The 5 best brunch spots in Istanbul

One of the only places in Istanbul where you can relax in a garden from breakfast to evening cocktails, Backyard is especially popular for its weekend brunch. Whether you’re in the mood for Eggs Benedict, pancakes, a toasted sandwich with prosciutto and mozzarella or just granola with fresh fruits, Backyard has something for every preference.

Try to snag a table on the balcony for one of Istanbul’s best brunches with a beautiful view of the Bosphorus. The menu has everything covered from scrambled eggs with crispy bacon to pancakes with fresh fruits and maple syrup. For something a little more Turkish try the Mangerie Breakfast spread.

A testament to the fact that healthy and regional food can be downright delicious, Dün not only offers a Turkish breakfast spread, but also omelettes, sourdough bread with hearty toppings and homemade granola with organic honey.

Inside a lovely space where natural wood meets terrazzo floor and sea foam green details, Naan Bakeshop is known for its excellent homemade sourdough bread varieties. The cafe and bakery’s breakfast traverses delicious bagel sandwiches, eggs of every style, French toast and the classic Turkish breakfast spread.

With its vintage furniture and comfy reading corner upstairs, Journey is the perfect cafe to linger for hours. Whether you’re in the mood for scones with homemade jams, a farm egg omelette with fresh herbs or organic buckwheat pancakes, Journey has all your brunching needs covered.