Izmir's Best Spots

Serving since 1957, this historical patisserie welcomes its visitors with delicious desserts and a nostalgic atmosphere.

Known for its wide menu and quality service, Reyhan is one of the most preferred patisseries in Izmir.

This cafe, which stands out with its desserts inspired by French cuisine and its stylish decoration, is especially preferred for breakfast and brunch.

Rated with 4.9 points on Tripadvisor, this cafe is one of the most admired venues in Alaçatı.

Poka, a favorite among specialty coffee enthusiasts, is famous for its coffees made from its own roasted beans. A pleasant break point with a cozy atmosphere and delicious desserts.

Known for Serkan Sağsöz's roasting mastery, this venue stands out with its cappuccinos and lattes made with fresh daily milk. Its sandwiches and croissants are also very popular.

Daft Coffee, famous for its nitro cold brew coffees, is an ideal venue for both working and socializing with its charming interior and spacious garden.

With its professional team and special roasting techniques, Goche’s doubles the coffee pleasure with its desserts like almond croissant and tiramisu.

Tuck Coffee, famous for its specialty coffees and award-winning advertising campaigns, pleases its regulars with its enjoyable decor and delicious desserts.

Founded by Alper Ulus, this cafe is a popular destination for coffee lovers with its specialty coffees and warm atmosphere.

With its minimalist design and large communal work table, La Loba is a great option for those who want to both work and enjoy coffee.

Loccake, famous for its Russian and European cakes, offers a solution for sweet cravings with its unique desserts like Spartak and Medovik. Its specialty teas must also be tried.

Famous for its view of the Izmir Gulf, this restaurant welcomes its guests with fresh seafood and traditional Aegean cuisine.

One of Izmir's best kebab restaurants with 40 years of experience. Famous for its special sauces and traditional recipes.

At Teras 1885, where meat and fish are mainly served, you can enjoy the entire Izmir view while savoring delicious food. Teras 1885 has become one of the city's best restaurants with its rich menu, experienced chefs, and professional staff.

This restaurant, offering the unique palate of traditional Mediterranean cuisine, provides a different experience with its creative presentations and original liver recipes.

Serving since 1979, this Italian restaurant is famous for its award-winning pizzas and homemade wines. The mushroom fillet and seafood pasta are also must-tries.

Located in the historical building on Kordon, this restaurant is famous for its sac tava (pan-fried meat), tandoori over rice, and içli köfte (stuffed meatballs). It is one of the venues recommended in the Michelin Guide.

This place, one of the oldest Döner restaurants in Izmir, offers a great experience with its unique meat flavor.

A tremendous mastery that turns Lahmacun and Pide into an experience.

This meyhane, located in a stone building dating back to 1860 in Urla, is famous for its 110 types of mezzes and unique delicacies like sea bass simit. Reservation is required.

Located on the 9th floor of Swissotel Büyük Efes with a Gulf view, this Italian restaurant is featured in the Michelin Guide with its original cocktails and Renaissance-inspired menu.

Cumba, famous for its garden full of greenery and delicious meat dishes, is an ideal choice for special occasions with its wine cellar and refined atmosphere.

Located at Konak Pier, this fish restaurant stands out with its fresh seafood and quality mezzes. It offers a pleasant experience with a Gulf view.

Cemil Baba Baklavaları

One of the best representatives of traditional Antep baklava in Izmir. In addition to pistachio baklava, it also leaves its mark with other sherbet desserts like şöbiyet, pistachio wrap, and exquisite künefe.

Ağam Baklavaları

Ağam Baklavaları, one of Izmir's best-known dessert brands, is preferred by a large audience for its daily fresh production, pistachio baklava, şöbiyets, and cold baklava. It maintains its popularity across the city with both its taste and reasonable prices.

Bilgin Baklavaları

Bilgin Baklavaları, combining traditional baklava mastery with modern tastes, is a prominent delicacy stop in Izmir, especially with its pistachio baklava, şöbiyet, and daily fresh counter products.

Hacıoğlu Baklavaları

Hacıoğlu Baklavaları, bringing the traditional dessert culture of Gaziantep to Izmir, is a beloved spot in Izmir with its fresh pistachio baklava, şöbiyets, and daily produced walnut dessert varieties.

Lokum Atölyesi

Lokum Atölyesi, offering traditional Turkish delight with modern touches, is one of the favorite stops in Izmir, especially for those looking for gifts and treats, with its handmade rose, pistachio, chocolate, and flavored Turkish delights.

