🕐 Hours
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
About this spot
Mesopotamian Breakfast Brunch Cafe in Karaköy does Turkish breakfast — a sprawling spread of cheeses, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, honey, kaymak (clotted cream), eggs, and endless tea. It's not a meal, it's an event.
💡 Tips before you go
- Turkish breakfast is meant to last 2 hours. Don't rush it.
- Menemen (scrambled eggs with tomatoes and peppers) is the star
- Simit (sesame bread ring) dipped in tea is the street breakfast
Common Questions
Where is Mesopotamian Breakfast Brunch Cafe?
It's in Karaköy, Istanbul. Address for your taxi: Kutlugün Sokağı, 23
Do I need to speak Turkish?
English common in tourist areas of Istanbul. At local lokantas, pointing at the display works perfectly. Staff are exceptionally hospitable.
What should I order?
Serpme kahvaltı (spread breakfast) for the full experience. Menemen on the side. Endless çay (tea).
About this page
Restaurant: Mesopotamian Breakfast Brunch Cafe
Cuisine: breakfast
Location: Karaköy, Istanbul, Turkey
Source: Curated from local review platforms