I went to this place for a coffee and I tried their traditional desert called sutlac , it was tasty…read more, i loved it , the outdoor sitting area was nice , I liked the feeling a lot , I will definitely go back on my next trip:)

Some of the best Turkish delights and pastries. A great place to have a coffee if you don't mind…read morepaying a bit more and want something more authentic than a Starbucks. Cons: As in most cafes in Istanbul, smoking is allowed on the terrace. As a non-smoker coming from a place where smoking is banned in most public areas, I do not particularly enjoy it.

Great place to sit down, have a drink and a dessert, and people watch at the Bazaar. We came by…read morepretty much right at opening and tried their baklava, which was decent but a little too buttery for my personal preference. I also ordered a pomegranate tea which tasted weird but I also couldn't stop drinking it, lol. Would definitely comeback to try some of their other desserts if I decide to visit Turkey/Istanbul again.

This is such a cute spot to stop and take a break from the vast glory that is the Grand Bazaar…read more This coffee shop is located inside the bazaar, and is such a majestic vibe! You have to order the blackberry tea. It's so unique and I've never seen this flavor in a tea before, so I wanted to try it. I always aim to order something that I cannot find elsewhere or that is a specialty of the business or city. This is definitely a must visit if you are visiting in Istanbul. Old town is overall a beautiful area, and you can't leave without visiting the Grand Bazaar.

This was our go-to bakery. We would come here and gave chai and biscuits right outside. There is a…read morepark attached to it. They have a variety of delicious biscuits and desserts. Everything I have tried has been fantastic. Their coffee is meh. But the chai is divine. Must go! Highly recommend!

WOW! A Turkish friend messaged me, told me to go here, order the Ekmek Kadayifi (Bread Pudding with…read moreClotted Cream). I think it was around 15 TRL? The Pudding has a crumpet-like texture (also like a Chinese yeast-raised rice cake), soaked in super sweet syrup; the Clotted Cream was SO fresh & a nice counter to the sweetness. Probably very nice with Ayran or plain black Cay (tea) also. Picked up the pastry to-go after a long touristy day. This bakery/cafe seems to epitomize 'turkish cafe culture' to me. I'd like to go back on an afternoon, sit, sip tea (always free refills at all Turkish places), chat with friends, read & people watch. This area is not too far off İstiklal Street, a nice mix of local & tourist. A hilight, food-wise during my visit to Istanbul.

A must stop in the Autumn and Winter when it is Quince season. The poached Quince's in syrup…read moreserved with Water Buffalo clotted cream are sublime.

Friendly and welcoming, however, there are things that are even more important: the coffee and…read morecroissants. I guess that, having now been there for a light breakfast five mornings out of the six here in Istanbul (I should have gone on the day I missed, too) probably says it all. Decent coffee, really fresh croissants and all at a sensible price. Good value too. It's only about 5 minutes from Taksim Square (just past Carrefour) so not too far to walk from the metro. Well done to the team at Olimpia - it'll be a take away on Saturday as I'll be working earlier.

Friendly service, clean and good pastries. Located in a great area near the square where the it's…read morepretty busy, careful when walking there because there's a lot traffic

Scam alert Got tricked by the Turkish ice cream stand within the Simit Sarayi Taksim outlet --…read morethey overcharged us way beyond what was shown, and pressured us to pay after the "performance." It's not fun, it's a tourist trap. BEWARE. #scam #touristtrap #notworthit

After spending a decent day being a tourist, and being out and about, we visited this place after…read moredinner for a light snack and beverage. He had more energy than I did. I was a full-time tourist for the entire day and had done a ton of walking. He had got off from work and had a fresh pair of legs to use! I got some tiramisu and a tea. The tiramisu was yummy. It is also my favourite dessert. The tea helped me keep warm for a bit, as the store's door was wide open for a November evening. I was happy to be off my feet. He left his purchased items with me as he continued to shop. He came back an hour later and I felt chilled. My hot tea had run out. I liked being here. I just wish that it were warmer or I had a thicker coat on. (77)

The best baklava! I also tried an exotic pistacho version of knafe. The server ALI who helped me is…read moreabsolutely charming and even let me try an extra sample of one of their famous baklava and a second cup of tea on the house. I went back again and had their incredibly fresh and delicious warm Katmer sweet. They make it fresh to order. It takes 10 minutes. Katmer is a rich, crispy Turkish pastry served warm straight from the pan to keep its flaky texture and melted filling. Originating from Gaziantep, it's made of paper-thin dough filled with crushed pistachios, sugar, and clotted cream (kaymak). It's really a must try and it's one of the most delicious desserts that I've had in Turkey. They serve a very large portion for 900 TL. There are four big slices (it's technically a serving for two to four people) but I'm embarrassed to say I ate them all. :) it's so good! They have a lovely terrace outside to enjoy summer nights with a cup of Turkish tea.

Located not far from Karaköy Güllüoğlu is Köşkeroğlu Karaköy, to many the only competitor for best…read moreBaklava though Köşkeroğlu's collection spans larger including not just standards featuring Walnuts or Pistachios but also Rice Pudding, Asure Pudding and packaged goods. Actually two separate spaces, one selling Kebap and traditional Turkish Food with the other specializing in Dessert, it is inside the latter that several counters are found covered in Phyllo wrapped around everything from ground Beef in the case of Borek or loaded with Nuts and Honey. Named for the 1946 founder, though he surely had no idea diabetes-friendly or Gluten-free Baklava would one day be a thing, prices trend similar to other shops in the area while textures are a little less well-differentiated than Güllüoğlu except in the case of unrivaled Pistachio "Bride Packs."