Turkish breakfast by the water in Üsküdar

For breakfast by the sea on the Asian side, Salacak in Üsküdar is the classic choice: the morning sun comes from behind you and lights up the Maiden’s Tower and the Old City across the water.

Turkish breakfast by the water in Üsküdar

Why go in the morning

Salacak faces west, so morning light falls on the tower and the far shore from the front. Weekday mornings are quiet; weekends get busy after 10:00.

Breakfast at Filizler Üsküdar

Served daily from 08:00. The serpme (spread) breakfast is placed in the middle of the table to share. Current menu:

  • Serpme KahvaltıÇeşitli Türk kahvaltı lezzetlerini içeren zengin bir sofra2.100 TL
  • Akdeniz KahvaltıAkdeniz bölgesine özgü lezzetlerle hazırlanmış kahvaltı870 TL
  • İstanbul Kahvaltıİstanbul'un yerel lezzetlerini içeren geleneksel kahvaltı630 TL
  • Üsküdar KahvaltıÜsküdar usulü hazırlanmış geleneksel kahvaltı tabağı490 TL

Filizler Üsküdar menu, prices in Turkish lira; updated from the restaurant’s live menu.

Getting there

  • Marmaray: Sirkeci → Üsküdar (one stop), then ~11 minutes’ walk.
  • Ferry: to Üsküdar pier, then ~15 minutes’ walk.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I have Turkish breakfast with a sea view on the Asian side?

Salacak in Üsküdar, facing the Maiden’s Tower. Filizler Köftecisi Üsküdar serves breakfast daily from 08:00 at Harem Sahil Yolu No:61.

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