A marble table by the window: chocolate cake, purple flowers in a glass vase, trees beyond the glass
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A Lasting Cup in Üsküdar

A few minutes up from the Üsküdar pier, on one of the narrow streets of Sultantepe, right beside the historic madrasa, stands a three-storey wooden house: Payedar. The name means lasting, and lasting is what we chose: coffee cooked slowly on embers, chocolate poured by hand, the Bosphorus seen through the window.

The cups here carry tradition. Ottoman coffee is brewed with cardamom, dibek coffee comes with its sherbet and water, and the scent of menengiç drifts up the stairs. The counter belongs to chocolate: San Sebastian dipped in chocolate, fondue, magnolia and waffle under hot chocolate sauce.

The wood-panelled salon, the gramophone and the old radio, the top-floor tables facing the Bosphorus… Our team walks every newcomer from the counter to the cup and never forgets the water and the sherbet. Because what matters to us is that everyone leaves this house intending to come back.

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What is Ottoman coffee?

A light, fragrant take on Turkish coffee brewed with cardamom and spices; the cup our guests love most.

How is dibek coffee served?

With its sherbet and water: a sip of water first, then the coffee, sherbet in between. That is how the taste opens up.

Is the menu available in English or Arabic?

Yes. Our QR menu is in Turkish, English and Arabic, with a photo and description for every item.

Do you serve alcohol?

No. Payedar is a coffee house; we host you with Ottoman coffee, tea, hot chocolate and house lemonades.

How many floors, and is there a view?

Our historic wooden house has three floors; the top floor looks over the Bosphorus and the Üsküdar pier. Let us know in advance for a view table.

Do I need a reservation?

Not required, but for weekends and the top-floor view tables we recommend writing ahead; we keep your table ready.

What are your opening hours?

Every day from 09:00 to 00:00.

Which payment methods do you accept?

Cash, all credit and debit cards, and contactless.

Is takeaway possible?

Yes. Your coffee and dessert can be packed to go; you can call ahead.

Can we celebrate a birthday?

Of course. For small celebrations a heads-up is enough; we prepare the chocolate surprise.

Is there parking?

The streets of Sultantepe are narrow; we recommend the car parks around the Üsküdar pier, or the ferry — a few minutes on foot from the pier.

Where exactly are you?

Sultantepe, Kurşunlu Medrese Street No: 2 — right next to the historic madrasa, a few minutes on foot from the Üsküdar pier.