Skip to content
JUSTFIVE.BEST
Illustrative scene: Brunch in Istanbul

Brunch in Istanbul

Updated

Brunch in Istanbul ranges from specialty-coffee cafés to all-day breakfast kitchens. Here are five brunch spots in Istanbul, each with a short description and links to the official website and Google Maps — useful for checking weekend hours, queues and booking options.

1.Mangerie Bebek

3.4 ★ · 1,685 Google reviews

Bebek dining venue with reservations and group events.

Why it stands out: Set on a third-floor terrace in Istanbul's Bebek neighborhood, Mangerie offers all-day brunch, dining, and Bosphorus views.

2.Kronotrop

Coffee roaster and cafe group.

Why it stands out: Kronotrop is a Turkish specialty coffee roaster and cafe chain offering freshly roasted beans and a variety of brewing methods.

3.Kahve 6

Café in Cihangir with a garden courtyard, popular for breakfast, brunch and coffee.

Why it stands out: Located in Istanbul's Cihangir neighborhood, Kahve 6 features a garden courtyard and serves breakfast, brunch, and coffee.

4.Namlı Gurme

4.1 ★ · 6,551 Google reviews

Delicatessen with meze, cheese, olives and cured meats.

Why it stands out: Located in Karaköy, this delicatessen serves traditional Turkish breakfast alongside regional cheeses, olives, cured meats, and daily mezes.

5.The House Cafe

Cafe group with multiple Istanbul branches.

Why it stands out: Founded in 2002 in Teşvikiye, this Istanbul cafe chain offers fresh, seasonal menus across multiple branches including Ortaköy and Akaretler.

Planning tips: Brunch in Istanbul

Where to look
Many of Istanbul's most popular brunch spots are found in Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu, Karaköy, Nişantaşı, Bebek on the Bosphorus and Kadıköy on the Asian side.
When to go
April to June and September to November bring the most comfortable weather.
Prices & tipping
Prices are in Turkish lira; tipping about 10% in restaurants is common.
Getting around
Trams, the metro and Bosphorus ferries connect both sides of the city; an Istanbulkart works on all of them.
Good to know
Weekend brunch is the busiest time; many places don't take bookings, so arrive early.

Details may change — check the official website before visiting. Report a correction.

More in Istanbul

Brunch in other cities