Turkish Coffee in Troy, NY: What It Is and How We Serve It

Turkish coffee is coffee made from very finely ground beans that are not filtered, so it comes out strong, thick and slightly silky. You can order it at Mumu's Cafe in Troy, NY, and it's a natural pairing for a Turkish breakfast plate or a Turkish pastry.

What makes Turkish coffee different

Most coffee you get in the United States is brewed through a paper or metal filter. Turkish coffee skips the filter. The beans are ground to a powder, the coffee is prepared in small amounts, and it's served in a small cup. The result is a concentrated cup with a fuller body than regular drip coffee. Because the grounds are not filtered out, they settle at the bottom of the cup, so you sip slowly and stop before the grounds.

How to drink it

Take your time. Turkish coffee isn't a to-go gulp. It's meant to be sipped over a conversation or a long breakfast. Don't stir it once it's served, and leave the last bit in the cup. If it's your first time and you find it strong, order something to eat with it. Food mellows the intensity, and that's the point of the pairing.

What to eat with it

For a full Turkish-style morning, start with the Turkish (Mediterranean) Breakfast Plate, which comes with a simit, eggs, cheeses and olives. If you'd rather have something sweet next to your coffee, our Pistachio Baklava is a Turkish pistachio baklava, four pieces to a box, and the Shekerpare is a soft almond-based pastry ball dipped in lemon-flavored syrup and topped with ground pistachios. One reviewer on Yelp wrote about enjoying the Borek Plate with a side of baklava and a Turkish coffee, which is exactly the kind of order we'd suggest.

Prefer regular coffee or tea?

We also serve hot coffee, iced coffee and hot tea, all on the drinks section of the menu, plus a herbal Winter Tea. If you're curious about how the Turkish tradition of tea and coffee differ, read Turkish Tea vs. Turkish Coffee: Know the Difference.

Visit or order

You'll find us at 2207 15th St in Troy. We're open 7am to 2pm on weekdays and 8am to 2:45pm on weekends. Browse the menu to order ahead, or stop in and ask us to help you pick a pastry to go with your cup.

Common questions

Is Turkish coffee stronger than espresso? It's different rather than simply stronger. Because the coffee is finely ground and not filtered, it has a thick, concentrated body, so most people drink it slowly in small amounts. Can I get it to go? You can order it from the menu like any other drink, though it's really at its best when you have a few minutes to sit with it. Is it vegan or dairy-free? Our menu lists Turkish Coffee as halal and doesn't list other ingredients, so if you have a dietary question, ask us when you order.