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...

Yeah, I mean at the end of the day it's baklava. How many ways can you have it?…read more I don't know what I was expecting but those video clips had raised my expectations. Then I got there. I found that this place is on every corner, five of their competitors are on every corner too. It lost the prestige. Baklava! Baklava! Come get your baklava! The realization that this was lower than expectations even impacted my experience with Türkiye experience. I would avoid it. I see why tourists avoid it. I didn't see anyone there, except some others like me who had been impressed by the social media coverage.

This is a must try place if you're in Istanbul. One of oldest names in Turkish confectionary and…read morelots to choose from. We enjoyed all of our food, and our sever Anıl was very quick and friendly. Highly recommend and will come back!

Classic Istanbul Baklava…read more A must-visit in Istanbul for anyone who loves baklava! I really enjoyed the pistachio baklava here -- fresh, delicious and beautifully made, with those delicate layers and plenty of flavor. What I found especially interesting is the long family history behind Karaköy Güllüoğlu. The Güllü family has been making baklava for generations, and the Karaköy location has been part of Istanbul's food culture since 1949. Great place to stop while exploring Karaköy and try a true Turkish classic. Delicious baklava, traditional craftsmanship and a piece of Istanbul history all in one place.

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.

Just your average baklava place that is warm and toasty inside and serves tea & Turkish coffee…read more Nothing spectacular, but not bad either. I'm not big on baklava (too much sugar for me!) but my man loves it. I feel like we stop and eat baklava whenever he sees it. He's more of a connoisseur, so if he'd go here, I'm sure it's a good place. Afiyet olsun!

Ellerinize sağlık ! I'm of Turkish descent and this place has got to be my absolute FAVOURITE go-to…read morefor desserts. Everything is always so FRESH! The baklava is moist and crisp while all of the flavors of Turkish delight are fresh and are nothing short of flavorful and delicious! The owner is extremely friendly and let's you sample anything you would like before you buy it so that you can be sure it is what you want to get. Cute little shop, delicious pastries and desserts and wonderful owner and staff! Abicim çok sağol, biz Kanada'da yaşıyoruz ve senin yerin hep geliriz tatlı için. Sizin tatlılar çok lezzetli! Ellerini sağlık!

Good spot for kunefe and ice cream. They do their one dessert and do it well. They offer tea for…read morefree after you're done. It cost 11 TL before tips for one serving, which was more than enough for two of us to share after a duvet nearby. They do have Wi-Fi here. There was no wait on a Saturday at 7.30 pm. They had a few customers; it's a small place, but it wasn't busy. There was one server and he was very friendly, but our dessert took quite a while to come out. A group that sat down after us got their desserts first, but we got ours right after. The kunefe was warm, had this stringy stretchy cheese, and the contrast with the cold ice cream was great. The honey syrup it was all sitting on was tasty, and the crunchy top was just right. See my photo! There's Wi-Fi, but no restrooms.

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!

A MUST TRY. As an American, I have been SO impressed with food here in Turkey and if you are in the…read morearea, this restaurant is an absolute MUST-TRY if you're looking for great food. I had some of THEE BEST chicken kebab I've ever had in this country here. The beef kebab was also tender and flavorful. You cannot go wrong with any of these! The service was quick and prompt, and the servers were great at making recommendations. I came here in the winter so we sat indoors which felt a bit cramped however, there is also outdoor seating during the nicer weather months. If I'm ever back here in Istanbul, I would definitely come back. And if you're reading this, you NEED to try the Old Ottoman!

This was my first night in Istanbul and I eased tired from traveling from cappadocia earlier in the…read moreday. This restaurant was close to my hotel and had great reviews on Yelp. When I arrived there was only one other customer inside. The restaurant decor was cute and I very comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. This spot was a bit pricey just like most of the restaurants in this touristy area. I had certain Turkish entrees i wanted to try during my vacation. I ordered the Iskender kebab which is beef and pita bread covered with tomato sauce with yogurt on the side. I ordered a side salad to go with it. The dish was very delicious as you can tell in one of my pics. I chatted with some of the staff about life in Istanbul. I was offered some complimentary pomegranate tea before I left and it hit the spot. This is definitely a place to check out when you're in the area.

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.