Poka Coffee Roasters Cafe
Third Wave In House roastery Founder Led
Poka Coffee Roasters
Alsancak
$$
İzmir's third-wave pioneer, roasting on Kıbrıs Şehitleri since 2016
İzmir
Best Cafés in İzmir
İzmir's café culture runs from classic coffeehouses to third-wave roasteries. Our selection covers the best places for coffee, pastries, slow mornings and remote work across the city's neighborhoods.
12
Curated venues
$ - $$
Price range
Karşıyaka & Bostanlı, Kemeraltı, Alsancak
Top neighborhoods
Best Cafés in İzmir: The best options include Poka Coffee Roasters in Alsancak, Reyhan Pastanesi in Alsancak, Las Habitas in Bostanlı, Karşıyaka. We've curated 12 venues across İzmir's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Poka Coffee Roasters | Alsancak | $$ |
| Reyhan Pastanesi | Alsancak | $$ |
| Las Habitas | Bostanlı, Karşıyaka | $$ |
| Dibek Kuru Kahveci İlyas Gönen | Kemeraltı | $ |
| Kumrucu Apo | Kemeraltı | $ |
| Kumda Kahve - Kızlarağası Hanı | Kemeraltı | $ |
| Sevinç Pastanesi (Kemeraltı) | Kemeraltı | $ |
| Kumrucu Ömür | Karşıyaka & Bostanlı | $ |
| Lot Coffee Roastery | Karşıyaka & Bostanlı | $$ |
| Roast and Found Co. | Karşıyaka & Bostanlı | $$ |
Top 12 Picks
Reyhan Pastanesi Cafe
1965 heritage Levantine house Patisserie
Reyhan Pastanesi
Alsancak
$$
1965 patisserie in a restored Levantine house
Las Habitas Cafe
Third Wave Cold brew Neighbourhood
Las Habitas
Bostanlı, Karşıyaka
$$
Bostanlı's freshly-roasted specialty coffee favourite since 2020
Dibek Kuru Kahveci İlyas Gönen Cafe
Dibek coffee Roaster Heritage
Dibek Kuru Kahveci İlyas Gönen
Kemeraltı
$
Hand-pounded dibek Turkish coffee, three generations deep
Kumrucu Apo Cafe
Kumru Street food Ingredient Led
Kumrucu Apo
Kemeraltı
$
Kemeraltı's reference kumru, sourced ingredient by ingredient
Kumda Kahve - Kızlarağası Hanı Cafe
Historic han Sand coffee Courtyard
Kumda Kahve - Kızlarağası Hanı
Kemeraltı
$
Sand-brewed Turkish coffee inside the 1740s caravanserai
Sevinç Pastanesi (Kemeraltı) Cafe
Boyoz Patisserie Since 1957
Sevinç Pastanesi (Kemeraltı)
Kemeraltı
$
İzmir's classic patisserie and boyoz, since 1957
Kumrucu Ömür Cafe
Kumru İzmir Classic Casual
Kumrucu Ömür
Karşıyaka & Bostanlı
$
The kumru the Karşıyaka set grew up on
Lot Coffee Roastery Cafe
Specialty Coffee Roastery Single Origin
Lot Coffee Roastery
Karşıyaka & Bostanlı
$$
Barista-champion roastery in Bostanlı
Roast and Found Co. Cafe
Specialty Coffee Roastery Champion Roaster
Roast and Found Co.
Karşıyaka & Bostanlı
$$
Serkan Sağsöz's Bostanlı micro-roastery
Fünf Cafe
Specialty Coffee Guest Roasters Design Led
Fünf
Karşıyaka & Bostanlı
$$
Architect-founded hub of İzmir's coffee community
Spect Coffeehouse Cafe
Specialty Coffee Patio Rotating Roasters
Spect Coffeehouse
Karşıyaka & Bostanlı
$$
Solo-run coffee oasis with a deep patio
By Neighborhood
5
Karşıyaka & Bostanlı
4
Kemeraltı
2
Alsancak
1
Bostanlı, Karşıyaka
Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Poka Coffee Roasters in Alsancak. İzmir's third-wave pioneer, roasting on Kıbrıs Şehitleri since 2016
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 12 venues across 4 İzmir neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Karşıyaka & Bostanlı.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $ - $, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Karşıyaka & Bostanlı (5), Kemeraltı (4), Alsancak (2), Bostanlı, Karşıyaka (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Poka Coffee Roasters can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.