Amazing Börekçi We tried the meat and potatoes…read more Then added the cheese. Good portions good price. They ran out of the spinach.

It looks positively Divine. It taste earthly good. Located at the mouth of Taxim square main retail…read moredrag its hard to miss. We had the rice almond pudding which excellent in its execution not too sweet, love the pistachios and coconut on top. The wrap nuts baklava was too rich for me. Almost an overload of pistachios. Both desserts were fine but not great.

probably a huge touristy spot, but it was welcome to have a nice place to sit and rest while its so…read morecold outside. they serve tons of Turkish sweets here and have tea and coffee. service was good and the bathrooms were nice and clean. we had the baklava with ice cream, and rose tea.

When you look at the reviews for Mado cafés all over Istanbul, the opinions seem to differ…read more This particular shop is quite nice, it is located at the street which can be loud at times. However, the service is nice, the guys were patient with our indecision as we didn't know what we wanted and blocked the shop a bit. In the end, we decided to stick with Baklava and Cay, as it was after dinner time and we were just craving sweet (and got addicted to cay, who would've thought). The Baklava is exactly how we like it, crispy and not too much syrup. The tea also very good. Hence, not much to complain about. I cannot say anything for food or whatever else they offer. I would come again and try another shop, as they are open late also on Sundays.

The service at this Mado was excellent. We asked for several menu items that were unavailable (not…read moresure if they no longer offer, or if they were out since we were there late in the evening) and the waitress was very knowledgeable and was able to offer us some substitute. Overall, I was not impressed with our items, but they are known for their ice cream, which was very good. I ordered a raspberry mouse cake but it was more like a cheesecake. The mint teas we ordered were nice because they use fresh mint but unfortunately they were very very light and hardly had any mint flavor. We also ordered a Turkish type dessert and that was very good.

Viyana Kahvesi was one of my favorite café experiences in Istanbul. The location alone is worth…read morevisiting, with an absolutely stunning view of the iconic Galata Tower. Sitting outside, enjoying dessert while taking in one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, creates a truly unforgettable atmosphere. Of course, the star of the show is their famous San Sebastián cheesecake. It lived up to every bit of the hype. Perfectly creamy, rich, and slightly caramelized on the outside, it was incredible on its own--but the warm chocolate drizzle takes it to another level. Every bite was indulgent without being overly sweet, making it one of the best desserts I've had anywhere. The combination of amazing food, excellent coffee, and a front-row view of the beautiful Galata Tower makes this a must-visit spot in Istanbul. Whether you're looking for the perfect dessert, a relaxing café experience, or an Instagram-worthy view, Viyana Kahvesi delivers on all fronts. A true Istanbul gem that I'll be thinking about long after returning home.

This cafe is famous for its fun locations with a nice patio and its rich San Sebastián style…read morecheesecake. I tried the Dubai chocolate version with pistachio, Belgian chocolate and knafeh....it's almost too rich to handle. The plain version is also delicious. There are multiple locations. This one is located in the courtyard of a famous building, the Narmanli Han on Istiklal street, with a lovely fountain outside. Very nice patio and great service. Super polite and fast. There's also a gorgeous location next to the Galata Tower.

Mado seems to be the Cheesecake Factory of Turkey. I saw it in several locations in Istanbul and…read moresome other touristy areas of Turkey. The place seems to be well known for their sweet collection. They also have a large menu full of regular food options (pretty much something for anyone). I decided to try the chicken curry which was pretty tasty. The curry was the perfect amount of spice. They gave a hefty amount of fries which was pretty great as well (considering other places skimped on the fry quantity). The service was quick and the waiter was really friendly.

The best desert and coffee ever !! I also love there customer service and ambiance is amazing, very…read morefancy!

Walked around Taksim square after dinner looking for dessert and we came across this place, glad we…read moredecided to take a leap of faith and go in. Cute store with different levels but their balcony level was absolutley beautiful. Considering us being in a tourist place, the dessert was not expensive. It was about $10 for each of us. I got 2 baklava and it was absolutely delicious , you can most likely won't find one like that back in states. We also order a kunafe small stray and it came with the most delicious goat ice cream, they are to died for! Service was quick and friendly. Would deff reccomend everyone to come here to give it a try!

Solid coffee, but the baklava with ice cream was SO good. It was very unique of a combination and I…read morelove that their ice cream is so thick. They also have a large food menu so it's definitely an easy place to stop for anything.

The mezze spread was so delicious and a great variety of really flavorful spreads. We also tried…read moresome of the meat pastries, which were delicious. The rice and meat entrees were also delicious. The plating is gorgeous and highlights the colorful food really well. The surrounding area is full of cute little shops for shopping before or after. Seated easily Monday afternoon. Their outdoor area overlooks a nice garden, but some other diners started smoking there, so we had to move to the indoors area.

We loved the street that this cafe was on! We spontaneously decided to check it out because we saw…read morethe breakfast set that some of the locals were feasting on. Unfortunately, we didn't realize that 1) we could only order the breakfast set since it was before 2pm and 2) how pricey it ended up being since each of us had to order it ~$30pp I believe. The overall selection didn't feel worth how much we were paying since most of it was cheese, spreads, and bread... Regardless, the presentation was stunning and the quality was overall great.

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.

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.