Rumeli Börekçisi, Beylerbeyi
A börek shop on the Beylerbeyi shore road, known for cheese and minced-meat su böreği. Ideal for a quick or takeaway breakfast by the Bosphorus.
Breakfast by the Bosphorus does not always mean a long table. Sometimes a warm slice of börek and a glass of tea are enough. Rumeli Börekçisi has a branch in Beylerbeyi, on Abdullahağa Street, the shore road between Kuzguncuk and Beylerbeyi on Istanbul's Asian side. Fresh börek reaches the counter through the day.
Rumeli Börekçisi has several branches across Istanbul, and the Beylerbeyi shop, right on the shore road, is an easy stop for a quick breakfast by the Bosphorus. Börek and cookies can also be taken away.
What to order
The speciality is su böreği, layers of boiled thin dough baked with filling, a little like a savoury lasagne. Alongside the classic cheese version there is a minced-meat one, which not every Istanbul börek shop makes. Leek and aubergine börek also appear, depending on the season. Try one portion of cheese and one of meat and share. There are cookies too, good with tea or to take home. Börek is baked in batches, so some fillings may be sold out later in the day.
Visiting tips
From Üsküdar, take a coastal bus to Beylerbeyi. The shop is opposite the Beylerbeyi Sabancı police social facility. It suits a quick bite or takeaway rather than a long sit-down breakfast; take your börek down to the water and eat facing the Bosphorus. Orders can also be placed through the shop's website. Check the shop's official website or Instagram for current hours.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rumeli Börekçisi in Beylerbeyi?
On Abdullahağa Street, the shore road in Beylerbeyi, Üsküdar, opposite the Beylerbeyi Sabancı police social facility.
What is su böreği?
A börek made from layers of thin dough that are briefly boiled, then baked with a filling such as white cheese or minced meat.
Can I order online?
Yes, the official website takes orders for delivery within Istanbul. Check it for current terms.