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Izmir’s specialty coffee spots

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A guide to cafés serving cappuccinos at the perfect temperature, V60 with ideal acidity, and other classic and alternative brews.

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A third-wave coffee shop in Karşıyaka. They make an excellent espresso, heat the milk just right, and offer an interesting selection of cold brews. Settle by the floor-to-ceiling windows and enjoy your drink, and add a dessert for a sweet finish.

A small, stylish café with its own roasting facility. Try their specialty coffee and buy some locally roasted beans to brew at home. Grab a table and meet the two local cats while waiting for your drink. The café closes at 7 PM.

A coffee shop known for great filter coffee and a cozy courtyard, perfect for hanging out with friends. Inside, there’s a communal table ideal for working on your laptop — the Wi-Fi is great. After your coffee break, take a stroll in Kültürpark.

A specialty café with stylish design, offering breakfast and brunch. They serve a perfectly balanced V60, creamy milk-based drinks, and matcha. The place is filled with power outlets, so it’s ideal for working on your laptop.

A large roasting facility with its own café, barista shop, and art gallery. Enjoy a cup of specialty coffee, buy freshly roasted beans, and check out current contemporary art exhibits. Note that they close at 6:30 PM.

A spot for bicycle lovers and coffee enthusiasts near the Bostanlı waterfront. You can enjoy a cup of your favorite drink while mingling with the cycling community or rent or repair a bike right here.

A specialty coffee shop in Karşıyaka. The playlist is on point. The medovik and San Sebastian cheesecake are delicious. There’s a wide selection of drinks, from classic coffees to alternative brews. For a break from caffeine, try their chai tea lattes.

A café in Alsancak that serves a great cortado and brews coffee using alternative methods. For dessert, try the popular San Sebastian cheesecake. Come with friends or a book — they ask that you avoid working on laptops here.

A stylish, beige-toned café on the Alsancak waterfront. The menu features a wide range of teas and coffees, from milk-based drinks to alternative brews. Take a look at the dessert display — they’re hard to resist.

Izmir’s specialty coffee spots

Fünf Coffee

Lot Coffee Roastery

Daft Coffee

Rome Coffee Company

Coffeemamma Roastery & Barista Shop

Hub Bicycle & Coffee Shop

The Leaf Coffee Shop

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