Independent

Coffee Sapiens

◷ Karaköy, 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

Pioneer independent roastery-cafe founded in Karaköy in 2014 by Ibrahim Burak Gogus and Mirhan Gogus. Roastery in Hasköy; all cafes serve house-roasted beans. Specialises in single-origin lots from Ethiopia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Kenya. A ten-minute walk from the Karaköy ferry terminal.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

⬡ Sells beans to take home

Coffee Sapiens: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does Coffee Sapiens use?

Coffee Sapiens roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does Coffee Sapiens use?

Coffee Sapiens 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 Sapiens independent?

Yes. Coffee Sapiens is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does Coffee Sapiens have cake?

Yes. Coffee Sapiens serves coffee and cake.

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