Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

CAFE€ BAKERY€ DATLI MAYA ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-292 9057; www.datlimaya.com; Türkgücü Caddesi 59, Cihangir; breakfast dishes ₺ 10-35, pides ₺ 10-22, lahmacuns ₺ 5-7, cakes & pastries ₺ 5-10; h 9am-10pm Tue-Sun; Wv ; m Taksim) A tiny cafe-bakery located behind the Firuz Ağa Mosque in Cihangir, Datlı Maya is particularly popular with vegetarians, vegans and the gluten-free. The old wood-fired oven produces vegetable güveçs (stews), lahmacun s (Arabic pizzas) and pides (Turkish-style pizza), all of which can be taken away or enjoyed in the tiny upstairs dining area. JOURNEY ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-244 8989; www.journeycihangir.com; Akarsu Yokuşu 21a, Cihangir; sandwiches ₺ 19-22, salads ₺ 19-24, mains ₺ 18-44; h 9am-2am Tue-Sun, to 1am Mon; Wvc ; m Taksim) This laid-back lounge cafe located in the expat enclave of Cihangir serves a great range of Mediterranean comfort foods, including sandwiches, soups, pizzas and pastas. Many of the dishes use organic produce and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are on offer. Locals have been known to claim the front couch for breakfast and stay put until closing time. CAFE€€ 5 Çukurcuma & Cihangir SAVOY PASTANESI ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-249 1818; www.savoypastanesi.com; Sıraselviler Caddesi 91a, Cihangir; börek ₺ 7, millefeuille ₺ 7.50; h 7am-11pm Mon-Sat; Wc ; m Taksim) İstanbul has many businesses that have attained iconic status and Savoy is undoubtedly one of them. Down the hill from Taksim Meydanı, it was established in 1950 and is known for its delicious cakes (especially the decadently creamy millefeuille ), milk puddings, biscuits and börek . Sit upstairs or on the streetside terrace.

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