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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.
7 years ago
Beware of this place! I really wanted to like it. Went here & bought 3 rolls for $30 which I didn't mind as it's a decadent treat & in a tourist spot. BUT when my friend bit into the pomegranate pistachio roll the next day (when we got home), he unexpectedly bit into a rock the size of a marble! He could have broken his teeth if he wasn't more careful. I tried calling their number that's provided here, but it doesn't ring. I would advise the owner to throw away that batch and pay attention to their quality control! read more
This tiny, very simple looking shop is so unique. First off, let me say that I am SO impressed with their products. All their Turkish delights and baklavas are imported from Turkey. They are so beautiful in color and in the variations. I was so impressed with their cafe area, the tapestries on the walls, the different cushions, the light fixtures, etc. I almost felt transported to a little cafe in Turkey somewhere. Their items are extremely expensive but I'm sure that has a lot to do with the fact that their items are imported. Unfortunately, there are no prices listed. So, I'm not quite sure what things cost but I had a feeling that because there were no listed prices, they must be through the roof expensive. I bought a few pieces of baklava for my Mom and hubby and yes, it was a tad more than I thought it would be but the sales associate did let me know that their products were all imported, he told us about the ingredients, and why they were so "special." I know that this is more of a tourist trap type of place but my family really enjoyed their baklava. I'm sure we will stop in again one day but for now, the one stop was nice and it was quite a treat. The service was a little strange only because the sales man didn't seem to know how to count money to a customer so well. At first he was a lil confused as to how much change I was due. Then he had a hard time counting the money at all. I'm not talking about counting back the change from the amount of the goods that I was purchasing but counting money at all. I guess he wasn't familiar because most people use cards to pay for things? oh dear me. Anyway, the store is beautiful and the layout is beautiful. The salesman was sweet but after the whole counting change thing, let's just say he needs a bit more practice. I've never seen any other business like this. I hope it does well and I hope people will ask for pricing information before making purchases. read more
This is a turkish sweet shop on the row of cannery what also does coffee (turkish) and ice cream (again, turkish. sort of thing with them really.) Parking like most things on cannery row is street only which just means there is no parking, There are some more or less overpriced parking garages a block or so away along with a more reasonable surface lot. While there are a couple of more or less comfy tables and a row of coffee stools for the most part this is a grab and go kind of place. Upon entering the counter display draws the most attention which is reasonable as it"s stuffed with baklava yes but mostly Turkish delights. The astute will note the ice cream freezer to the left and caffeine fanatics will head straight back to the coffee area. You may not recognize the turkish delights as this is not the weak sugar covered gelatin sadness that passes as turkish delight in this country. No. This is the real deal yo, the original olde country confection which is a marvel of nougat, chocolate, rose, pistachio, and other flavors rolled up freshly made and tasty. to be honest my previous experience with turkish delight was roughly equivalent to eating black licorice with white chocolate and chamomile tea. Not the kind of thing everyone could like in other words. I am extraordinarily happy to report that the sweets here are superb, Don't get me wrong the ice cream is okay just not for the 28 dollars a pound that it goes for, the baklava is okay except that there are some spectacular baklava bakeries not too far away, and the coffee is decent except for the starbucks more or less across the street, but it's the lokum (what turkish delight is called by folks that are turkish) that shines. To be honest the lokum/turkish delight is what gets this place five stars. The service depending on who you get is ordinary to terrible, the coffee is hard to get right, the ice cream is not to everyone's taste and everything is too expensive-but the core product of sweet sugary (or savory) confection is perfect. That pure perfection overcomes any difficulties encountered on the way to enjoying such pure bliss. read more
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Soon as my husband and I walked in the store we were greeted by Will. We told him we wanted to try the Turkish coffee which we have never tried before . He was so informative and explained every step and process of how our coffee was being made. He then served us with samples of some of the different Turkish treats , which were AMAZING!!! the whole experience was awesome.Thanks Will for all your knowledge and kindness . We will deffientaly be coming back . read more
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So we were visiting Canary Row in Monterey and stopped into this place. Keep in mind that there are no prices listed for anything, and the older man behind the counter said he has to weigh everything. We order 1/2 of some rose type of candy and 2 small baklava. Now I didn't realize it until later but the man weighs the desserts AND the box together! We walk over to the register and my total is $25.53!!! I was too embarrassed to say that I don't want it. The two tiny baklava were $10.60 and the tag showed that its $39.99 a pound!!!! Unbelievable! Although the desserts were yummy, they are totally overpriced. I put a picture of the baklava (I ate one of them) and 1/2 a bar of this rose candy (we ate about 1 inch of it). Also, I had no idea that you can charge tax on food. read more
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Wail provided the sweetest guest interaction I've had in years, gave us whatever samples we requested, and when he heard we were from out of town he gave us a free hazelnut dessert! The Turkish delights were to DIE for! Thank you for making our trip even better! read more
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Wonderful stop for Turkish coffee and Turkish delight! Wail was the nicest guy and let us sample several flavors, which we loved them all. Must stop by! There really isn't another shop like this on Cannary Row or in town!! read more
4 years ago
Walking around Cannery Row we discovered Troya. They were closed but let us come in anyway. The mother daughter team that helped us out were so sweet and accommodating. Tasted a few flavors and decided to get a sampler box. Such unique and tasty flavors. Will for sure be back. Definitely check them out when you're in Monterey. read more
8 years ago
