The city's favorite spot for a traditional Turkish breakfast featuring fresh kaymak (clotted cream) with honey, cheeses, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and freshly baked bread alongside strong tea. An institution for morning visitors.
Kaymakçı Şükrü is Antalya's most famous traditional breakfast institution, situated on Ali Çetinkaya Caddesi in Muratpaşa and devoted entirely to the morning meal in its most generous and celebratory Turkish expression. The restaurant's name derives from its star ingredient — kaymak, a thick clotted cream produced by slowly simmering buffalo or cow milk until the fat rises to form a dense, velvety layer, which is then served alongside flower-blossom honey for one of Turkey's most luxurious and addictive breakfast combinations. The full serpme kahvaltı (spread breakfast) at Şükrü encompasses dozens of small dishes served simultaneously across the table: multiple varieties of local cheese (beyaz peynir, kaşar, tulum), olive preparations with herbs, sliced tomatoes and cucumber, fried eggs cooked to order, menemen (scrambled eggs with peppers and tomatoes), freshly baked bread and simit (sesame-crusted rings), and the house kaymak-and-honey centrepiece. Turkish tea served in tulip-shaped glasses arrives continuously throughout the meal, replenished without prompting. The restaurant opens at 7 AM and runs through to 2 PM only, after which service ends for the day. The reputation of the breakfast extends well beyond Antalya — regulars travel specifically for this meal — and weekend mornings see tables filling within an hour of opening. Prices for the full spread are reasonable at around 150–200 TL per person.
Signature dishes
- Turkish Breakfast Set (Serpme Kahvaltı) — $10
- Kaymak with Honey — $5
- Çay (Turkish tea) — $0.50
Good to know
- Known for
- The finest traditional Turkish breakfast in the city
- Hours
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Ali Çetinkaya Caddesi, Muratpaşa, Antalya
36.8876, 30.7119 View on map
Highlights
- Antalya's most celebrated traditional Turkish breakfast, famous for kaymak and local honey
- Kaymak (buffalo clotted cream) served with flower-blossom honey — the essential house signature
- Full serpme kahvaltı with dozens of dishes: cheeses, olives, eggs, bread, and simit
- Legendary local institution with regulars who travel from across Antalya province for the experience
- Continuous Turkish tea service in tulip glasses throughout the meal
Tips for visiting
- Arrive before 9 AM on weekends — tables fill fast and the best spread is available only in the first two hours of service.
- The kaymak-and-honey combination must be eaten on fresh warm bread; request bread to be kept coming throughout the meal.
- The restaurant closes at 2 PM; it is a breakfast and morning meal venue only, with no lunch or dinner service.
- Order menemen (eggs scrambled with peppers) alongside the cold spread for a warm, filling addition.
- The cost per person for the full spread including tea is around 150–200 TL — excellent value for the quantity and quality.
Accessibility
The restaurant is on a main commercial street in Muratpaşa, Antalya, with flat pavement access outside. The interior dining room is at ground level. The space can be busy and crowded on weekend mornings, which may make navigation difficult in a wheelchair during peak hours. The tables are well-spaced at quieter times.
Frequently asked questions
What is kaymak and what makes Şükrü's version notable?
Kaymak is a Turkish clotted cream made by simmering milk slowly until the fat rises and sets into a thick, slightly elastic layer. At Kaymakçı Şükrü, the kaymak is made in-house using traditional methods, producing a denser and more flavourful result than mass-produced versions. It is eaten spread on bread with honey.
How long does the full Turkish breakfast take?
The serpme kahvaltı (spread breakfast) is designed as a long, leisurely meal. Expect to spend 60–90 minutes at the table. The continuous tea service and parade of small dishes is meant to be savoured rather than rushed.
Does the restaurant accept reservations?
Reservations are accepted and strongly recommended for weekend mornings, when demand significantly exceeds capacity. Weekday mornings are more accessible for walk-in visitors.
Is the breakfast suitable for vegetarians?
Yes. The Turkish breakfast format is naturally vegetarian-friendly: cheese, olives, eggs, bread, honey, and kaymak form the core, with no meat required. Menemen is also vegetarian. Visitors should confirm at the counter if any specific dish contains meat.