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Bakery restaurants in Turkey

  1. A

    Gizem Cafe & Patisserie

    This snazzy pastry shop with polished surrounds is something of a treasure-trove for carb-lovers, with lots of ravishing cakes, baklavas and ice creams. The upstairs salon is a good place to make eye contact (and eye contact only) with Turkish students of both sexes, here to enjoy the atmosphere, gossip and giggle. And if you travel with a laptop (and we're guessing you do), you'll be pleased to know that it has free wi-fi access.

    reviewed

  2. Ulker Fırın & Café

    Take care not to over-order at this thoroughly modern bakery, which is packed with both traditional and nontraditional Turkish sweets - the tiny pieces of şöbiyet (walnut curd) and fistıklı (pistachio)baklava are significantly more filling than they first appear. It's close to Plaza Cinemas.

    reviewed

  3. B

    Simgecan Pastanesi

    Next door to its brother cafe, the Simge Pastanesi ve Simit Dünyasi, Simgecan Pastanesi is one of the best patisseries in town. There's a good selection of pastries, cakes and Turkish puddings. The baklava is delicious.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Eylül Pastanesi

    If you've got the munchies, this colourful pastry shop has a wide range of treats, best enjoyed at the small tables out the front. It's also a good place to start the morning with a hearty kahvaltı.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Simit Konağı

    This humming venue adjoining Kılıçoğlu churns out simits (o-shaped bread rings sprinkled with sesame seeds) that are so yummy we guarantee you'll be back for more.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Simge Pastanesi ve Simit Dünyasi

    Along with the neighbouring Simgecan Pastanesi, run by the same family, this is considered the best patisserie in town.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Hacıbaba Kadayıf

    Near the Yusuf Paşa Camii, this is where you can sample peynirli kadayıf (cheese-filled shredded wheat doused in honey).

    reviewed

  8. G

    Tarihi Yunuslar Karadeniz Pastanesi

    Tarihi Yunuslar Karadeniz Pastanesi does great fresh bread (good for a picnic or breakfast en plein air).

    reviewed

  9. H

    İstanbul Pide

    Widely considered to serve the best pide and börek (flaky pastry) in town.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Birlik Pastanesi

    Come here to re-energise over a bountiful selection of cakes and other goodies.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    Tas Firin

    Diagonally opposite the Metin, it sells good fresh bread.

    reviewed

  13. Orkide

    Renowned as the city's finest pastane (patisserie), Orkide is also an elegant space to enjoy the best brunch (TL25) in town. Look forward to a mouthwatering spread of local cheeses, jams, honey and salads, all partnered with warm and fluffy flatbread, and including the finest katmer we've ever tried. Turn north along Gazimuhtarpaşa Bulvarı 400m west of the tourist information office.

    reviewed

  14. K

    Katmerci Murat

    The best entertainment of your day could be watching the graceful actions of Murat's head pastry chef as he transforms a compact ball of dough into a plate of gossamer-light katmer, layered with clotted cream and nuts, and topped with a sprinkling of green pistachios.

    reviewed

  15. L

    Rumeli

    Occupying an Ottoman stone house, this 65-year-old pastane (patisserie) sells great ice cream (TL1.50 per scoop) from its side window, and stocks all manner of local jams, pickles and preserves.

    reviewed

  16. M

    Mennan

    This cafe in the bazaar is known for its excellent home-made ice cream.

    reviewed

  17. N

    Divan Pastanesi

    This modern pastry shop is a favourite among Kayseri's sweet tooths.

    reviewed

  18. O

    Köy Evi

    Here, headscarfed local women serve up dirt-cheap home-cooked mantı, börek and other Anatolian favourites.

    reviewed