This Starbucks is actually inside of an historic building: the NARMANLI HAN, built in 1831. It was…read morea former embassy. It is now a historic landmark. The place is magic at night with lots of people sitting outside on the spacious patio, and there is a very inviting fountain. But inside it is nothing special. It's just a very large Starbucks. However, you'll feel at home as the Frappuccino taste just like they do everywhere else in the world! Service is nice, they accept AMEX cards and they speak some English, too

Beautiful store with a huge outdoor seating area. The lines move fast. Not the best internet…read moreconnection but comfortable seating areas. Very popular with locals and tourists. The employees speak English and Turkish.

A nice respite when you're in the middle of a hectic afternoon in the bazaar. The Turkish "Sherbat"…read morethat they serve with the Turkish coffee as a flight is honestly the best I've had in Istanbul. It tastes like you're drinking delicious fragrant flowers. It's such a nice little combo; if you order the coffee with the Sherbat, it comes with a piece of Turkish delight. And it's a very relaxing place. An historic courtyard as well. Great service.

This little place is a hidden place of the busy streets from the Egyptian market! Delicious food,…read moreexcellent coffee and tea! We went there a couple times and it never disappointed

My favorite dessert! They also make the best baklava. Love the service and they wear a fez! It's a…read morechain but they have kept their authentic Turkish ambiance.

I found this Turkish pastry shop in the City Center of Istanbul and was wowed as I walked through…read morethe doors. The wonderful decor, colors and overall design of the shop were very impressive. I ordered the "Sultan Tabagi," which came with a variety of pastries packed with different fillings such as; walnuts, pistachios, chocolate and honey. They were wrapped in a thinly cut, flakey, soft layer of pastry dough that was phenomenal. Each of the pastries had their own unique flavor profile, which was pleasing to my pallet. The upscale look this pastry shop projects is backed up by the quality of their food and the level of customer service it provides. If you're a lover of sweets then you can't go wrong coming here. It will definitely satisfy any sweet cravings you might have.

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.

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.

Incredible coffee, people, and vibe. Be sure to try the apple pie! Cappuccino and Latte Macchiato…read moreis delicious as well. If you're not looking for a traditional Turkish Coffee experience, I would say this is the best coffee place in all of Istanbul!

Another day, another 3rd wave coffee shop. The good news is that this one is good, the ambiance,…read morethe coffee, everything looks and tastes as it should. The interesting aspect of this one is that it resembles Starbucks in terms of branding, ambiance and feel with a bit of Australian flair, which is great, cause Aussies take their coffee very seriously. There are less than 30 Starbucks in the whole continent, so they know how coffee ought to taste like. Besides that there isn't much to say, I recommend it.

English speaking place.Hard to find that kind of places.I just try coffee.I like the atmosphere but…read morehave to say that quite small.

I can only say that everything is 10+ You simply have to…read moretry these delicacies, words cannot describe the beauty of the taste.

Holy DIABETIES!!…read more Absolute 5 ***** for the desserts. Overall experience 4 **** The place was a bit rough. Hafiz Mustafa 1864 is a dessert shop / chain all over Turkey, Istanbul at least. This location was packed, very popular I suppose. There was no seating available downstairs or outside when we stopped by... which was around 10:00 PM! This place was highly recommended by da wahine's co worker and the cover pic of the Saffron Tres Leches was absolutely calling out to me. So we put in the extra effort to try something from here. Luckily we were able to secure a small table upstairs close to the AC...cause it was an oven up there! The staff were running around like chickens, since the place was super busy. Had to flag down our waitress for everything; get a menu, place our order and the check. She even brought us a wrong item, but rectified it quickly. #Sugar: ~ Saffron Tres Leches - 5/5 As mentioned earlier, the cover pic of the Saffron Tres Leches absolutely called out to me... can't say I was disappointing. Actually I was thrilled to answer the call...lol. Super moist, creamy and really tasty! "Topped with saffron, tender, and moist, drenched in a perfect combination of cow, goat, and buffalo milk that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite tres leches is served floating in its milky sauce, and to add an extra layer of delicate, it is topped with saffron." - https://www.hafizmustafa.com/en/muhallebi The Saffron gives it a very unique flavor. Just get it. We don't have anything comparable stateside. ~ Âlâ Tres Leches - 6/5 Dayumn!!! I came here for the Saffron Tres Leches, but ended up loving iÂlâ Tres Leches more! DELISH! Not too sweet, with a rich Pistachio flavor. "Âlâ Tres Leches is a rich, signature milk cake variation famously served by the confectionary brand Hafiz Mustafa 1864, featuring a delicate sponge soaked in a unique blend of cow, goat, and buffalo milk, then finished with a special "âlâ" sauce and crushed pistachios" - https://hm1864.ae/shop/puddings/saffron-tres-leches/ - 1000% ACCURATE My sincere commiseration, if you have a nut allergy. This was the BEST dessert I had the whole trip... Absolutely amazing! Even the tiny Turkish delight we got with the Tea at the end was top notch! I highly recommend stopping by any Hafiz Mustafa 1864 if you get a chance...