Coffee & Bakery
24 places under Coffee & Bakery — all tried, all liked, all paid for ourselves.
Kürşat Zeytin Evi
A roadside stop just outside Ayvalık, on the Balıkesir road — but not the usual kind. The sales point of Kürşat Zeytin Evi is also a restaurant, a cof…
Pastéis de Belém
In Belém, a few hundred metres from the Jerónimos Monastery: Pastéis de Belém. Above the door it says “desde 1837”. The story starts at the monastery.…
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…
Abuelo
Abuelo is a coffee shop with two London branches, in Marylebone and Covent Garden. It has a relaxed, airy design by its architect owner, excellent cof…
Ariston
Ariston is a bakery that has been serving since 1910, right beside Athens' famous Syntagma Square. Thanks to the queue that never quite disappears, a …
Assagio
Newly opened, Assagio has brought an Italian breeze to Karaköy. Focaccia made to a special recipe, Italian charcuterie and wonderful sandwiches built …
Bom Dia
Bom Dia in Alaçatı, Çeşme is one of the standout options for breakfast. The coffee is good, and the croissants and toasted sandwiches are delicious. W…
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…
Pekara Trpković
Börek is a shared treasure of the Balkans. The Bosnian version is the best known in Turkey, but Pekara Trpković in Belgrade, with a history going back…
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…
Cova
Cova, with a history going back to 1817, is one of Milan's classic addresses. The pastry shop leans towards biscuits and small cakes, and the coffee i…
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 …
Köşe Kahve
Köşe Kahve, an Alaçatı classic, is one of those places that has never failed to please us on location, food or service. The menu, which adds local fla…
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…
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano
The first and only Starbucks in Italy is in Milan. They've created an incredible space. We didn't drink the coffee, though I'm sure it's different fro…
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…
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Our picks: Season Artisan Bakery (Bebek), Hide (Arnavutköy), Ninda (Bebek). 24 places in total — every one tried by us, every bill paid by us.
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