Baklavas are real in here. Not too much sugar everything is…read morebalanced and fresh. Service was great. The ambience is great.

Just inject this good stuff directly into my veins! You just can't go wrong with any of their…read morebaklavas. The Turkish tea is just a great partner to these treats! I personally love the Midye Baklavas with Pistachio the most! The service was prompt and a pretty chill vibe by the Bosphorus.

Amazing restaurant and service! They took great care of us. Food was so amazing and the best food…read moreI've had thus far in Turkey.

Will return. Am I a…read morehypocrite if I like baklava, the good ones, since I often say that dislike sweet? I eat a lot of chocolate too - just don't like my food that supposed salty but sweet. Whatever you'll call me I ate a lot of baklava here and think this store makes the best. (Frankfurt has an excellent one - not overly sweet; will post here when I remember it's name ) Theirs are generally not too sweet, especially the purple ones. It's by our hotel, so we stop by there frequently. Also got coffee from them too. They've tin box, clear plastic container and paper box which is the only kind bears their logo.

In August 2023, when I visited the store near Taksim Square I purchased a large red tin of mixed…read moretypes of Baklava. I ended up giving it as a gift when I landed in Israel. Since I have returned back to New York, City, I have placed orders directly with the store two different times; each time ordering three large tins of baklava and other Turkish sweets. Customer service: 100%. shipping perfect. Quality of product is as if it were baked in our own kitchen. delicious, varied and presented beautifully. well worth the DHL shipping fees! I will continue to order again and look forward to visiting the store the next time I am in Istanbul. Alan J. B. - Flushing, New York

You can't come to Turkey and not make a stop here. Baklava is amazing. So many different types to…read morepick from and plenty of packaged options for gifts.

I can only say that everything is 10+ You simply have to…read moretry these delicacies, words cannot describe the beauty of the taste.

Holy DIABETIES!!…read more Absolute 5 ***** for the desserts. Overall experience 4 **** The place was a bit rough. Hafiz Mustafa 1864 is a dessert shop / chain all over Turkey, Istanbul at least. This location was packed, very popular I suppose. There was no seating available downstairs or outside when we stopped by... which was around 10:00 PM! This place was highly recommended by da wahine's co worker and the cover pic of the Saffron Tres Leches was absolutely calling out to me. So we put in the extra effort to try something from here. Luckily we were able to secure a small table upstairs close to the AC...cause it was an oven up there! The staff were running around like chickens, since the place was super busy. Had to flag down our waitress for everything; get a menu, place our order and the check. She even brought us a wrong item, but rectified it quickly. #Sugar: ~ Saffron Tres Leches - 5/5 As mentioned earlier, the cover pic of the Saffron Tres Leches absolutely called out to me... can't say I was disappointing. Actually I was thrilled to answer the call...lol. Super moist, creamy and really tasty! "Topped with saffron, tender, and moist, drenched in a perfect combination of cow, goat, and buffalo milk that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite tres leches is served floating in its milky sauce, and to add an extra layer of delicate, it is topped with saffron." - https://www.hafizmustafa.com/en/muhallebi The Saffron gives it a very unique flavor. Just get it. We don't have anything comparable stateside. ~ Âlâ Tres Leches - 6/5 Dayumn!!! I came here for the Saffron Tres Leches, but ended up loving iÂlâ Tres Leches more! DELISH! Not too sweet, with a rich Pistachio flavor. "Âlâ Tres Leches is a rich, signature milk cake variation famously served by the confectionary brand Hafiz Mustafa 1864, featuring a delicate sponge soaked in a unique blend of cow, goat, and buffalo milk, then finished with a special "âlâ" sauce and crushed pistachios" - https://hm1864.ae/shop/puddings/saffron-tres-leches/ - 1000% ACCURATE My sincere commiseration, if you have a nut allergy. This was the BEST dessert I had the whole trip... Absolutely amazing! Even the tiny Turkish delight we got with the Tea at the end was top notch! I highly recommend stopping by any Hafiz Mustafa 1864 if you get a chance...

