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The storefront pulled me in immediately--sweet smell, gorgeous display, total "take my money" vibes. Everything looked stunning. The Turkish delights were basically edible art with petals, pistachios, and vibrant colors. And the baklava? Sitting there like it knew it was about to win. Unfortunately... looks were doing all the heavy lifting. Spent $28 on six small pieces and walked out excited--only to be let down. The Turkish delight tasted overly artificial, almost perfumey in a bad way. The marshmallow rolls had a weird paste-like texture. Baklava was fine, but nothing special. Also, the packaging? A struggle to close and somehow managed to give me a legit paper cut. Love that for me. Great location, beautiful presentation--but the taste just doesn't justify the price. Pretty, but meh.
Pistachio and gum mastic The pistachio was great. I'm sad they did not fill up the cup all the way, but maybe it was an off day for them.
Huge variety! The one gentleman was nice and offered a sample. The place was packed so people seemed to love it. We got two boxes to share and try. They were gone before the night ended. The store had lots to see. Huge storefront with cool things and places to sit small but still a place to sit.
Outstanding baklava and assortment of treats. We really enjoy a syrupy baklava as opposed to dry. This place hit the mark. Several to choose from. Inside is very spacious and appealing to the eye. Service was also excellent. She offered samples and was very patient with me. Definitely recommend!
This is it. Varied and various choices to indulge from. Staff was able to help me curate a half dozen of their classics. I was lucky and he also let me try the dried fruit candy and it was the best. They offer boxes of all different sizes and styles so you can take back a gift. You cannot leave without bakalava, i was able to enjoy some with ice cream ghardelli and it made for an amazing combo. Just stop by before your aquarium trip or walk to the beach. Parking is abysmal but if youre able to walk by you have to take some home. There are seating options but they are rather tight but quite the experience considering the vast decor.
Panoramic display of Turkish Delights down the store on both sides. I'm used to paying the same amount for much more baklava so the sweet treats didn't interest me that much here but there are a lot to choose from. We were here for the Turkish coffee which I had before, maybe with more milk/cream because the creamy coffees ($6) here were sour and bitter. The creamy cardamom to me was just nasty, like herbal medicine. He enjoyed his creamy hazelnut which didn't taste that much better to me. You can see the coffee grounds sitting in a layer at the bottom of the tiny cup.
I was walking around the area with my family when we spotted Troya on our hunt for coffee. They kindly offered samples of the pastries and sweets, many of which were so good! We had no issues with the workers, they were patient and helped us figure out what we would enjoy. The inside is beautiful and I'd recommend dropping by to check out all their treats!
From the moment we walked in, the hosts were friendly, inviting, and genuinely happy to have us there. We were encouraged to taste several halwa options, which immediately set the tone for a relaxed and enjoyable visit. A special shoutout to Zainab, who helped us big time during our visit. She was incredibly patient with our tasting requests and took the time to walk us through a wide variety of sweets, explaining the differences and helping us find what suited our taste best. There was absolutely no rush, just thoughtful guidance and great hospitality. We eventually settled on a couple of baklava varieties along with Turkish delights filled with nuts, and everything we picked was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. If you're in Monterey and have a sweet tooth (or even if you don't), this spot is definitely worth a visit.
Every time I come to Monterey, I have to visit this place. Their Turkish delights are exactly like the ones I had when I visited Turkey. I searched everywhere for that distinct flavor and I have only found it here. They have recently expanded the store, and now it's like a true Turkish bazaar. Service is great, especially Hussein, he has always been extremely helpful. You can sample the delights to find which ones you love. Lots of flavors to choose from.
I was out exploring Cannery Row and decided to pop in to Troya. Troya is a Turkish cafe offering traditional coffee, pastries, and more. The store is bright and colorful, and the staff is friendly and helpful. I love baklava, so I immediately gravitated towards their different baklava options. I went with the most original looking one. The slices are big, so I only opted for one slice. I brought it back to our hotel to share with my husband later that evening. It was delicious! Perfectly flaky and not too sweet. Though they're great for sharing, I kind of wished I got two slices!
