Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

CAFE ETHEM TEZÇAKAR KAHVECI ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-513 2133; Halıcılar Çarşışı Sokak 61-63, Grand Bazaar; h 8.30am-6pm Mon-Sat; j Beyazıt-Kapalı Çarşı) Bekir Tezçakar’s family has been at the helm of this tiny coffee shop for four generations. Smack bang in the middle of the bazaar’s most glamorous retail strip, its traditional brass-tray tables and wooden stools are a good spot to enjoy a break and watch the passing parade of shoppers. ŞARK KAHVESI ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Oriental Coffee Shop; % 0212-512 1144; Yağlıkçılar Caddesi 134, Grand Bazaar; h 8.30am-7pm Mon-Sat; j Beyazıt-Kapalı Çarşı) The Şark’s arched ceiling betrays its former existence as part of a bazaar street – years ago some enterprising kahveci (coffeehouse owner) walled up several sides and turned it into a cafe. Located on one of the bazaar’s major thoroughfares, it’s popular with both stallholders and tourists, who enjoy tea, coffee (Turkish, espresso and filter) or a cold drink. CAFE There’s another branch near the Spice Bazaar in Eminönü ( % 0212-520 0204; Kızıl Han Sokak 18; j Eminönü) .