Best espresso in Istanbul
Espresso in Istanbul is taken seriously — short, focused menus, baristas dialling in shots every morning, and the kind of espresso bars where the difference between a 26-second and a 28-second pull actually matters. Roasters maps the specialty espresso bars in Istanbul the community ranks highest, from neighbourhood corners to flagship roasteries. Istanbul is one of 144 cities with an “Espresso” guide on Roasters.
Espresso is the order to test a café's program — a single or double, no milk, straight shot. The best bars in Istanbul will know exactly what their espresso is doing today and will pour something balanced, bright, and clean. The community in Roasters surfaces the ones that consistently deliver.
Espresso guides: where Istanbul ranks
With 122 cafés, Istanbul is 92 above the 30-café line that unlocks themed guides on Roasters.
Ranked by how many specialty cafés each city lists, Istanbul is #29 among the 144 cities with this guide.
2 other cities in Turkey have the same guide.
Istanbul accounts for 51% of the specialty cafés listed in Turkey and ranks #2 among 54 cities in the Middle East.
Beyond this one, Istanbul has 7 more themed guides: WiFi & laptops, Brunch, Open late, Quiet cafés, Filter coffee, Cold brew and Matcha.
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About espresso in Istanbul
How much specialty coffee is there in Istanbul?
The community has mapped 122 cafés and roasters there, 51% of all listings in Turkey.
Is this one of the bigger “Espresso” guides?
Yes: Istanbul ranks #29 of 144 by the number of specialty cafés it lists.
Where can I find the best espresso in Istanbul?
Roasters maps the specialty espresso bars in Istanbul the community ranks highest. Open the app, filter Istanbul by espresso, and save the bars worth going out of your way for.
Is Istanbul the only place in Turkey with this guide?
No. 2 other cities have one, led by Antalya.
