For an airport cafe, Çay Saati has a beautiful, cozy seating area. It was my first time in Istanbul airport, but after a 11hr flight and medicore airplane food, I really wasn't that hungry. So I opted for some Turkish tea (plainly black tea) and was disappointed it wasn't served in the classic Turkish tea vessel you normally see in pictures. In fact, they had it advertised like that, so why was my tea in a to-go coffee cup?? Still, it was only $1.99 USD. I recommend coming to Istanbul Airport absolutely FAMISHED. So you can partake in more than just tea or coffee. The bakery and pastry selection here was just insane! read more

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