Sorted by how many people would go back.
On Brew Routes, the Istanbul cafés people most often say they would go back to are Federal Galata and Montag Coffee.

Federal's original 2015 branch pairs specialty coffee with breakfast, full meals, desserts and cocktails beside Galata Tower.

Second floor seating opens onto a balcony above the street.

Filter coffee is a prominent part of the menu in the wood panelled cafe.

The tiny cafe includes outdoor seating beyond its compact interior.

Industrial interiors and laptop seating define the quiet cafe.

Bright, minimalist workspace in Cihangir featuring Istanbul's only Slayer machine and laptop-friendly tables.

Indoor seating opens onto an outdoor seating area.

Local event flyers and eclectic furnishings cover the cafe interior.

Limited indoor seating pushes much of the experience outside onto the street.

Large industrial roastery and social hub featuring vintage decor, an antique Mercedes, and communal tables.

Exposed brick and patio seating define the historic cafe setting.

Quiet Ottoman-era workspace with exposed brick, fast internet, and a hidden garden for focused study.

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