Künefeci Sergen Usta

Künefeci Sergen Usta, known for its Gaziantep-style künefe and dessert varieties, is one of the frequently preferred delicacy stops in Izmir with its crispy kadayıf, fresh cheese künefe, and special pistachio presentations.

Hisarönü Sütlü 1942

Hisarönü Sütlü 1942, known by its 1942 origin name, is Izmir's famous milk dessert shop — it stands out especially with local milk desserts like şambali baked on a wood fire and kazandibi famous for its cream-caramelized surface. It is a frequently preferred delicacy stop in the city with its fresh and traditionally prepared portions and several Izmir branches (Alsancak, Karşıyaka, Kemeraltı, etc.).

46 Edem Waffle & Dondurma

46 Edem, one of Bostanlı's popular dessert addresses, is known for its crispy waffle varieties, ice creams, and original dessert presentations. The menu includes dozens of varieties ranging from classic chocolate/strawberry waffles to fruity, double-layered, and ice cream options, as well as fried ice cream/special plates; takeaway and delivery options are also available.

One of Izmir's largest shopping centers with over 200 stores, a cinema, restaurants, and entertainment areas.

A center offering a premium shopping experience with outlet stores of luxury brands, cafes, and restaurants.

A center offering a different shopping experience with its open-air concept, standing out with various events and campaigns.

A center that attracts attention with its modern architecture and wide range of brands, a complete life center with its social areas and events.

Agora, located in Balçova, is famous for its outlet stores. It offers discounted products from brands like Lacoste, Levi's, and Koton. It provides a complete shopping experience with its food court and cinema.

Selway, located on the Balçova Ring Road, offers a calm shopping environment. It draws attention with outlet stores of brands like Mavi, Hotiç, and Mudo.

Westpark, attracting attention with its semi-open architecture, offers discounted brands in a 70,000 m² area. It provides a pleasant shopping experience with its family-friendly environment and large parking lot.

This outlet center in Konak is known for discounted products from sports brands like Adidas and Nike. It stands out with its food court and child-friendly areas.

Hilltown, with its modern architecture, houses outlet stores of brands like Nike and Mango. It offers a pleasant shopping environment with a cinema and large dining area.

This modern shopping center located in Bornova is ideal for outlet shopping with over 150 stores. It stands out with its child-friendly environment and food court.

A smaller but attractive outlet center in Balçova. It draws attention with discounted products from local and international brands. Offers a relaxed shopping environment.

A clean and well-organized outlet center in Bornova. Famous for its apparel and home goods outlet stores. Also stands out for being pet-friendly.

Quality clothing products, bags, and shoe varieties can be found at affordable prices in the market, which is set up every Wednesday.

Brand outlet products and clothing items from local producers can be found in the market, which is set up on Tuesdays.

The market, set up on Thursdays, offers a wide selection of clothing options, vintage clothes, and various accessories.

The historical Kemeraltı Bazaar is one of the city's liveliest spots with its souvenir shops, local products, coffee houses, and traditional Izmir atmosphere.

The Alaçatı Market, set up every Saturday, offers a wide range of products from organic vegetables to handmade textile products. This market, famous for the fresh products of the Aegean, is also a popular destination for tourists in summer.

Karşıyaka Bazaar, one of Izmir's most vibrant shopping and walking spots, attracts intense attention at all hours of the day with its shops, cafes, street delicacies, and lively atmosphere.

This market, set up in Çamtepe Mahallesi, is overflowing with fresh vegetables, fruits, and local products on weekdays and weekends. A favorite of the locals for its reasonable prices.

The Bayındır Market, set up on Fridays, offers a wide range of products from organic goods to textiles. A lively atmosphere for local delicacies and handcrafted products.

This market, the only member of the Earth Market Network in Turkey, is an organic market where producers sell their own products. Ideal for fresh vegetables, fruits, and local delicacies.

The Urla Ecomarket, set up on Tuesdays in the old repair shop building, is famous for its certified organic products. A great option for fresh and natural products from local producers.

This market, set up in Aliağa on Sundays, is full of fresh vegetables, fruits, and homemade products. Preferred for local breakfast items and economic prices.

The Tire Market, set up on Tuesdays, offers everything from organic products to handwoven textiles in a 38 thousand square meter area. Must be visited for Ödemiş kebab and Töngül pide.