Doğal Ürünler Evi — Natural Products House — is a hybrid shop and café on Organik Sk in Karaman's city centre that sells locally produced organic and artisanal food products alongside a small eat-in offer. The establishment sits at the intersection of a traditional Anatolian market culture and a more contemporary interest in traceable, small-producer food. Karaman Province's agricultural output gives the shop its primary stock: dried apricots (kuru kayısı) from orchards around the city, cherry preserves (kiraz reçeli) reflecting the province's stone-fruit heritage, tulum peyniri (a pressed, cave-aged village cheese with a sharp and crumbly character), and a range of herbal teas sourced from Taurus Mountain plant collectors. A plate of dried apricots with cheese or a selection of preserves can be eaten in the shop with a glass of herbal tea, making the visit function as a light meal as well as a shopping trip. The dried Karaman apricot — sun-dried and unsulphured, with a deep amber colour and intensely concentrated flavour — is regarded by food producers across Turkey as among the best in the country, and Doğal Ürünler Evi's stock tends toward curated rather than generic sourcing. Gift boxes of dried fruit, preserves, and tea make this one of the most practical sources of Karaman food souvenirs. The shop operates Monday through Saturday and is closed Sundays.
Signature dishes
- Kuru kayısı tabağı
- Kiraz reçeli
- Tulum peyniri
- Bitki çayı
Good to know
- Known for
- Local organic dried apricots, cherry preserves, village cheeses, herbal teas
- Hours
- Monday-Saturday 08:30-20:00
- Reservations
- No reservations
Location
Organik Sk 2, Karaman 70100
37.1801, 33.2159 View on map
Highlights
- Unsulphured sun-dried Karaman apricots — a regionally celebrated produce
- Tulum peyniri: a sharp, pressed village cheese from local small producers
- Herbal teas sourced from Taurus Mountain plant collectors
- Gift boxes of apricots, cherry preserves, and teas as Karaman food souvenirs
Tips for visiting
- Buy a tasting plate of three or four items before selecting a gift box — staff are generally happy to accommodate.
- Ask for the unsulphured sun-dried apricot variety for the most concentrated flavour.
- The shop is closed Sundays; plan a weekday visit if sourcing products to take home.
- Herbal teas make lightweight and practical gifts compared to preserves and cheese.
Accessibility
The shop is at street level on Organik Sk with a flat entrance. Interior space is compact with shelving along the walls; manoeuvring a wheelchair between product displays may be tight. The eat-in section has standard-height seating.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a restaurant or a food shop?
Doğal Ürünler Evi is primarily a food shop selling local organic products, but a small eat-in offer allows visitors to taste items on a plate with tea before purchasing.
What makes Karaman dried apricots special?
Karaman apricots are sun-dried without sulphur dioxide preservatives, giving them a darker colour and more intense flavour than the bright orange commercially preserved varieties.
Are the products certified organic?
Products are described as doğal (natural) and from small village producers. Formal organic certification varies by supplier; ask staff about specific items.
What are the opening hours?
The shop operates Monday through Saturday from 08:30 to 20:00. It is closed Sundays.