Istanbul’s 6 Best Coffee Shops For Working
There’s nothing more important for a freelancer than a cozy seat, some food, and a reliable (free) wireless connection. With the age of 9-5 office work slowly reaching its extinction, Istanbul’s cafes harbor the laptop and headphone-clad, liberated workers of tomorrow. We picked out the best spots in the city of Istanbul where you can get some work done while enjoying some good coffee and food.
Müz Botanik & Kahve
Cafe, Coffee Shop, Turkish
Journey
Cafe, Restaurant, Turkish, Mediterranean
Another delightful communal table on the second floor of Journey, a super popular café in the bohemian Cihangir neighborhood, is a freelancer haven. You’ll want to spend hours at this cozy café/restaurant, so it’s quite the boon that their food is also very delicious. We recommend their homemade pasta dishes as well as the very delicious Turkish staples like köfte.
Şimdi
Cafe, Restaurant, Turkish, Italian, Soup, Mediterranean
The comfy couches in the front and back of this popular café/restaurant are the perfect place to get comfortable and type away. Known for its excellent coffee, Şimdi also has a full menu of delicious dishes, from the delectable chicken with green curry soup to the very tasty grilled salmon.
Café Cuma
Bakery, Cafe, Restaurant, Tea
There’s a lot to say about this cozy café. Let’s start with Cuma’s pancakes, which happen to be the best in town, the appetizing display of homemade cakes and pastries, the lovely outside terrace and the warm and inviting communal table upstairs that feels like someone’s home instead of a cafe. You’ll definitely get a lot of work done here and eat some sweet treats you’ll never forget.
Mavra
Cafe, Turkish