On one of the smaller streets behind Cihangir's main drag, this juice bar is the perfect antidote to Beyoĸlu's boozy bars. Choose from around 40 fruit and...

This place in the Old Bazaar, or Cevahir Bedesten, stands out. It's a simulated slice of the suave old days of the Republic, with burgundy walls, red...

Waterpipe, hookah, or 'hubbly-bubbly'. Call it what you will, Turks have been smoking the narghile since the early 17th century. Enjoyer Café, the most...

Waterpipe, hookah, or 'hubbly-bubbly'. Call it what you will, Turks have been smoking the narghile since the early 17th century. In the idyllic courtyard...

On a quiet back street near Nuruosmaniye Mosque, just off Nuruosmaniye Caddesi, this café's modern design blends surprisingly well with its antiquated...

A continental-style café owned by local Magnum photographer Ara Güler, whose evocative black and white shots of Istanbul adorn the walls and place mats. In...

Also known as 'Little Haghia Sophia' because of its resemblance to Justinian's great cathedral. Like its larger namesake, it was originally a church, in...

Although this little island was occupied by a fortress in Byzantine times, the tower dates from the last century. In Turkish it's known as Kız Kulesi, or...

Waterpipe, hookah, or 'hubbly-bubbly'. Call it what you will, Turks have been smoking the narghile since the early 17th century. Meşale is perhaps the most...

On a hilltop with a stunning vantage point over the Golden Horn, this café is dedicated to French naval officer Pierre Loti, who was so obsessed with...

In a converted house next door to Ortaköy mosque, Sedir is a laid-back choice for all-day dining or a coffee break, although conversation is punctuated by...

Istanbul's first gay café offers smart decor, strong espresso and homemade Turkish sweets. The cafe's handy location and evening crowds make it a good...

Quaint little Susam has a menu with hot and cold coffees, teas, freshly squeezed juices, lemonade, cookies, cakes, waffles, pancakes and other sweets. Mains...