Places in Istanbul

Panoramic Princes Islands views with sunset cocktails

Three-story bookstore-cafe with 45,000 books and terrace dining

Historic 1945 waterfront cafe - the intellectual's haunt

Nordic-style specialty coffee with cult-status brownie

60s-70s beach glamour meets Mediterranean fine dining

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Istanbul's first vegan fine dining - Michelin Green Star

Premier specialty roaster with garden terrace near Bosphorus Bridge

Sourdough sandwiches and house-made deli fare

Michelin-noted bistro where even the inspectors mentioned the young hip crowd

Chef Marcello Micci's Tuscan kitchen on Bağdat Caddesi with 120-person garden

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Classic waterfront brasserie with its own private pier

Harbor-side brasserie with marina views and weekend live music

MSA-trained pastry chef's handmade tarts and sugar-free sweets

Kronotrop's largest Caddebostan location: three floors, deep garden

Bosphorus bistro elegance from morning to night

Bosphorus-front institution: elaborate breakfast plus fresh-catch seafood

Australian-style roasting, beans from 12 origin countries

Converted historic boathouse: Moda coast's most scenic all-day venue

Global fusion dining on the Bosphorus at Mandarin Oriental

Direct-trade single origins roasted in-house since 2013

Two women, home-style breakfast since 2008

Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda

Venice-born Italian at Soho House Istanbul

Istanbul's legendary breakfast deli since forever

Seaside Mediterranean dining with live music in Bostancı

Cihangir's beloved bohemian cafe-bar

US-style sourdough perfection on Bağdat Caddesi

Wood-fired Italian dining in Bomonti garden

Haute couture-inspired French bistro at Turkey's premier fashion house hotel

Buttered croissants and creative all-day plates with serious ambition

Light-filled brunch with granola bowls and aromatic coffees

Neighborhood anchor in Yeldeğirmeni's evolving food scene

Regional organic breakfast opposite Yogurtcu Park

Iconic Moda brunch spot with legendary pancakes

Plant-forward wellness breakfast on a quiet Moda side street