Turkish-German Bookstore & Cafe

Lovely place to sit and have a nice coffee while browsing books in German and Turkish. It was full when we came but finally got a table and the coffee and latte there were great. It is in Istiklal street and you can't miss it. It can be noisy inside as it gets really packed but still an enjoyable place.

When you enter there is a warm greeting. You can order downstairs or go upstairs whether there is a large seating area and another bar and some nice views. Upstairs, I found the service to be a little cooler. All in all a quirky little café with oodles of charm, excellent cakes and snacks and a very mellow coffee Wall-to-wall books and comfy seating. A great place to sit and relax and look out over the street or the gardens of the consulate next door. It could become a favorite !

An excellent coffee shop is right on the pedestrian street. It offers different types of coffee and cakes and an enjoyable atmosphere. The cold coffee was great, and I enjoyed having a short break there.

I was really looking forward to visiting this quirky spot, but sadly the staff’s attitude ruined the experience. The guy I spoke to was sarcastic and a bit rude for no reason, and at one point even seemed to mutter something to his colleague while I was asking about the cakes. I still went ahead, ordered, and sat outside. The food and concept are actually great — lots of books and a cool vibe — but I just didn’t feel welcomed. Disappointing, because the place has so much potential. Do better !

I have come to that place so many times! I love it, it's such a lovely space to drink some coffee and read, chat or just have some chill time in the middle of the city. Drinking some coffee either a cappuccino or a Turkish kahve is a nice idea. I also tried the cakes this time. I must say that I didn't like them that much. They didn't give me that sparkle that I needed from a cake, maybe some taste, some lemon notes or orange flavor. Maybe they weren't that fresh... I'm not sure. But definitely the staff, the people working there have been always really nice and kind!!! I always like the interactions with them :) good choice and you should certainly visit it