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Smelt & Co. People of Coffee

As you walk from Harbiye towards Nişantaşı, you will see
People of Coffee on your right side. With tables and chairs
lined up in front of the shop and a sweet flavor spreading
out from inside, it is impossible not to notice this place.
People of Coffee meticulously selects and roasts the cof-
fee beans. The owners clearly have a strong passion for
coffee. Additional flavors such as strawberry mille-feuille
and croissants are also delicious to taste with your coffee.
Rosas de manzana, a dessert prepared with caramelized
apples inside baked mille-feuille and served with home-
made apricot jam, will definitely whet your appetite even
just by looking at it.
Address: Valikonağı Caddesi 8A/1, Nişantaşı

This venue in Balat is known for its Kombutchas and was named
after the ‘smelt’ fish, which is an endangered species. The own-
ers decided to use this name to underline the danger faced by
this species. Sinan Bakkaloğlu, manager and chef of Smelt &
Co., studied at Johnson & Wales University and worked at the
famous Noma Restaurant in Copenhagen. Of course, drinking
kombucha is not the only thing you can do at Smelt & Co. The
menu is prepared with seasonal flavors and every option is in-
terpreted with the combination of traditional flavors and cre-
ativity. For instance, grilled salmon which is served alongside
mustard cream and warm cauliflower puree with savoy cabbage
is a magnificent flavor to taste.
Address: No.16
Kiremit Cd.
Balat
İSTANBUL