I always walk by this place on my way to taksim and like to stare at the beautiful cakes by the…read morewindow. This place was recommended to my aunt and so she wanted to try it. We were pleasantly surprised that at the back of the restaurant that looks pretty typical. They have a huge, beautiful garden where you can have parties and post large gatherings. it is covered by trees very cool and inviting. Also, the pastries that we got were really good and the waiter was really friendly. They also have a full kitchen that serves typical traditional Turkish food.

We've been here twice for their homemade Oreos. Plenty of candy and treats! Very tasty and friendly…read morepeople.

Fabulous gluten free cheesecake, ginger tea, etc -- good to sit and rest in for evening. Speaks…read moreEnglish!

Super chill vibes. It's so pretty weird inside, the best customer service. My late was delicious…read moreand size was perfect because I don't see that In Turkey. Check out this place

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.

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

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.