Places in Istanbul

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

Historic 1945 waterfront cafe - the intellectual's haunt

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion

Nordic-style specialty coffee with cult-status brownie

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Premier specialty roaster with garden terrace near Bosphorus Bridge

Sourdough sandwiches and house-made deli fare

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

Kadıköy's most queued weekend brunch destination

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Unlimited serpme kahvalti with homemade bazlama bread

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

Seven regional breakfast sets named after Anatolian villages

Direct-trade single origins roasted in-house since 2013

Two women, home-style breakfast since 2008

Fresh croissants and surprise cilbir in Moda

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

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

Weekend pilgrimage for Kadıköy's brunch devotees

Iconic Moda brunch spot with legendary pancakes

Plant-forward wellness breakfast on a quiet Moda side street