A NEW cafe serving Turkish tea, coffee, and bagels has opened in the heart of Southampton.

Opened by a family from Istanbul, Coffeelogy merges the joys of a relaxing coffee shop with the vibrant energy of a design gallery featuring artwork and installations created by young, independent Turkish artists. 

The business is the brainchild of sisters Ayean Erinsel Ozistek and Aygul Erinsel Cetin. 

Daily Echo: The cafe is located on 1 Vincents Walk, Southampton The cafe is located on 1 Vincents Walk, Southampton (Image: Shivalika Puri)

Ayean, an interior designer, told the Echo: "Most of the work in this gallery is produced by young, self-taught Turkish artists. We have been following their work for years. 

"This cafe gives them a platform to showcase their work in the UK. 

"These artists are really hardworking and good, but they don't have the chance like European artists to display their work so for us, it feels fulfilling to be able to share their artwork internationally." 

Owners believe the gallery helps promote diversity and equality in the world of art. 

Daily Echo: The empty unit has been turned into a coffee shop with a design office and a galleryThe empty unit has been turned into a coffee shop with a design office and a gallery (Image: Shivalika Puri)

Aygul, who runs the cafe with the help of her husband Ozan, said: "As Turkish, we love the kitchen. It is a space where we socialise, talk about our problems, and welcome our friends to cook a meal together. 

"Since we opened, our customers have been loving our Turkish tea, coffee, and bagels and it feels great to share our favourite food with them." 

Aygul and Ozan are trained in the art of Turkish coffee-making.

The menu offers traditional Turkish coffee as well as velvety lattes infused with unique flavours.

Daily Echo: The design gallery features artwork created by independent Turkish artist The design gallery features artwork created by independent Turkish artist (Image: Shivalika Puri)

Customers can tuck into a Turkish breakfast which includes scrambled eggs, sourdough bread, Turkish bagel, fried halloumi cheese, butter and honey feta cheese, fried chorizo, tomato and cucumber or order a special salad with quinoa or couscous, freshly baked vegetables and olive oil. 

Pancakes, bacon baps, pain au chocolat, and doughnut bites are also on the menu. 

The shop also has a design office that provides a workspace for customers. 

The owners added: "Our shop is located in a peaceful area, and the view is pretty nice and relaxing. 

"If people are looking for something new to try and experience, we would welcome them with open arms."