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Café Minare: Taste History by Hagia Sophia

Experience a unique dining atmosphere under the iconic minaret of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

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Café Minare: A Unique Experience

Nestled beneath the iconic minaret of Hagia Sophia, Café Minare offers a serene atmosphere and delightful flavors in the heart of Istanbul.

There is a large Turkish flag hanging on a building. Below the flag, there is a brightly lit café named 'Şehzade Cafe Erol' with a storefront showcasing various items. Outside, a few people are seated at tables. The setting appears to be in an urban area, possibly a street at night with some decorative lights.
There is a large Turkish flag hanging on a building. Below the flag, there is a brightly lit café named 'Şehzade Cafe Erol' with a storefront showcasing various items. Outside, a few people are seated at tables. The setting appears to be in an urban area, possibly a street at night with some decorative lights.
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A glass of Turkish tea with the text 'Hafiz Mustafa 1864' on it, placed on a decorated saucer. In the background, there is a white plate with pieces of pistachio baklava. The setting appears to be a traditional café, indicated by the ornate wallpaper and a wooden door.
A glass of Turkish tea with the text 'Hafiz Mustafa 1864' on it, placed on a decorated saucer. In the background, there is a white plate with pieces of pistachio baklava. The setting appears to be a traditional café, indicated by the ornate wallpaper and a wooden door.
An exterior view of a small, slightly weathered café with signs on the windows and door, situated on a quiet street. The café is named 'Çınar Kafesi'. A table with chairs and a light blue tablecloth sits outside, with upside-down chairs placed on top. A few leafy branches hang down from above.
An exterior view of a small, slightly weathered café with signs on the windows and door, situated on a quiet street. The café is named 'Çınar Kafesi'. A table with chairs and a light blue tablecloth sits outside, with upside-down chairs placed on top. A few leafy branches hang down from above.

Our Story

At Café Minare, we blend rich history with exceptional coffee and cuisine, creating a memorable dining experience for locals and travelers alike.

Customer Reviews

Hear what our guests say about their experience at Cafeminare.

The ambiance under the Hagia Sophia minaret is simply breathtaking. Highly recommend!

Emily Johnson
A cozy cafe interior is visible through a window, featuring a large, warmly lit lamp and shelves with various glassware and a clock. Bottles of syrup are displayed on a shelf, and vintage-style decorations add charm to the ambiance. The word 'Fahriye' is elegantly written on the window, reflecting a street scene including a white car.
A cozy cafe interior is visible through a window, featuring a large, warmly lit lamp and shelves with various glassware and a clock. Bottles of syrup are displayed on a shelf, and vintage-style decorations add charm to the ambiance. The word 'Fahriye' is elegantly written on the window, reflecting a street scene including a white car.

Istanbul, Turkey

Cafeminare offers a unique dining experience with stunning views and delicious coffee. A must-visit for anyone in Istanbul!

A cafe sign reading 'Akasya Cafe' is mounted among foliage, partially obscured by tree branches. Behind the trees, a modern glass building reflects the sky. A vehicle is parked in the lower foreground, and there are overhead wires crossing the scene.
A cafe sign reading 'Akasya Cafe' is mounted among foliage, partially obscured by tree branches. Behind the trees, a modern glass building reflects the sky. A vehicle is parked in the lower foreground, and there are overhead wires crossing the scene.
Michael Smith

Istanbul, Turkey

★★★★★
★★★★★

Culinary Delights

Experience exquisite flavors at our cafe beneath the iconic minaret of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

Authentic Atmosphere

Enjoy a unique dining experience surrounded by the rich history and beauty of Istanbul's skyline.

An outdoor café setting with neatly arranged tables and chairs under green umbrellas. A sign on the wall reads 'Café in the Square Florya' adorned with lights. Decorative flower boxes with green and red plants line the pathway, which is paved with light-colored tiles. The background shows blurred figures walking and a lush green landscape.
An outdoor café setting with neatly arranged tables and chairs under green umbrellas. A sign on the wall reads 'Café in the Square Florya' adorned with lights. Decorative flower boxes with green and red plants line the pathway, which is paved with light-colored tiles. The background shows blurred figures walking and a lush green landscape.
Beverage Selection

Savor our carefully curated selection of beverages, perfect for complementing your meal at our cafe.

Join us for a delightful culinary journey that captures the essence of Istanbul's vibrant culture.

Cultural Experience
A hand holding a white cup of coffee with intricate designs placed on a matching saucer, alongside a small piece of Turkish delight. The background features a warmly lit cafe with red and gold detailed walls, wooden chairs, and a tiled floor.
A hand holding a white cup of coffee with intricate designs placed on a matching saucer, alongside a small piece of Turkish delight. The background features a warmly lit cafe with red and gold detailed walls, wooden chairs, and a tiled floor.
A quaint street scene depicts several people seated outside a small café under a sign reading 'Ekmek Teknesi'. The surrounding area includes a mix of buildings, some with foliage on them, and dappled sunlight filtering through street-side trees.
A quaint street scene depicts several people seated outside a small café under a sign reading 'Ekmek Teknesi'. The surrounding area includes a mix of buildings, some with foliage on them, and dappled sunlight filtering through street-side trees.

Contact Us at Cafe Minare

Reach out for inquiries about our cafe near Hagia Sophia.

A modern architectural setting with clean lines and curved structures, featuring a multi-level space with signs for 'Kesfet Intema Yasam' and 'Kanyon'. The floor level has a café named 'The House Café' with green awnings. Vegetation adds a touch of nature to the urban environment.
A modern architectural setting with clean lines and curved structures, featuring a multi-level space with signs for 'Kesfet Intema Yasam' and 'Kanyon'. The floor level has a café named 'The House Café' with green awnings. Vegetation adds a touch of nature to the urban environment.
Serenity

Enjoy coffee with a view of history.

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Culture

contact@cafeminare.com

+90-212-555-0199

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