Coffee Department
The cup
Small roastery-cafe in a narrow Balat side street, founded and run by Metin Benbasat. The 1.5 kg Probatino roaster sits in the centre of the room alongside the espresso bar. Balat is a historically Jewish and Greek neighbourhood near the ancient Ahrida Synagogue, now popular with creatives and independent food makers.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.
Good to know
Coffee Department: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee does Coffee Department use?
Coffee Department roasts its own coffee in house.
What espresso machine does Coffee Department use?
Coffee Department has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is Coffee Department independent?
Yes. Coffee Department is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does Coffee Department have cake?
Yes. Coffee Department serves coffee and cake.
On the Istanbul trail
Coffee Department is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Istanbul.