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Things to do in Kadıköy, Istanbul: sights, cafés and food
Kadıköy is a walkable neighbourhood on Istanbul’s Asian side, with a busy market, a seaside promenade and plenty of cafés. Every place below was checked by Nomi.
Where to eat in Kadıköy
Halil Lahmacun
A lahmacun restaurant known for many years; closed on Mondays.
Borsam Taşfırın
Stone-oven lahmacun and pide.
Viktor Levi Şarap Evi
A wine house and restaurant with a garden.
Coffee and cafés in Kadıköy
Fazıl Bey'in Türk Kahvesi
A classic Turkish coffee stop inside the market.
Moda Çay Bahçesi
A seaside tea garden on the Moda headland.
Montag Coffee Roasters
A specialty coffee roaster.
Tarihi Moda İskelesi
An İBB library and a Beltur café in the historic pier building, with a sea view.
Walter's Coffee Roastery
A themed third-wave coffee shop.
Desserts and sweets in Kadıköy
Hacı Bekir Kadıköy
Turkish delight and akide (traditional hard candy).
Meşhur Dondurmacı Ali Usta
Moda's well-known ice cream shop.
Baylan Pastanesi
A historic patisserie serving since 1923.
Sights in Kadıköy
Süreyya Operası
A historic opera building from 1927. You can see the building from outside; the hall is open only for shows and concerts.
Haydarpaşa Garı
The historic station building is under restoration and cannot be entered; you can see it from the quay and the waterfront.
Tarihi Kadıköy Çarşısı
Fishmongers, delicatessens and local shops.
Aya Efimia Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi
A historic church inside the market. The interior may not always be open; visiting hours have not been verified.
Surp Takavor Ermeni Kilisesi
A historic Armenian church. The interior may not always be open; visiting hours have not been verified.
Akmar Pasajı
An arcade known for its second-hand booksellers and record shops; shop hours vary.
Yeldeğirmeni Sokak Sanatı
A historic neighbourhood known for its murals.
Kadıköy Boğa Heykeli
The landmark statue at Altıyol.
Museums in Kadıköy
Barış Manço Evi
Barış Manço's house, turned into a museum. Tickets are sold online only; closed on public holidays.
Fenerbahçe Stadyum ve Müze Turu
The club museum is visited on the stadium tour. There are no tours on match days and public holidays; check the times on the official page.
Parks and seaside in Kadıköy
Fenerbahçe Parkı
A large seaside park on the Fenerbahçe headland.
Moda Sahili
Walks by the sea and sunsets.
Kalamış Parkı
A large park beside the marina.
Yoğurtçu Parkı
A neighbourhood park with shaded areas.