Best coffee chain in Istanbul. Prices are a bit higher but totally worth it. Lots of sitting space upstairs. Lovely decor

Nestled near the bustling Taksim Square, Espresso Lab is a mecca for coffee aficionados and casual sippers alike. With a minimalist, sleek decor, the focus here is unapologetically on the coffee. The baristas at Espresso Lab are more than just employees; they are coffee scientists, meticulously measuring, grinding, and brewing. Their passion for coffee is evident in every cup they serve, making it not just a drink but an experience. The Espresso Lab's selection of beans is impressive, sourced from various corners of the world, offering a diverse palette of flavors. Whether you prefer a robust espresso, a creamy latte, or something more adventurous, they cater to every taste. The atmosphere of the café is modern, yet inviting, with an energy that is both vibrant and serene, reflecting the spirit of Taksim itself. It's the perfect spot to escape the city's frenzy for a moment of solitude or a peaceful meeting spot for a conversation over a beautifully crafted cup of coffee. Price points are fair, especially given the quality of the beverages and the expertise that goes into making them. Rating: 5/5 – Espresso Lab near Taksim Square is more than just a coffee shop; it's a destination for those who appreciate the finer nuances of coffee. It's a must-visit for a top-tier caffeine fix in Istanbul.

Great place to eat sweeties. Amazing view of a Mesquite.

Affordable coffee with friendly and bilingual staff makes this place comfortable for me.

I drank Amaricano but for some reason I didn't like it very much, maybe my taste was bad today.

Great Istiklal Street views at the rooftop. Typical Espressolab setup. Good coffee with modern interiors. It’s a very high-traffic shop, so expect to wait for your coffee for a while. A little bit loud music disturbs the cool ambience.

Turkey origin modern western style café chain. It’s a bit pricey but their coffees and foods are good. My favorite is tiramisus. It’s so good and no food additives. And I can really relax. I prefer modern cafes like here since I don’t like being watched by staffs.

We like to drink coffee, wherever we travel we like to try coffee! Espresso lab is very popular in Qatar as well where we try first time! This is probably best coffee shop what I ever saw 😱 amazing! Many types tables, chairs, cushions etc even have private rooms! Coffee good as well! Highly recommend!!!

Nice modern shop. Staff is friendly and the coffee is good. PLUS There is lactose-free milk here. At the window you can watch the goings-on in the alley from above.

Very good coffee !!! The price is reasonable. Wonderful service and friendly staffs, they were willing to give suggestions about desserts, and of course coffee. Seems like a crowded place when I was there but didn’t have to wait long at all. Will definitely come back!!

A very nice cafe. Buy a cup of cappuccino, head up to the spacious second floor, sit by the window, and overlook the bustling pedestrians on the pedestrian street below. It's a perfect place to find your own slow moment in the busy world.

Great service, variety of options, welcoming staff and good quality. Perfect coffee destination.

One of the best cafes in Istanbul. Since I came to Istanbul it was really hard to get a good cup of coffee other than Turkish coffee but when we tried the coffee here we really liked it. The dessert menu is diverse and delicious. The Oreo cheesecake was excellent. So recommended

Really nice place for a good coffee and desserts in Istanbul. The staff is very polite and friendly.

Convient place to sit, coffee is nice and team are kind They have seating upper floor

Good range of coffees, cakes, bagels,etc. Gets very busy especially on weekends and the staff sometimes look overwhelmed but battle on. If you compare prices to other cafes the prices are expensive even when you compare to New York or Sydney but it's the location and the atmosphere. Level 3 is always great for members of the rainbow community.

Coffee and specialty drinks are delicious. Comparable to Starbucks. Must go. Located beginning of Istiklal street near Istiklal square.

Good location, it’s very close to Taksim Square.. You can find a good variety of coffee, cakes and snacks here.. I liked the athmosphere, it’s not too light or dark inside, and there is a terrace for smokers on the top floor.. I ordered a white chocolate mocha and I found the taste lighter than the one in Starbucks.. Highly recommended to try local options in Istanbul..

Centrally Located in Taksim Square at the end one of most popular shopping streets in the area. Staff was polite and quick. Place clean and orderly. Seating out on the street and also inside upstairs. They have alternative milk options including Oat Milk. We brought out own cups and they were happy to put our coffee in them.

Awesome place for coffee. The aroma and taste of the coffee is fantastic. The place decorations also very attractive and their pastries are good too. Location is great. At Taksim square. Must come to try it out

The coffee is good, fast, and the place is clean. They also have a nice black cat haha. The location is also great. Thank you

Nice service nice hazelnut coffee latte delicious cheese cake comfortable chairs upstairs.

