Istanbul Directory
6 places in Istanbul recommended by the Smileys community
Restaurant · Kadıköy
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.
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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.
View details →Arts & Entertainment · Aksaray
A restored red-brick mansion from 1912 on a hilltop in Fatih, now a city-run library and cultural center with an exhibition hall and an observation terrace.
View details →Cafe · Beyoğlu
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.
Cafe · Göktürk
Collective Kemer is an events-focused café and outdoor venue set inside Kemerburgaz Kent Ormanı, good for workshops, meetings and seasonal outdoor gatherings. The place offers terrace and garden areas and serves food and drinks for organized events in Göktürk. Hosting Smileys events since July 2026.
View details →Cafe · Beyoğlu
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.
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