Breakfast spots in Istanbul
14 breakfast spots in Istanbul that we tried and liked. We went to every one and paid our own bill — no scores, no advertising.
Hodan
Hodan began its life in Çukurcuma, in Beyoğlu, and earned itself a particular place in İstanbul's food scene along the way. It now sits at a new addre…
Forno Balat
Balat is slowly getting the life it has long been waiting for. Tourist activity is up, and newly opened places are offering different things. Forno is…
Kahvaltı Favorilerimiz
We've gathered the breakfast addresses acıktım.be has tried and liked in this reel.…
Petra Roasting Co.
Petra's Bebek branch is one of the area's hidden treasures. In a wonderful garden in Küçük Bebek, it's an oasis away from the chaos of the district. L…
Brekkie
Brekkie had been on our list for a long time, and we'd heard very good things about its croissants. Brekkie, where you have to queue at least an hour …
Ethem Efendi Kahvaltı
A good family breakfast on a Sunday morning — especially if it falls on Mother's Day — is a very good idea. Ethem Efendi Kahvaltı is a good option, wi…
Season Artisan Bakery
In an area as competitive as Bebek, Season Artisan Bakery has become a good option. The croissant may be the best in the neighbourhood, the coffee is …
Mangerie
It simply isn't possible for a place open for seventeen years in an area like Bebek to be bad. Invisible from the street, reached by three flights of …
Matters
With the weekend approaching, it's the right moment to write about Matters. Just off Bağdat Caddesi, Matters stands apart with good coffee, its own pa…
Grön Coffee Company
With the weekend approaching, it's worth writing about Grön, which serves good coffee and breakfast. Just off Bağdat Caddesi, the place won us over wi…
Hide
Hide, as its name suggests, is an oasis hidden in the chaos of Arnavutköy. Taking no reservations and with a permanent queue at the door, it's a good …
Hafta Sonu Kahvaltısı
On a weekend spent at home, what did you choose for breakfast? These eggs royale with salmon, say, or menemen?…
Bebek Hotel
There are plenty of breakfast options in Bebek, but lately the Bebek Hotel has been pulling ahead of the competition. The location right on the water …
Bülent Börekçilik
If you haven't had breakfast yet, crisp outside and soft inside, cheese böreks are baked fresh and waiting for you piping hot at Bülent Börekçilik, wh…
Other cuisines in Istanbul
Our picks: Season Artisan Bakery (Bebek), Mangerie (Bebek), Hide (Arnavutköy). 14 places in total — every one tried by us, every bill paid by us.
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