Kahve Cafe SLC
57 S 600 E, Salt Lake City, UT
Crema's Take
“Kahve Café is a warmly eccentric neighborhood gem where Turkish coffee culture meets thoughtful creativity, with Elif's passionate ownership infusing every visit with genuine care and hospitality. The eclectically decorated space—filled with colorful touches and the mesmerizing ritual of traditional Turkish coffee and moon milk being made right in front of you—feels less like a café and more like a welcoming home where you'll want to linger over baklava, specialty drinks, and conversation. Whether you're discovering Turkish cuisine for the first time or returning as a regular, this is the kind of place that makes Salt Lake City feel a little more connected and a lot more intentional.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
This is just the coziest, colorful, warmest home to enjoy Turkish style small foods and drinks! This was my first time trying this cuisine and it did not disappoint. Elif, the owner, has really transformed this gorgeous Victorian home into something truly unique in SLC. There’s…
Kahve Cafe SLC is an absolute standout. The coffee is excellent, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and it truly feels like a neighborhood gathering place. Elfin is an amazing owner—kind, passionate, and genuinely invested in creating a great experience for everyone who walks…
Sweet lil café eclectically decorated! It was nice to hear about the specials and cool to see the Turkish coffees and moon milks being made in front of us! I really liked the rose and pistachio baklavas and it complimented the coffees too — both not too sweet. Will have to…
If you took a U of U PhD student in International Composting Theory and somehow morphed them into a coffee shop, you’d get Kahve Cafe SLC rich, earthy, thoughtful, and eclectic. The vibe is amazing: relaxed, creative, and welcoming. The staff are kind and helpful mostly without…
Found out about this Turkish coffee shop from IG and decided to follow. Dang…where have I been? I used to live near by this place and don’t know about this. It’s so cute and homey. I can sit and enjoy talking to my friends or just working here if I still live close by. The staff…
Crema Reviews
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