Beytaş Değirmen Cafe

Beytaş Değirmen Cafe sits right on the banks of the Göksu River in Beykoz, giving you one of the more peaceful waterside settings you'll find on Istanbul's Asian side. The name references an old mill, and the setting carries that slow, unhurried energy — think tea, coffee, and simple bites while the river does its thing beside you. It's a local favorite for escaping the city noise without actually leaving Istanbul.