I love this place! The baklava here is so extremely delicious and it taste fresh and homemade! They offer so many different flavored Turkish delights. My personal favorite it the pistachio or the "original flavor". They also serve Turkish coffee and tea, which pairs perfectly with the Turkish delights and the baklava. I also really enjoyed the ambiance inside the bakery, they have lots of classic middle-eastern and Turkish ornaments inside the shop. The staff here is also very helpful and polite and the owners are Turkish. The couple is very welcoming and nice, I will definitely be coming bac read more
7 years ago
First time trying baklava and I was a bit disappointed. I got the pistachio baklava and the chocolate baklava. It was way too sweet, you could tell the pistachios were covered in syrup. The pastry was nice and flaky though. The service was pretty bad. The girl who was at the register was pretty rude and looked like she just wanted us to hurry up and leave even though it was mid-day. read more
7 years ago
The baklava is flown in from Turkey. The proprietor is a very nice man. The prices are freaking outrageous so be careful and ask how much things are before you buy. There are also Turkish stuff for sale with similar outrageous prices. read more
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My husband and I had a great experience while visiting this store. Very good customer service and we tried many samples before choosing what we would like to buy. Very delicious and I recommend to try their products. read more
8 years ago
I'm dismayed with the negative reviews I see here on Yelp stating this place is a tourist trap and overpriced. This is Turkish delight we're talking about, and if you're not familiar with the product, I can understand how the candies appear to be overly sweet and overpriced, but the reviews are misguided and misinformed. Second, you are on Cannery Row. Finally, consider heading over to Turkey (or Greece for the Greek version called "loukoumi"), and a a few things will become readily apparent: Turkish Delight is inevitably sweeter than any other candy you've likely tasted in your life, it is an acquired sweet tooth, and when handmade or "fresh," it is always sold by weight, not by piece. Start adding nuts or nut pastes to anything, and you will have a heavier, and therefore, pricier product when sold by weight. You're unlikely to find authentic Turkish Delight in the states, period. Know where you are and what you're getting before bashing the business for what you call shady practices. Otherwise, stick to the Ghiradelli chocolate you can buy at Safeway. There are four options for AUTHENTIC Turkish delight: (1) pay the air fare to get there yourself; (2) visit your local Middle Eastern grocer and keep your fingers crossed that they may have the pre-boxed and still expensive commercial version; (3) visit your local Middle Eastern grocer and keep your fingers crossed someone has shipped or brought over handmade Turkish delight which will be even more expensive (and again, sold by weight) than the pre-boxes versions; (4) find a gem like Troya that just happens to be in a tourist spot. When you know going in that you are purchasing a dense and very sweet product, which harkens back to the lovely time you had in the country, the price is very reasonable. Having said this, you are better off buying the box of 6 logs for a the pre-set price of $60, than buying piece by piece. Yes, it's a lot of Turkish Delight, but how often do you make it to Monterey and a shop that air ships their product directly from Turkey? And don't forget, it stores in the freezer or fridge for up to a year, and out in the open for 4 months. This is the opportunity to buy whatever flavors appeal to you, because the owner Wail is very generous in letting you sample. While deciding, I was able to try the rose with pistachios, a pistachio milk nougat, rose with pistachios covered in airy semi-dark chocolate pellets, a sesame version, and a hazelnut chocolate. My friend also received samples. Do the math. The shop has beautiful, authentic Turkish decor and tiles and a few tables in the back for serving tea and Turkish coffee (another sweet and texturally acquired taste), as well as tea sets and talismans to ward off the "evil eye." The only downside was the inexperienced and culturally insensitive youngsters who work alongside the owner. When I inquired about the price of a box, the employee asked me "Do you really want to know? Like, REALLY want to know?" Well, kiddo, I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want to know. I do know what I'm buying, and I know from the get-go it is not cheap. Then, when another customer asked what all the flavors were, he turned to me and asked, "Would you like to listen so I don't have to repeat myself?" Finally, when he got to the semi-dark chocolate version that looked like little peppercorns, he said, "I tell people that it's covered in rabbit poo and they turn and leave, literally thinking it's covered in rabbit poo." Later, when Wail was gathering my pieces, both Wail and this employee stated may people have never even heard of Turkish Delight, or even know what it is. So, for someone who has no idea what Turkish Delight is, or what a special treat they are missing, what misguided view do they now have about the Turks, Turkish Delight, or Turkey in general? I understand being young, inexperienced, and untravelled, but the comments can definitely be construed as being culturally insensitive, or downright ignorant, and are in no way helpful to a new business bringing delights to Monterey and an otherwise unfamiliar audience. Wail, thank you for all my samples, and my wonderful box of your top sellers and personal favorites. Please consider hiring staff who will cost more in labor, but who will ultimately serve your end goal of being profitable, pleasant, and interactive, rather than those who will turn away potential business. Truth be told, had you not come to to talk to me about your product, I would have walked away without a purchase. For the record, I walked away with the delicious semi-dark chocolate pieces, NOT rabbit poo. read more
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I am now a Turkish Delight addict, thank you! I wish they would ship to Hawaii, friends please send the chocolate ones!!! read more
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**Overpriced** **Danger** **Poor quality** I'm leaving a 1 star review based on the baklava product that Troya sells. First of all, see my photos for what I found in 2 pieces of baklava. One was a extremely hard pebble like object!!! The other was a few fragments of a pistachio shell. This is **incredibly dangerous** and painful to bite on. Second of all, the filo pastry of a baklava should be crispy and not soft. This one was soft. Thirdly, the price per pound was $39.99. the six pieces I purchased totaled to almost $30. That's $5 a piece and I can tell you for certain it was not worth it. The only reason there's 1 star instead of 0 is because their service was friendly. That still doesn't make up for a product in my mind though. read more
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Good service, good dessert, what else can I ask for . Both flavors we bought are so good ! We also got Turkish brownies samples, omg it was so good! read more
7 years ago
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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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