Coffee shops and bakeries in Istanbul
15 coffee shops and bakeries in Istanbul that we tried and liked. We went to every one and paid our own bill — no scores, no advertising.
Casa Cooklife
One of the favourite spots in Bomonti's lively scene, Casa Cooklife is a meeting place built around slow-living culture. Drawing on Japandi aesthetics…
Assagio
Newly opened, Assagio has brought an Italian breeze to Karaköy. Focaccia made to a special recipe, Italian charcuterie and wonderful sandwiches built …
Mon Bakehouse
Mon Bakehouse is a lovely bakery down a side street in Ulus that has built a following in the neighbourhood. A warm, friendly, delicious little place.…
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…
Lokanta Kru
Lokanta Kru and Kruvasan are the new-generation brands from Hünkar, one of Istanbul's classic names. The day starts with croissants in the morning and…
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 …
Melina Kantina
Melina Kantina, with good coffee, delicious food and a pleasant seating area, is one of the good options in Arnavutköy. The rich range of desserts is …
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 …
Ninda
Ninda means 'bread' in ancient Hittite. Newly opened in Bebek, Ninda is ambitious about its bakery. We very much liked the coffee; with its decoration…
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 …
Mendel's Chocolatier
Mendel's, which stands out above all for its presentation, is the right address for chocolate lovers. A good option for a sweet coffee break in the li…
Petra Roasting Co.
Just the moment for a good morning coffee. 🥐🥧☕️…
Rustique
Rustique is a candidate to become Arnavutköy's new favourite. With baked goods from its own oven and a wide range of gluten-free options, it's a pleas…
Other cuisines in Istanbul
Our picks: Season Artisan Bakery (Bebek), Hide (Arnavutköy), Ninda (Bebek). 15 places in total — every one tried by us, every bill paid by us.
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