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Went to Takim Square while on my quick trip to Turkey, and I knew I had to try the infamous Hafiz Mustafa. I got a little assortment of baklava. All of them were delicious. I spent around $25 in USD, which isn't bad in my opinion. But then again, it was my first time out of the country; so, I don't have any other comparison than the U.S. I enjoyed the baklava though, it was worth it to me.
This place is a paradise for dessert lovers!! This place was highly recommended as THE place for baklava when I was looking for places to try Baklava during my recent Istanbul trip. They have a wide selection of desserts - kunefe, Turkish delights, halep, puddings. I got the pistachio baklava. It was the best I've ever had!! It was light, fluffy and sweet without being overpowering.My boyfriend who doesn't usually like baklava loved this one. We got the Turkish tea which complimented the sweetness of the Baklava perfectly. The staff was friendly and warm, despite being extremely busy. I would recommend grabbing a table on the second floor, so that you can enjoy the view of the bosphorous and the bustling streets of Istanbul.
Yelp Review 2023 #71: Is baklava Greek or Middle Eastern? It's an age-old debate if it originated in Turkey or Greece. But I love baklava regardless of it's country of origin. Besides, they're only separated by a body of water and both the Greeks and Turks make it well. But researchers have traced the baklava's roots and it turns out it did originate in Turkey in the Ottoman Empire. Before going, I was thinking my game plan was to get all things pistachio. How hard can that be? I walked in and I immediately got overwhelmed by all the selections they have at Hafiz Mustafa. I was walking around aimlessly and my game plan left the building. I was unable to speak and ask for help. I was pacing back and forth. I didn't understand what was happening to me. All the colors, the crowd, the variety, and trying to observe how to place an order. They have drinkware, tea, coffee, Turkish delight (nutty, fruity or both), and baklava in different forms. They have take-out counters and also a dining area where you can get cakes or baklava with Turkish ice cream. Here's what should have happened: walk around and check out the display counters to see what you want; walk up to the person behind the counter to order; pick the size of the tin you want for baklava, and the size of the box for Turkish delight (baklava is separate from Turkish delights and must be in separate containers); watch how they've mastered the art of fitting different shapes and sizes of baklava very neatly into a tin; you'll be given a receipt to take to the cashier who takes cash or credit cards; after paying, you come back to the order counter and grab your tin/box (they'll put them in a bag for you). The tins may not be huge and baklava seem light and little but they're heavy. My selections: Pistachio Baklava Ankara Walnut Dolma Pistachio Durum Pistachio Sobiyet Ankara Pistachio Dolma Pistachio Saray Sarma Chocolate Pistachio Baklava Chocolate Walnut Baklava Walnutty Energizer Sultan Delight I ate the Turkish delight and saved the baklava. I told myself I wasn't going to eat it while I was still on vacation and I'd wait until I got home to eat them. Which I had enough self-control to do so but when I opened my tin, it was a mess and not picture-worthy. That time has been to at least 8 different countries. But it was still delicious! Each piece of what I got was loaded with pistachios or walnuts. Each kind had a unique texture and flavor. I really loved the chocolate baklava. Turkey wins with their baklava!
We tried a different baklava shop earlier in the day (the one that everyone makes tiktok's about that say "best baklava in Istanbul") but I feel like this place is way better. The pistachio baklava we ordered here wasn't overbearingly sweet and very flakey. We also got a slice of Turkish ice cream on the side and its chewy + creamy texture paired so perfectly with the baklava.
Founded by Hadji İsmail Hakkı Bey in 1864 and taken over by his son Hafız Mustafa can be found throughout Istanbul, and although a chain the brand's adherence to high standards has kept them at the top of most lists in terms of Turkish Confections ranging from Candy to Pastry. Originally making Candy by hand, Hadji's recipe for Lokum still utilized today, it is inside one of five Fatih locations that guests can find a wide variety ranging from Rose to Apricot with or without Confectioner's Sugar and Nuts. Embracing Ottomon history, small tables indoors and outside available 24/7, it is alongside Coffee or Tea that diners are invited to sample Baklava served with a sweetened Milk sidecar, each bite flaky and flawless as high volume ensures freshness throughout the day. Decorated in tile, a display window up front showing Asure and Rice Pudding side by side, Tres Leches comes in several styles including aromatic Saffron served fully saturated while Künefe sees Pistachio and Attar added tableside to optimize both temperature and texture intended to be eaten juxtaposing Turkish Ice Cream.
