A Coffee Lover's Guide to Karaköy: 17 Supersonic Cafes to Check Out in Istanbul

Everyone has learned about the rise of Karaköy in recent years. This rise has brought us new venues. There are many cafes with different styles, different concepts and different food and beverage menus. We have compiled 17 of them for you. The 17 best cafes in Karaköy where you can go for breakfast, coffee and dinner.As Turkish people, we are sensitive about tea. When we find good tea, we don't give up, when we come across bad tea, we don't forgive! But despite this, until a short while ago, there were no more than 1-2 places in Istanbul that focused specifically on tea. Then Dem came along and managed to close a big gap in tea and become the pioneer of similar places. With 60 different kinds of tea, it will be really hard to decide which one to choose. With its friendly staff and delicious teas, Dem Karaköy is a true legend!Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Hoca Tahsin Sokak, No: 17, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulWith its elegant exterior, spacious interior, delicious food and its own tiny patisserie next door, this sweet place is one of the newest in Karaköy. Pim's slogan is: 'Lebanese breezes, sweet surprises of France, special recipes of Italy, blended with the original flavors of our country and Pim'd in Karaköy. This is how you know what to expect when you go. Pim, which has put an end to the problem of where and what to eat in Karaköy, deserves to be discovered.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Kılıç Ali Paşa Mescidi Sokak, No: 18, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulIt is a very different place with its exterior appearance, the seating arrangement outside and the interior decoration. It is located on one of the labyrinthine streets where it is not easy to find. Karabatak was converted from an old lathe shop into a cafe and the wall motifs are very interesting. The menu consists of coffee, tea, sandwiches and desserts. They are assertive about coffee. They serve Austrian Julius Meinl brand coffee. They also have alcoholic specialty coffees such as Bailey's Coffe, Sherry Macchiato and Captian Jack Sparrow.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Kara Ali Kaptan Sokak, No: 7, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulMuhit has become the center of attention for Karaköy lovers. Housed in a 3-story historical building, Muhit welcomes its guests in the spring months with its fun garden. It reflects the historical texture of Karaköy with ivy and tailor-made tables in the garden. The menu mostly consists of snacks and coffee options. Their own toast, Muhit Tost, is incredibly delicious with basil, it should definitely be tried.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Kılıç Ali Paşa Mescidi Sokak, No: 9/A, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulThe menu includes espresso varieties, local and international coffees, as well as portioned desserts and savory options. It is an original place with its menus using 'Disproportionate Intelligence' and Cafe Bombon.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Hoca Tahsin Sokak, No: 15/A, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulAs the name suggests, the books complement the place. Especially books on photography and photographic subjects. It is the ideal place for a reading session accompanied by coffee. While you are examining the bookcase covering one wall, your coffee is being prepared right next to you. The menu consists of delicious snacks, sweet and salty foods and various hot and cold drinks. In addition to coffee and books, they also organize workshops for their visitors to have a good time.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Ali Paşa Değirmeni Sokak, No: 1/A, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulCreating its regulars with its calm atmosphere and warm decoration, the place offers various dessert options, salads and sandwiches in its uncrowded menu. Based on the concept of cafes in Sweden, Mums Cafe's specialty is Cinnamon Roll, which is also a Swedish dessert.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Mumhane Caddesi, Fransız Geçidi Sokak, No: 1/16-17, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulOps Cafe offers its guests freshly brewed coffee and a nice menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner from its open kitchen. In addition to its interior architecture designed as a cozy and warm home environment, it is also frequented by those who want to listen to good music.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Mumhane Caddesi, Nimet Han, No: 45/B, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulThe place, which stands out with its unpretentious, assertive and delicious desserts, maintains the same simplicity in its decoration. The spaciousness of the high ceilings, combined with minimal products, has turned into a pleasant environment. Dandin Bakery, which also opens its doors for special organizations, will have an even wider menu in time.