Turkish breakfast spread at Cafe Firuz: eggs in a copper pan, menemen, cheeses, jams and olives

Cihangir Square · Since 2007

On the corner of Cihangir,
start your day right.

A Turkish breakfast spread, our garden facing the square and a kitchen open until midnight.

A breakfast table set behind the Cafe Firuz window Cafe Firuz façade and garden in the evening light

Our story

A story in every sip,
an art in every bite.

Cafe Firuz has been on the corner of Cihangir Square since 2007. We started as a small café named after our neighbourhood, Firuzağa; today we welcome neighbours and visitors alike, from the first tea of the morning to the last coffee at midnight.

Breakfast with regional Turkish cheeses and homemade-style jams from 09:00 to 15:00; burgers, pizzas and pasta from 12:00; and in the late afternoon, a chocolate soufflé with a cup of coffee.

  • Breakfast 09:00–15:00From the full spread to menemen, pancakes and bowls
  • A garden on the squareOpen-air tables, comfy velvet armchairs inside
  • Filter coffee & latte artFlat white, cortado, iced filter coffee, Turkish coffee

Our guests’ favourite

Breakfast here is a ritual.

Çeçil string cheese, tulum and aged kashar. Walnut, black mulberry and sour cherry jams. Eggs with slow-cooked beef in a copper pan, muhlama made with Black Sea cornmeal, and warm pişi straight from the pan. Breakfast is served daily 09:00–15:00.

Turkish Breakfast Spread (for 2)
1.950 ₺
Firuz Breakfast
575 ₺
Regional Breakfast
615 ₺
Hot Breakfast
595 ₺
Breakfast menu
Turkish breakfast spread on a table with green velvet chairs Fried eggs with kavurma in a copper pan Menemen with kashar cheese in a copper pan Pancakes with powdered sugar, Nutella and jam

From the kitchen

Guest favourites

The plates our guests keep coming back for.

Avocado croissant sandwich with a side salad

Avocado Croissant Sandwich

Scrambled eggs, labneh, avocado, lollo rosso and basil.

525 ₺
Firuz Burger on a sesame bun with fries

Firuz Burger

Beef patty in the chef’s special bun, caramelised onion and cheddar.

610 ₺
Pizza with smoked beef and rocket

Smoked Beef Pizza

Cream, parmesan, smoked beef, caramelised onion, pesto and rocket.

680 ₺
Rocket salad with strawberries and fried goat cheese

Goat Cheese Rocket Salad

Rocket, strawberries, walnuts, parmesan and crispy fried goat cheese.

460 ₺
Beef noodles with bean sprouts

Beef Noodles

Julienned beef in sesame oil, seasonal vegetables, bean sprouts, honey and soy.

585 ₺
Grilled Turkish meatballs with roasted peppers and bread

Firuz Grilled Meatballs

Grilled köfte, kumpir-style baked potato, grilled tomato and pepper, hot sauce.

615 ₺
Grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and beetroot sauce

Grilled Salmon

Basil mashed potatoes, lemon, beetroot sauce and a side salad.

750 ₺
Chocolate soufflé dusted with powdered sugar

Chocolate Soufflé

Served with a scoop of ice cream. Baked to order, ready in 15 minutes.

415 ₺

What our guests say

4.5 stars on Google

More than 2,390 ratings. The quotes below are excerpts from Google Maps reviews.

4.5 Google Maps
“The best breakfast in Istanbul … The avocado & egg croissant was incredibly delicious. Good job!”
Driss B. · Google review · ★★★★★
“Super cute café 💕 The food was amazing — especially the soufflé and desserts! Service was excellent and super friendly.”
Yiğit T. · Google review · ★★★★★
“Firuz Cafe is hands down one of the best places I've ever eaten … The food is always fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor.”
Inal D. · Google review · ★★★★★
“We enjoyed Cafe Firuz so much that we came back a second time during our trip! The food is absolutely delicious.”
Frenzy · Google review · ★★★★★
“Delicious fusion food, perfectly prepared and seasoned. Very friendly and efficient staff.”
Kari Q. · Google review · ★★★★★

In the press

What they wrote about us

  • Istanbul JoyPeople who find Cafe Firuz tend to keep coming back, and I am one of them… The garden is the move, even in winter.
  • OnedioListed among the 10 best places for sucuk and eggs in Istanbul: "a delicious place that will change the way you think about sucuklu yumurta."
  • nerdenerede.comRated 9.0 in "the best places in Cihangir": breakfast every day of the week, every meal of the day, pet-friendly.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Where should I have breakfast in Cihangir?

