Istanbul Directory

Neighborhood café and small roastery founded in Bomonti in 2015, serving carefully selected coffee beans and drinks alongside simple breakfast and sandwich options. The shop doubles as a roasting/retail point for its own beans and is a local spot for takeaway or a quick sit-down in Bomonti. Hosting Smileys events since May 2026.

Neni Brasserie is a French‑Mediterranean brasserie serving breakfast through dinner with an all‑day coffee and bar program. The Caddebostan spot is known for its plated breakfasts, burgers and grilled mains in a relaxed dining room and small terrace.

Buka (Buka Spaces) is a small café in Yeldeğirmeni that doubles as an art and events space, with a ground-floor coffee area and a lower exhibition/atelier and a mini stage. It hosts talks, exhibitions and workshops while serving coffee and light breakfast in Rasimpaşa. Hosting Smileys events since May 2026.

A small British café in Yeldeğirmeni run by a London-born owner, built around proper crumpets: buttered, garlic-and-chive, cheese-fondue, or sweet with jam and Nutella. There's a full English breakfast for when you need one, English tea by the pot, lunch and afternoon tea. Closed Mondays.

Mikel Coffee Company is a Turkish branch of the Mikel chain serving coffee, pastries and light sandwiches; the Levent Çarşı outlet has seating for casual meetups and daytime work. Expect standard café menu items and dependable espresso-based drinks in Levent. Hosting Smileys events since May 2026.

Varuna Gezgin is a multi-level cafe-bar with a terrace on Kumbaracı Yokuşu, serving breakfast, international dishes and evening drinks. The Istanbul branch sits on the Istiklal/Kumbaracı slope and attracts friends and travelers looking for relaxed all-day dining in Beyoğlu.