Excellent service and delicious breakfast - Bottomless Turkish tea!…read moreMenemen, salami and eggs, apricot jam, cream honey and selection of village cheeses were outstanding. Highly recommend.

A true Turkish breakfast. One of the highest ranked and most popular breakfast spots in Istanbul…read more Came as a party of 6. Honestly, to feed the whole group, you only need to order two Turkish breakfasts because there is SO MUCH food. Seating was quick with very friendly service. Restaurant stretches two building, bathroom is downstairs and clean. A few outside seat options ideal for smokers. Lots of locals with a few tourists too. Accepts credit cards. As mentioned, it's a lot of food. Standouts included the menemen, lightly fried balls of dough enjoyed with fresh honey, yogurt, and strawberry jam, cheeses, olives, and dips. Honestly everything. Probably one of the two best Turkish breakfast I've ever had. Definitely enjoy Turkish tea with your meal. The easiest path to enjoy here is to simply get the set and try some of everything. Experiment and find what flavors you like!

Menmen was great! Village breakfast was fine.. Mor eggs would have been nice…read more Ambience, service and prices were all good!

With lots to do on day 3 in Istanbul we wanted to start the day off with more than several cups of…read morecoffee, so we headed to Poika to grab a Turkish breakfast. The eatery was super clean, had a friendly staff and most important, it was a 5 minute walk fromt he hotel and the tram station we wanted to use was almost just across the street. We ordered the traditional breakfast and I got a cup of V60 drip coffee The breakfast was fantastic. We are not traditional breakfast eaters. however this may change my mind. Ours came with sliced cheese nuts and raisins, and a few slices on lunch meat. There was a small roll or barek which is rolled dough and cheese, in the center were two kinds of olives, cups of: Honey, nutella? butter, and stewed blackberries. to the left was sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. A fried egg and pillowy bread completed the meal. WOW, not only were we full but the combination left us light on our feet and not bogged down (like some heavy breakfasts can). The V60 drip was also excellent.

I wanted to love this place, but it just didn't live up to the hype. First, if you sit outside,…read morechance are you'll smell cat urine. Secondly, their bread was cold and the traditional Turkish pastry with cheese didn't come close to other restaurants in the area. Service was subpar as well. On the bright side, it wasn't pricey, but that didn't help the experience.

Excellent service, excellent food- The lentil soup is the absolute best , ever. Sude and Erdem are…read moreamazing. guys, if you read this, thank you so much for your hospitality and of course, the Lentil soup. Joey

Food: We ordered the traditional Turkish breakfast, and…read moreeverything tasted incredibly fresh. They source much of their ingredients from their own farm, and you can tell. The tomatoes were unbelievable, the walnuts were some of the best I've had, and every plate felt thoughtful and vibrant. It's the kind of breakfast that reminds you how simple food can be exceptional when the ingredients are high quality. Ambiance: Beautiful setting on a quiet street with a clear view of the historic Galata Tower in the background. The space is clean, cozy, and welcoming. It has that warm, tucked-away charm that makes you want to linger a bit longer. Location/Getting There: Be prepared: it's an intense uphill walk from the Karakoy Ferry Port. There is a cable metro that takes you up, so it's worth finding if you want to skip the climb. Once you're up there, the area is great and the walk becomes part of the experience. Reservations: We were able to go without any issue, but it's a popular spot. If you're planning a weekend visit, a reservation wouldn't hurt. Price: About $100 USD for four people. A bit on the pricey side, but worth it--especially considering how fresh everything is. Prices across Istanbul have gone up in general, and this felt fair for the quality. Service: A+. Friendly, attentive, and warm. I went with my cousin, who is a regular here, but even aside from that, the service was excellent. You can feel they take pride in what they do. Overall: Cafe Privato is a great find with amazing food, a charming atmosphere, and a unique location. Five stars all around and absolutely worth visiting. I highly recommend it.

