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Karaköy Güllüoğlu

4.7 (144 reviews)
ModerateBakeries, Desserts
Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Gauravi P.

If you love baklava, this is where you need to go in Istanbul, Turkey. The baklava was SO good and authentic and just melt in your mouth worth it to eat insane amounts of calories kind of good! We ordered two items- the milk soaked baklava which was so moist, flavorful, soft yet buttery and tres leche soaked vibes and the second item was the ekmek kadayifi. If I could eat ekmek kadayifi every day for the rest of my life, I would be fat as heck but so happy I think :) the cream that came with this bread noodle like cake was as if Swiss meringue and clotted cream had a love child. SO GOOD, I have dreams of this dessert ahhhhh!! The atmosphere was vibing, very upscale long coffee dessert bar type. There were plenty of beautiful green and gold booths or tables to sit at and there weren't that many lines! You get what you pay for - meaning it was on the pricier side but totally worth it. Staff was friendly and guided us with what dessert licks would bring us the most joy. We had a lovely experience and I want to go back! We even bought this brand of baklava desserts at the airport for family because it was just the best quality out of all the brands. You definitely have to come here and try everything if you are in the area!

Angela C.

Hands down the number one and best baklava place in Istanbul. Everybody thinks it is the other one, but I am telling you that locals know that this is the number one spot. So much baklava, open late and the quality and time put in, especially for the reasonable price is so well worth it. You absolutely must come here on your trip.Between the layers of flakes and pistachios and even the cheese and meat ones that we got were so good.

The baklava with ice cream
Lisa H.

This is a an iconic institution of baklava varieties shop that has been here for ages! In the front has videos and vintage boxes of their packaging. Super cute. The place has several different lines one for eating in and another for it to go. You will see various people walking around town with this iconic bag as they are taking it home. I was able to flag a guy who told us which line to go to and he was kind of able to explain the different things. Another line had something different that wasn't in my line , we tried about six different variations and they were all sort of similar pistachio sweet flaky phyllo dough. We did try the one with ice cream put in between the layers. I think it was maybe too many to try for someone who doesn't usually eat baklava, but we didn't want to miss out on anything special, we ordered three teas was perfect-to have with this. The vibe inside to sit was very comfortable and chill with lots of families coming here after dinner like an ice cream parlor. A must if you are in Istanbul.

Cold baklava
Isabella T.

We were told this was the go-to place for baklava in Istanbul so we made our way here after dinner one day. The place is huge and I can see why it is so popular. It was a Sunday night around 7:30pm and the place was full of families, groups of friends, other tourists, ordering baklava to enjoy. There is plenty of seating both inside in the two stories as well as outside in a giant patio. The line to order moved quickly and you just order what you want from a worker behind the counter and they pay at the adjacent cashier. We wanted to sample a variety of baklava so we ordered a bunch of them. My overall impressions were that the baklava here was definitely a lot more syrup heavy than at other places, making it a little hard to eat plain. I saw a lot of people had ordered either ice cream on the side or kaymak or tea and I wish I had done that to balance out the sweetness since it became overpowering. That being said, I really enjoyed the chocolate flavored baklava! They do not sell that in the US and I thought it was the most balanced of them all since the bitterness of the chocolate really helped make the dessert less sweet. I also enjoyed the pistachio roll with kadiyaf since the texture was very fun and it was generously filled with pistachios. I ended up ordering some dondurma (or ice cream) after to tone down the sweetness and it was amazing! Perfectly cream and the plain flavor was super mild. Now I know for next time that these are better paired with something else. Overall, even though I did find the baklava to be a little sweet for my taste, the quality is evidently amazing-- they use very generous fillings, high quality phyllo and nuts. They offer a variety of baklava, have amazing service and importantly have an ample centralized space for people to enjoy dessert together! Will come back next time I'm in Istanbul got more baklava with ice cream!

Benedict C.

Karaköy Güllüoğlu was recommended to my friend by someone who used to live in Turkey. Actually the person that recommended this place requested kilos of baklava be brought back to the States for him. I can see why. Karaköy Güllüoğlu serves some of the best baklava I've ever had. Given the language barrier I didn't fully understand a lot of what I tried but it was all delicious (thank God I don't have any food allergies). The space is huge with ample seating and it is very clean. The service is very friendly and they even offered samples of their various wares. I actually ended up buying a few boxes to bring home to my family. The staff is well prepared for this as they pack the boxes well and even shrinkwrap them. The baklava remained unharmed packed away in my checked suitcase. Definitely recommend visiting if you're in Istanbul even if you're not the biggest fan of baklava. I wouldn't say I'm crazy for baklava but I actually regret not buying more. They're a little pricey but you gotta treat yourself sometimes, right?

