Established in 1950 Savoy Pastanesi has earned a reputation as one of Istanbul's best Bakeries,…read moretheir selection encompassing traditional Turkish Kurabiye sold by weight as well as Eclairs, Cream Puffs and Brownies. Found in Cihangir with a cozy outdoor patio, ideal for a relaxing morning as antique shops start to open, guests match Tea or Coffee to Breads such as one filled with Nuts and Raisins or Rice Pudding baked to stick-a-spoon-up-straight consistency. Not forgetting Baklava, less memorable than spots that specialize in such, Tahini and Walnut Cookies offer restrained sweetness while a vibrant green bar that eats like Ganache is actually a beautiful blend of Halva and Pistachio Paste.

This is a small gem we found on our way to moms house. The pastry shop has been around for a long…read moretime, but this is a new location. The service was very good and the desserts were just perfect. They also serve tea and coffee drinks. We went back a second time!

Begun in Balat as a Simit shop by Kozma Stoyanof the story of Beyaz Fırın dates back to the 1800s,…read moreand five generations later it is still the same family delighting locals as well as tourists with Pastries in Kadıköy. Located on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, the store itself bridging a street not far from the Bosphorus, it is inside close quarters that everything from Turkish treats to Viennoiserie is offered, small balls called Lokma crackling to yield Syrup while Tuzlu sold by weight range from Nuts to "Pizza." Offering outside heated seating beneath an awning, perfect to watch passers-by, Coffee comes from Julius Meinl and pairs equally well to an Almond Croissant that would benefit from a longer proof and Strawberry Buns with Cream inside.

Beyaz Firin is one of the gems of Asian side. I am a customer from the earliest days, of the small…read morebakery at the Kadikoy Carsi. All the employees and the owner was friendly and smiling. And everything made in they bakery was delicious, yummy! As an old customer I feel a little sorry because employees aren't as friendly and respectful as before. I think this also effects the taste. I feel sorry to say that but I prefer less and less, each experience is more disappointing:(

This place is lovely! It has an adorable atmosphere, and the cookies & pastries are some of the…read morebest I've ever had. I'm not sure if it's possible to actually sit down here--it seemed small, and there was only one table--but the room(s) smell absolutely wonderful. The apple pie cookie and the ginger cookies are divine. (Also very inexpensive!) A great find.

This review is both in Turkish and English: Istanbuldaki bir suru yer son zamanlardaki guclukler…read moreile kaliteden odun vermeye basladi. Inci Pastanesinin profiterolu hic bozulmadi. 1970 lerde ben kucuk bir cocukkenden beri gittigimiz, alistigimiz kalite ve lezzet halen ayni. Bravo Inci. A lot of places have been compromising on quality lately but not Inci Pastanesi. I have been coming here since I was a young boy back in 1970s and the quality and the flavor of profiterol have been the same. Thank you Inci, my family will continue to support this Istanbul establishment for many more years to come

"The" place for profiterol in Istanbul. The best one, the first one, and the most delicious one…read more Period.

Pelit is one of the biggest food chain restaurants in Turkey. They are especially known for their…read moredesserts as cakes, Turkish traditional desserts, chocolates and all kinds of sweet divines I would say. They opened this one around 3 years ago after they opened the big shopping mall called Kozzy and they are they entrance of the mall. They have big menu of proper food that starts with all kind of salads and meats etc. My personal favorite is their Meat Salad. Meat is always delicious and vegetables are cooked with a nice sauce. I love to come there and have that salad because it's not easy to find a place that can make nice salad these days. Also about the desserts they are always fresh and daily products.

I am so happy I found that place. Jams are fantastic, quite…read moredifferent from the one I am used to eat (in France), much sweeter but I love the texture and the taste. You can bring your own jar and they will fill it. Their halva is also fantastic, much better than the ones I have bought elsewhere. Try their double pistachio. Prices are good regarding the quality of the products.

Lovely sweets. I bought a chocolate covered candied orange pieces. Yes! It is real orange and yum…read more The store us run by a sweet old man who took over the business from his father. Being sweet obviously runs in there family so it is only logical that they sell Turkish delight, chocolate and other candies. I found this on a tour with the fantastic guide by the name if Katerina. The tour us called Culinary Backstreets Tour of Istanbul. You get to try all kinds of local food.

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

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.

The best baklava! I also tried an exotic pistacho version of knafe. The servers ALI and IBRAHIM…read morewho helped me are absolutely charming and even let me try an extra sample of one of their famous baklava and a second cup of tea on the house. I went back again and had their incredibly fresh and delicious warm Katmer sweet. They make it fresh to order. It takes 10 minutes. Katmer is a rich, crispy Turkish pastry served warm straight from the pan to keep its flaky texture and melted filling. Originating from Gaziantep, it's made of paper-thin dough filled with crushed pistachios, sugar, and clotted cream (kaymak). It's really a must try and it's one of the most delicious desserts that I've had in Turkey. They serve a very large portion for 900 TL. There are four big slices (it's technically a serving for two to four people) but I'm embarrassed to say I ate them all. :) it's so good! They have a lovely terrace outside to enjoy summer nights with a cup of Turkish tea.

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."