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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

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