Hello, good Fodorites. I am wondering if anybody who has been to Istanbul can recommend a good place to have breakfast near Taksim Square. A view would be nice. I am leaving in 4 weeks with my husband, mother and friend, Muffy, in tow. Look out, Grand Bazaar vendors! Professional shoppers are on the loose. We are staying at the Ritz.

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Is Muffy your dog?

But darling, if all of you -- including Muffy, of course -- are offered a complimentary breakfast in the Club Lounge, why would you want to lower yourselves to having breakfast somewhere near Taksim Square?!?

Eloise, darling, sod off.

My dog is Jackie O, cmt. Muffy is a very common name in Philadelphia, especially if Drexel University was named after your family.

If you don't have any suggestions for a breakfast spot, mind your own business.

Ah, ThinGorjus, one can take the boy out of Stepney but alas, not the Stepney out of the boy...

Topping for some serious replies.

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