Nice big grocery store with wine, laundry detergent, lots of snacks, fresh bread, good produce, cat…read morefood and cat treats, chocolate galore, and some souvenirs. Right near the Agora Life Hotel and just far enough away from where tourists go that there is no aggressive hassle here. For the most part only locals shop here. Good prices, and they sell right up to the very minute of closing if you get in the door.

Went on wild goose chase looking for Wine Store, have found multiple that have closed, and was…read morewalking back to our hotel, and saw Greens, and just took a chance and asked if they sold wine. Not only do they sell Turkish wine, but they also sell liquor. We didn't buy any groceries, but it also looks like a well stocked vegetable and fruit section, as well as cheeses.

What an assortment of Turkish desserts! Definitely a good spot to stop and try a dessert mid day…read more Can't go wrong!! Pricing is strange, slightly expensive and confusing to order.

Most people go to Mado for ice cream...and their ice cream is on point...but we were feeling a bit…read morehungry. I had a delicious pasta dish and I was very satisfied. The service was as good as the food! Try it out if you want a nice meal and a touch of ice cream to finish it off ;) This is on the Asian side of Istanbul...Kadiköy to be exact. Perfect view of the main ferry point from the European side to the Asian side. Good times!

Fantastic place! Great food, relaxed atmosphere, very kind and welcoming people! Very recommendedread more

balya is a nice little shop combining an organic health food store with a café. you can find…read morebreakfast, some small meals and assorted desserts & coffee here. i like the organic touch of this tiny place. plus that it's not too touristy yet. if you would like to check out their menu you can take a look at it here: http://balyaorganic.com/cafe.aspx to be supported!

A very cute Theme Café! They serve Belgian Chocolate and you can also buy here chocolate bars. If…read moreyou are lucky, you will find a "golden Ticket" inside your bar, which means that you have won a trip to Kapdokya :-)))! So give it a try! We have ordered the "yaz bahcesi" (summer garden), it is a chocolate egg filled with fruits, brownies, ice cream and on top of that you can put hot chocolate too. I would definitely come here again. Service was very friendly. The cafe is very small but cozy.

Big store filled with sweets and pastries. If you are buying presents this could be an alternative…read moreto the Spice Bazaar, but you still need to go there for the vibe. We came here after dinner for a quick peruse before going to the hotel. Those sticky pastries looked very inviting!

My favorite Turkish delights shop! Usually I buy all sweet souvenirs here: loukums, halva, honey,…read morenuts. Take a chance to taste local tea and dondurma, especially of you'll be here in June. Love it so much!

My first review of the year had to my ultimate favorite place to eat desserts. For me this place is…read moreabove all. I love Turkish desserts over any desi desserts, cakes, pastries, chocolates but maybe not the French croissants. My favorite are anything with walnut and pistachios. I love their Kunafa which is perfectly sized not too big or small super fresh and gives you an option to go with honey or sugar syrup.I always choose the later I'm not too big a fan of honey on a kunafa. But the star here is is the big slice of plain baklava with a thick layer or pistachios courses grounded with their signature ice cream. My goodness it is goodness on a plate. I love it with their basic kewa. The service is always top notch. Their locations their pick are top notch too. Price point -it isn't cheap but definitely worth every penny. There are lots of prepackaged goodies like nuts, Turkish delights etc to buy. I always get their baklava packed in a tin and bring it back their guarantee it's freshness for 10 days. I usually freeze it and eat it as and when I like. Works great. Their locations are beautifully done in their standard theme. I dream of their baklavas every time I'm in Turkey. They do have a few locations in other countries like UAE and England but not in many I hope to see them come to Canada soon.

This one of the must try spots in Istanbul and I saw them all over, lol. I went on a walking tour…read moreduring my stay in Istanbul and the local tour guide also recommended this bakery. He said they were a bit pricey but worth it and I agree. My first visit i went to just try out the goodies. I purchased three baklava treats. (pistachio, chocolate and walnut) They were all delicious and rich. My favorite was the walnut. They also sell other baked goods and coffee. I visited another location and purchased a few to go home. The staff were very sweet and welcoming. Definitely a place to check out.

I like the spice market that located in the prime area with a lot of walking distance attractions…read more This included the river cruise and seafood restaurants at the river, Suleymaiye mosque, grand bazaar and more. The spice market is not big but the surrounding market is a big extension to the market. The best and premium items in the bazaar. The surrounding market vendor gives you bargains with price on the outside. We got the turkey coffee on the outside market. Even the Turkish delight is cheaper at outside.

Thank you so much for this referral, indeed a special place to shop for spices, dried fruits and…read moretea. The personnel is extremely friendly and helpful! The name of the shop has changed, but if you bring up the old name in the conversation, their faces lighten up

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.