Kadim Kahve, Üsküdar
A café-restaurant in central Üsküdar, a few minutes from the ferry pier, serving Turkish breakfast and coffee on a terrace that looks over the Bosphorus.
A few minutes' walk from the bustle of Üsküdar's main square, on Hakimiyeti Milliye Street, you reach Kadim Kahve. This café-restaurant is in the centre of Üsküdar, on Istanbul's Asian side, close to the ferry pier and the Marmaray station. Its best feature is a terrace with a view of the Bosphorus.
Kadim draws a different crowd at each hour: families at breakfast, people working on laptops in the afternoon, diners in the evening. If you arrive by ferry and want breakfast without going far, it is a practical choice.
What to order
The breakfast menu is broad, and reviewers praise the variety. Alongside a classic Turkish breakfast of cheese, olives, jams and hot dishes, there are toasted sandwich plates and egg dishes. Coffee matters here, as the name suggests (kahve means coffee): there is Turkish coffee as well as speciality coffee. After breakfast, have a look at the dessert counter. You can also ask whether there are traditional sherbets in season.
Visiting tips
Kadim Kahve is a few minutes' walk from the Üsküdar ferry pier and from Üsküdar station on the Marmaray and M5 metro lines. On weekend mornings terrace tables are hard to get, so call ahead. There are sockets and quiet corners, so it also works for a weekday work session. Check the café's Instagram for current hours. Mihrimah Sultan Mosque and Yeni Valide Mosque are both close by.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kadim Kahve?
In central Üsküdar, on Hakimiyeti Milliye Street in the Mimar Sinan neighbourhood, a few minutes' walk from the ferry pier.
Does Kadim Kahve have a Bosphorus view?
Yes, it has a terrace overlooking the Bosphorus. Arrive early at weekends to get a table there.
Does Kadim Kahve serve breakfast?
Yes. There is a classic Turkish breakfast, plus toasted sandwich plates, egg dishes and speciality coffee.