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Kılıç Ali Paşa Mescidi Sokak, No: 17/A, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulNar Dükkan attracts attention with its creative flavor presentations, especially in the area frequented by young people. The Nar menu offers both local and international dishes and appetizers for every time of the day. Venetian masks and red pomegranate decorations are the first things that catch your eye. The ambiance and Pomegranate flavors give you many reasons to become a regular. Nar Dükkan surprises with an application that is not available anywhere else and welcomes its guests with books. Along with the books on each table, there is also a mini library special to the place.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Ali Paşa Değirmeni Sokak, No: 22/A, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulCoffee Sapiens offers coffee lovers an environment where they can enjoy coffee in different ways. Coffee Sapiens offers not only espresso-based drinks, but also special brewing varieties called 'thirdway', or third wave, to coffee lovers amidst the heady scents of freshly roasted coffees. In addition to third-way methods such as HarioDrip, AeroPress, HarioSiphon and BelgianRoyalCoffee Maker, which brew coffee in its most natural form and reveal the aromas in the most perfect way, the venue also offers coffees prepared by distilling in an average of 8-12 hours with the ColdBrew method, which offers the most intense form of coffee.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Kılıç Ali Paşa Mescidi Sokak, No: 10/C, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulIt is one of the best places to stop by for a homemade meatball or a cup of coffee. Even sitting in the shade of the vine tree and on the street with plenty of cats gives you peace.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Odun Meydanı Sokak, No: 2/B, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulYou place your order at the colorful bar with a variety of cakes, pastries and sandwiches, but they bring your order and the bill to your table. There is not much to eat. Apart from some salads and sandwiches, not much else. But let's say they have brunch on the weekends. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Whether you go with a friend or go alone to read your newspaper, magazine, do your business, it is a place where you will feel comfortable as if you are a regular from the first time you go.Adress: Arap Cami Mahallesi, Söğüt Sokak, No: 1, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulWhen the owners were looking for a name for the place, they thought of the TV series 'Breaking Bad'. They decided to use the name of 'Heisenberg', a chemistry teacher who sells drugs to alleviate his pain and leave money for his family. Every Saturday, you can enjoy an Italian night with a variety of pastas and Mexican delicacies at the place where meals are prepared with a concept from the world cuisine. 'Don't worry if you miss the Mexican night, you will be able to find the dishes that are served and enjoyed on concept nights on other days as well.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Denizciler Sokak, No: 1/B, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulTaking its name from the word 'Word of Mouth' in advertising and marketing terminology, WOM Karaköy pampers its guests with its warm and friendly decoration, naive and unique flavors. Wom's menu offers special dishes that blend with the atmosphere of the venue and a rich selection of coffee and tea. Confit Salmon Linguini, Sirloin Steak, Calamari Salad, Bonibon Burger are just some of them. Wom Karaköy also has delicious options for those who race against time at lunchtime. In addition to international flavors, there are also traditional Turkish cuisine flavors.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Yuva Sokak, No: 4, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulWith a wide range of coffee options, there is something for everyone. If you ask what to eat and what to drink; Tango in Istanbul coffee prepared with panna cotta and carrot cake, acıbadem and strawberry syrup is highly recommended!Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Mumhane Caddesi, Fransız Geçidi Sokak, No: 6, Beyoğlu/ İstanbulVery warm, very sincere cafe with graffiti on its walls, where 'cool' young people compete to take photos in front of it with its shabby attitude, and warms you up with its yellow color: 2 Cafe. The delicious menu adds extra beauty to 2 Cafe's minimal style. The coffees here are not the kind you can find anywhere. Their menu includes irresistible drinks such as Rozzo Espresso from Sweden and 16 kinds of herbal teas served in teapots. Delicious desserts, toasts and sandwiches are also among the reasons why Karaköy lovers prefer 2 Cafe.Adress: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Murakıp Sokak, No: 5, Beyoğlu/ İstanbul