So this is definitely a tourist trap. Do you like traps? Up to you right? I did get some samples. And the samples were good enough for me to spend $25. So the little square cubes of plain Turkish Delights were quite delish. It's quite quite the soft chewy gooey texture. It's a bit more thick and richer than other cheap ones where the texture feels more gummy or gelatinous. When I inquired about the ingredients, they said that they used molasses. I see why and how Edmund fell to Turkish Delights. I also got the other more fancy TDs that had other ingredients including pomegranate and marshmallows (separate, not together). They also served Turkish coffees with fancy cups. I should have gotten it. But I didn't. Maybe it's bc I knew this was a tourist trap and I was only willing to be trapped by the TDs like Edmund. But there were others including Turks whom patron the coffee. My friend commented that this place was more expensive than another Turkish store. But it is what it is. And you get what you get. The store was super clean, lots of nice wares, nice decoration, full of friendly staff and a good amount of samples. B++
Friendly customer service, free small samples They have the Dubai chocolate and some some pastries but the Turkish Delight is my favorite especially the the Rose pedal with pistachios the Saffron roll is very good also worth the price. The place is beautiful with lots of colorful Turkish Chandeliers.
I've been coming here for years, at least once a year, and Troya is still my must-stop spot for Turkish delights and coffee. The lokum are excellent -- the green pistachio roll and the dark cocoa/black roll are absolute classics. Other newer flavors are fun too, but those two are my staples. The owner is generous with samples -- not tiny bites, but big pieces -- so you can really taste before you buy. Even though I'm not big on sweets, I always end up leaving with a box (or two) to enjoy slowly at home. The Turkish coffee here is the highlight. I usually brew mine with Najjar Green using a traditional cezve, bringing it up and down three times to get the proper thickness and cardamom punch. Too many cafes only do one boil, which makes it thin and flat. Here, the coffee is rich, aromatic, and full-bodied -- just like how my Middle Eastern friends make it at home. I've never been to the Middle East myself, but stepping into this shop -- with the lamps, colors, and atmosphere -- really feels like being transported there. Hands down, the best Turkish coffee I've had in the Bay Area. Maybe LA has more options, but until I try them, this remains my gold standard. -- Dr. C Only writing for what truly earns the stars.
Randomly walked across this Turkish delight and coffee spot. We unfortunately only had a chance to have some coffee, but everything looks so tasty! I'll be back soon to try more. The service was very pleasant, the employees are very nice and accommodating. read more
This place was very nice. The decor was done nicely. The display case contained works of eatable art. We should have stopped here before we ate lunch. All we wanted was a good strong cup of coffee. And we know about Turkish Coffee. We tossed out our weak dark coffee from a shop down the street and went to Troya's. Not disappointed at all. Only thing missing was being served in a glass cup with a metal holder. Paper cups take away the flavor and the nostalgic of drinking Turkish Coffee. We will be back when we visit Monterey again. read more
5 years ago
Came here after the tea place we were looking for was closed and I'm glad we had a chance to try their sweets and baklava. We bought two drinks and two different types of chocolate. One was Tiramisu, and the other one was some sort of fudgy chocolate Delight. They price it by weight and I don't remember how expensive it was. But for four pieces of fudge/chocolate, one baklava, one Turkish coffee, and one Rose tea, it came out to almost $25! The coffee alone was $6. And it was as big as my cup holder! Which is...what, 5 inches tall? Also, the coffee and tea weren't really our thing - the tea was a little too sour and my husband didn't care for the coffee even though there was chocolate in it. By the way, both cups were the size of my cup warmer holders lol. What was really good were those Turkish Delights! Both had the consistency of mochi. It wasn't too sweet, but man it was flavorful and rich without being tooooo rich. I drank some water with this but it can be done with nothing at all. The fudge Delight was also really good and really chocolatey. Both of these were delicious. I didn't try the baklava but my husband said it was really good. I would totally come here again. It's located in Canery Row, and during the weekend I can see this place being crowded - We parked a few blocks up in a metered section and just happened to walk by and walk inside. read more
