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Morning in Istanbul: where to go for breakfast

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A guide to Istanbul’s cozy breakfast venues to start the day. Enjoy your meal and traditional strong tea in one of these vibrant places.

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A popular breakfast spot in Cihangir, where you might find tourists dining next to Turkish celebrities. They use organic ingredients, bake their own bread, and offer vegan options. Try to find a table in the cozy backyard and enjoy your fresh breakfast there.

A chain of breakfast spots where the tables are overflowing with food. For a fixed price per person, you’ll be served endless tea, menemen, Turkish flatbread gözleme, mezze, and cheese and vegetable platters. Make sure to come here hungry!

Located in the bohemian Cihangir, this spot attracts more locals than tourists. Behind the modest décor, you’ll find amazing breakfasts: the menemen and gözleme are especially good, just pick your favorite filling.

A café with a wide variety of breakfast options and excellent filter coffee. The menu features European classics like croque madame alongside Turkish menemen, while a black cat named Dragon rules the room. It’s busy and lively. For a quieter atmosphere, head upstairs.

A café with a cozy green patio, perfect for a group breakfast. They serve generous portions of Turkish breakfasts and a signature lemonade. While having your breakfast, try to spot the dearest local — a little turtle roaming the garden.

A vintage café in the vibrant Balat district, where you can try a traditional Turkish breakfast. Settle in at a table with a lace tablecloth and don’t miss the dessert: they serve excellent halva, the perfect pair for strong tea.

Morning in Istanbul: where to go for breakfast

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