I’ve been brewing coffee at home for four years now. I use a V60 setup, and I’ve gone through more bags of beans than I can count. In all that time, there are very few brands in Turkey that I’ve kept going back to—Petra Roasting is one of them.

Let’s start with what matters most: the coffee. Petra doesn’t mess around with trends or gimmicks. They roast their own beans, and it shows in the cup. Whether you’re sitting at one of their branches or making it yourself at home, the result is solid. Clean flavors, balanced acidity, and a level of consistency that’s hard to come by here.

I’ve had Petra’s filter coffee on-site, and I’ve brewed their beans myself dozens of times. Both ways, the experience holds up. Their beans don’t come with that harsh bitterness you often get from over-roasted or stale bags, and you don’t need to adjust your grind endlessly to get a decent brew. They work well with pour-over methods like V60, which tells you something about the roast quality.

Yes, their prices are on the high end. No one’s denying that. But let’s be honest—good coffee isn’t cheap to begin with. And in Turkey, finding beans that are actually worth the price is tough. Compared to what you’d find in cities across Europe, the U.S., Canada, or Australia, our options are still pretty limited. So when you do find a roastery that takes the process seriously and puts out something reliable, you hold on to it.

Petra has more than one location in Istanbul, and that’s a good thing. You don’t need to plan your day around getting to a single shop in the middle of nowhere. Each branch carries the same identity—minimal decor, clean layout, no unnecessary noise. You walk in, get your coffee, maybe stay a bit, maybe don’t. Either way, you leave with something decent in your cup.

I’ve tried beans from dozens of roasters—local and international. Some are flashy, some over-promise and under-deliver, some get the branding right but fail on taste. Petra is one of the few that I can recommend without hesitation. It’s not perfect, but it’s reliable, and that’s more than most can say.

If you’re into coffee and you live in Turkey—or even if you’re just visiting—Petra is one of the few names that deserves a spot on your list.