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Kaktüs Kitap & Kahve
The Adliye Sokak bookshop café where the floor-to-ceiling shelves lean on art, philosophy and sociology
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Kaktüs takes the front room of an old Çarşı stone house on Adliye Sokak and packs it floor to ceiling with books: art, philosophy, sociology, psychology, a strong Turkish poetry shelf and a smaller children's section at the back. The kitchen runs Aegean breakfast, salads and a short kitchen card for lunch, with a serious wine and small-batch rakı list for the evening; the room hosts a monthly philosophy circle and occasional author readings. It is the rare central-Bodrum café that turns the spotlight inward.
Editor's Tip
Ask the host for the philosophy-circle schedule; the monthly Saturday night runs in Turkish but the kitchen stays open through it. Buy a book on the way out, the curation is the real argument for the room.
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Indoor Terrace
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Kaktüs Kitap & Kahve, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Kaktüs Kitap & Kahve?
Kaktüs Kitap & Kahve is located in Bodrum, Bodrum, Çarşı Mah., Adliye Sk. No:10/A, Bodrum.
What are the opening hours of Kaktüs Kitap & Kahve?
Kaktüs Kitap & Kahve is open 11:00 - 23:00 (closed Sunday).
What is Kaktüs Kitap & Kahve best for?
Kaktüs Kitap & Kahve is especially popular for Coffee, Morning, Solo.
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