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Çekirdek Coffee

Coffee shop

· Dine-in · Takeaway · No-contact delivery People often mention coffee, owner, delicious, shop, kahve, small, Tunca, friendly, nice,


Address

Caferağa, Şair Latifi Sk. No:9/a, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (154 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 5:30 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 5:30 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 5:30 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (54) owner (11) delicious (10) shop (9) kahve (9) small (6) Tunca (6) friendly (6) nice (6)
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  • 5/5 Christopher B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place! One of the few places that roasts their own beans in the area and does a good job of it; which is probably due to the fact - that after talking to the owner - he does everything from beginning to end. Highly recommended if you enjoy good espresso !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M. taylan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Cosy small local-like coffee stop, where you can also experience hand-made deserts, while enjoying self-roasted coffees. owner, Tunca, is very kind and gentle spirit running this joint all by himself. one should try at least once while in the neighborhood.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fabian 10 months ago on Google
    This coffee shop quickly became my go-to place for the best coffee in town. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the warm and friendly owner, who made me feel right at home. The quality of the coffee at this establishment is simply unparalleled. I had the pleasure of trying both the cappuccino and the flat white, and they were absolutely delightful. The rich, smooth texture and perfectly balanced flavors made each sip a true pleasure for my taste buds. The barista's expertise in crafting these beverages is evident, and I found myself going back for more. One aspect that truly sets this coffee store apart is the owner's exceptional hospitality. Not only is he knowledgeable about coffee, but he also possesses a great command of the English language. This made my interactions with him effortless and enjoyable, as he was able to provide recommendations and engage in friendly conversation. The combination of outstanding coffee, a welcoming owner, and a charming atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for any coffee lover. Whether you're a local or a visitor, be sure to pay a visit and indulge in the wonderful coffee creations on offer. You won't be disappointed!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Александр 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent coffee and biscotti! Moreover, decaf available!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maya L. J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great coffee served by a wonderful person! If you're in Moda, support this coffee shop, no regrets!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 tugcealuftekin 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This morning two of coffee they receive was terrible taste. I want to think that something went wrong. Two coffee we gave two sandwiches to £ 32, absolutely not worth it. (Original) Bu sabah iki kahve aldik tadı berbatti. Bir yanlışlık oldu diye düşünmek istiyorum. Iki kahve iki sandviç e 32 tl verdik, kesinlikle değmez.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ismail Besim E. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A small and intimate place. Hot and cold sandwiches, cakes and pastries prepared by the host Tunca Bey every morning are delicious. (Peace of mind of the customers who are sensitive about cleaning, too.) It is also pleasant to see the regulars of those hours. (Original) Küçük ve samimi bir mekan. Ev sahibi Tunca Bey'in her sabah taze olarak hazırladığı sıcak ve soğuk sandviçler, kekler ve pastalar nefis. (Temizlik konusunda hassas müşterilerin gönülleri de rahat olsun.) Belli saatlerde o saatlerin müdavimlerini görmek ayrı keyifli.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cuneyt B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Despite the early hours of the day, there was a face that laughed heartily and a joyful coffee prepared with that love .. The dog was sleeping in the rain and the dog sleeping right in front of the door. (Original) Günün erken saatine rağmen yürekten gülen bir yüz ve o sevgiyle hazırlanan keyif dolu kahve.. Yağan yağmur ve kapının tam önünde uyuyan köpek keyfin bonuslarıydı..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gulay O. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Kadikoy's most delicious coffee is here. (Original) Kadıköy'ün açık ara en lezzetli kahvesi burada.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mehmet Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most delicious 3 coffee shops in Istanbul. It's run by a single person who knows his job. Bravo, your health. (Original) İstanbul'un en leziz 3 kahvecisinden biri. İşini bilen tek bir kişi tarafından işletiliyor. Bravo, elinize sağlık.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaguya Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sj'li students by his favorite brother operated by a very nice boutique coffee shop. (Original) Sj'li ogrencilerin en sevdigi abisi tarafindan isletilen cok guzel butik bir kahveci.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alina E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful cafe! Small, even microscopic, to just grab a small cup of aromatic coffee with or without dessert and enjoy the morning calmly, sitting on the chairs outside ... bliss ... The barista deserves a separate applause: sensitive, attentive, even a little nervous, but with a touch of some extraordinary kindness and tenderness. A magical man! (Sorry, I didn't recognize the name). We talked to him about coffee, which one he takes and where to buy a similar one. How pleasant it was to have at least a little chat with such a welcoming person! He showed what kind of coffee he buys, how he roasts it, gave recommendations on where to buy. As a result, I wanted to buy coffee from him personally as a present for myself. He politely agreed;)! And what is the result? - he gave me this package of coffee (!!!) it was very unexpected and so nice ...! These are the little things in life, but so cute ...! We wanted to go back on Saturday for coffee, but the cafe does not work on weekends; we were not upset, but glad that the person would take a break from difficult everyday life. Thank you very much for such a delicious coffee! (Original) Замечательная кафешка! Маленькая, даже микроскопическая, чтобы просто взять маленькую чашечку ароматного кофе с десертом или без и спокойно насладиться утром, сидя на стульчиках снаружи...блаженство... Бариста заслуживает отдельных аплодисментов: чуткий, внимательный, даже немножко нервничал, но с оттенком какой-то необыкновенной доброты и умиления. Волшебный человек!(жаль, имя не узнала). Пообщались с ним на тему кофе, какой берет именно он и где купить подобный. Как приятно было хоть немного побеседовать с таким радушным человеком! Показал, какой кофе покупает, как обжаривает, дал рекомендации, где купить. В итоге захотела в качестве презента для себя самой купить лично у него кофе. Он вежливо согласился;)! И что в итоге? -он подарил мне эту упаковку кофе(!!!) это было очень неожиданно и так приятно...! Это мелочи жизни, но такие милые...! Хотели вернуться в субботу попить кофе, но по выходным кафешка не работает; мы не расстроились, а порадовались, что человек будет отдыхать от сложных будней. Спасибо большое за такой вкусный кофе!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nwonknu R. 6 years ago on Google
    Pros: + The shop owner, Tunca is a sweet, friendly, welcoming host. + His flat white is the best one in town. + Music is great. + On a peaceful street so not that much noise. Cons: - Tables are small so not a laptop friendly place. - A small coffee shop with only 5 tables so it can be hard to. find a seat during rush hour. Bonus: * Thunder speed wifi. * Delicious desserts. * Has regular customers so almost everyone knows everyone. * You can take buy coffee seeds for home.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KLEEM �. 2 years ago on Google
    It's the best speciality coffee in Istanbul!!!! It's right!!!

