This is a small pâtisserie on the Asian side that we found while wandering through the area. They…read moresell a range of Turkish doughnuts, cookies, and cakes but don't offer seating. Although we did not have a common language, the man who helped me was very friendly about my irregular order of one of half a dozen different types of sweets. He also gave me a free sample of one type of sweet that I hadn't chosen. Unfortunately I didn't learn the names of anything I bought, so I still don't know what we tasted, but it was all rather interesting. Nothing was so amazing that I felt I absolutely had to figure out what it was called so that I could look up a recipe later. It was quite affordable. Stop by if you happen to be in the area, but certainly don't make a trip just to visit the shop.

During our stay in Istanbul we stopped by here twice to buy the very delicous bread! The pide with…read moresesame is by far the best I've ever tasted!!! And the ekmek is fantastic!! The staff is amazingly friendly, helpful and absolutely nice! I'll surely come back!

Decided to have dessert before lunch because of the reputation of their Salty Carmel Sundae. It…read morewas worth it! two layers of ice cream with a toffee crunch middle drizzled with caramel and whipped cream pistachios on top. Normally in the US I would stay away from such a desert, but this wasn't too sweet if you can imagine that. I missed this establishment initially as the signage is a bit faded, and the store front is lackluster. However, once you get past the display counters, it does open up in to a long seating area with both inside and outdoor patio seating.

Baylan has incredibly decadent desserts, chocolates, and great coffee and çay…read more Their chocolate mousse is great - light and fluffy but also decadent.

Pretty good Börek…read more This place sits nicely on Mühürdar Caddesi in the middle of all the action in Kadiköy. There are a few tables outside....a good choice to enjoy the weather and to do some people-watching. We grabbed a coke, a yoghurt drink and a plate of spinach Börek. Service was fast and friendly, prices are low. The Börek was pretty good, fresh and crispy. Lacked maybe a bit of seasoning. But nicely presented and perfect for a little snack. Choices here in Kadiköy are plenty....for good prices (compared to Sultanahmet). And this little place here is a good choice to grab a drink and a bite.

I had a really beautiful Saturday breakfast here. Ordered a Kürt Böreği and a small glass of tea,…read morethey made my day. I certainly loved the taste. I think this is a place where you can eat the most delicious börek in town. You can even stop by for a cup of tea. It's also fresh and well made.

Beyaz Firin was our favorite spot for dessert while in Kadikoy. It became our regular place to stop…read moreafter our walk along the waterfront. Friendly service, great outdoor seating to enjoy the lively neighborhood, and delicious cheesecake and rice pudding. Definitely check them out if you're visiting Kadikoy!

No matter where I travel, I manage to find at least one bakery that calls out my name. I could be…read morecompletely lost and still end up at a bakery, drooling over baked goods. This visit was fairly straightforward. A number of times, my guy has bought me a couple of almond cookies, either after work on this trip that we took together, or when he comes home after visiting Istanbul. It's funny, but he has never asked me whether I like almond cookies. Luckily, I do. We travelled to this bakery one evening. I figured out the Turkish name of these cookies and took a photo. I also looked at the other baked goods available. I loved looking at the coconut macaroons. There was a gingerbread house that looked like a lot of care was taken to assemble it. I also admired the macarons available. I got more almond cookies. They are big, yummy, and not all that sweet. You do need to wash them down with a beverage, as they aren't exceedingly moist. Folks here were accommodating and friendly to a couple of non-Turkish folks. I do miss those almond cookies. I would love to head back here again. (69)