Turkey is a blend of east and west, it is diverse and provides varieties of food, but the coffee culture in Istanbul is widespread, and it’s worth it. There are many cafes you can choose to get your fine cup of coffee available all across Istanbul, which will always give you European or Ottoman vibes. Some of the best cafes to have your best cafes are mentioned here for you to try in Istanbul.
- Kronotrop Coffee
One of the oldest cafe that provides the best third wave coffee in Istanbul. Kronotrop is spread all across the country with its various branches in various cities like Moda and Karakoy, but their oldest branch exists in Cihangir. They have partnered with organic farms and often self roast their coffee beans for maximum flavor. Kronotrop is the place where you should drop by if you want the finest cup of coffee and some delicious cookies.
- Dem Karakoy
Karakoy is a neighborhood with loads of bars, cafes and concept shops, and its one of the most popular cafe in Istanbul which is an indoor café Dem Karakoy, which gives eclectic and industrial vibes from its décor. It is usually the place where teenagers and students hang out. You must try some of their best cakes, herbal teas and any type of coffee you like. You can always grab some meze in different varieties as a lunch or dinner here.
- Kybele Hotel & Café
Filled with vibrance and colors, Kybele Café is the part of one of the best hotels, in the Sultanahmet district of central Istanbul. It is bright, aesthetic and filled with colors all over. You can always have some of the best Turkish food, Turkish version of tapas and a variety of maze that is just enhanced while being accompanied with Turkish coffee. Don’t forget to explore the hidden terrace designed in Ottoman style, and get some pictures clicked.
- Sirin Firn Café & Bakery
One of the most popular cafes and bakeries in Istanbul which will also provide you vegan and gluten free food if you want. It has some of the best aesthetics with the top baked items in the town. You can always hang out in their outdoor area and observe the people passing by, or talk for hours, which might seem like the streets of Paris. Do try the pastries, cakes and Turkish baked items here.
- Cicek Passage Café
In the Taksim Square neighborhood, through the French architecture of the Cicek Passage, or the Flower Passage, this café was initially famous for its varieties of flowers. Now, you’ll find a lot of cafes and bars in the lane. Cicek passa Café is also one of those cafes that sell best Turkish coffee, with its royal-ish ambience and French vibes. You can also drop by to grab a glass of wine.
- Coffee Sapiens
Situated in Karakoy with stone walls and lofted nooks, Coffee Sapiens is literally the best place for hipsters. It’s a tiny shop opened by two coffee lovers which now provide the finest coffee seeds in Istanbul. They buy coffee from all over the world and then roast it themselves to enhance the flavor. They have various ranges of coffee like American and African brews, but their specialties are Pumpkin-spiced latte and Evolution Blend.
- Café Cuma
Not just a café but rather a coffee shop, a restaurant and an event space. Cuma is a place that is cozy and comfortable. It has been sourcing its coffee from Caffe Vergano and accompanies them with their freshly baked breads. The pastries, dumplings, and traditional Turkish food offered here are one of the foods to try.
- Cup of Joy
Cup of Joy is that one place which can go to whenever you want tasty food, but a healthy one, its specialty is that its menu provides a perfect meal for athletes. A perfect coffee shop, a patisserie, and a place to grab your breakfast. It also has many branches spread across Turkey. You can also find vegan and gluten free food, and a lot of sugar-free products too. An espresso and the nut-based baked items are some of the recommendations you must try.
- MOC Coffee
MOC Nisantasi is one of most famous cafes in Sisli, where you can find some of the fanciest coffee available in Istanbul. They have their branches spread around Turkey but most of them are in Istanbul. They collect their coffee beans from all over the world and roast it themselves in Australian style, which offers you the best coffee. Some of their specialties include Chilli Mocha and Golden Latte.
- Coffeetopia
One of the best coffee shops near the New Mosque, offering single estate coffees, which means they are produced by a single producer, or only on a single property. It’s a small walk from the Spice Bazaar and offers a fine cup of coffee within a beautiful ambience, aesthetic surroundings, and dim lights.