Transformation of coffee-houses to cafes by focus of seyahatname of Evliya Çelebi

Coffee, a beverage discovered in Arabian Peninsula, spreads all of the world by creating its own culture. Coffee, as unique beverage, caused coffe-houses establishment, as social-public institution that reflect social structure of their region. From past to today, coffee-houses undergone several changes and transformations and continue to reflect cultural and social effects of their foundation regions.In this study, framework of coffee-houses transformation process examined with focus of Seyahatname of Evliyâ Celebi. Along industrialization period, with effects of consume focused society, globalization and popular culture phenomenons, coffe-houses transform to cafes according to western-oriented life style. Transformation of coffee-houses to cafes, globally, standardize various fields such as product types, coffee service and place designs, but also these institutions continue to social-cultural functions by reflecting local cultures.Key Words:1.Coffee2.Coffee House3.Cafe4.Cafe and Coffee House in Seyahatname of Evliyâ Celebi5.Transformation of Coffee Houses to Cafes