  • 5/5 İlkcan D. 7 years ago on Google
    Best coffee in the galaxy

  • 5/5 Ezgi E. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Guleryuzlu service, nice coffee (Original) Guleryuzlu hizmet, guzel kahve

  • 5/5 zeynep S. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The coffee is very beautiful, educated and lovingly. It opens early in the morning, it is perfect for the morning coffee. It continues all day long. But in the evening and the market is closed. (Original) Kahvesi çok güzel, eğitimli ve severek yapılmış.. Sabah erken açılır, sabah kahvesi için birebir.. Gün boyu devam eder.. Ama akşamları ve pazar kapalıdır.. Eee dinlenmek de lazım..

  • 5/5 IŞIL Y. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) His coffee is always so fresh. Desserts are nice. (Original) Kahvesi hep çok taze. Tatlılar güzel.

  • 5/5 Ahmet Y. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Follow the tram rails from Kadıköy Coffee shop at the point where the rails turn at the end of Bahariye. A decent place in coffee beans. You should stop by and drink a steaming coffee. In Istanbul, perhaps a taste that can be entered into the top ten in Europe in Turkey. The owner was also a kind gentleman. Full street flavor. (Original) Kadıköy'den tramvay raylarını takip edin Bahariye bitiminde rayların döndüğü noktada kahve dükkanı. Kahve çekirdekleri içinde nezih bir mekan. Uğranılmalı ve üzeri tüten bir kahve içilmeli. İstanbul'da, Türkiye'de belki Avrupa'da ilk on içine girebilecek bir tat. Sahibi de kibar bir Beyfendi. Tam sokak lezzeti.

  • 4/5 ANIL A. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious coffee and desserts (Original) Lezzetli kahve ve tatlılar

  • 5/5 Onur A. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Be sure to go for the best coffees and the best cakes in the city. (Original) Sehirdeki en iyi kahvelerden ve en iyi pastalardan tatmak icin mutlaka gidin.

  • 4/5 Ghazaleh K. 2 years ago on Google
    Turkish coffee was average, but the cake was delicious, although the chocolate was a bit too rich for my palate.

  • 4/5 ali erdem c. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a warm and cute place. They have handmade snack cakes. (Original) Sıcak ve sevimli bir mekan. El yapımı atıştırmalık pastaları var.

  • 5/5 Ece C. 4 years ago on Google
    Best coffee in neighborhood ! And we love the owner so much!!!

  • 5/5 Анатолий �. 4 years ago on Google
    Fine coffee, own roasted

  • 5/5 Tunc O. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Coffee in Turkey.

  • 5/5 Erwin L. 2 years ago on Google
    On days when I want a good flat white and not typical Turkish coffee, this is the place to go. Incredibly friendly guy at the counter too!

  • 5/5 Emad B. 2 years ago on Google
    The coffee taste in Kadikoy :)

  • 5/5 Daniel L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is must stop cafe in Kadıköy. Its really the quintessential coffee joint. Whether its for a togo coffee or just a calm chat with friends there is no place better than çekirdek. You can take note that while all the other cafes flash in and out of style closing each year in Kadıköy, çekirdek has remained a community staple. His food/coffee quality and kind face are a cool relief when you just need consistency and comfort in life.

