Aladeeb Coffe

Aladeeb Coffe (بن الأديب) is a heritage-rooted coffee producer, roaster, and dry food merchant based in Gaziantep, operating under the commercial entity Elhayer Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi, which is registered with the Gaziantep Sanayi Odası (GSO). The brand traces its origins back to the 1970s, when its founders developed a passion for sourcing coffee beans and conducting extensive roasting experiments. Building on decades of accumulated blending techniques and knowledge, the business launched its first retail coffee shop in the early 1990s. Operating today under the motto 'عراقة الماضي وأصالة الحاضر'—honoring past tradition while embracing present authenticity—Aladeeb combines traditional regional roasting methods with modern packaging and distribution. While the company maintains an industrial production facility in Şehitkamil, its primary public retail shop in Şahinbey welcomes visitors seeking freshly packaged Turkish coffee, regional spices, and Middle Eastern culinary staples. Beyond serving local foot traffic in Gaziantep, the brand operates an e-commerce storefront that supplies ground coffees, whole beans, savory snacks, and specialty pantry items to households and commercial partners across Turkey. Whether patrons visit the physical shop for distinctive cardamom roasts or order through its multilingual digital platform, Aladeeb provides an authentic taste of Gaziantep's enduring coffee legacy.

Cuisine and Menu

The product catalog at Aladeeb Coffe centers on finely ground Turkish coffee, specialized instant beverages, whole filter coffee, culinary spices, and regional pantry goods. The brand is particularly recognized for its aromatic cardamom profiles and promotional value bundles. In the ground coffee category, popular packaged options include the 500g Aladeeb Coffee with Extra Cardamom promotional pack, which comes with 18 complimentary 6g single-serve sachets for 440.00 ₺ (discounted from 770.00 ₺), and the standard 500g Cardamom Coffee with 18 gift sachets for 525.00 ₺ (discounted from 735.00 ₺). Standalone ground selections range from the 200g Extra Cardamom coffee at 260.00 ₺ (discounted from 365.00 ₺) to the robust Dark Roasted Extra Cardamom blend, available in a 200g pack for 249.00 ₺ (regularly 350.00 ₺) or a 500g pack for 539.00 ₺ (regularly 750.00 ₺). For single-cup convenience with distinct traditional flavor, the shop offers Mastic Coffee (قهوة بالمسكة), packaged in boxes of 24 sachets (6g each) for 225.00 ₺ (discounted from 315.00 ₺).

Beyond traditional cezve preparations, the selection includes a 1 kg bag of Filter Coffee priced at 699.99 ₺ (discounted from 910.00 ₺), Aladeeb Gold Instant Soluble Coffee (100g) at 259.00 ₺ (discounted from 365.00 ₺), and individual 18g sticks of Aladeeb 3-in-1 Instant Coffee with Milk at 249.00 ₺ (discounted from 350.00 ₺). The spice section features essential seasonings and custom cooking blends in 25g to 50g packs priced between 74.99 ₺ and 80.00 ₺. Highlights include the 50g Mandi Spice Blend (80.00 ₺), 50g Burger Seasoning Blend (80.00 ₺), 50g Ground Sumac (80.00 ₺), 40g Ground Cumin (80.00 ₺), 25g Ground Nutmeg (80.00 ₺), 50g Cinnamon Bark (74.99 ₺), 50g Whole Ginger (74.99 ₺), and 50g Baking Soda (74.99 ₺). Complementing the spices are traditional pantry items like Red Zahter with Sumac (200g at 199.00 ₺), Dried Molokhia (200g at 80.00 ₺), and savory snack nuts including Smoked Peanuts, Flavored Corn, and Yellow Watermelon Seeds, each priced at 149.00 ₺.

Atmosphere and Who It Suits

Aladeeb Coffe functions primarily as a dedicated retail roastery storefront and dry goods merchant rather than a sit-down cafe lounge. The retail setting in Gaziantep is geared toward purposeful shopping, where patrons can browse organized shelves filled with sealed coffee bags, fragrant spice jars, packaged nuts, and baking essentials. The focus is placed entirely on product freshness, precise spice blending, and authentic Levantine flavor profiles. This retail atmosphere appeals directly to traditional Turkish and Arabic coffee lovers who seek specialized bean roasts, particularly those desiring intense cardamom infusions, bold dark roasts, or aromatic mastic notes that are difficult to find in mainstream supermarkets.

