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Çekirdek Coffee

◷ Moda, Istanbul, Turkey · ££ · Roasts in-house
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Roasts in-house
In-house
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified July 2026.

The cup

Owner-run cafe and roastery opened by Tunca Özgürer in 2012, the first specialty coffee shop on Istanbul's Asian side. The 6 kg Toper roaster and oven share the same compact room as the espresso bar. Özgürer developed his approach to specialty coffee while working in London, including at Flat White and Monmouth Coffee. Coffee is house-roasted; cakes are house-baked.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

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