Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

right (south) across Söğütluçeşme Caddesi and then walk up either Yasa or Muvakkithane Caddesis to reach the centre of the action. The best produce shops are in Güneşlibahçe Sokak – you’ll see fish glistening on beds of crushed ice, displays of seasonal fruits and vegetables, combs of amber-hued honey, tubs of tangy pickles, bins of freshly roasted nuts and much, much more. Eating and drinking opportunities are plentiful: creamy yogurt and honey at Honeyci, regional Anatolian specialities at Çiya Sofrasi, the catch of the day at Kadı Nımet Balıkçılık and the city’s best Turkish coffee at Fazıl Bey. For gifts to take home, consider lokum (Turkish Delight) from Ali Muhıddın Hacı Bekir, coffee from Fazıl Bey or olive-oil soap from one of the herbalists in Güneşlibahçe Sokak.

DON’T MISS

A The Serasker Caddesi khavehanis (coffeeshops) A Çiya Sofrasi

PRACTICALITIES

A MAP , A4 A streets around Güneșlibahçe Sokak A h Mon-Sat A f Kadıköy