17 Best Cafes in Turkey & Istanbul

Turkey is a melting point for the climatic and cultural extremes of the East and West. Turkey cities have their own unique food culture to offer to food lovers. There is something for everybody, be it food or budget; everything will be made memorable, as you will end up with satisfaction.

Best Cafes in Istanbul

This is a wonderful place for gourmet travellers. Turkey is the melting point for the climatic and cultural extremes of the East and West. There are a number of restaurants where you can find a wide range of food from Turkish, street food, Ottoman, and many other renowned cuisines from across the globe. The list of Best Cafes in Istanbul are:

1. The House Cafe

This is one of the most glamorous cafes in Istanbul. It is a wonderful place for a visit, especially for food. The cafe is located in the heart of Ortakoy. It is a wonderful place for wine and dine. The cafe is located in the heart of Ortakoy. It is a wonderful place for wine and dine. The cafe is one of the best for food. It is a wonderful place to drop in for a Sunday brunch.

2. Pierre Loti Hill Cafe

The cafe is named after a renowned French novelist, Pierre Loti. Pierre Loti fell in love with Istanbul. He stayed in Istanbul for many years. There is a tea house where you can find a wonderful view of the Golden Horns. It is a wonderful place for couples. Their favourite food from the menu for many is their dark chocolate ice-cream, Turkish coffee, and snacks.

3. Mitara Cafe & Art

One of the best cafes in Istanbul, where you could have the most unique dining experience, is Mitara Cafe & Art. Above all, the cafe is warm because of the owner, who cooks food as if you are a guest at her place. It is a magnificent place not only to drink coffee but to feel the artistic atmosphere.

4. Cuma Cafe

It is an open-terrace cafe in the city, decorated with a vintage theme, just a few meters from the Museum of Innocence. You could sit on the terrace, have a cup of coffee, feel a breeze of fresh air, and a tropical feeling. There are varieties of food on the menu, but the most commonly consumed is the authentic Turkish dish or cuisine.

5. Çorlulu Ali Paşa

It is an ideal place for people who want to chill out and smoke some water pipes. The cafe is decorated with beautiful traditional Turkish lighting, giving a touch of the place, a place to relax. You could feel the old and new traditional Turkish feeling here in this place. 

Best Cafes in Cappadocia

It is a historical region in Central Anatolia, filled with valleys and dotted with dramatic rock formations. The city is breathtaking, with skyline views, feeling no different from a magical land. You have to experience this unique landscape, food, and drink at some of the best cafes in Cappadocia, such as: 

1. Old Cappadocia Cafe & Restaurant

This is one of the best cafes in Cappadocia, which is in the center of Göreme. They have incredible food, both international and Turkish dishes. The cafe is well decorated, and their services are great, creating a great aura in this place. They have great food at a fair price with great service.

2. Top Deck Cave

The cafe/restaurant creates a different kind of aura in this place with its decorations and interior. The cave-style atmosphere is converted into a cozy place. The cafe is run by a small family, providing great food and great service.

Best Cafes in Antalya

Antalya is a great summer destination in Turkey which offers a complete package of history, beautiful beaches and great restaurants which caters to the most and diverse taste. The restaurants not only offer Turkish dishes, but also international cuisine and here’s a list of some of the best cafes in Antalya:

1. Demlik Cafe

The cafe has an alluring decor with good food and service. The food here is all local products from pancakes, homemade jams, flatbreads, buttered village eggs etc. They serve Turkish cuisine and also it’s a vegetarian-friendly place for vegetarian lovers.

The cafe cum pub/bar is a stylish and cosy place with a spectacular oceanic view. With the combination of the view and sea breeze, everything feels right when you are in this cafe. They serve quality food for breakfast and lunch and a great place to be out in the evening to drink with its outdoor seating.

Gaziantep is long known for its long gastronomic history and today the main driving factor for tourists is its food. Almost 50% of the enterprises are dedicated to food including cereals, spices and dried fruits. The gastronomy here is synonymous with social cohesion and festivity. Their coffee is very popular as it’s is made with wild pistachios along with their cheesecakes. Some of its best cafes are:

The coffee shop is historical and very attractive located just in the centre of the city. The cafe has been in service for almost 400 years and it’s said that Sultan Murat the 4th took a breather here before he left on a campaign to Bagdad. It’s the best place to get coffee and a break.

It is a cafe cum restaurant which has a very large space and a modern decorated atmosphere. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It has a wide menu with excellent choices of food which is cooked well and taste amazing. The service is very fast, nice and the staffs are very attentive and friendly.

Ankara is the capital city of Turkey and has risen on the steep. Today, it is a modern European metropolis city with ruins of the old civilizations. The city is busy and tourists are crowded in Karanfil and Yuksel Street offering coffee houses, restaurants etc. Ankara is also best known for its kebabs and found best on Sakarya Street. Some of the best cafes in Ankara are:

The Cafe has a Turkish fusion with special delights offering vegetarian-friendly, halal, gluten-free options for meals. It is a very old cafe in Ankara and was opened since 1995 and has a vintage French vibe and interiors. You can choose for outdoor, indoor seating or buffet seating as per your liking.

This chic coffee house offers a variety of coffee with good quality cakes and pastries. The ambience is eco-friendly with a lot of space indoors as well as outdoors. It is very close to the centre of Ankara and just walking distance from most places. They also sell some nice books, ornaments and handmade jewellery.

Pamukkale is more than just the UNESCO white hot springs; the town is very charming and packed with many things to do and food to eat. It offers some amazing foods which are fresh, delicious and made wholeheartedly with love. Along the way to the hot springs, few vendors sell Dondurma (Turkish ice cream). You will find several cafes and restaurants in town, and some of the best cafes in Pamukkale are:

The cafe was established in 20015 to provide unique flavours to the customers. It is a desert base cafe which sells different kinds of cookies, desserts, cakes, pastries and other confectionary items. It’s a one flavour stop that has the best bakers and bakery food in town.

If you are in Pamukkale and looking for an authentic Japanese, Korean, Asian home-cooked comfort food, Lamuko's Lokanta is the place you have to have to drop by and eat. Their special diets are vegetarian-friendly for brunch, lunch or drinks. It is a good place for vegetarian with indoor and outdoor seating.

Kusadasi is a beach resort town which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey. The town has always been a tourist destination popular for its lovely beaches and delicious Aegean food and holiday resorts. There are a number of cafes and restaurants which serves Anatolian cuisine serving kebabs, fish, soups, pies etc. Some of the best cafes in Kusadasi are:

The cafe cum bar/pub is at the heart of the city near the seaside which serves international and Mediterranean cuisines. They serve delicious dishes and quality drinks for all meals. The after-hours is a great time to spend the evening here which opens till 4:00 am in the morning.

The cafe offers a great scenic view with outdoor seating and a great place to relax, eat and meet friends. It serves Turkish, Italian, Steakhouse, Pizza, International cuisines and they do it even after hours. It has nice interiors and atmosphere where you can enjoy drinking coffee, drink and quality food with great service.

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