L’KÂL

This café-restaurant in the Selimiye district is a nice brunch spot in the quiet street off the mosque's library (kütüphane) , between the Saçaklı house and the buffer zone wall. It serves poached eggs with bacon or avocado toast, bao buns, pasta, meatballs, salads, daily specials, alcohol and very good homemade cold drinks (lemonade, fruit iced tea...). In August, the store is closed during the day and on Sundays.