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.

Roastory Coffee is a multi-story specialty coffee house with a terrace and bakery offerings, occupying a large historic building on İstiklal. Good for sit-down coffee, pastries and working across several floors; the terrace is a popular spot for views in Beyoğlu. Hosting Smileys events since June 2026.

Archeo is an archaeology‑themed cafe and small hostel with a ground‑floor cafe, coworking space and regular workshops. It serves third‑wave coffee and pastries and runs events from its Karaköy/Beyoğlu edge, with a terrace and communal rooms for guests.

A specialty coffee shop in Kadıköy with reliable Wi-Fi and workspace seating, popular with remote workers and travelers. It hosts networking events, language exchanges, workshops and live music.

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A specialty coffee shop in Yeldeğirmeni with reliable Wi-Fi and comfortable seating, and the regular home of Smileys Coworking sessions.

Dozze Kadıköy is a branch of the Dozze Coffee roastery and café offering coffees, pastries and takeaway options in Hasanpaşa. The Kadıköy spot serves all day and stays open late, with a roomy interior suited for working or meeting friends in Kadıköy. Hosting Smileys events since June 2026.

Kronotrop Moda is the Kadıköy branch of Kronotrop, a specialty coffee shop serving the roaster’s espresso and filter brews. The Moda outlet on Moda/Dr. Esat Işık Caddesi is a straightforward cafe where people often grab coffee or work on a laptop.

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.