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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.
Service was very friendly when we stepped in to check it out. We were offered sampling. The decoration of tiles floor and a beautiful chandelier style head light captured my gaze. The Turkish delights at the counter display were also eye candies.
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I only tried the baklavas and Turkish coffee here, and both were really good! I was worried the baklava would be too sweet but it was perfect. I got the original pistachio, and chocolate hazelnut baklava and was actually surprised that I liked the chocolate one more. The chocolate hazelnut was good on its own, but I preferred the original baklava with the Turkish coffee. Also, the coffee cane out extremely hot so be careful! The man that helped us appeared sort of rude at first, but he was actually really nice and attentive. He brought out a glass of water for me (also refilled without my asking) and checked up on us to make sure we were good. He also provided recommendations when I was overwhelmed with all the choices and wasn't sure what to try. Would definitely come back! read more
Came to visit Monterey and spotted this amazing place filled with Turkish coffee/desserts. I walked in and notice the variety of desserts they had, it was sweet and colorful. I ordered their Turkish coffee and baklavas. Turkish coffee was amazing and hot. The baklavas were both great, I definitely recommend them. The employees are all so sweet and they let you know their favorites, they also let you sample the desserts. read more
Wow, I love everything I got. They were so nice, and patience. They let me try a few samples, since I can't make up my mind. I mostly got rolls and some Turkish delights. It stayed soft even after a few days. They weight them by pound, and I can't wait to fly in again and get more next time I'm in town. read more
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Turkish delight isn't normally my thing, but this shop changed my mind. It's on the more solid/chewy side and the ingredients are high quality and rich. The staff even let you sample! Instantly became a must-visit when we go back to Monterey read more
Yum!! It was an experience of Turkish Delight... ahhhhh. A cultural opportunity that no one should pass up. The baklava options was as numerous as the delicious Turkish Delight. Neither were overly sweet & both were flavorful. Pricey, but fresh. Owner & staff care that customers want to enjoy their visit & consumption of the products. Coffee is strong & pairs well with the treats. Go, see for yourself, & post your own review. Owner does need to make prices available in advance... no need for surprising us. read more
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This is an excellent Turkish treat house with lots to offer. There are all sorts of different styles of baklava, Turkish delights and Halvas. The pastry case looks like something out of an authentic Turkish joint from Istanbul. Lots of colors and beautiful cuts. You can literally smell the honey right when you enter the store. The decor is fantastic with Turkish paintings, rugs, and lanterns. I wish their coffee bar was functioning for people to sit around and enjoy a cup. It looks like it's being renovated. I ordered 4 different baklavas, kanafeh, and two Turkish coffees. The price came out to be about $30 which is expensive. The prices are a bit too much I thought. Baklava should be priced at $1.25 a piece. The woman who was running the store was sweet and kind. She's super efficient and knows how to control the tempo with lines forming. She's a one man team. I personally thought the baklava was a B-. I thought they were way too sweet. The pistachios tasted a bit odd too? I did like their walnut however. This is my first time having Turkish style baklava so I thought it was ok. I'll need to try others! This dessert store is great overall! There's not many like it. It's interesting and a blessing to have here in Monterey. read more
4 years ago
One word.... Devine It was very refreshing to find this upscale shop along Cannery Row amongst the touristy candy by the pound places and cheap t-shirt shops. Everyone is offered free samples of which ever flavor Turkish delight you want. We had the Nutella one and the cinnamon one. Then we ordered both walnut and pistachio baklava and two Turkish coffees. I'll just say this.... We are going back on Saturday to have some shipped home. read more
I was never really a fan of Turkish delight or baklava but I then I had never had fresh authentic Turkish delight or baklava before. All I had previously was premade boxed stuff and I had been missing out. My husband like Turkish delight and baklava so when we passed by this place we just had to go in. The girl behind the counter was so nice and gave us tons of samples- ones we wanted to try and others she recommended. I had never seen so many flavors of Turkish delight or baklava before. Because I am a chocolate lover, I of course loved the chocolate baklava and chocolate hazelnut Turkish delight. My husband's favorite were the pistachio baklava and the orange gummy Turkish delight. My kids liked the chocolate banana Turkish delight and the rose petal Turkish delight. Ambiance was very friendly and welcoming- family owned and you can sense their pride! Downside is that it is pricey but it was all delicious. read more
