Turkish breakfast in Istanbul with a view of the Old City
A Turkish breakfast is a long, shared meal: cheeses, olives, tomatoes and cucumbers, honey, eggs, fresh bread and glass after glass of tea. The best place to have it is by the water. On the Salacak waterfront in Üsküdar you face the Maiden’s Tower with the Old City skyline behind it, a short ferry ride from where most visitors stay.
Breakfast at Filizler Üsküdar
- Serpme kahvaltı: a spread of small breakfast dishes for the table, with Turkish tea.
- Breakfast plates: Mediterranean, Istanbul and Üsküdar style.
- Daily from 08:00. Halal, no alcohol. No reservation needed for small groups; reservations only for groups of 10 or more.
Getting there from the European side
- Ferry from Eminönü, Karaköy, Beşiktaş or Kabataş to Üsküdar, then about 15 minutes on foot along the shore.
- Marmaray from Sirkeci (Sultanahmet) one stop to Üsküdar, then about 11 minutes on foot.
Near Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Filizler Pendik also serves breakfast from 08:00, about 13 minutes by car from Sabiha Gökçen, with a large car park.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place for Turkish breakfast with a view in Istanbul?
Views are a matter of taste, but the Salacak waterfront in Üsküdar faces the Maiden’s Tower and the whole Old City skyline. Filizler Üsküdar serves the serpme Turkish breakfast there daily from 08:00.
What time does breakfast start?
At 08:00 every day at the Üsküdar and Pendik branches.
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