The Best Street Food in Istanbul

Discover the best snacks and street foods of Istanbul. From a traditional Turkish baklava to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for a quick bite while exploring the city. Savor delicious desserts at Borboleta Gastro Patisserie, try authentic döner kebab at Tarihi Karadeniz Döner or enjoy the best baklava in town at Güllüoğlu Karaköy. Explore these and many more local favorites for a tasty snack tour through Istanbul.

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Boter Kalamış

Coffee & bake shop

Boter Kalamış in Kadiköy, Istanbul, is a bakeshop in one of my favorite spots. I love getting a buttery pastry & a coffee and sitting in the park nearby

Coffee & tea

Snacks

Yucel

Babadag

Jun 7, 2025

Sour and Sweet Artisan Bakery

Sourdough heaven

Sour and Sweet Artisanal Bakery in Istanbul makes US-style sourdough creations. Great for filling my stomach before hitting the Caddebostan seaside...

Coffee & tea

Snacks

Yucel

Babadag

Jun 7, 2025

Guten Morgen

Berliner in Kadikoy

Guten Morgen in Istanbul is a very quiet, simple place to have a coffee together with a delicious coffee, despite its busy location. Perfect in summer!

Coffee & tea

Snacks

Yucel

Babadag

Jun 7, 2025

Brekkie Croissant

Handmade by the racoon

Brekkie Croissant & Cookie is the new breakfast place in Moda, Istanbul. I just love their croissants – they make the dough over 3 days, French style!

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Snacks

Yucel

Babadag

Jun 7, 2025

Story Coffee

Peaceful gem

Story Coffee in Istanbul is my new discovery in Moda neighbourhood. It's the perfectly designed spot for everyone who likes good coffee and baked goods.

Coffee & tea

Snacks

Yucel

Babadag

Jun 7, 2025

Cafe Naftalin K.

Good vibes & warm atmosphere

Cafe Naftalin K in Istanbul's Balat is a spot I love going with friends after photography tours in the area. It's so cozy - its stove is a lifesaver!

Coffee & tea

Snacks

Yucel

Babadag

Jun 7, 2025

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The Best Street Food in Istanbul

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Snacks

Cemre

Arzu

You?

Vildan

Yucel

Zeynep

Emre

Zekeriya

Seyda

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Cemre

Arzu

You?

Vildan

Yucel

Zeynep

Emre

Zekeriya

Seyda

Boter Kalamış

Coffee & bake shop

Yucel

Babadag

Sour and Sweet Artisan Bakery

Sourdough heaven

Yucel

Babadag

Guten Morgen

Berliner in Kadikoy

Yucel

Babadag

Brekkie Croissant

Handmade by the racoon

Yucel

Babadag

Story Coffee

Peaceful gem

Yucel

Babadag

Cafe Naftalin K.

Good vibes & warm atmosphere

Yucel

Babadag

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