Cafe Yıldız

Cappadocia


This modest cafe, on Uçhisar's main square, has shaded terrace seating and chatty staff. It's a good spot for a çay or cold drink stop, though there's no view to speak of. Staff also rustle up simple meals of gözleme (stuffed flatbreads).


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