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Turkish cuisine is famously flavorful and versatile and can therefore provide you with a thousand mouthwatering flavors no matter what meal of the day. Join us for this countdown of seven phenomenal locations for you to enjoy breakfast or brunch. Whether you’re seeking a light and sweet breakfast or a filling and aromatic savory meal, Istanbul will provide and leave you hungry for more.

Galata Konak Café

Cafe, Coffee Shop, Turkish, Vegetarian

At the Galata Konak Café, you could just as easily be sat at your dining table at home. Nothing is too much trouble for the kindly and attentive staff who will not only warmly welcome you, but use their expert knowledge of the area and the cuisine to help you enjoy a delicious meal. Don’t hesitate to try traditional Turkish tea or the aromatic and potent coffee. If you’re lucky, a local may even tell your future from the remaining residue, which is a fun tradition to experience.

Cafe Privato

Cafe, Tea , Fast Food, Vegetarian

This is a café whose reputation is widely known throughout the city. Enjoy a wide variety of traditional Turkish breakfast and brunch items and discover very best of this excellent cuisine. It’s guaranteed that whatever you choose from the extensive menu, it will be fresh, beautifully prepared and delicious. Look no further than Café Privato for the perfect start to your morning or a warm and intimate location for a mid-morning snack. Especially recommended are any of the dishes containing the delicious and locally sourced cheeses.

Saklıköy Geyikli Cafe

Cafe, Restaurant, Turkish

The décor of this café is simply stunning. It has the simply rustic feel of a roof garden or green house with its mismatched wooden furniture and miscellaneous ornaments. One is encouraged to recline under the open sky and either bask in the sun during the day or marvel the stars each night. This is a café that appeals to a more hipster, alternative crowd but if you love a vintage ambiance then this is the place for you.

Old Java

Cafe, Coffee Shop, Tea

This is a coffee shop with heart and a great place to socialize and start your day. Choose from some of your favorite coffees whilst enjoying the unique feeling that can only come from an independent coffee shop, not a western chain. The interior is plush and warm encouraging a friendly and comfortable vibe. We especially recommend the fresh pastries on offer, which will perfectly accompany your revitalizing drinks.

About the author

Ayse Huseyin, known to her friends as “Blue” was born in London, but was flying around the world before she could even walk. Her life-long fascination with world culture and literature has seen her working in the mountains of New Mexico, trekking across New Zealand, and constantly hungry for her next adventure. To her, life is a series of extraordinary memories not yet made and she’d rather start sooner than later! She’s currently an English undergraduate who aspires to spend her life drifting round the world, meeting new people, being inspired, and filling notebooks as she goes.

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