The best cafés to work from in Istanbul, according to Reddit
The 4 cafés to work from in Istanbul that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Caffè Nero, Nevmekan Sahil and Katibim. The 6 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.
Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.
01Caffè Nero
caféİstiklal caddesi, İstiklalWi‑FiWork 100
Cafe Nero has a downstairs lounge for studying and working. Check it out!
r/istanbulSeptember 2022 02Nevmekan Sahil
café2 Şemsi Paşa CaddesiWork 92
Nevmekan Sahil is also considered to be by the sea, so you can get some sea air during your breaks.
Nevmekan sahil de yine deniz kenarında sayılır molalarinizda deniz havası alabilirsiniz
r/istanbulAugust 2025Translated from Turkish 03Katibim
café53 Mimar Sinan Mahallesi Şemsi Paşa, Üsküdar Harem Sahil Yolu No:53, 34672 ÜsküdarWi‑FiWork 85
Katibim in Uskudar
r/istanbulJuly 2019 04No 39
caféDuatepe Sokağı 39Work 70
In Yeldeğirmeni, No. 39 has a garden and a study room.
Yeldeğirmeni'nde no 39'un bahçesi ve çalışma odası var.
r/istanbulOctober 2023Translated from Turkishmixed
Our picks
Reddit named 4. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
051Kahve
café19 Bakraç Sk.Wi‑FiPowerWork 100
Airy and with big desks for work or relaxing spots in the window for people watching, 1Kahve spills out onto the street
The Guide IstanbulSeptember 2018 06Nevmekan Bağlarbaşı
café12 Gazi CaddesiWi‑FiPowerWork 100
It’s also ideal for working as there are charging points dotted around the cafe, the WiFi is excellent, and the size means you’re never going to feel like you’re taking up a table unnecessarily.
Goats On The RoadJanuary 2024 07Federal
café34 Nişantaşı Ihlamur Yolu SokakWi‑FiWork 100
Hip decor, fast Wifi, and an inventive range of coffees keep Federal buzzing at all times.
The Guide IstanbulSeptember 2018 08Federal Coffee Galata
café7 Küçük Hendek CaddesiWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Lots of seats everywhere, more power plugs than you could imagine, great WiFi and good drinks… ... However, just so you know, the surroundings of the Galata Tower tend to be quite busy.
The Working LineSeptember 2025
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