  • 5/5 Сергей �. 1 year ago on Google
    The best way for daily take away cappuccino 🤌🏼

  • 5/5 Sertan E. 4 years ago on Google
    Take your coffee and enjoy! Excellent place. If you are in Kadıköy and want some coffee this is the best.

  • 5/5 Esra B. 10 months ago on Google
    When you enter the coffee shop, first thing you notice is a happy owner with a great smile on his face welcoming you. Coffees are delicious. There are little treats look yummy too. I’ve already added this to my fav list for coffee.

  • 5/5 Sumra Okcan �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent kahveler (Original) Muhteşem kahveler

  • 5/5 Halil 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best coffees of Kadıköy are here (Original) Kadıköy’ün en iyi kahveleri burada

  • 5/5 Haydar C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) At the time, I asked the gentleman, the owner, to help me choose a dessert and he said, "You think it is the best", "I do not like it and give it to you". From their own roasted coffees to their own desserts, everything is high quality and delicious (Original) Vakti zamanında sahibi beyefendiden tatlı seçmem için yardım istemiştim “sizce en güzeli” diye “Ben beğenmediğimi yapıp size vermem” demişti. Kendi kavurduğu kahvelerden kendi yapımı tatlılarına her şey kaliteli ve lezzetli

  • 5/5 İsmail T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the rare places I like the El Salvador core ... (Original) El Salvador çekirdeğini beğendiğim ender yerlerden...

  • 5/5 Sezai A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Coincidentally, this place I went to was about to close. I bought an americano take away. And I sat and drank in the park nearby. Coffee had a fresh and delicious aroma. I am here once a week now. The owner of the place is polite and relevant. Tshk (Original) Tesadüfen gittiğim bu yer kapatmak üzere idi. Bir americano take away aldım. Ve yakındaki parkta oturup içtim. Taptaze ve leziz bir aroması vardı kahvenin. Haftada bir gün buradayım artık. Mekan işletenide kibar ve ilgili. Tşk

  • 5/5 Rıdvan E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a small and cozy place. But a little expensive :) (Original) Küçük ve şirin bir yer. Fakat biraz pahalı :)

  • 5/5 Moda Anahtarcı k. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Mukemmel

  • 5/5 Sinem K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) delicious (Original) Leziz

  • 5/5 Vassili Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good choice for fine coffee. (Original) Güzel kahve için iyi seçim.

  • 5/5 Aysun B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Elegant, naive and warm (Original) Zarif, naif ve sıcacık

  • 5/5 Bahar D. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Coffee, cakes, sandwiches are all delicious. The positive energy of the owner is also a bonus. Core that we never gave up ... (Original) Kahvesi, kekleri, sandwichi hepsi cok lezzetli. Isletme sahibini pozitif enerjisi de bonus. Vazgecemediklerimizdendir Çekirdek...

  • 5/5 Kaan G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To me, a great venue located in the third wave of actual tea house in Kadikoy. Tunca brother, he is interested personally with everything from coffee and dessert on the smallish venue perfect results every time. Fashion is tailor-made for such a nice neighborhood beware of finishing your tour in Istanbul without this space ... (Original) Bana göre Kadıköy'de gerçek third wave kahvecilik anlamında yer alan harika bir mekan. Tunca abim o ufacık mekanda tatlılarından kahvesine her şeyi ile bizzat ilgileniyor ve sonuç her zaman mükemmel. Moda gibi güzel bir semt için biçilmiş kaftan olan bu mekana uğramadan İstanbul turunuzu tamamlamayın sakın...

  • 5/5 Mert C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super tasty coffee. ❤️ (Original) Süper lezzetli kahve. ❤️

  • 5/5 Kudret 1. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best boutique coffee shop (Original) En iyi butik kahveci

  • 3/5 Mete Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Coffee prices are above what they should be, but not bad. Clean space, friendly employee. (Original) Kahve fiyatları olması gerekenlerin üzerinde fakat fena değil. Temiz mekan, sıcakkanlı çalışan.

  • 5/5 HALİT Y. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Mükemmel

  • 5/5 Damla G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love that corner, that coffee, and Tunca's commitment. Good thing we'll be next door soon;) (Original) O köşeyi, o kahveyi ve Tunca'nin emeğini seviyorum. İyi ki komsu olacagiz yakında;)

  • 5/5 Sinan O. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice and cosy coffee shop

  • 5/5 Ismail S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really good! A monument of stability, the flavor is always the same in every glass. (Original) Gerçekten çok iyi! Bir istikrar abidesi lezzeti her bardakta her zaman aynı.

  • 5/5 Seher C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Their coffees are nice (Original) Kahveleri güzel


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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