Turkey has a strong coffee culture, meaning you are more than likely to find suitable cafes for remote workers in Istanbul.
Indeed, Turkish coffee has its own tradition not only here but around the world - a special brewing method reflects this country’s strong cultural identity and passion for flavor. Around the city you will find lots of coffee-shops which are passionate about the brewing process and have constructed spaces that welcome the sort of communal ritual that coffee-drinking has always been in Turkey. Surrounded by historical buildings, impressive architecture and a cosmopolitan city, Istanbul’s cafes no doubt offer the perfect opportunity for remote workers to sit down and get some productive work done.
Below, we highlight some popular cafes for remote workers in Istanbul.
Located close to the Galata Tower in the Beyoğlu district, Federal Coffee is one of the most popular cafes for remote workers in Istanbul. This roastery is part of a wave of modern, laptop-friendly cafes located across some of the most exciting European cities, and was started by Australians looking to foster friendly coffee culture. The space itself is really nice to work in and the decor is in brick and wood. The cafe also has a variety of seating options and even boasts a cool fireplace to work around during cold days. Lots of interesting books are also sold here, as well as excellent food and coffee options.
Also situated in Beyoğlu, Tiyop Cafe is a modern space in one of the most popular areas of the city. The space has lots of seating options and tables are surrounded by plants, giving the entire coffee-shop and calm and natural vibe perfect for remote workers. The food here is varied and delicious Mediterranean meze and authentic Turkish coffee are available all the time. The cafe has great wifi and access to outlets, and is also conveniently located close to public transport options.
This is another popular option in terms of cafe for remote workers in Istanbul. This lounge-style cafe offers excellent natural light, lots of space and varied seating options. At Journey you’ll find great food, too, made with fresh and responsibly-sourced ingredients. The space is laptop-friendly and there are comfortable leather couches throughout, as well as countless books ranging from history to literature to fiction relating some of the city’s magical stories. Located in the Cihangir area of the Beyoğlu neighborhood, Journey is also close to excellent transport links and other restaurants and attractions nearby.
Story Coffee’s location in the bohemian Moda area of Kadıköy over on the Asian side of the city makes it a good cafe for remote workers in Istanbul. Story Coffee is open till late and not only serves coffee but, in the evenings, becomes a popular cocktail bar. The space offers outdoor seating, good wifi, and specialty coffee in this iconic part of Asian Istanbul. Close by, Moda Park has great views of Fatih and the piers offer direct connections via ferry with the center of the city and Beyoğlu. Without a doubt, Story Coffee offers some of the best coffee in Istanbul and the coffee-shop takes its roasting process very seriously.
Brew Coffee Works offers several locations across the city, but its first location in Eminönü is one of the most popular cafes for remote workers in Istanbul. It is primarily its location, right in the heart of the action of central Istanbul, that makes Brew Coffee Works so popular - it is only a short walk away from both Galata Bridge and the famous Egyptian Bazaar. The space itself is modern, comfortable and excellent for getting some focused work done. You can count on your coffee here to be prepared by professional baristas, and you can also enjoy the outside terrace at this location.
For more information about living in Istanbul as a remote worker, check out our complete Istanbul guide.