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Mandabatmaz
☕CoffeebreakOpen now · Closes 11:30 PM$ · Budget-friendly

Mandabatmaz

4.6 ·

Experience Mandabatmaz, where traditional Turkish coffee is served thick and foamy. Sip it slowly, pair it with a slice of San Sebastian cheesecake, and enjoy the authentic, welcoming atmosphere.

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Full description

Mandabatmaz serves traditional Turkish coffee that tastes quite different from Italian or Viennese styles: it is brewed with the grounds, topped with a creamy foam, and has a texture that surprises first-time drinkers. Many reviewers order the San Sebastian cheesecake alongside, asking for little or no sugar in the coffee so the dessert balances it.

The atmosphere is described as authentic and welcoming, more of an experience than a coffee stop. With a 4.6 rating across almost 4,000 reviews and late opening hours, it is an easy fit for a morning or evening.

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Address

Asmalı Mescit, Olivya Geçidi Sok. 1/A, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

20 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Ask for low or no sugar if you plan to order the cheesecake
  • expect small grounds and thick foam in the first sip
  • open late, so it works as an evening stop too.
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Reviews

Incredible traditional turkish coffee and San Sebastian cheesecake; get both and indulge in the complementing flavours 🤩 We had low/no sugar in our coffee, as the cheesecake complements it so well. We advise stirring your coffee at the top a bit, to get rid of the gritty cream/top, but some people like that; up to…

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Hugo L

2/5

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