I came to Iskender on a drive back up to Istanbul. We had the choice of fastfood or this nicer…read morelooking sit down. We choose the sit down because of the giant piece of meat cooking in the back. When we got there my friends dad ordered in Turkish. We got the Pideli Doner Kebap, it was delicious, it was selected pieces of meat over bread with tomato, yogurt and peppers. Then they pour about a cup of melted butter over it. I think I lost a few years of my life due to the artery clogging goodness, and if I ever find myself back there I will have them put half the amount of butter on there. But that buttery goodness was divine. If you're in the area and hungry this is a must stop.

Perfect pit stop for travelers. If you are on your way to/from Bursa or Izmir, this place is ideal…read moreto freshen up. They have 2 restaurant: a Starbucks and their own brand. Although we opted for Starbucks I recommend their own restaurant for breakfast, the plates looked much better. They also have a really nice shop where they sell Tellioglu products from pasta to bread as well as other products you might need on the road such as water, juice, snacks. The bathrooms are quite clean and I think (while not absolutely sure) that this place is pet friendly as there were a lot of people with dogs walking in and out. If you are looking for a clean place to stop, eat and rest on you trip, go ahead and try it. I think you'll like this place.

Really great place to stop for excellent kebabs and food! I stopped by with my family and we…read moreordered koftes which this place is known for and they were to die for. They have a lot of outdoor seating and they are good about disinfecting between customers. You are served accompaniments of of salad and really great bread as well as some pepper sauce. It's all absolutely delicious. For dessert, I would recommend grabbing ekmek kafayif. It's a delicious dessert topped with kaymak, and it's insanely good! All very reasonably priced as well. The store inside is clean and sells a variety of foods as well.

I love köfte (meat balls), especially in these restaurants. Actually it's a chain and they have…read morerestaurants in Bursa, Yalova, Susurluk, Orhangazi, Iznik etc. In my opinion they make the best köfte's in Turkey, or one of the best. They serve the dish with roasted bread and it's yummy. You can also eat their delicious yogurts. And of course, at the end you should try Kaymaklı Ekmek kadayıfı, a bread dessert with milky cream on it. Wow, full of calories and it's a bomb, it's definately not good if you're on a diet, but hey, you should try it :)

It's great spot to stop to have a their special Toast! While travelling from İzmir to İstanbul or…read moreotherway around you have to exit highway to experience this small towns special tost. They serve complimentary tomatos and chilli pepper side. Must drink Ayran with your toast. Price are way cheaper then YASA which is located on the highway.