Fahriye Cafe

A unique hybrid concept

Fahriye reinvents the traditional café by combining three distinct spaces:

• A vintage-style café-restaurant
• An integrated multilingual bookstore
• A coworking space (closed on Sundays)

Ambiance and design

• Authentic decor inspired by the 1980s

• Distinctive elements:

  • Poster of the Turkish film "Fahriye Abla" (1984)
  • Period ceramic flooring
  • Weathered wooden furniture
  • Abundant indoor plants

• Nostalgic atmosphere enhanced by an eclectic music selection: blues, Ray Charles, Tom Waits

Innovative culinary offerings

• House specialties:

  • Fahriye coffee (exclusive recipe)
  • Vegetarian manti with green lentils
  • Poppy seed and mastic cake
  • "Muhallebi" pudding with mastic and coconut cream on poppy seed bread

• Made-to-order pastries and cookies

Literary experience

• Extensive selection of books in Turkish, French, English, and Spanish
• Option to purchase or read on-site

Practical information

• Staff includes Kurdish-speaking baristas from Van

• Mixed clientele: locals, digital nomads, tourists

• Configuration:

  • High-ceilinged loft
  • Outdoor terrace

• Ideal for:

  • Traditional Turkish breakfast
  • Work sessions (except Sundays)
  • Meetings in a unique setting