Istanbul's specialty scene sits at the crossroads of coffee history — Cihangir and Karaköy roasters are building something entirely new on ancient grounds.
Istanbul, Turkey
“Istanbul's most respected specialty roaster set in Cihangir's creative hub — the filter coffee here challenges everything you thought you knew about Turkish coffee.”
Istanbul, Turkey
“Beyoğlu's Şişhane branch of Istanbul roaster Petra Roasting Co. — an extensive brew menu (V60, Chemex, Aeropress, cold brew) from a pioneer of the city's specialty scene.”
Istanbul, Turkey
“Japanese-influenced minimalism in Nişantaşı — the focused pour-over menu and quiet interior are the antidote to Istanbul's sensory overload.”
Istanbul, Turkey
“Cihangir multi-roaster café opposite the park — pulling shots from Kronotrop, Petra and Probador Colectiva on a custom Slayer machine, with no house roast of its own.”
Istanbul, Turkey
“Kronotrop's Nişantaşı outpost serves the fashion district with the same rigorous sourcing programme as Cihangir — dressed differently, tasting equally excellent.”
Istanbul, Turkey
“Karaköy's own Kronotrop standing bar — the roastery's most stripped-back format, where the espresso is the entire argument and always wins.”
Istanbul, Turkey
“Espresso Lab's Nişantaşı branch extends the brand's analytical approach to espresso into the city's smartest shopping district — the single-origin shots are always worth the premium.”
Istanbul, Turkey
“Karaköy banking district specialty bar where the Espresso Lab's analytical programme meets Istanbul's fastest-evolving coffee neighbourhood — the shot rotation keeps regulars honest.”
Istanbul, Turkey
“Eminönü specialty café near the Grand Bazaar, pouring sister roastery Coffee Factory's espresso blend and rotating single origins since 2014 — not a Cihangir shop.”
Istanbul, Turkey
“Karaköy roastery-café that roasts its own coffee on site — a longtime specialty fixture among the neighbourhood's dense cluster of coffee spots near the port.”
Istanbul, Turkey
“Kadıköy's landmark cultural venue on Kadife Sokak — a laid-back café by day that turns into one of the neighbourhood's best-loved bars and live-music spots by night.”