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Central Anatolia

Café restaurants in Central Anatolia

  1. A

    Bulvar Tavuk Döner

    This central hole-in-the-wall would be a mere blip on busy İstasyon Caddesi, were it not for its well-executed chicken sandwiches and melt-in-your-mouth gözleme (savory pancakes). If the weather permits, grab one and walk down the street to the 100 Yıl Kültür Parkı.

    reviewed

  2. İncilipinar Sofrası

    Hmm, will it be çoban salata (salad), altı ezmeli (a stew with tomato sauce served in a clay pot) or ali nazik (aubergine puree with yogurt and ground meat)? Set on the edge of a leafy park, this widely acclaimed venue serves savoury fare in seductively cosy rooms complete with cushions, low tables and old artefacts. It's also a good place to puff a nargileh (water pipe). Alas, it's not licensed - there's a mosque nearby.

    reviewed

  3. B

    Ekim 29 Kafe-Bar-Restaurant

    Set in a converted old house, this mellow place feels light years away from the grinding pace of Gaziler Caddesi and time-warps you back to the past century, with dark wood furniture, cushions and wooden beams. Foodwise, it focuses on simple meals, such as salads, chicken dishes, appetisers and grills. There's live music every evening. Yes, it's licensed!

    reviewed

  4. C

    Yeşil Café

    This friendly apple-green café-restaurant might not look like much until you get out onto the tiny balcony and realise you have the best views of the neon-lit twin minarets, like, ever. What's more, the menu's even enough to distract you from them, with pasta, schnitzel, grills and an actual choice of milkshakes.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Seven-Kazak Konağı

    It's not on the river and the basement can get almost rowdy without the calming influence of daylight, but one look at the walled courtyard and you won't want to sip tea anywhere else.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Güleryüz Lokantası

    The tiniest but most characterful of the row of cheap eateries down the street next to the PTT, with pictures for anyone having menu difficulties.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Yimpaş Supermarket

    More than just a place to get your groceries, the big new Yimpaş has its own rooftop café for light meals and ravine views. Oh, and of course you can get your groceries there.

    reviewed