Caffe Kilim opened it's doors on January 4, 1993.  Custom espresso drinks and superb quality drip brewed coffee were new to the seacoast area.  We committed ourselves to educating any one who would listen about coffee and how good it could and should be.  Serving  the best coffee in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff;  helping to foster a sense of community; these are the measures of our success. 

Yalcin Yazgan is from Istanbul Turkey. He grew up helping his Grandfather run a small coffee shop  in Istanbul. Janice Schenker has always been a coffee connoisseur and spent months researching the Seattle coffee culture before opening Caffe Kilim.

As we approach our 20th year in Portsmouth, we continue our commitment  to serve the best coffee, wonderful tea, and a carefully selected variety of snacks and specialty foods.