Casa Cooklife
Casa Cooklife is a serene oasis in Istanbul offering exceptional specialty coffee, delicious food, and a calming atmosphere that makes visitors forget they're in the bustling city. The café's beautiful aesthetic, friendly staff, and impressive menu—from pour-over coffee to vegan desserts—have made it a favorite among locals and tourists alike.
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2 months ago
One of my favorite spots for getting some work done while enjoying a good coffee. The space is calm and comfortable, perfect for freelancers. Their coffee is consistently great, and the pancake with fruit and caramel is a must-try. I’ve also had their teriyaki chicken rice — fresh ingredients, but the rice was a bit undercooked for my taste. Still, a great place to relax or be productive with a light meal on the side.
5 months ago
Arguably one of the best speciality coffee places in Istanbul. At least for me, Casa Cooklife is the best. One of the two available beans are from Ethiopia, roast, and has that nuanced flavors with floral note and nice amount of acidity. A must in my book for any coffee shop to be classified as specialty in my book. The ambiance has a nice mix of Scandi and Japandi, very nice vibe for light work on laptops while enjoying excellent coffee and food. And that's what also impressed. I ordered and highly recommend cauliflower hummus. Trust me. It's a wonderful fusion take and it's something I would return for. In all, Casa Cooklife surprisingly impressed with a wonderful combo of excellent coffee and deliciously thoughtful food.
7 months ago
This is genuinely one my favourite cafes in all of istanbul! Not only is the aesthetic and atmosphere of the cafe very calming but the coffee, the pancake, the lemon tartlet and the iced lemongrass are all top tier 👌🏽
Bomonti silahşör caddesi Yeniyol Sk. No:2 now, Silahşör Cd., 34440 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye
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