Ankara
Simply the best coffee in Kızılay. Head here for your flat white, Chemex, AeroPress or cold brew needs. The interior is all chic wood and open shelves…
Must-see nightlife in Central Anatolia
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Central Anatolia
The shady courtyard cafe of the Taş Han is simply the most atmospheric place in town to take a break with a cold drink, Türk kahvesi (Turkish coffee) or…
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Safranbolu
This is the place to head for a properly made türk kahvesi (Turkish coffee; ₺10) served with some serious panache – on a silver tray with a dish of lokum …
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Ankara
No we don't know why this bar-restaurant is decked out in plantation-colonial style either, but Ankara's chi-chi set laps it up. As well as a full bar…
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Safranbolu
Candy-coloured chairs, wind chimes and pots of blooming geraniums decorate the cobblestones outside and a bright interior of colourful cushioned seating…
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Central Anatolia
This friendly cafe has multilevel outdoor shaded seating to lounge on after stomping all those historic streets. The menu does the usual köftes and kebaps…
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Konya
In a serious sign of Konya moving with the times, this funky cafe serves up cappuccinos, French press and frappés a hop-skip-jump from the Mevlâna Museum…
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Ankara
One of a number of lively pubs in this area, Retrox has friendly staff and a youthful fun atmosphere in the evening. There are outdoor areas both in front…
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Ankara
A bit of a favourite with the embassy set, this cafe with its garden, set back from the road, is a tranquil spot to recharge your batteries after spending…
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Ankara
With a fun felt shop on the ground floor and quirky local art gracing the walls of the cafe upstairs, this place is a lovely find. Great for a çay or…
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Ankara
A super-cool French bistro-cafe with a mean weekend brunch (from 10am to 2.30pm), plus sandwiches, head-kicking cappuccinos, and a jazz-fusion soundtrack…
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Ankara
Named after the renowned Sufi philosopher, this thriving wine house/restaurant attracts a hobnobbing crowd to its lowered courtyard. It boasts a long and…
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Konya
An atmospheric early-20th-century house with terraces, pavement seating and cushions galore where students talk politics while sucking on nargiles (water…
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Ankara
Biber attracts everyone from pale-faced student goths to alternative rockers. The music can be as mixed as the crowd on the right night. There are dozens…
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Central Anatolia
This modern cafe, with upstairs terrace seating, is popular with young Sivas locals who come here for its fine line in milkshakes and frappé-style drinks…
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Konya
This nargile (water pipe) cafe is a popular evening haunt. It's best in summer when you can relax outside with your çay and nargile after a long day…
