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Hafiz Mustafa 1864

4.6 (87 reviews)
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A baclava set
Elizabeth H.

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!

Jessica S.

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.

Pistachio baklava
Gargi R.

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.

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Arif R.

Very good quality baklava in Istanbul. Very good service always they feed for testing Good environment Recommended

Turkish delight
Cathy C.

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!

Jennifer T.

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.

Saira K.

This is a popular place. There's a cool guy there wearing a chef outfit and he gave out samples of Turkish delight. There were a lot of tourists. It's on a really lively busy area.

03/14/23
Michael U.

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.

Rachel D.

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.

Joe B.

Great dessert choices , ice cream is great the location in the heart of Taksim is great for people watching.

Baklava
Kamil S.

The baklava and Turkish delight were the best we've ever had. The ingredients are fresh and you can taste the quality.

Rami H.

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.

Sarah K.

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.

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Karaköy Özsüt  - Rashit devant son établissement

Karaköy Özsüt

4.8(13 reviews)
0.8 kmKemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mh., Arap Cami
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The owner makes his special Kaymak, buffalo cream with honey in the front of the shop and it is to…read moredie for. He greets everyone and knows about 5 languages. This is a family-owned shop for over 50 years and the family also owns a farm, where they get the ingredients for their dishes. All of the food was amazing. The service was fantastic. You can't go to Istanbul and not have a meal here.

*Note: This place also goes by the name Karakoy Ozsut. The entrance says Haci Hasan Fehmi,…read morereflecting the name Hasan who is the 3rd generation and current owner. Step inside and on the walls you will see featured articles about this place aka Karakoy Ozsut* We not only discovered our favorite breakfast dive in Istanbul at Karaköy Özsüt but a new friendship was made between us and the owner Hasan. For that, Karaköy Özsüt will always have a special place in our hearts. The interior is unimpressive and the fluorescent lights are dull. But, this is what it gives it soul and for their sake, we hope Karaköy Özsüt remains the perfect way it is. Known as having one of the best kaymak in Istanbul, Karaköy Özsüt has its own herd of buffalos whose fresh milk is used to make kaymak (Turkish clotted cream) that makes up a huge part of a traditional Turkish breakfast. Hasan frequently drives his truck out to his ranch, 125km away from Istanbul, where he milks the buffalos and gathers the milk to produce kaymak. At one point in conversation, he whips out his cell phone and shows us a short video of his baby buffalo at the ranch. Awww. A heaping of kaymak and honey are served together on a plate; smeared onto bread and eaten. The kaymak here put us right into a clotted cream high with its smoothness and creaminess. There is something about the Turkish clotted cream that despite its indication of "cream", it does not leave you feeling heavy and sluggish or like one of those feelings where you feel you've really had enough of NY cheesecake. In fact, after a breakfast full of kaymak, I dream of eating it again and again. Another must-have classic Turkish breakfast item is menemen: scrambled eggs made with tomato, cheese, spices. Sucuk (spicy Turkish sausage) is a common favorite added to menemen so be sure to request for that. The menemen is flavorful while exploding with different combinations of spices which we could not tell what exactly they were except to just savor each spoonful of it. Hasan also makes the best lentil soup, ever. We have been hooked since.

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Karaköy Özsüt  - Les noix fraiches confites

Les noix fraiches confites

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Le Kaymak avec le miel

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Tandir Kadayif & Kunefe - Freshly made kunefe

Tandir Kadayif & Kunefe

4.0(2 reviews)
1.0 kmMüeyyedzade Mh., Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa
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I was first introduced to this deliciousness called Knafe when I worked in Israel many years ago…read more Since then, I have traveled far and wide to eat Kunefe/ knafe. It is probably my favorite dessert. I mean, how can you go wrong with cheese baked in a semolina crust and soaked in sweetness? I researched places to eat Kunefe near the Galata tower and Yelp showed me Tandir. It is quite close to the tower and we walked in during one snowy evening around 8pm. We were the only patrons in the small space and the kunefe was made fresh from scratch. No pre-prepared stuff here. Needless to say, it was delicious! It was not as mind-blowing as the ones I had in Akko and Haifa, but it is great. There are other desserts on the menu, but I went here to eat kunefe alone. I left a happy man after finishing my share and my husband's share.

I walked in to this place specifically to try Kunefe since reading from description it sounded…read moredelicious and definitely wanted to try it during my Istanbul trip. The place is nice and clean with a visble kitchen and you can see them preparing your dessert. They do not have a lot of options, but if you want to come specifically for Kunefe then might be worth sitting down. As for the desert itself, the texture was amazing, and highly recommended for everyone with a sweet tooth. It was crispy, fluffy, warm, creamy, syrupy tipped with pistachios. For me little too sweet, but I imagine they are supposed to be that way. I cannot handle too much sweetness but just the texture of the dessert makes me want to have it again.

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Tandir Kadayif & Kunefe - Kunefe

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Köşkeroğlu - 03/15/23

Köşkeroğlu

4.6(14 reviews)
0.8 kmKemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mh.
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Located not far from Karaköy Güllüoğlu is Köşkeroğlu Karaköy, to many the only competitor for best…read moreBaklava though Köşkeroğlu's collection spans larger including not just standards featuring Walnuts or Pistachios but also Rice Pudding, Asure Pudding and packaged goods. Actually two separate spaces, one selling Kebap and traditional Turkish Food with the other specializing in Dessert, it is inside the latter that several counters are found covered in Phyllo wrapped around everything from ground Beef in the case of Borek or loaded with Nuts and Honey. Named for the 1946 founder, though he surely had no idea diabetes-friendly or Gluten-free Baklava would one day be a thing, prices trend similar to other shops in the area while textures are a little less well-differentiated than Güllüoğlu except in the case of unrivaled Pistachio "Bride Packs."

I loved this spot! I came here for breakfast to try the su borek and it was so delicious, the…read moreperfect blend of cheese and flakiness of the pastry. I'm was told that this is the place to go to for katmir and I'm glad that I went because it was so good! The katmir is very sweet but I love just how packed with pistachios it is! This paired with a nice cup of cay is so incredible

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Köşkeroğlu - 03/15/23 Kol Kiymali Boregi - Rolled Beef Borek Pastry

03/15/23 Kol Kiymali Boregi - Rolled Beef Borek Pastry

Köşkeroğlu - 03/15/23 Kol Kiymali Boregi - Rolled Beef Borek Pastry

03/15/23 Kol Kiymali Boregi - Rolled Beef Borek Pastry

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03/15/23

Hafiz Mustafa

Hafiz Mustafa

4.4(26 reviews)
0.9 kmAlemdar Mh., Alemdar, Cankurtaran
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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.

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.

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