
4.5 ·
Stop at Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi beside the Spice Bazaar for an authentic Turkish coffee. Sip it with cold water and chocolate, then choose a bag of freshly roasted beans to carry home.
Full description
Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi is a coffee roastery next to the Spice Bazaar that has become part of the city's everyday fabric. The café serves only Turkish coffee, with no cappuccino or espresso, and it arrives with a glass of cold water and a piece of chocolate.
A crowded seating area sits beside the shop, and English-speaking staff help visitors find a place. Beans in different varieties can be bought to take home.
With a 4.5 rating from over 3,600 reviews, it is a reliable introduction to the real thing.
Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi is a coffee roastery next to the Spice Bazaar that has become part of the city's everyday fabric. The café serves only Turkish coffee, with no cappuccino or espresso, and it arrives with a glass of cold water and a piece of chocolate.
A crowded seating area sits beside the shop, and English-speaking staff help visitors find a place. Beans in different varieties can be bought to take home.
With a 4.5 rating from over 3,600 reviews, it is a reliable introduction to the real thing.
Duration
15 min
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Intensity
Easy pace
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Reviews
The coffee is very good, but they only serve Turkish coffee. They do not serve cappuccino or espresso. You can buy the beans, which are available in different varieties.
Silvio Bertante
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