Last Updated on September 18, 2021
If you want to save yourself from the stressful, busy and crowded day, and have a nice breakfast in one of the city’s popular spots, than you can check our pick of the best places for breakfast and brunch in Istanbul. You’ll definitely have no problem finding a great breakfast or brunch place in Istanbul.
About Turkish Breakfast and Tea
As for Turkish breakfast, a very well prepared Turkish tea is a must for a good Turkish breakfast. The most common type of bread is white bread. However, people nowadays prefer different kinds of grain breads like rye in an attempt to eat healthier.
The rest of the ingredients of the typical Turkish breakfast include white cheese, old cheese, black and green olives, butter, honey, jam, an omelette or boiled eggs, sliced tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.
Turkish tea is very important for locals in Turkey. A great number of the the population in Turkey admires this drink and won’t start the day without. Turkish tea is always there, during a hot summer day or a cold winter day, during a visit to family or friends, while taking a break or during your work.
Turkish tea can be considered as an all-day affair starting with breakfast and continuing through the day until gong to bed. Traditional Turkish tea is black and consumed massively.
Best Places for Breakfast & Brunch in Istanbul
Cesme Bazlama Kahvalti (Cesme Flatbread Breakfast) in Nisantasi
Cesme Bazlama Kahvalti is a popular breakfast and brunch place in Nisantasi, and offers wide variety of Aegean breakfast for its guests. The name Cesme comes from the popular holiday resort located in the Aegean Turkey. This is a family business serving since 1982. Starting as a small boutique hotel breakfast, they have moved to a different level with the management of Mrs. Nurten. Now they aim to serve their guests the freshest and best produce, with consistency.
Top menus include; the potato scramble, alongside potato salad in the cooker, eggs added to diced potatoes, pan-roasted cokelek cheese, dry cottage cheese roasted with butter and various spices served hot, hazelnut tahini mix, a special recipe consisting of tahini as its main ingredient, milk, hazelnut and white foam molasses is diversified, decorated with molasses and made ready for presentation, and 36 kinds of home made jams.
Address: Tesvikiye, Osman F. Seden Str. No:8, Nisantasi, Istanbul
Tel: +90 212 951 06 91
Web: bazlamakahvalti.com
Galata Konak Cafe in Galata
Galata Konak Cafe is a popular place that visitors may enjoy their Turkish breakfast and tea in between the panoramic views and Galata Tower. The place is located 5 minutes away from the Galata Tower down the hill.
The place offers an impressive combination of tranquility and a magnificent 360 degree view containing the Galata Tower, the Bosphorus and its bridge, the Golden Horn, the Galata Bridge connecting the historical peninsula with the 5 hills of the city, Topkapı Palace, Yeni Camii, Hagia Sophia, and Süleymaniye Mosque.
Address: Bereketzade dist. Hacı Ali Str. No:2 Kuledibi, Galata, Beyoglu, Istanbul
Bebek Kahve in Bebek
Bebek Kahve is a lovely cafe and tea/coffee garden offering great Turkish breakfast, Turkish tea and Turkish coffee. Bebek Kahve operates for more than 65 years.
People prefer to make a walk or jogging along the seaside promenade along Bebek and than have a rest, drink their tea or Turkish coffee in the company of the great panoramic views of the Bosphorus at the Bebek Kahve.
Address: Cevdet Pasa Str. No:18, Bebek, Istanbul
Mangerie in Bebek
Mangerie offers great breakfast and brunch menus in the company of the scenic views of the Bosphorus.
Address: Cevdet Pasa Str. No:69, Bebek, Istanbul
Tarihi Cinaralti Family Tea Garden in Cengelkoy
Tarihi Cinaralti Family Tea Garden (Historical Plane Tree Under) is a lovely place and family tea garden located in between Bosphorus waters and historical plane trees.
The place offers superb Turkish breakfast, Turkish tea and Turkish coffee and open for 24 hrs. The panorama here is outstanding especially in the mornings.
Address: Cengelkoy dist., Cinarli Cami Str, Cengelkoy, Istanbul
Kasibeyaz Bosphorus in Yenikoy
Kasibeyaz Bosphorus offers a lovely breakfast and brunch experience with its magnificent ambiance on the Yeniköy coast, by the stunning Bosphorus views.
Address: Koybasi Str. No:10, Yenikoy, Istanbul
Divan Brasserie in Bebek
Divan Brasserie is another elegant place in Bebek, where you can have a delicious breakfast and brunch menus in its pleasant atmosphere.
Address: Cevdet Pasa Str. No:28/A, Bebek, Istanbul
Sutis in Emirgan
Sutis is a popular brasserie chain in Istanbul and offers very quality breakfast and brunch menus.
Address: Sakip Sabancı Str. No:46, Emirgan, Istanbul
Sade Kahve in Rumelihisari
Sade Kahve is a lovely place to try superb Turkish breakfast, Turkish tea and Turkish coffee in the company of the Bosphorus views. The place is very popular for both locals and tourists and located in Rumelihisari, Bosphorus European coast.
Address: Yahya Kemal Str. No:20a, Rumelihisari, Sariyer, Istanbul
Beyaz Firin & Brasserie in Suadiye
Beyaz Firin & Brasserie is known for its years of experience and delicious products, and offers delicious breakfast menus with the most delicious pastries of the Anatolian side.
Address: Plaj Yolu Str. No:18, Suadiye, Istanbul
St. Regis Brasserie in Sisli
St. Regis is one of the best alternatives for those who want to have a breakfast in a very elegant place.
Address: Mim Kemal Oke Str. No 35, Sisli, Istanbul
Beltas Cafe in Besiktas
Beltas Cafe is a popular one situated along the Besiktas sea coast and serves great Turkish breakfast, Turkish tea and Turkish coffee. Visitors may enjoy their breakfast, tea or coffee here for all day long.
Address: Besiktas coast, Istanbul
