Best Turkish Breakfast in Side

For the best Turkish breakfast in Side, come to Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in the old town (512. Sk.). Our serpme-style Turkish Breakfast lays out tomato, cucumber, olives, butter, jam & honey, white cheese, salami and boiled egg on one generous table, served with traditional Turkish black tea.

A real Turkish breakfast, spread across the whole table

A proper Turkish breakfast isn't a single plate — it's a spread. In Turkey this generous, share-everything style is called serpme, meaning "scattered," because the whole table fills up with small dishes at once. At Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in Side old town, our Turkish Breakfast follows that tradition honestly: tomato, cucumber, olives, butter, jam & honey, white cheese, salami and a boiled egg, all arriving together so you can graze, mix and build every bite the way you like.

It's a slow, sociable way to start the day. You reach for a wedge of tomato here, a few olives there, spread butter on bread and chase it with honey — there's no wrong order and no rush. That's the whole point of a Turkish breakfast: it's meant to be lingered over.

What's on the table, taste by taste

Every component earns its place. Cool, juicy tomato and crisp cucumber keep things fresh and bright — the classic Mediterranean morning duo. Olives bring a savoury, briny counterpoint that wakes up your palate. White cheese is the anchor: mild, salty and clean, perfect torn over bread or eaten alongside a tomato slice.

Then come the sweet notes. Butter with jam & honey is the comforting, indulgent half of the plate — spread butter thick, drizzle honey over it and you've got the most beloved bite of any Turkish table. A boiled egg adds gentle protein to keep you going, and salami rounds things out with a heartier, savoury slice for those who want a little more substance in the morning. Sweet, salty, fresh and savoury, all on one table — that balance is exactly why Turkish breakfast wins so many hearts.

Morning in Side old town

There are few better places to eat this than here. Hawaii Restaurant & Bar has been part of Side old town since 2000, tucked into the historic streets a short stroll from the ancient harbour. Morning light on the old stone, a quiet buzz building on the lanes, and a full breakfast table in front of you — it's the kind of relaxed start that makes a holiday feel like a holiday. We open daily from 10:00, so there's no need to set an alarm; roll in at your own pace and let breakfast run long.

If you're staying at an all-inclusive hotel and fancy a change of scene, this is an easy escape. We offer free hotel pickup from selected hotels (round trip) plus an affordable two-way transfer, so getting into the old town for breakfast couldn't be simpler.

Pair it with Turkish tea — the only right choice

A Turkish breakfast without tea is unfinished. Traditional Turkish black tea, served hot in its slim tulip glass, is the perfect partner: bright, brisk and endlessly refillable. It cuts through the honey and butter, freshens the palate between olives and cheese, and keeps the table going long after the food is gone. Ask for a glass (or three) and settle in.

Prefer a fry-up? We've got that too

Not everyone wakes up craving olives and cheese — and that's fine. Alongside the Turkish spread we also serve a full English Breakfast in Side with bacon, fried egg, sausage, mushroom, tomato, baked beans and toasted bread. It's the hearty, familiar fry-up plenty of guests want on holiday. If you can't decide, our bacon fans often swing English while the rest of the table goes Turkish, then everyone shares. And if the salami on the Turkish plate is the bit you love most, that alone tells you which way to lean.

Want the full rundown before you pick? Our guide to Turkish food for tourists puts the whole breakfast tradition in context, so you'll know exactly what you're reaching for.

Breakfast, lunch or anytime

Because we're open daily from 10:00 until late, a Turkish breakfast here can just as easily become a leisurely brunch or a light bite before you explore. If you're planning your day around food, our notes on the best time to eat in Side can help you time it right — and if you'd rather a savoury sit-down meal, we're also known as one of the best Turkish restaurants in Side for the rest of the day.

Come and pull up a chair

The Turkish Breakfast spread, the English fry-up and everything else are all on the live menu with today's prices — take a look at the full menu here. When you're ready to make a morning of it, book a table online or message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83. Free pickup, a table in the old town and a spread worth lingering over — that's how breakfast should feel in Side.