Çekirdek

Nowdays there are countless coffee shops in Kadıköy, and new ones seem to be opening all the time. Opened in 2013, Tunca Bey's tiny stand Çekirdek was one of the pioneers. In the small space, he manages to deftly fit a roaster and oven, roasting his own beans and preparing his own desserts, which include a sumptious cheesecake. Stop by for a perfect espresso, a bag of Çekirdek's beans and Tunca Bey's million-dollar smile.