Meraki Cihangir Cafe

Probably one of the nicest and cutest cafes in Istanbul. The owners are really warm and friendly, and Loki the dog is the perfect mascot. The food is delicious, if you manage to get the spanakopita straight from the oven you should try it!

This place is truly a hidden gem!!! It is a beautiful little Greek coffee shop with amazing home made bakery items and savoury treats. The owner & team are wonderful and so incredibly kind.

"Very beautiful café! Well taken care of, with lovely decoration! Wonderful handmade desserts! The owner is incredibly hospitable! Thank you so much! I hope we come back to Istanbul and enjoy another coffee at your place!"

An amazing small cafe in the heart of Beyoglu, offering a great mix of Turkish and Greek breakfast! The food was great - we had the onion pie, pumpkin pie, the roasted bread and eggs menemen, as well as a fredo espresso. The owner and staff are also very friendly and kind!

Delicious cake, cozy atmosphere, and friendly owners with a cute dog. We had such a lovely time here. The cake was absolutely delicious and the whole place has a warm, cozy vibe that makes you want to stay for hours. The owners are super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Highly recommended for anyone looking to relax with a great dessert. And don’t miss the Fanouropita — it’s both delicious and meaningful!

Good vegan cake and other cakes , nice service, pleasant music, romantic little coffeshop, snuggled into a hill corner, run by friendly Greek gentleman. Recommended.

A Little Corner of Warmth and Sweetness in Cihangir On a quiet winter afternoon, as snowflakes gently danced outside the window, we found refuge in the enchanting embrace of Meraki Cihangir Cafe. True to its name—meraki, that untranslatable Greek word that speaks of devotion, soul, and love poured into what one does—this place is much more than a café. Dimitri, the kind-hearted and attentive owner, welcomed us with the warmth of an old friend. His hospitality was not just about service; it was filoxenia in its purest form—the Greek art of making guests feel at home. And then, the cakes! Baked with care, each bite was a little masterpiece of flavor, soft and rich. Paired with a hot turkish coffee, they made the moment almost timeless, a wonderful pause in our first day in Istanbul. If you find yourself wandering through Cihangir, step into Meraki. Sit, breathe, savor, and let Dimitri’s world embrace you. Efharistó poly, Meraki, for a moment of pure sweetness.

It is such a lovely coffee shop! The coffee was great and the homemade cake is delicious. We can totally recommend it. And look at this cute dog from the owners