The venue is equally suited for home cooks, food enthusiasts, and hospitality hosts looking to stock authentic regional ingredients. With specialized spice mixes like mandi seasoning and burger seasonings, along with pantry staples such as sumac zahter and dried molokhia, culinary enthusiasts can source exact spice blends for Middle Eastern recipes. For individuals living outside Gaziantep, Aladeeb’s digital store extends accessibility across all Turkish provinces, offering online order tracking and multilingual support in Arabic, English, and Turkish. Commercial buyers and regional merchants are also accommodated through the brand’s structured distributorship program ('كن موزعاً'). Customer feedback documented on the brand's channels reflects strong loyalty toward its signature products: customer Rabab Jaber praised the ground coffee quality, Walid Saleh cited the 3-in-1 coffee with milk as a personal daily favorite, and Umm Yaman commended the brand's balanced flavor execution. Whether stopping by to purchase a gift box of mastic sachets or ordering bulk roasts online, the establishment caters to discerning coffee drinkers who value time-tested preparation methods.

Location and Practical Details

The retail coffee shop of Aladeeb Coffe is situated in the central Şahinbey district of Gaziantep, specifically at Şahveli Mah. İnönü Cad. No: 41/A. Located on the bustling İnönü Caddesi commercial corridor, the shop sits in close proximity to well-known local landmarks, including Murat Otel (located at İnönü Cad. No: 53/A) and Ağamoğlu Baklava on the same avenue. This positioning makes the store easily accessible for pedestrian shoppers exploring central Gaziantep's historic market routes. In addition to the retail shop in Şahinbey, the enterprise operates an industrial production and wholesale facility located at Sanayi Mah. 60208 Nolu Cad. No: 88 in the Şehitkamil district of Gaziantep.

For visitors planning an in-person stop at the Şahinbey retail location, the shop operates on regular weekly hours: Monday through Thursday from 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday through Sunday from 09:00 to 21:00, and is closed on Fridays. Customers wishing to contact the business directly can call +90 534 591 92 41 (0534 591 92 41) or email [email protected]. For shoppers throughout Turkey who cannot visit the physical location in Gaziantep, the company ships nationwide via its e-commerce website. A recurring customer incentive includes limited-time free shipping campaigns across all provinces on purchase orders totaling 450 TL or higher. Products are delivered in sealed, vacuum-packed bags and protective packaging to preserve bean freshness and spice aromatics during transit.

The Mio Angle: As a Meeting Spot

On the Mio Social platform, where users share authentic spot recommendations and culinary discoveries, Aladeeb Coffe stands out as a specialized retail bookmark rather than a conventional social seating venue. Instead of visiting for a sit-down cafe meetup, Mio members recommend this Gaziantep destination as an essential retail stop for coffee lovers, gift seekers, and spice hunters. For travelers and foodies documenting their Gaziantep itineraries, stopping at the Şahinbey storefront on İnönü Caddesi offers an opportunity to capture and share photos of traditional cardamom roasts, vibrant red zahter with sumac, and unique single-serve mastic sachets that represent regional specialty food traditions.

From a budgeting standpoint, Aladeeb operates in the moderate price range (orta), offering an accessible spectrum of price points made more attractive by regular promotional sales. Shoppers on a budget can pick up culinary spices like mandi mix, cumin, or sumac for 74.99 ₺ to 80.00 ₺, or savory snacks like smoked peanuts and flavored corn for 149.00 ₺. For coffee enthusiasts investing in household supplies, bulk bundles—such as the 500g extra cardamom ground coffee bundle with 18 free sachets at 440.00 ₺ or the 1 kg filter coffee bag at 699.99 ₺—provide strong value, particularly when combined to meet the 450 TL threshold for free nationwide shipping. Mio creators frequently recommend these packaged coffees as thoughtful culinary gifts from Gaziantep that friends and followers can brew at home or reorder directly online through the brand's digital store.