Petra Roasting Co. Şişhane — Restaurant in Beyoğlu

Service was nice but kinda underwhelming.. Ordered 3/4 latte and was disappointed to receive a cappuccino (which I had to agree after several talks cause barista made me feel like I don’t know what I am ordering and I didn’t want to convince them that I actually do - a lot - I was a barista trainer abroad while studying so lattes and flatwhites are lot different than cappuccino guys) also Canele was tasteless and extremely dry.

Petra used to be “the place” to go in Istanbul 10 years ago for coffee lovers.. Their flagship shop was a gem for arts, design and good food/coffee. Their following shops were also hit and I always liked their vibe and never had any issues.

This new shop next to Sishane metro is quite nice to sit and spend time with a lil designer shop and exhibition inside but their coffee taste changed dramatically over the years and I don’t think they can keep up with the other quality coffee...

Fresh milk!!! One of the few places I found that does not ruin their freshly roasted coffee with UHT milk.

Lovely staff, clean minimalist space with inside and outside seating, good cake and pastry selection and the coffee itself is specialty grade (espresso only available in their ACME blend but it was good).

Cappuccino is served in a 6oz cup but a 12oz glass is available and staff seemed happy to tailor to the customer (e.g. a 12oz one shot latte for my companion).

My only complaint is the music is way too loud (which seems the norm in Istanbul unfortunately) and the poor barista said that he was not allowed to turn...

Prices are on the higher side. Female barista was really helpful and nice. I do feel sorry that the noise from the music is too loud and deafening. Do you know that one’s hearing is like a treasure and should be taken care of? Being exposed to such loud music for extended period of time can also ruin one’s mental health. Also they were thoughtful for providing a smoking free area just outside of the cafe. Unfortunately the air is still ruined by people who are sitting just in front of the shops and smoking. What a shame to an otherwise enjoyable time drinking good...