Federal Galata
Federal Galata is a trendy coffee shop nestled near the iconic Galata Tower in Istanbul, serving exceptional coffee that stands out in the city. The rustic, brick warehouse interior offers a cozy atmosphere filled with natural light, making it popular among digital nomads with its reliable WiFi and comfortable seating, though some note the music can be quite loud.
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2 months ago
A Turkish friend recommended this place after I told him how unlucky we’d been with coffee in the city. He was spot on! My dad and I are coffee lovers, and after just one sip of his Americano, he literally praised God. The coffee is one of the few good ones we’ve found, and the atmosphere is great. We’re Chicagoans so we naturally gravitate toward the brick warehouse design:) Unfortunately, they allow smoking in a separate area, and the smell drifts into the main room. We also ordered the porridge and eggs, both creative dishes but the taste was disappointing and bland. the coffee and ambiance made up for it. The space is clean, filled with natural light, and has good wifi. There’s no patio to enjoy a Galata Tower view, but it’s worth it for the coffee. They offer alternative milk, and service is solid, with orders taken at the table
10 months ago
I had a nice breakfast croissant and a cappuccino. I sat at the outdoor tables but think it's probably nicer indoors. The mural creates some nice ambiance, but the street is a bit busy, and there are noisy air-conditioning vents blowing warm air out on the street. That said, my server was very nice, and the food was very good.
8 months ago
Cozy interior with lots of seating. WiFi and outlets are available so it's great for remote working. But the music is quite loud so not ideal if you have lots of meetings. Food wise, the Penne with Meatballs is pretty good. However I didn't like how (weirdly) sweet my oat milk flat white was.
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