ISTANBUL — June 2025
The world is waking up to the rich, flavorful, and deeply cultural experience of Turkish breakfast, which has officially been ranked the No. 1 breakfast in the world by TasteAtlas, the internationally respected gastronomy platform. In its June 2025 "Top 50 Breakfasts" list, TasteAtlas awarded Turkish kahvaltı a near-perfect score of 4.8 out of 5, putting it at the very top.

A Breakfast That's More Than a Meal
The ranking is a much-deserved homage to Türkiye's food culture. Turkish breakfast, or kahvaltı, is renowned for variety, abundance, and communal experience. A typical spread features a mix of sweet and savory delights—including cheeses, olives, raw vegetables, eggs, börek, jams, honey, and pastries—all served alongside warm local bread and never-ending glasses of traditional black tea.

But kahvaltı is more than just food. It's a cultural institution. Turkish breakfast is a very social meal, designed to bring people together at the table. It's a particularly strong tradition in Anatolia, where it's not unheard of to see 20 or more dishes being served, even in the most modest of houses.

Türkiye Dominates International Breakfast Rankings
Turkish food wasn't just featured once in the ranking—it staged a strong multi-dish performance:

#1 – Kahvaltı (Traditional Turkish Breakfast)
#9 – Katmer (Gaziantep's flaky pastry, typically served with pistachios)
#12 – Mercimek Çorbası (Lentil soup)
#28 – Bal Kaymak (Clotted cream with honey)
#43 – Börek (Savory pastry filled)
#46 – Gözleme (Flatbread stuffed and cooked on a griddle)
Such global recognition firmly places Türkiye on the map not just as a tourism destination, but now also as a gastronomic powerhouse. The other leading submissions in the list were Serbia's komplet lepinja, Libya's sfinz, Iran's kaleh pacheh, and France's iconic croissant, all ofwhich scored between 4.5 and 4.6.

Why This Matters for Culture, Tourism & Real Estate
This level of international recognition does more than inspire pride—it generates interest. Cuisine is one of the most powerful ambassadors of culture, and Türkiye's gastronomic riches are a key driver of both tourism growth and lifestyle interest. Whether from boutique hotels with gourmet breakfasts in Cappadocia or Istanbul homes that cater to modern luxury and traditional charm, international interest in Turkish culture serves to stimulate real estate interest, especially among lifestyle buyers and investors.

At GainEstates, we see firsthand how culture and cuisine influence buyer sentiment. People don't just want a home—they want to be partof a lifestyle. Türkiye's reputation as a culinary and cultural destinationonly goes to further its reputation on the international property scene. 

About TasteAtlas
TasteAtlas is one of the globe's premier foodie sites, renowned for its authoritative lists and in-depth explorations of local cuisines. Workingto preserve and promote traditional food cultures, it publishes rankings like this on a regular basis to its worldwide community of foodenthusiasts.

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