Omgoodness...So tasty! This cafe gives you the perfect mix of Arabian, Turkish and European pastries. It's so beautifuly laid out and the window displays will literally have your mouth watering. When you step in you see massive Turkish delights and delicious cake slices. The portions are huge and there are so many to choose from. They also sell tea and smoothies. I got the fruit cream delight and we also got the chocolate dream. The portion slices are huge! Definitely something you can share but it's ok we were able to bring the rest with us. Service was great and although the menu was huge the waiter was friendly and knew all items.
Hafiz Mustafa is the firs stop you want to have when you are in Turkey . They make the best Turkish sweets and baklava. It's also a good place to buy gifts for friends from. They have different locations and they're all good and busy. You can bay there in Lira (Turkish currency), or in dollar. They also have a seating area if you like to set and order inside.
A must try in Istanbul! Hafiz Mustafa seems to be a chain baklava/patisserie place and they have multiple locations all over the city. All the locations are packed which I took as a good sign because that usually means they have a quick turnover of food, resulting in fresher desserts for me hehe. One thing to note: the menu doesn't specify how many pieces come in an order so we assumed it was one piece per order. To our surprise, each order came with 3-4 pieces and the tea came in a pot rather than one serving. My advise would be to order less first and see how much you get in an order and then order more if necessary. We ordered the traditional baklava, chocolate baklava, pistachio baklava, milk cake and pomegranate tea. The milk cake is everything and I craved it everyday in Istanbul LOL. Overall everything was sooooooo good and fresh tasting!The service was friendly and honestly it was pretty affordable for a nice sit down dessert spot. YUMMMMMMM.
2 months ago
High quality pastries that taste sooo good. I tried a few of their authentic pistachio pastries (see photos) and they were very good with both their Tea and Turkish coffee! Highly recommend to go sit down and enjoy some traditional sweets! read more
We came here for dessert after a lunch at Khorasani nearby. They had samples out front of their kunafa pistachio pomegranate delight as well as the normal pistachio pomegranate delight, both of which I'd highly recommend! We came here to try baklava though, so we sat down inside and ordered some homemade walnut baklava as well as a chocolate pistachio baklava. Overall, I think baklava is a tad sweet for me as a dessert but I really enjoyed the chocolate pistachio one, which was less sweet and very nice and flaky on top! We also took this opportunity to try the traditional salep beverage which was delicious! read more
10 months ago
Istanbul is the land of baclava! Another fun place for these exquisite pastries is non other than Hafiz Mustafa. It's a popular spot or spots for delicious baclava and for those with a sweet tooth like myself, it's a wonderful place to enjoy a baclava with Turkish tea! read more
5 months ago
Went to Takim Square while on my quick trip to Turkey, and I knew I had to try the infamous Hafiz Mustafa. I got a little assortment of baklava. All of them were delicious. I spent around $25 in USD, which isn't bad in my opinion. But then again, it was my first time out of the country; so, I don't have any other comparison than the U.S. I enjoyed the baklava though, it was worth it to me. read more
2 years ago
This place is a paradise for dessert lovers!! This place was highly recommended as THE place for baklava when I was looking for places to try Baklava during my recent Istanbul trip. They have a wide selection of desserts - kunefe, Turkish delights, halep, puddings. I got the pistachio baklava. It was the best I've ever had!! It was light, fluffy and sweet without being overpowering.My boyfriend who doesn't usually like baklava loved this one. We got the Turkish tea which complimented the sweetness of the Baklava perfectly. The staff was friendly and warm, despite being extremely busy. I would recommend grabbing a table on the second floor, so that you can enjoy the view of the bosphorous and the bustling streets of Istanbul. read more
Yelp Review 2023 #71: Is baklava Greek or Middle Eastern? It's an age-old debate if it originated in Turkey or Greece. But I love baklava regardless of it's country of origin. Besides, they're only separated by a body of water and both the Greeks and Turks make it well. But researchers have traced the baklava's roots and it turns out it did originate in Turkey in the Ottoman Empire. Before going, I was thinking my game plan was to get all things pistachio. How hard can that be? I walked in and I immediately got overwhelmed by all the selections they have at Hafiz Mustafa. I was walking around aimlessly and my game plan left the building. I was unable to speak and ask for help. I was pacing back and forth. I didn't understand what was happening to me. All the colors, the crowd, the variety, and trying to observe how to place an order. They have drinkware, tea, coffee, Turkish delight (nutty, fruity or both), and baklava in different forms. They have take-out counters and also a dining area where you can get cakes or baklava with Turkish ice cream. Here's what should have happened: walk around and check out the display counters to