Where to Find the Best Coffee in İzmir, Turkey

Discover the top coffee shops in İzmir, Turkey. From traditional Turkish coffee to specialty lattes, we’ve got you covered on where to find the best coffee in the city.

Like any other big city, Izmir has a mix of traditional and modern restaurants and cafes, just like any other big city. triptoizmir.com chose the best coffee in İzmir, from a traditional cup of Turkish coffee to a hip and young coffee shop with all kinds of flat white, cappuccino, and espresso drinks.

1- Sedir Aile Çay Bahçesi (Must-Drink Turkish Coffee)

If you want to drink Turkish coffee cooked in a cup, this is the only place you can go in Izmir. While the cafe offers an intimate atmosphere with its shabby appearance, you will enjoy sipping your coffee with grounds. The cafe is located in Kemeraltı Bazaar.

2- Munire

Münire stands out among İzmir’s coffee shops because it has a strong sense of nostalgia and also sells old and antique things. Münire sells 20 different kinds of Turkish gazoz in addition to its excellent Turkish coffee (soda pop).

3- Şükrü Bey’in Yeri

Located in the picturesque Kızlarağası Han (a caravanserai constructed in 1744), Şükrü Bey’in Yeri is profoundly influenced by its historical surroundings. Here, you’ll find great Turkish coffee poured in its own cup (a first!) and a traditional atmosphere that completely isolates you from the city’s modern atmosphere.

4- Black Ivory Cafe

The prices are fair, the music is nice, and the place is nice and cozy. We recommend here Latte and Mocha.

5- Baristocrat 3rd Wave Café & Roastery

Baristocrat is one of the best third-wave coffee roasters in Izmir. They choose and import their own coffee beans, which are then roasted carefully in-house. Baristocrat is a lot more than just a café. It also has classes and workshops for people who want to become baristas, and it sells all kinds of coffee-related items.

6- Poka Coffee Roasters

The sea foam green and yellow decor and spacious outdoor seats at Poka make it a great location to while away the hours (which is always crowded). If you want to learn more about coffee or tea, the baristas at Poka are happy to have a serious conversation with you.

7- Awake Coffee & Espresso

A blackboard outside this third-wave coffee business lists its daily offerings. Awake, the first of its kind in Izmir, serves a variety of coffees, including espresso con panna and affogato.