I'm at Mivan Restaurant in Türkiye. The food is delicious. The owner is very warm‑hearted. He even…read moretaught us some Turkish words and gave us apple tea as a gift. It's an amazing experience

Stored here for dinner while in Istanbul. Reviews were solid and it wasn't too far from the hotel…read more Indoor seating was unavailable so we sat out in the mostly enclosed front patio. This turned out to be a regrettable decision as it seems nearly everyone in Istanbul smokes, it was raining outside, so that meant people were smoking in the covered patio. Made enjoying the meal difficult but I don't fault the restaurant for that since, well, practically everyone here smokes. Food was really good and lived up to other reviews. One thing I felt was odd is the prices were written on with a wax pencil. It made me think there were two versions of the menu, a local, and a tourist. Don't have any proof of that but not having fixed menu prices seemed odd. Maybe it has something to do with fluctuations in food supply pricing but this was the only place in Istanbul we ate at that had this kind of hand written pricing. Staff was friendly and, again, the food was quite tasty. Portions were decent but not generous. Everything was fresh. I'd recommend this place for sure but heed the warning on smokers if you sit outside and, like me, can't stand the smell of cigarette smoke.

Bam bam, ey, What a bam bam Bam bam dilla, bam bam…read moreBam bam dilla, bam bam 'Ey what a bam bam, said what a bam bam

Amazing Turkish breakfast. Talking about colorful table with lots of delicious food. We chose the…read moreTurkish breakfast which comes with a variety of plates ( Shakshouka, potatoes, sujuk, eggs with sujuk, eggs with meat, cheese with Simit for dips, etc.). The food tastes great and the table setting is very appealing. The restaurant itself is very cute. Reminds me a bit of Alice's tea cup in NYC but Turkish style. Tea is unlimited here and they have it on the table. It kinda made the table warm though. The grandmas at the front and working in the place are so cute and sweet spreading flowers and kisses to people coming in. They also offer you an assortment of jams when they see you're done eating. The waiter was extremely helpful as it was our first time and the whole crew are just on point. A must visit restaurant if you're visiting Istanbul and looking for a breakfast/brunch place.

Nice spot! Cool vibe and great decor. They have very good…read moretoasts. Turkish sausage and dill toast was very delicious. It's highly recommended to try.

From the owner: Turkish Breakfast (Kahvaltı), Home-made Turkish Tapas (Zeytinyağlılar), Home-made Daily Desserts…read more(Ev Yapımı Günlük Tatlılar), Toasts (Tostlar), Salad (Salatalar), Omlette (Omletler), Fresh Fruit Smoothies (Taze Meyve Smoothie), Home-made Lemonade (Ev Yapımı Limonata), Home-made Melon Lemonade (Ev Yapımı Kavunlu Limonata), Frappe, Freddo Espresso, Freddo Cappuccino, Turkish Coffee (Türk Kahvesi), Latte, Cappuccino, Espresso, Americano, Filter Coffee and Gluten Free & Vegan Desserts (Glutensiz ve Vegan Tatlılar) and More :)

It is a coffee shop beautiful color, like lake blue, which was attracted me to go inside. There…read morewere a lot of people in there, it can see which it's a popular store. Anyway, I spent my hole afternoon time in here for had a cup of Turkish coffee and berry cheesecake. The cake tasted like my first love, well... fruit sour with fresh smell. It was too sweet to me, turn over my image. The atmosphere of Brew CoffeeWorks is good, the well of Brew CoffeeWorks not only a well also divide outside and inside. I felt very comfortable in here, like my home.

I loved the baristas of this coffee shop. I observed them for a while and I saw that they are so…read morehappy doing their jobs! They were just like dancing while preparing the delicious coffees for the clients. Even after a while I started to talk to them, and they said that making coffee makes them so happy and joyful. I was interested of preparation of special coffees, and one of the baristas explained and showed me how to prepare V-60 and Syphon coffee types. Getting expert on it! The atmosphere is quite good. The place is good for working as well, not so loudly.