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 people 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 many months researching the new wave of coffee culture (which started in Seattle) before opening Caffe Kilim.

Recently we celebrated our 16th year in Portsmouth and are proud to say that we continue our commitment  to serve the best coffee!  And wonderful tea, too!