Erzurum
Lesser known than some of Erzurum's other 'museum' cafes, this is a quiet, special place for a Turkish coffee in a well-preserved Ottoman-era house,…
Erzurum
Lesser known than some of Erzurum's other 'museum' cafes, this is a quiet, special place for a Turkish coffee in a well-preserved Ottoman-era house,…
Far Northeast
Che Guevara, Marlyn Monroe, Bob Marley and some Bankseyesque figures populate the walls of this spacious, comfortable nargile cafe, lilting with latin and…
Erzurum
At first glance this 'Hidden Mansion' looks forgettable, but peep inside to discover a cavernous stone house oozing with historical charm. There's a…
Kars
This delightfully quirky cafe has walls roughly decorated with portraits, areas of rug seating and a 'secret garden' section with a small stage for…
Far Northeast
This octagonal two-storey wooden cafe sits on the river bank between the castle and the otogar with outdoor pavilions between shrubs and sunflowers…
Kars
Popular with Kars' under-35 fashionistas, Pasha has a great glass-fronted upstairs gallery, plenty of shaded pavement seating and a gently buzzing…
Far Northeast
This teahouse makes a fair claim to be number one, with an appealing vibe that isn't all male and what is probably the best view of the castle of anywhere…
Kars
This folksy, student-vibe book-cafe is a good choice for a leisurely çay in a female-friendly atmosphere decked with chess-sets, kilim-topped tables and…
Far Northeast
Uzundere's best appointed cafe is a step up from most teahouses, with velveteen seats, big glass windows and a library of books. It's predictably male…
Erzurum
A fine warm-weather place for tea, Turkish coffee or ice cream, Hacıbey is a family-friendly place in the garden-yard fronting the Taşhan.
Kars
This roomy cafe occupies a 19th-century mansion once home to the regional governor. There's a decent espresso machine but most of the clientele seem happy…
Kars
Housed in a historic mansion, this unthreatening cafe-bar serves beer (from ₺20) and attracts a younger crowd for the live Turkish/Caucasian/Kurdish music…
Far Northeast
Semi-cute, female-friendly cafe with artificial flowers in faux window-boxes and a swing seat amid the wrought-iron framed settees. It's upstairs opposite…
Erzurum
Arzen is one of the city's top sweetshop-cafes with gilt touches, high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows on the top floor overlooking Yakutiye Medrese…
Kars
This leafy riverside spot is perfect for a glass of çay in the shade after after walking up to the castle.