This is a little cafe with sweets and borek and coffee. It's quiet and clean. They had American…read moremusic. The food was good.

Serving Sultanahmet since 1961 Çiğdem Pastanesi sees its fair share of locals and tourists, a wide…read moreselection of sweets and savories similar to other local spots luring guests in where a tight space is found decorated with aged wood and iron. Surprisingly limited in English, uncommon on the street between Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar, prices are a bit higher than Patisserie further from city-center while the products themselves are fair-to-middling and highlighted by Syrup-soaked Halka Tatlisi with Jam at the center.

Came here for dessert after it was recommended by a tour guide in Cappadocia. Most of the desserts…read morehere are much too sweet for me, but the chocolate baklava here was the most suited to my taste. It wasn't as sweet as others, and also felt less dense/sticky than the baklava available at most other restaurants. They do have an absolutely enormous menu for desserts, and portions are slightly larger, so it's preferable to come with friends to be able to split things and try a lot of different items!

We were staying in sirkeci and were looking for a good place to get some Turkish tea and/or food…read more We stopped by Mado many times and either got the Turkish sweets with tea, the cheese pastry with tea or other items. Everything was really good in terms of quality and quantity. Decent service and free wifi also added to the experience

Viyana Kahvesi was one of my favorite café experiences in Istanbul. The location alone is worth…read morevisiting, with an absolutely stunning view of the iconic Galata Tower. Sitting outside, enjoying dessert while taking in one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, creates a truly unforgettable atmosphere. Of course, the star of the show is their famous San Sebastián cheesecake. It lived up to every bit of the hype. Perfectly creamy, rich, and slightly caramelized on the outside, it was incredible on its own--but the warm chocolate drizzle takes it to another level. Every bite was indulgent without being overly sweet, making it one of the best desserts I've had anywhere. The combination of amazing food, excellent coffee, and a front-row view of the beautiful Galata Tower makes this a must-visit spot in Istanbul. Whether you're looking for the perfect dessert, a relaxing café experience, or an Instagram-worthy view, Viyana Kahvesi delivers on all fronts. A true Istanbul gem that I'll be thinking about long after returning home.

This cafe is famous for its fun locations with a nice patio and its rich San Sebastián style…read morecheesecake. I tried the Dubai chocolate version with pistachio, Belgian chocolate and knafeh....it's almost too rich to handle. The plain version is also delicious. There are multiple locations. This one is located in the courtyard of a famous building, the Narmanli Han on Istiklal street, with a lovely fountain outside. Very nice patio and great service. Super polite and fast. There's also a gorgeous location next to the Galata Tower.

I believe this place changed name and possibly owners. The shop front says Turgay Usta instead of…read moreAziz Usta, but their plastic bags still says Aziz Usta! In any case I liked how they set their tables low on the sidewalk, and there were many locals eating there, which is always a good sign. Their personal pizzas are pretty good, the tea very aromatic, Earl Grey like, and the baklava just amazing!

What a lovely place this is!…read more We had spent a lot of time the Grand Bazaar and the surrounds, and while I really wanted to find some Turkish delight and baklava that I enjoyed, I hadn't found anything - and the few that I didn't hate in the Bazaar insisted on selling at least half a kilo. I just wanted a little. So while we were eating kofte nearby, I spied this shop and ran over. They immediately were friendly and helpful and offered me some delicious pomegranate Turkish Delight. And then half a baklava. And then half of a different flavour of baklava. And free tea. I should say that I told them right away I was in a big rush (so I turned down the tea) and that I only wanted to buy a small amount - and it was all fine. I got 4 pieces of baklava and 100 grams of the Turkish Delight for around ₺13. It was heavy - 300gr or so. The baklava was also AMAZING. My husband won't eat baklava and even he scoffed this right down. Other people in our group bought Turkish Delight in the Bazaar and spent ₺90 for 1kg, and they were pre-packaged, sealed boxes. Walk the one block away from the Bazaar, come to this place, and see what you think. I bet you'll be much happier here!