Şark Kahvesi

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  • Address
    Yaglikcilar Caddesi 134, Grand Bazaar
  • Phone
    512 1144
  • Transport
    tram: Beyazıt

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Lonely Planet review

The Şark's arched ceiling betrays its former existence as part of a bazaar street; years ago some enterprising kahveci (coffee-house owner) walled up several sides and turned it into a café. The nicotine colour on the walls is testament to its long pedigree as a popular tea and cigarette spot for the bazaar's stall-holders.

These days they have to fight for space with tourists, who love the quirky 'flying dervish' murals, the old photographs on the walls, and the cheap tea and coffee.