Great bar to sit and relax after a day of walking around in Istanbul. We enjoyed tea and board…read moregames and could sit outside while warming up by the heaters. We went to this bar twice and the waiter was very welcoming both times. I've spotted many turkisch students and high school teens who like to relax here. The bar appears to be popular. Go here if you happen to be in the Besiktas area.

Story Coffee was our favorite coffee shop in Kadikoy. We loved stopping in each morning for…read morebreakfast and espresso drinks. The fruit & yogurt bowls were awesome, as were the breakfast sandwiches and pancakes. The outdoor patio and the cafe were very comfortable and welcoming. Definitely check this place out while in Istanbul.

The baristas are meticulous in their coffee craft, and clearly love what they do. And I enjoy their…read morecoffee! Their baked goods and food are just as food a reason to come, with flavors you don't find elsewhere. Their California Breakfast Burrito is one of a kind! The coffee shop itself is a fully refurbished historic building in the middle of the coffee scene, a great place to sit and work or just grab a latte. Love being here!