December 30/2023: Dessert with my amazing Al…read more This was a solid spot. Many similar locations in the area but this was the best in my opinion. We enjoyed several desserts & all either very good or excellent. Although it's rather expensive ($10.00/pp) it was worth it. If you're in town & fancy a delicious dessert, go hear.

Overpriced but delicious, these waffles are worth the hype. I had almond chocolate sauce and would…read moredefinitely get that again. The taste was phenomenal (and I have tried plenty of waffle places in Istanbul). I think it's work the 13tl they cost. One star dropped because the man behind the counter was rushing us so hard, even though there was really no line. It was stressful for my friends who didn't really have time to decide what they wanted before the guy started lathering everything on. All said, not a bad thing though! =D

We came here because it was within walking distance and because of the few you tube videos and…read morerecommendations we saw on IG. It's a cute spot with a few tables inside and outside. The floral decor was pleasing to look at. We ordered a variety of dishes and baked goods. We liked the menemen with sucuk, pogoca and acma. The kiymali borek was good but had to ask them to warm it up a bit. Overall, it was good and near Galata Tower.

Simply amazing, all fresh ingredients. The flavors and aromatic spices are simply wounderful.read more

Looking to refuel after walking to Galata Tower and all those stairs? Patti Baked Potato has all…read morethe carbs you need to build your own baked potato In all seriousness, Patti's is an excellent and affordable vegetarian option on a crowded street near a historical site. Baked potatoes are popular Turkish street food and are called Kumpir. Kumpir is loosely translated to 'Maxxed out baked potato' All Kumpirs come with shredded cheese at the base and then you can add your toppings. Some of the toppings are easy to figure out while others are not. If you're not sure what a topping is, ask the guy behind the counter and try to decipher what he is describing versus what you see. It's a pretty quick go down the line of toppings until you reach the cashier and grab a drink. Don't be intimidated by the rush, but instead, take your time to figure out what you want on your spud and go to check out. NOTE: I do not remember if you are charged by the weight or by the topping or if there's a flat fee but nonetheless it's an affordable option that has a wide range of toppings that rivels any potato from Idaho.

Yummy!! For some reason, waffles didn't sound that appealing to me, but locals dragged us in and…read moreso glad they did! It's kind of like the yogurt places where you get a bunch of yummy toppings or an ice cream sundae, only you have a waffle instead of yogurt or ice cream. Quality toppings that aren't too sweet and a surprisingly light. Try it!!

Fantasic coffee and they have cookies! Cookies are hard to find here in Turkey. All pastries look…read morefantastic! Breakfast sandwiches are available too. My man is a fan of their Pour overs, that says a lot. He's a bit of a coffee snob and I appreciate it. He always finds the best coffee shops around. We'll be back in a few hours for cafecito.

Noir Pit is a cozy little coffee shop. I hung out there for a couple hours, drinking a mocha and…read moreusing their wifi. I wish they had a larger food selection but the sandwich I got was decent. Service was attentive, and the atmosphere was laid-back. Did not see many tourists come through which was nice.

Probably the best coffee shop along the coast. Pros; the…read moretaste you know. Cons; noise and poor internet connection.

Great coffee just like you expect, better coffee and drinks menu than any other chain coffee bar…read morelocally. This location stays busy, though there's usually still a place to sit when you need. Great to watch people come and go from the metro stop across the street, and the port just across further.

Great place to get a cheap and tasty Balık Ekmek. The fish was very good inside for being so…read moresimple. The staff want you in and out very quickly. Be careful of small bones in your fish sandwich however, there was a lot. You order and they hand you the food almost immediately

I agree with the poster who wrote, "they don't really understand what the hype is all about" …read more.. Coming from a developed nation we are accustomed to eating moderately to great quality of fish, I understand from a local that seafood is really unaffordable to the regular citizens of Turikye, so I understand that a fast and affordable option is available. However, there is no seasonings on this fish, just slightly grilled, and there is a kinda-of-lemon dressing and salt and the table perches around their establishment looking over onto western side of the Bosporus Straight, dressed inside with sliced onion and some lettuce. The bread that enrobes the fish is a huge piece of hogie, sub bread really too much bread for fish -- and let me not start on the bones?! I ate the fish without the bread, just dressed with salt and every bite there were leat 3-5 bones and the fish had a lot of fat I left behind. Meh meh meh recommendation. I will commend their quickness to serve the food, and the massive amounts they crank out. I think this fish is a small spanish mackerel of some kind?