see what you want; walk up to the person behind the counter to order; pick the size of the tin you want for baklava, and the size of the box for Turkish delight (baklava is separate from Turkish delights and must be in separate containers); watch how they've mastered the art of fitting different shapes and sizes of baklava very neatly into a tin; you'll be given a receipt to take to the cashier who takes cash or credit cards; after paying, you come back to the order counter and grab your tin/box (they'll put them in a bag for you). The tins may not be huge and baklava seem light and little but they're heavy. My selections: Pistachio Baklava Ankara Walnut Dolma Pistachio Durum Pistachio Sobiyet Ankara Pistachio Dolma Pistachio Saray Sarma Chocolate Pistachio Baklava Chocolate Walnut Baklava Walnutty Energizer Sultan Delight I ate the Turkish delight and saved the baklava. I told myself I wasn't going to eat it while I was still on vacation and I'd wait until I got home to eat them. Which I had enough self-control to do so but when I opened my tin, it was a mess and not picture-worthy. That time has been to at least 8 different countries. But it was still delicious! Each piece of what I got was loaded with pistachios or walnuts. Each kind had a unique texture and flavor. I really loved the chocolate baklava. Turkey wins with their baklava! read more
2 years ago
We tried a different baklava shop earlier in the day (the one that everyone makes tiktok's about that say "best baklava in Istanbul") but I feel like this place is way better. The pistachio baklava we ordered here wasn't overbearingly sweet and very flakey. We also got a slice of Turkish ice cream on the side and its chewy + creamy texture paired so perfectly with the baklava. read more
3 years ago
Founded by Hadji İsmail Hakkı Bey in 1864 and taken over by his son Hafız Mustafa can be found throughout Istanbul, and although a chain the brand's adherence to high standards has kept them at the top of most lists in terms of Turkish Confections ranging from Candy to Pastry. Originally making Candy by hand, Hadji's recipe for Lokum still utilized today, it is inside one of five Fatih locations that guests can find a wide variety ranging from Rose to Apricot with or without Confectioner's Sugar and Nuts. Embracing Ottomon history, small tables indoors and outside available 24/7, it is alongside Coffee or Tea that diners are invited to sample Baklava served with a sweetened Milk sidecar, each bite flaky and flawless as high volume ensures freshness throughout the day. Decorated in tile, a display window up front showing Asure and Rice Pudding side by side, Tres Leches comes in several styles including aromatic Saffron served fully saturated while Künefe sees Pistachio and Attar added tableside to optimize both temperature and texture intended to be eaten juxtaposing Turkish Ice Cream. read more
Omgoodness...So tasty! This cafe gives you the perfect mix of Arabian, Turkish and European pastries. It's so beautifuly laid out and the window displays will literally have your mouth watering. When you step in you see massive Turkish delights and delicious cake slices. The portions are huge and there are so many to choose from. They also sell tea and smoothies. I got the fruit cream delight and we also got the chocolate dream. The portion slices are huge! Definitely something you can share but it's ok we were able to bring the rest with us. Service was great and although the menu was huge the waiter was friendly and knew all items. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
The baklava and Turkish delight were the best we've ever had. The ingredients are fresh and you can taste the quality. read more
Hafiz Mustafa is the firs stop you want to have when you are in Turkey . They make the best Turkish sweets and baklava. It's also a good place to buy gifts for friends from. They have different locations and they're all good and busy. You can bay there in Lira (Turkish currency), or in dollar. They also have a seating area if you like to set and order inside. read more
A must try in Istanbul! Hafiz Mustafa seems to be a chain baklava/patisserie place and they have multiple locations all over the city. All the locations are packed which I took as a good sign because that usually means they have a quick turnover of food, resulting in fresher desserts for me hehe. One thing to note: the menu doesn't specify how many pieces come in an order so we assumed it was one piece per order. To our surprise, each order came with 3-4 pieces and the tea came in a pot rather than one serving. My advise would be to order less first and see how much you get in an order and then order more if necessary. We ordered the traditional baklava, chocolate baklava, pistachio baklava, milk cake and pomegranate tea. The milk cake is everything and I craved it everyday in Istanbul LOL. Overall everything was sooooooo good and fresh tasting!The service was friendly and honestly it was pretty affordable for a nice sit down dessert spot. YUMMMMMMM. read more
4 years ago
Best kunafa I've had yet!!! The ice cream on top was the best! Super fast and friendly service too read more
4 years ago
I fell in love with the chocolate kunefe, I'm still dreaming of it! Can't wait to go back and have more! read more