Assorted baklava and desserts
Karen H.

It's a very hopping place! We stopped by around 8:30pm on a Friday and one of us got in line while the other person scouted around for seats and finally found some upstairs. The line moved quickly and the pasties were delicious and very reasonably priced. We paid $12.03 USD for all four pasties in the attached picture. The ice cream was lovely on the baklava. There's also a cute courtyard outside where you could sit in addition to the indoor downstairs and upstairs sitting areas.

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Angela L.

This was a stop on my first day in Istanbul and I'm glad it was bc no other baklava has beaten it yet. This is a must. Obviously get the baklava but try a variety of their sweets as well. I enjoy the cake that looks soaked in a sweet syrup and combining that with the white cream on display that they have it was fantastic. And the area is worth walking around in too! The place has a bathroom upstairs. Had tissue when I went so that was great haha. And there's outdoor seating with nice lighting. Street parking is very tight.

Baklava
Hannah M.

Phenomenal. I was recommended this place by a friend and I told him I would check it out but I didn't really like baklava so I wasn't expecting to like it much. I way over-ordered as a result of being on a long walk and being absolutely ravenous upon arriving so ended up with a lifetime supply of baklava and was ashamed at how little time it lasted me. It was absolutely delicious - I got a mix of pistachio, walnut, and chocolate and all of them were absolutely rich with syrup, heavenly flavours and so decadent. The staff working were really nice and the packaging was great. The bag it came in is a nice souvenir in and of itself! The place is massive with ample seating and toilets upstairs and is a nice place to sit and have your dessert if you don't want to take it away for later. Eager to go back!

Ally W.

There are so many varieties of baklava here that it will make your head spin. Everything is sold by weight, and the small take-out box has a minimum of 300 grams, which comes out to about 7-9 pieces. My favorite piece is the kadayif because I like the crunchy spun pastry strings. 1 star off: After a few pieces, everything tastes like the pistachio baklava.

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Michael U.

Located on the banks of the Bosphorus Karaköy Güllüoğlu is considered by many to be Turkey's premier purveyor of Baklava, a history dating back to 1843 yielding everything from the standards featuring Walnuts or Pistachios to Bride Packs and cold Chocolate-topped squares soaked in sweetened Milk. Still a lone storefront, though shipping throughout Turkey is available, the Güllü family's story dates back to Hacı Mehmed who first started making Candies prior to training in Damascus and handing down his original recipes made entirely by hand. Still family owned, grandson Mustafa opening Karaköy Güllüoğlu in 1949, it is inside a sparsely decorated room that locals and tourists gather to taste Istanbul's flakiest Phyllo, whether wrapped around ground Beef in the case of Borek or loaded with Nuts and Honey. Now producing upwards of two-tons of Baklava in a local factory daily, Gluten-free and low-Sugar iterations fitting current trends, prices range similar to other similar shops but for those arriving early the variance in texture from layer-to-layer and piece-to-piece is unparalleled.

Austin G.

You won't find a single dry baklava here! Dating back 150+ years, this spacious dessert shop sells all types of baklava. You can order a box to go or to stay or singles. I ordered one regular baklava and two chocolate. Both were excellent, but the chocolate ones- wow!

Baklava
Rosa K.

Best ballava ever. Best quality Delicious and buttery. Buy them when you are in inside Istanbul. Don't get them at the airport, the price is 5 times more.

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An amazing turkish baklava, you must try . great service, historical place. its just by other side of the galata bridge.

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One day they were a little impatient but the baklava was amazing. On the second visit they were more friend and the baklava was amazing.

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Karaköy Özsüt  - Rashit devant son établissement

Karaköy Özsüt

4.8(13 reviews)
0.2 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

Karaköy Özsüt  - Le Kaymak avec le miel

Le Kaymak avec le miel

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Tandir Kadayif & Kunefe - Freshly made kunefe

Tandir Kadayif & Kunefe

4.0(2 reviews)
0.3 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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Tandir Kadayif & Kunefe - Menu

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Tandir Kadayif & Kunefe - Menu

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Köşkeroğlu - 03/15/23

Köşkeroğlu

4.6(14 reviews)
0.1 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

Köşkeroğlu - 03/15/23

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03/15/23

Hafiz Mustafa

Hafiz Mustafa

4.4(26 reviews)
1.7 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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Hafiz Mustafa
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