I couldn't check in because I couldn't find it on Yelp, as it was improperly named in the listing. The business is called "Troya." Went12/1/2018 and was blown away by how beautiful the Turkish Delight is. I've only had Turkish Delight in Athens, Greece and it was garbage, commercial stuff with no flavour. We sampled a piece of sour raisin stuffed with hazelnut paste Turkish Delight - HOLY MOLY. It tasted amazing. I've made baklava many times at home, but never with pistachios. This is one place that you can get many different types of baklava in case someone isn't a fan of walnuts. Staff is very friendly and nice, but the prices are so steep, I have a feeling they're going to price themselves out of business. Everything is $39.95 per pound! I assumed it was $39.95 per tray, which would be more reasonable. I understand that rent must be high, but the very nice owner, Wail, gave us the previous customer's 2 pieces of baklava for free, because the customer walked out when he was told it was $17!!! $17 for 2 small triangles of baklava is insanity. I really hope they reconsider their prices because I'd like to see them stay in business. Selling volume makes money! read more
3 years ago
This small shop is a great place to check otlut for their Turkish delight! It was soft, chewy and sweet and they have so many different flavors! What I really loved about this place is the staff! I am allergic to pistachios but the staff was super helpful in making sure to change out the cutting board and knife to make sure I don't get any exposure, even when trying out the samples! This place gets super busy so it may be hard to sit down and relax for a cup of coffee. We ended up getting a Turkish coffee, which wasn't my favorite but I will def return for more Turkish delight! read more
3 years ago
I lived in turkey for a while and this place reminds me of Turkey l, great sweets, coffee. There's free sample or sweets so make sure you ask for it. read more
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I stumbled upon Troya Turkish Delight this weekend when walking on Canery Row. They have the most beautiful desserts, so we decided to try some. The woman behind the counter was so nice. She let us try their tiramisu dessert complimentary. We ordered a roll of the Carmel Hazelnut Peanut. It was absolutely delicious! All of their desserts are made in Turkey and shipped here. read more
6 years ago
My husband and I came across this beauty and knew we had to take some delights home with us. We have not had any Turkish delights since our last trip to Turkey so i brought back sweet memories. We ordered a box of the delights and asked the man who was helping us what is their most popular ones. He stated that chocolate brownie and grapefruit hazelnut were one of the best so we got a pound of those. I haven't yet tried it but the service, the cleanliness of the store, and the vibes here were great! They also serve baklava which looked really good. Now thinking about it I was I took some baklava home with me as well. read more
Came upon this little establishment while day tripping in Monterey. Located on the main drag just down the street from the Monterey Bay aquarium. The selection of Turkish delights is mind blowing! And the quantity and freshness is more than we expected. We had a baklava and Turkish coffee as well and the entire experience was surreal... we've had the great fortune of traveling through Turkey and fell in love with the cuisine while we were there. Since our visit to Turkey, we'd not had such authentic Turkish delights, baklava and Turkish coffee. We live in Long Beach and bought enough delights and coffee to tie us over for a while but we were pleased to learn that they ship! YAY! read more
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The treats were good, but I got ripped off when I bought the kettle to make my own coffee. I should have trusted my gut. I was there when they just opened that morning. I was looking forward for the coffee and I wanted to by the kettle so I can make my own. I asked if it works on an induction stove. He said it's copper. When I got home, it didn't work and I realized it's aluminum. SHIT!!!! read more
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The seating inside, the coffee cups, and tea flasks are so cute. The variety of baklava is overwhelming; there are lots! We liked the Walnut honey. However, the best of all is Derek. He is the best in customer service, explaining what's in the baklavas. He took the time explaining the coffee and tea variety. Many thanks. read more
3 years ago
Treasure find I. Canary row. If you have a sweet tooth and craving traditional baklava and Turkish delight, this store if for you. So many flavors of Turkish delight. You can choose or get a box of preselected ones already. Preselected /prebox is almost 3lbs of sweets. It will cost you almost $$$ but will leave you happy. read more
3 years ago
My husband and I were ambling around cannery row keeping an eye out for coffee when we saw the sign for Turkish coffee and were intrigued. I'm so happy we stopped in! Not only was the shop itself lovely, but the employees were SO kind. Hussein was so friendly and patient with us when explaining the different coffee options and made great recommendations. I don't remember what I got, but I told him I liked sweeter drinks and whatever he picked out was amazing. And he served it on a little silver tray with a shot of water for after the coffee. Cute cute cute! He also brought us some samples of Turkish delight and they were..delightful . We got some sweets for the road too and I recommend trying the original Turkish delights (without any nuts). I got some of the honey flavored and they not only taste good, but the texture is reallllly pleasant. Chewy in the best possible way. We got some baklava too but are saving it for the plane ride home. I wish I could go back and try some of the rose ones. I come to Monterey frequently and can't believe I'm only now discovering this gem. I will definitely be back. Thank you Hussein!!!!!! read more
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Love, love, LOVE coming here! Every time we have stopped by during our Monterey trip we are always greeted with the best customer service one could ask for. Everyone is always so kind and happy, give out free samples and just a positive vibe all around. All the desserts and sweets are divine and coffee hits the spot. Highly recommend it! 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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