I love this place. It is expensive but worth it. The classic Turkish treats are the best here. For example, the cake was meh. The cake part was dry but the frosting was good. The baklava was amazing. The walnut is the best in my opinion. The tea is good the service good. I recommend coming here for dessert and buying treats for home. read more
4 years ago
Everything here is delicious. My son and I were visiting Istanbul and stopped in daily for a mid afternoon pause, moments I will never forget. I recommend everything and take your time. read more
4 years ago
Unbelievable pastries and confectionery! The use of an abundance of nuts is amazing. Every type of nut conceivable. We were especially draw towards the pistachios. The tea is excellent and presentation with fine china is well done. Galataport, the shopping complex, is not to be missed. read more
5 years ago
Delicious fresh sweets, got some for all the family everyone loved them. Everything clean and neat. Thank you. read more
5 years ago
This place was great for a quick stop for dessert! Obviously we wanted to try this place since hearing so much about it prior to coming to istanbul. They had a pretty long wait around -11pm but we were seated faster since we sat inside. We ordered some baklava, kanafa and turkish tea! It all tasted so great!! The pistachio baklava was my favorite! read more
Amazing. This was recently named one of the bakeries you have to visit before you die. Get the almond, hazelnut and walnut baklava. My friends and I tried a bunch but those were our favorites. I don't think we were accustomed to the taste of the other sweets as much. I'm not a huge fan of Turkish delights. Kenefe is also a popular dessert - loved the dondurma on top but the cheesy base was hard to get used to. I also recommend the thick Turkish coffee and black tea. The coffee takes some getting used to because of the grainy texture but it was great! read more
7 years ago
Location is great and their design of everything is beautiful. Good to impress guests and get as souvenirs but WAY over priced and service not that great I love the place across the street. Safa. Not as pretty packaging but their quality is amazing and better prices and service. I bought 10 kg to take back as souvenirs and people loved them!! Oh and the kanafe!!! I still think about it. Fresh but made to share because it's so big! read more
It sucks to have sweet tooth but what can I do. Visited here recently for tea and some desserts. I had the pistachio custard, chocolate cake with some Turkish tea and it was amazingly delicious. I wish we had this type of place in DC. The price was a little in the expensive side but it is in the middle of all the action and they still have quality desserts. I would recommend it for sure. read more
My friend and I were so lucky to stumble upon this little patisserie and confectionary while visiting Istanbul. We came in looking for good quality Turkish delight (after roaming around the city like the tourists we were, and finding plenty of mediocre ones), and were pleasantly surprised by the wonderfully fruit-flavored, not-overly-sweet options. After checking out at the register the manager offered us a taste of their dark chocolate covered almonds. To die for! We ended walking out the door as we tried them but ended up coming back in to buy a box. He then offered us some dark chocolate coffee nib chocolates. As the chocolatey goodness melted onto our tongues I looked at my friend and knew we needed to buy a box of those too. The second day, while walking around the same area we were craving something sweet and decided to give their desserts a try since their candies had been so good. We got a Turkish coffee and tavukgöğsü (milk pudding made w/chicken breast) which was amazing. It was too bad we weren't in town longer, I really wanted to try some other items! read more
4 years ago
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13 years ago
Hafiz Mustafa is the best little Turkish delight shoppe in Istanbul! Located right next to the Spice Market, it's a perfect ending to the experience. We were there on a cruise ship and it was about a two mile walk from the port. You can purchase the Turkish delight and they vacuum seal it to bring for travel purposes. It's just wonderful! Ask for samples they are so generous! read more
This place is amazing! My boyfriend and I ate dessert here every single night when we visited Istanbul. They give you a big book menu organized by the type of dessert. We tried everything from their turkish deilghts specialty, classic baklava, pudding to other Turkish desserts I've never heard of. I was very impressed and loved every single one. The pistachio baklava I had here was definitely the best I've ever had. It was perfect and not overwhelmingly sweet like most baklava's I've had in the US. The kunefe topped with clotted cream was definitely my fave. Never thought a cheese dessert would be so good. Definitely try the kunefe when you're here! This is a also great place to grab some turkish delights to bring back home for friends and families. read more
12 years ago
Old world charm + incredible desserts = AMAZING! As soon as you enter the old part of town heading towards the Mosque/Palace area, you can't help but notice this little gem. Probably because of the massive baklava tower they have in the window. Talk about a display of confection ;) The baklava and other pastries they serve are authentic and incredible. There are many Candy stores in this part of town. This one is the original. read more
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