5 stars!!! My friend wanted to pick up their infamous Turkish delights. I personally am not a fan because of my previous experience of it being too sweet. I was so wrong when we came here!! We were able to pick a variety of delights. My favorite one was the rose petal Turkish delight. I also ordered the chocolate and pistachio coffee. It was so delicious Workers here were super friendly and welcoming. My friend and I had our babies in our strollers and it was a little cramped because they were really busy. Despite being busy with a lot of customers, the workers were very kind enough to carry out our coffee My baby also got a complementary protection pin We will come here again!! Highly recommend!! read more
5 years ago
Strolling along Cannery Row and Troya's interior caught my hub's eye so we went in to check it out. The interior is nicely decorated with plenty of tables to enjoy your goodies. We've never tried Turkish Delight but they all looked very interesting and we needed a pick me up. After asking for recommendations, we decided on the Chocolate Hazelnut Brownie (recommended) and Tiramisu. A quarter of each is quite a bit and they're also kinda pricey. We also shared a Turkish coffee. The chocolate brownie was my fave - chocolatey and a big piece of hazelnut in each bite. The tiramisu, on the other hand, didn't really have much flavor - just sweet. Turkish coffee (ordered w/ cardamom) was strong. Enjoyed our treats in the shop and relaxed a bit before taking off again. Still not quite sure what a Turkish Delight is but, to us, the texture is very reminiscent of mochi. read more
This was my first time encountering a Turkish cafe that had such a wide variety of sweets. You get two free samples of their rolled desserts. I wanted to try so many items and ended up spending over $30 for an afternoon snack for two... oops. They have a bunch of different types of baklava around $4 each, as well as a larger slice that is $12. The baklava is packed with nuts and the pastry is very flaky. The display case is full of rolled Turkish delight. When I visited they were $29 a pound. Each roll is about a half pound and the smallest you can buy is a half roll (quarter pound). They will cut the roll into smaller pieces for you if you plan to eat it soon. I got one that had a sticky pomegranate base filled with pistachios and rolled in a crispy white chocolate coating. I also got a chocolate hazelnut roll that had this rich, creamy interior surrounded by a chewy nougat-like layer and rolled in crispy thin pieces of pastry. The rolls were sweet but not overwhelmingly sweet. We tried their rose tea and strawberry tea ($2.50 each for tiny cups) which helped cut through the sweetness. We also tried the rose and pomegranate Turkish delight pieces (also priced by pound) which had very strong flavors. They offered to sweeten the tea for us, but as other reviews have mentioned, the tea can be pretty sour. I didn't mind it though because the desserts were sweet. Allergy warning: they use the same knife and board to cut the rolls and the rolls (with different nuts i.e. pistachios, peanuts, hazelnuts, etc.) are in the same display case together. This is a great place to visit that stands apart from the other typical "tourist trap" spots you'll find along Cannery Row. read more
5 years ago
Baklava: 3.5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Overall: Nice tasting Baklava but note that everything is a bit expensive for a bite size morsel. The extended review... Baklava: Chocolate with Pistachio - 3.5/5 - A very rich tasting baklava. I suppose it's nice that it's small because more than one serving might be a little heavy. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 5/5 - It's definitely a nice place to sit down. Seating is fairly spread out which is nice and it is definitely well decorated inside. read more
3 years ago
Stopped by late (beyond closing time) - They were still gracious to accommodate us. Loved both - the Turkish coffee and Mulberry Tea. Also loved the rose flavored Turkish delight that they gave us for sampling. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Note to Self: They do deliver the delights! read more
Was craving coffee and googled local places. Stumbled upon this gem and was incredibly happy with reviews. The good: The coffee. The service. We had baklava (pistachio and cashew or maybe pistachio and walnut)-- whatever two flavors-- both were amazing. Had a free sample of Turkish delight and it was...delightful. See what I did there?!? Anyways- sweet and chewy and light. The bad-- it is a very niche business in a super touristy area so prices are high. Parking and traffic are also not great. But if you can overcome those things-- strongly recommend. To consider-- again. High prices. No obvious on site bathroom. I think that this would not be a place I would take my kiddos but to each their own. read more
2 years ago
Exotic amazing selection of Turkish delights & Turkish coffee. Went here 2 days in a row when visiting! read more
2 years ago
