Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

5 EATING & DRINKING There are places to suit every taste and budget along the shores of the Bosphorus. Many day-trippers choose to organise an itinerary around their choice of lunch venue, and there’s a lot to be said for following this example. HIDIV KASRI GARDEN CAFE ( MAP ; % 0216-413 9253; www.beltur.com.tr; Çubuklu Yolu 32, Çubuklu; sandwiches ₺ 6.20-9.50, cakes ₺ 8.50; h from 9am; pc ; f Kanlıca) Occupying the conservatory and garden terrace of art-nouveau villa Hıdiv Kasrı, this cafe is an excellent choice on a sunny day. A toasted sandwich or cake is the most popular choice, but there are burgers, pastas and salads on offer, too. SADE KAHVE ( MAP ; % 0212-263 8800; www.sadekahve.com.tr; Yahya Kemal Caddesi 20a, Rumeli Hisarı; breakfast plates ₺ 5-12, gözleme & börek ₺ 14-15; h 7am-midnight; g 22 & 25E from Kabataş, 22RE & 40 from Beşiktaş, 40, 40T & 42T from Taksim) Seats on the outdoor terrace are hotly contested on sunny weekends at this İstanbul institution, where the all-day breakfasts are both cheap and tasty. SÜTIŞ ( MAP ; % 0212-323 5030; www.sutis.com.tr; Sakıp Sabancı Caddesi 1, Emirgan; breakfast dishes ₺ 5 26, milk puddings ₺ 10; h 6am-2am; paWc ; g 22 & 25E from Kabataş, 22RE & 40 from Beşiktaş, 40, 40T & 42T from Taksim) The Bosphorus branch of this popular chain has an expansive and comfortable terrace overlooking the water. It’s known for all-day breakfasts and its huge range of sweet treats. We recommend a simit (sesame-encrusted bread ring) with bal kaymak (honey and clotted cream; ₺ 10) in the morning CAFE€ TURKISH€ CAFE€