Istanbul locals treated by coffee, patisserie events

Istanbul locals treated by coffee, patisserie events

Aylin Öney Tan
The Coffee Festival, sponsored by Paşabahçe, is a chance to explore what is new in the market, with many exciting new Turkish coffee machines and brands making their debut in the festival. The event will also host various workshops and demonstrations related to coffee culture, as well as music to keep up with the increased beat of the caffeinated hearts.

For those looking to cleanse their post-coffee palate, the 2nd Journée Pâtisserie et Boulangerie at the French Consulate on İstiklal Avenue will on Oct. 8 be the stage for the best of the best in the patisserie business in Turkey meeting with selected morsels of sweetness from France. 

The event will host 42 sweet shops, patisseries, bakeries and chocolatiers plus top brands of spirits. Tea, coffee, wine, beverages, spirits and cocktails will also be served, included in the entrance fee of the festival. 

The event at the consulate is organized by Hybrid, with the support of main sponsors Renault, Arçelik and Doğadan.

Tickets for both events are available online at biletix.com.