First time trying traditional Turkish coffee and it did not disappoint. They have variety of desserts to sample before purchasing which was great. Amazing customer service as well! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Must stop everytime I am in Monterey area! The wide variate of delicious turkish delights are just mouth watering as soon as you walk in the door. I always sit down and grab a turkish coffee with my delights and enjoy the ambiance before ordering some to go! service is friendly and quick, it can be crowded and they do let you taste before you order. There are also premade boxes if you're looking for gifts! read more
Friendly service and so glad we stopped in during our visit to Cannery row! We sampled a few Turkish delights, I loved the rose one and the chocolate hazelnut. Also got the chocolate Turkish coffee which was just okay, not my favorite but fun to try. Busy shop! read more
2 years ago
What a "delightful" store! We've often walked past it but this time we dropped in and to our delight - they were handing out little bite size of these multi flavor Turkish delights! These morsels are amazing and anything you choose from their collection, you won't go wrong! There's a coffee bar in the back and it's a must! Tried out a decaf coffee and it was pure and perfect! For such a small demitase cup the taste was amazing! The server also mentioned that if this was served in Turkey a small glass of vodka would be paired with it! Our was paired with a small pint size of water being we are in California! Go for a visit! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
My family has been coming here for years. The Turkish delight and baklava are so good. I personally love the honey baklava and the rose Turkish delight. The ones with powdered sugar are soooo good. The decor is also so cute. This place always makes me happy and the owners are so nice! read more
2 years ago
Date night with My Husband, first time here it was cozy and comfortable the Turkish coffee was delicious what an assortment of Turkish delight to choose. We sampled quite a few. The staff was pleasant, helpful and welcoming. We love this place we will definitely be back. read more
Cute little spot for deserts and coffee. Sooo many selection of pastry and rolls to choose from. We came in for one of our favorites, Baklava. It has a very flaky, crispy Philo dough with elegant notes of honey but is not powering through with sweetness at all. There is a nice earthy balance of nuttiness to the honey. At $4 a piece, it's a little pricey. Keep in mind the shop is right on Cannery Row and they also own the Turkish lamp store right next door. Great, authentic deserts. read more
4 years ago
I think every coffee lover should try Turkish coffee at least once! It's so unique in that it's made by using hot sand and the fine grounds are a part of your drink. When drinking Turkish coffee, you usually let the fine coffee ground settle at the bottom of your drink and you just sip the coffee. It's also usually served with a glass of water on the side. It's very strong and bitter, but great when paired with something sweet. Troya has a variety of Turkish desserts. I highly recommend trying the baklava! The decor inside also lovely and the servers were so friendly and open to answering questions and giving recommendations. Troya is a great place to grab coffee and a treat with a friend and catch up when you're exploring the Monterey Bay! read more
3 years ago
I was walking through Cannery Row yesterday and noticed Turkish coffee in this store. Several months ago, I purchased Turkish coffee and a few delicacies at a Turkish store about 30 minutes from my home. An employee gave me a sample of the chocolate hazelnut @ red jell pistachio delights. I purchased $24.49 worth of these delicious treats. Cost is $34 per pound and worth it. read more
1 year ago
I sure didn't expect to find a Turkish dessert spot in a touristy part of Monterey. I have fond food memories from my travels in Kusadasi, so I'm a sucker for Turkish food, especially Turkish desserts. The owner said many of their sweets are imported from Turkey, including the various types of baklava (walnuts, pistachios, etc.). I liked the thickness in height of their baklava which is thicker than the norm, and the good amount of nuts. However, because it was shipped frozen from Turkey and then defrostedt the layers of phyllo dough weren't crispy. The flakiness is supposed to be the best part of desserts, like baklava, which is made with phyllo dough layered with brushings of butter! It was my bad for going against my better judgment, but I let my eyes and hunger make my purchasing decision. I've made baklava with a friend from Jordan and I remember eating 25 pieces in one sitting. Pure guiltless gluttony! I didn't have the longing for more than just the one here. And, uh, thank goodness, since my one piece was something like $4.00. Interestingly, no prices are listed on any of the items. The owner said they are reconfiguring the spot. Although seating isn't currently available, the service is friendly and it looks like it would be a cute place to leisurely enjoy a sweet treat with a cuppa Turkish coffee. read more
