Coffee Department · Beyoğlu

Coffee Department · Beyoğlu

Fatih

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HoursCloses soon · 18:00
TypeRoaster · Small Chain

Balat roastery in Istanbul’s old Jewish quarter, also roasting for other cafés.

Its 1.5kg Probat Probatino stood in the middle of the Balat shop when Perfect Daily Grind visited in 2017. The menu then ran two blends and ten single origins, made on a Rocket espresso machine and Chemex. Metin Benbasat founded the roastery in 2014, and its single origins have included Ethiopia Kochere and Colombia Aromas Del Sur.

A second café opened in Nişantaşı by January 2019, and the brand's Instagram lists a third at İş Mekan Reşitpaşa. The roastery also supplies other cafés, including Gravité Coffee Bar.

At this shop

Hand-painted cement tiles, in a repeating rosette pattern, run the length of the room under a dark wood-panelled ceiling. A grey banquette and a wall of vintage film posters sit at the back, with green coffee sacks stacked on a shelf by the timber-framed doors. Round tables and chairs stand outside on the pavement under a black awning.

Brewing

Espresso
Chemex
Batch brew
Cold brew
Turkish coffee
EspressoLa Marzocco Strada, Rocket
DrippersChemex, V60
RoastersProbat Probatino, Giesen W6A

Beans

Coffee Department roasts its own beans. These are from its wider range, so not all may be served at this shop.

Good to Know

  • Food
  • Oat milk
  • Outdoor seating
  • Pet friendly

Around Here

Chora Mosque0.4 mi

In the News

The Other Tour · 4 Jul

ARC Coffee Co. Opens a Café and Roastery in BalatARC Coffee Co. opens a café and roastery on a Balat side street.

European Coffee Trip · 24 Oct

European Coffee Trip Awards 2025 - Istanbul WinnersMeet Lab Coffee named Turkey's best café in the 2025 European Coffee Trip Awards.

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Details

  • Monday08:00–18:00
  • Tuesday08:00–18:00
  • Wednesday08:00–18:00
  • Thursday08:00–18:00
  • Friday08:00–18:00
  • Saturday09:00–19:00
  • Sunday09:00–19:00
Websitecoffeedepartment.co
Instagram@coffeedepartment
Facebookcoffeedepartment
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