Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Kadıköy, İstanbul: Plain Croissant | Varedelo
This guide turns TAKİPÇİLERİMİZLE BİR GÜN I 100 BİN ABONEYE ÖZEL VİDEO - Ayaküstü Lezzetler from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 4 saved spots around Kadıköy and Moda. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a neighborhood. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayaküstü Lezzetler celebrated reaching 100,000 subscribers by hosting a food tour in Kadıköy with their followers. The highlight was visiting the Brekkie workshop to see the labor-intensive process of hand-rolling and double-baking over a thousand croissants daily. The creators were particularly impressed by the buttery aroma and the specific technique used for their favorite pistachio and almond varieties.
What this map is good for
- Planning a breakfast restaurant stop or short itinerary in Kadıköy.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 4 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Brekkie Breakfast Club
Breakfast Restaurant in Osmanağa, Yoğurtçu Parkı Cd No:24/1, 34714 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Osmanağa, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - gorgi
Fast Food Restaurant in moda, Caferağa, Soner Sk. no:6/A, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Caferağa, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye - Borsam Taşfırın Bahariye
Restaurant in Osmanağa, Serasker Cd. No:78, 34714 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Osmanağa, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Moda
Neighborhood in Moda, Caferağa, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Moda, İstanbul, Türkiye
Food notes from the video
- Plain croissant
- Almond croissant
- Strawberry croissant
- Chocolate croissant
- Pistachio croissant
- Lemon croissant
- Apple cinnamon ginger croissant
- Coffee
Experiences captured
- Met with followers in Kadıköy for 100k subscriber special
- Distributed fresh croissants to fans in a park
- Visited the Brekkie production kitchen and workshop
- Learned about the double-baking process for croissants
- Observed daily production of 1500 handmade croissants
- Interviewed the business owner about ingredient standards
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a transcontinental city located on the Bosphorus Strait, serving as a historical link between Europe and Asia. Established in approximately 657 BCE as Byzantium, it later functioned as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city’s architectural landscape includes the 6th-century Hagia Sophia, characterized by its Byzantine dome and mosaics, and the 17th-century Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known for its Iznik tilework and six minarets. Other structures include the Basilica Cistern.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but trending heavily in Istanbul's 2026 food scene, this horizontally stacked lamb kebab is marinated in onion, salt, and black pepper. - Balık Dürüm
A modern, street-food evolution of the classic Balık Ekmek. Grilled mackerel or sea bass is seasoned with a secret blend of spices, topped with onions, tomatoes, and greens. - Simit
The quintessential Istanbul snack, this circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and dipped in grape molasses before baking. - Kokoreç
A bold, iconic street food consisting of spiced lamb intestines wrapped around seasoned offal, grilled on a horizontal spit. - Mantı
Often called 'Turkish ravioli,' these tiny hand-folded dough dumplings are usually stuffed with spiced ground meat.
When to go: The best times to visit Istanbul are during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October).
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for seamless and discounted access to all public transportation, including ferries, trams, and buses.
- Always remove your shoes before entering a local home or the carpeted areas of a mosque to show respect for the space.
- Accept offers of Turkish tea (çay) from shopkeepers as a sign of hospitality, even if you only stay for a few minutes.
- Verify that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use a reputable ride-hailing app to ensure fair pricing.
What travelers are noticing
- Digital Experience Center (Müze Gazhane) immersive art exhibitions
- Istanbul Night Marathon Relay and Bosphorus evening running festivals
- Sustainable tourism and AI-driven wellness travel experiences
Extra place context
- Borsam Taşfırın Bahariye
A legendary stone-oven (taş fırın) venue that has been a staple of the Asian side since 1968. This no-frills, high-turnover spot specializes in lahmacun and a variety of pides, all characterized by a distinct smoky flavor from the wood fire.
food
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from TAKİPÇİLERİMİZLE BİR GÜN I 100 BİN ABONEYE ÖZEL VİDEO - Ayaküstü Lezzetler, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.