Üçüncü Mekân Bağlamında Kafe ve Kahvehane Kültürünün Karşılaştırmalı Analizi: Bandırma Örneği
Comparative Analysis of Cafe and Coffeehouse Culture in the Context of Third Place: The Case of Bandırma

Summary/Abstract: As third places, cafes and coffeehouses are important spaces that contain cultural elements, communication, and identity definitions in society. The aim of this research is to present a comparative analysis of cafes and coffeehouses based on cultural, social, and economic indicators within the framework of the concept of third place. In the study, “in-depth interview” and “participant observation” techniques, which are among the qualitative research methods, were used. Within the framework of these methods, our research covers cafes and coffeehouses in the Bandırma district of Balıkesir. In this context, 10 cafes and 10 coffeehouses were selected, and indepth interviews were conducted with a total of 20 people. The collected data were analyzed with the MAXQDA 2024 program. As a result of the analysis, the results show that cafes and coffeehouses are categorized as traditional and modern places in the cultural context. This separation determines preferences for these places due to factors such as demographic structure, visit preferences, social interaction, social media, and internet habits. Regarding the most important findings of the research, it is seen that cafes are equipped with codes that reflect more popular culture, while coffeehouses continue to represent traditional culture. While coffeehouses show a dominant patriarchal structure, this is not the case in cafes. Places continue to exist with their cultural structures without competing with one another.

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