuck into an egg sandwich or omelette, share a falafel wrap and save room for a brownie.
★ 4.5 · 773 reviews
Settle into Casa Cooklife, a spacious and beautifully designed cafe with a calm mood. Sip a cappuccino, try a pear frangipane tart or the shakshuka, and linger as long as you like.
★ 4.1 · 1,674 reviews
Pop into Grōn Coffee, a small and welcoming café with a loyal following for its coffee. Sip a carefully balanced drink, share a slice of tiramisu, or turn the stop into a relaxed brunch.
★ 4.1 · 1,368 reviews
Seek out Cuma, hidden on a side street with a quiet courtyard. Settle in for a relaxed meal and follow your waiter's recommendations through the menu.
★ 4.4 · 1,108 reviews
Step into Journey, where a giant world map, shelves of books and a record player set the scene. Choose from vegan, vegetarian or meat dishes and linger over a relaxed meal in the vintage-library setting.
★ 4.2 · 791 reviews
Settle into Arka Bah\u00e7e \u0130stanbul, a stylish and cozy spot that stays open late into the night. Linger over a relaxed meal for two, with lunch dishes drawing the warmest praise.
★ 4.6 · 900 reviews
Start the day at Balkon Cafe & Kahvalt\u0131, a friendly caf\u00e9 that opens at 7:00 AM on a busy tourist street. Order a Turkish breakfast and enjoy attentive service without any sales pitch.
★ 4.0 · 3,039 reviews
Pop into Mum's Cafe for a breakfast that feels a little special. Order the salmon eggs Benedict with fresh juice, save room for the banana bread and say hello to the resident cat.
★ 4.4 · 2,608 reviews
Wander off the main road in Balat to find Forno Balat, a light-filled neighborhood favorite. Tear into crispy fresh lahmacun or a cheesy pide in its warm, relaxed rooms.
★ 3.0 · 1,097 reviews
Drop into Beca, a Karak\u00f6y spot where breakfast, dinner and cocktails share one stylish room. Try the spicy shrimp pasta and take in the lively, trendy atmosphere.
★ 4.7 · 925 reviews
Pause at Tarihi Kuzguncuk Fırını, a Kuzguncuk bakery-cafe loved by locals for fresh pastries. Order a Turkish breakfast or browse the dessert counter with a coffee, while the team explains each sweet.
★ 4.5 · 676 reviews
Start the day at Siyah Cafe & Breakfest, where the staff are friendly and the atmosphere easygoing. Order the traditional cheese with corn flour or fried eggs and enjoy an unhurried Istanbul breakfast.
Istanbul · ☕ Coffeebreak
Pierre Loti
45 min
Istanbul · 🥐 Breakfast
Van Kahvaltı Evi
1h15
Doğacıyız Gourmet Breakfast Restaurant
Emirgan Sütiş
Çakmak Kahvaltı Salonu
Cafe Carmenta
Çeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı Nişantaşı 1
Lokma
Namlı Gurme
1h
Yiğit Sofram Gözleme ve Kahvaltı
Tarihi Çınaraltı
Lades Menemen
The House Cafe
Boris's Place
Rumeli Kale cafe & Restaurant (Merkez)
Kruvasan
Cafe Privato Restaurant
Istanbul · 🍽️ Food
Casius Antioch Kitchen Restaurant
1h30
Kahve6
Casa Cooklife
25 min
Grōn Coffee
Cuma
Journey
Arka Bahçe İstanbul
Balkon Cafe & Kahvaltı
Mum's Cafe
Forno Balat, İstanbul 'un En İyi Kahvaltı, Lahmacun ve Pizza & Pide Mekanları, Sizinle!
Beca
Tarihi Kuzguncuk Fırını Cafe & Restaurant
Siyah Cafe & Breakfest
