Meet Lab Coffee
Meet Lab Coffee in Istanbul is a beloved specialty coffee shop offering exceptional brews crafted by skilled baristas, particularly known for their unique fermented coffee bean creations and Japanese ice coffee. The cozy, trendy space features a welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff, quality breakfast options and delicious desserts, making it a perfect spot for both coffee connoisseurs and those seeking a comfortable place to work or relax.
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9 months ago
The dessert was pretty nice, and light. Pretty good coffee, decent prices, I think the only downside was that the wait was too long because there were only 2 people working but I am guessing that’s normal because we went around 9 in the evening. The staff was kind, and very nice to talk to in general. Would definitely go again just because the atmosphere was nice!
a year ago
I regularly visit this cafe and I'd definitely invite my friends to chill here and drink some quality coffee. Baristas definitely know their job compared to other popular coffee brands like Starbucks, Kahve Dünyası, Espresso Lab etc. Recently they started making their espresso drinks with fermented coffee beans - it may seem weird at first however this combination works really well. Ask one of their baristas to make Flatwhite with Cherry Cherry Lady beans. It'd be somewhat of a new experience for you in coffee
a year ago
Meet Lab is the best speciality coffee shop I have found in Istanbul since searching for the last few years. Why? My preference is to experience new tastes and coffees that I cannot make at home (yet!). I was served the Japanese ice coffee, made from Rwandan Muhondo beans. The colour was very light, with a orange glow glistening in the sun. Instant pineapple notes from first to last sip. I brought a can of the beans to take back to Berlin. The staff are also very friendly. I had a great chat about coffee and brewing methods and I also recall something similar when I visited Meet Lab the year before. Now I will always remember to come back here when I am in Istanbul.
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