At Cafe Firuz the Turkish breakfast spread (serpme kahvaltı) is served daily 09:00–15:00 (serves 2, 1.950 ₺). It includes a gourmet cheese plate, fresh vegetables, olives, jams, honey with clotted cream (kaymak), sigara böreği, pişi, simit, eggs with sucuk in a copper pan, menemen and unlimited tea. Address: Defterdar Yokuşu 55, Cihangir Square.

What are Cafe Firuz's breakfast hours?

Breakfast is served every day from 09:00 to 15:00. The café is open daily 09:00–00:00, with the lunch and dinner menu from 12:00.

Which breakfasts do you serve besides the spread?

Breakfast plates: Firuz Breakfast (575 ₺), Hot Breakfast (595 ₺), Regional Breakfast (615 ₺), Turkish-style French toast, Pancake Breakfast, toasts and fruit or avocado bowls. Plus à la carte breakfast sides (cheese plate, pişi, honey and kaymak, jams), menemen, omelettes, fried eggs and muhlama.

Where should I have coffee in Cihangir?

Cafe Firuz serves espresso drinks (flat white, cortado, cappuccino, latte, mocha) with latte art, filter coffee, iced filter coffee and other iced coffees, Turkish coffee, chai tea latte and salep.

Is there a garden café in Cihangir?

Yes. Cafe Firuz's garden faces Cihangir Square (opposite the Firuz Ağa Mosque); you can sit at the open-air tables from breakfast through dinner. Inside there are comfy velvet armchairs.

What should I order at Cafe Firuz?

For breakfast: sucuk and eggs in a copper pan (listed by Onedio among Istanbul's 10 best for sucuklu yumurta), menemen, muhlama and the breakfast spread; later, Çentik Kebab, Firuz grilled köfte, burgers and pizzas; for dessert, chocolate soufflé, cheesecake and San Sebastian.

What is the atmosphere like?

A garden with open-air tables facing Cihangir Square, and inside comfy green velvet armchairs, wooden tables, stained-glass windows and warm lighting — relaxed for a slow breakfast, a long coffee or dinner.

Where should I have dinner in Cihangir?

A wide menu of 210 items in 31 categories: Turkish dishes such as Çentik Kebab, grilled köfte meatballs, sautéed beef, mantı dumplings and kavurma pide, plus burgers, pizzas, pasta, noodles, salads, grilled salmon and desserts (chocolate soufflé, San Sebastian cheesecake, tiramisu). Vegetarian options are available.

Where is Cafe Firuz and how do I get there?

Firuzağa Mah. Defterdar Yokuşu No:55, Cihangir, Beyoğlu, Istanbul — about a 10-minute walk from Taksim Square, and within walking distance of Galatasaray and Karaköy.

Is Cafe Firuz pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome — you can sit with your dog in the garden on Cihangir Square or inside.

Does Cafe Firuz serve alcohol?

No, Cafe Firuz is alcohol-free. Drinks include filter and espresso coffees, Turkish coffee, teas, homemade lemonade, mocktails, fresh juices, milkshakes and smoothies.

Can I book a table?

Yes, by phone: +90 212 252 02 42. We recommend calling ahead for weekend breakfast.

Visit us

See you on Cihangir Square

Address

Firuzağa Mah. Defterdar Yokuşu No:55
34425 Cihangir, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

About a 10-minute walk from Taksim Square.

Opening hours

Monday – Sunday09:00 – 00:00

Cafe Firuz at night: the lit garden and guests walking by

From morning breakfast to midnight coffee.

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