2 years ago
Coffee tasted great and service was quick. Very cute place with a large selection of goods. No complaints! read more
2 years ago
Cool little spot on Cannery Row to grab some sweet treats! I visit Monterey to visit family pretty frequently, but I rarely find myself on Cannery Row. After seeing this spot on Yelp, I knew I had to try it on my next visit. It's pricey, like a fancy candy store, which is totally justified. You can purchase a box and they'll chop up some pieces of the different candies to try. They're mostly quite dense, lots of chocolate, nuts and jellies in the mix, so the little pieces are perfect. The ingredients must be expensive. The young man who served us was very patient and helpful as we made our selections and switched things around. The only thing that didn't keep very well was the baklava - it was so sticky that the top came right off when I tried to pick it up out of the box. But the heavier rolled items were good. I liked the ones with hazelnuts. Not somewhere I'd visit regularly, but it's a fun thing to experience! read more
4 years ago
I love baklava and it's not something I see often, so I was excited to find this place on vacation. I was a little taken aback by the prices, but it is a very touristy location so I guess that's to be expected. I got walnut honey, chocolate pistachio, and double pistachio and loved them all. read more
3 years ago
Very friendly and great options. You have to try this place. Kids enjoyed it. Service was great and it was a nice ambiance. read more
3 years ago
We have added another go to location when we visit Monterey: Troya! We came across this place after visiting the aquarium and am so glad that we did. First off, Troya is BEAUTIFULLY decorated inside. The colors and choices in materials really makes you feel so welcome. Such a different experience than usual dessert places that slap on a bright color paint on the walls and have wobbly plastic chairs. Instead, there are epoxy river tables lining the wall as you walk through the shop. Bright, colored chandeliers on the ceiling. And the desserts like jewels in the cases. Service was very helpful! We were able to try some Turkish delights and asked for some recommendations. Yum! All of them were delicious and it was difficult to choose what to get. In the end, we got some double pistachio pomegranate, fig, and a quarter pound of the mixed Turkish delights. We learned that they keep for awhile so we're looking forward to sharing them with friends! I would highly recommend checking out this wonderful shop. It's such a delight. read more
Delicious selection of baklava and other traditional treats. Very friendly staff. Their coffee is strong, yet taste great, which compliments their treats. If you're a coffee drinker, you definitely want to check out this place. A little of the pricier side but given the location, it is competitive and definitely a pleasant experience. read more
4 years ago
It was my first time trying the varied Turkish goods, lots of selection. The owner was friendly and recommended different flavors for us to try. I really liked the lemon-flavored ones! The "Narnia Delights" were chewy and soft. Although some were sweeter than I would like, I still enjoyed them. Would def recommend the lemon-flavored ones! read more
4 years ago
Largest selection of Turkish Delight under one roof I've ever seen, great service and love the Turkish Chandeliers read more
5 years ago
3.5 stars I'm familiar with Cannery Row dessert spots but only noticed Troya Turkish Delight this year. The mother-daughter duo who owns & runs the store eagerly handed out samples of Turkish Delight. I purchased square jellies coated in powdered sugar in Pomegranate, Orange, & Lemon, as well as a few of the logs, sold in 1/4 pound increments. The ones rolled in pistachios & rose petals weren't a huge hit with my fam, but they liked the Chocolate Brownie Hazelnut flavor. I stupidly didn't take note of the only flavor I really enjoyed because I thought I'd remember its name; it was soft & creamy, almost like cookie dough & tasted of hazelnut. Bf & I ordered baklava -- Honey Pistachio & Double Pistachio -- to eat in their cafe. We don't usually crave these types of desserts so we won't return often but we had a nice time exploring Troya's offerings the night we went. read more
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Are the baklava vegan, or do they have honey?
You can find detailed list of ingredients for each of their products on their website: https://troyamry.com/Products . Looks like most of them contain honey or cream thus not vegan.
Are the turkish delight vegan?
Real lokum is completely vegan; it's made with cornflour - there really is no need to add gelatine, especially as doing so would render it non-vegetarian, much less vegan.
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