Espressolab is a very stylish coffee place and is located on the beginning of the big shopping street, just next to Taksim. Because of the location, it naturally attracts many people. But it also has delicious coffee! When the measures are released, I would love to see the rooftop terrace.

Taksim is a beautiful part of Istanbul, but it's mine. CREATION IS IN MY FIT. I am a camel without luck. from the sky ....if it rains on me. ....falls

Well, I have to say that after ordering a cup of coffee, my hand hit the cup and spilled it on the floor and desk, but the staff of this store treated me with full respect and courtesy and even prepared coffee for me again, and I really did. I was surprised by their work. I was completely satisfied with the quality of the coffee, cakes and pastries, it was excellent and professional, and the interior is on three floors, which gives you a great view, and I suggest you try it here.

I just love the decoration that have what I call wonderful spirit and awesome soul living in the wood that is making that coffee shop vibrant

Good selection of coffee drinks with multiple floors to relax.

Great place, good drinks. The chai latte is very delicious. Friendy, colorfull community. 🏳️‍🌈✌️

Coffee is good. Service in the Taksim İstiklal store unorganised process for ordering and pick up. They let everybody cut the queue and then they have too many orders and they lose track.

Cappitinio not so good ,,it was cold and alot of milk , But place is good and have nice set on istikilal street

My cappiticino came cold and its look like milk rather than coffee

Modern place with quality coffee. It is not so easy to find good coffee in Turkey, but espressolab always give me hand. It is also have fancy interior and comfortable working zone with power sockets and wifi. Highly recommend to visit the place if you are a coffee maniac, like me.

Very expensive coffee. Turkish coffee is nice but not so strong as in other places but costs twice more. Very touristic place, I understand why prices are so much higher. Nutella Cheesecake is awesome though!

Good place 👍 but no smoking even outside

Nice place Especially the terrace, great view, in the summer evenings it's great! ))))

I made a simple order to go and they took very long to pack and the two employees didn't understand each other and gave me less things and some wrong. I didn't notice until I reached my house. The place is just a generic cafe chain place to grab a quick snack if you are in the street. Quality is good for the price, but generic.

Interesting place great stuff i loved it so much I had a matcha it was fine But the place makes everything so great

Got "granola" here. Can't really say it is granola per se, as it has strange cream as filling and there is too much of it. Otherwise exceptional experience.

Strong coffee taste. Busy during all hours of the day. Typical taste of latte

Love it , the cappuccino taste very good.

Meh they can't get your coffee perfect but the cakes are good. Red velvet is highly recommended.

Cute and busy place in Taksim Square. I had a creme brulee hot chocolate. I didn’t particularly like it but I didn’t hate it either. Maybe I should have stuck with the original hot chocolate flavor.

Where nice and cozy place. This was my first time in the network of espresso lab and I was really impressed by the ambiance and atmosphere of the place. Relaxed, nice quality, quite. What else you need for the early morning. I cannot say guys on the counter were friendly or warm, though it is overall Istanbul problem I believe, maybe caused by tourists traffic.

Decent bar in the area.. with heavy foot traffic and a nice get away! The employees were attentive and very pleasant. The Americano and cappuccino coffees that we bought were good.. definitely not too sweet! There are 2-3 floors. The seating in the terrace, or smoking areas were packed. This was also the same for my last visit July 2022. There are 2 male returns.. and there was a line. Visited June 3, 2023 Time: 6pm

I can't express enough how rich and tasty the coffee they serve, It is a must try speciality coffee shop

Very nice place with nice staff and great atmosphere! Really liked their coffee and enjoyed the experience. The first floor is more loud, has a really good vibe. The second floor is quiet and cozy. You can easily do your homework there or just chill in silence. They have smoking areas and almost any corner in this caffè is a sitting place. Really liked the fact that they have sockets everywhere :)

Overall i like this cafe and i recommended chesse cake oreo really good . And i like this vibes cafe, make me chill when meet my friends . I really when i sit down beside window i can see every people at istiklal street.

Pros Good coffee, plenty of space, a nice roof with a view on Istiklal street Cons only one toilet for each gender in a place that can contain more that 150 person!

A very nice place to spend time with pleasure. free internet. good quality coffees and a variety of cookies available.

The best place to have a breakfast. The coffee is good too i think its the best place to start ur day when in istanbul

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