Dessert and ice cream spots in Istanbul
7 dessert and ice cream spots in Istanbul that we tried and liked. We went to every one and paid our own bill — no scores, no advertising.
Barbaros Yoğurtçusu
In Fatih, right beside the Hırka-i Şerif mosque, Barbaros is one of İstanbul's old yoghurt shops. The sign says “established 1918”, and the logo carri…
Mon Bakehouse
Mon Bakehouse is a lovely bakery down a side street in Ulus that has built a following in the neighbourhood. A warm, friendly, delicious little place.…
Karaköy Güllüoğlu
With the demolition of the multi-storey car park in Karaköy, the Istanbul classic Güllüoğlu has moved to a spot closer to Galataport. The new shop — d…
Melina Kantina
Melina Kantina, with good coffee, delicious food and a pleasant seating area, is one of the good options in Arnavutköy. The rich range of desserts is …
Mendel's Chocolatier
Mendel's, which stands out above all for its presentation, is the right address for chocolate lovers. A good option for a sweet coffee break in the li…
Saray Muhallebicisi
When you want something quick, Saray is a good option with its wide network of branches and the quality it has kept for years. The chicken soup, the d…
İNCİ Pastanesi
If lunch was on the light side, we've got room for dessert, haven't we?…
Other cuisines in Istanbul
Our picks: Mon Bakehouse (Etiler), Melina Kantina (Arnavutköy), Karaköy Güllüoğlu (Eminönü / Karaköy). 7 places in total — every one tried by us, every bill paid by us.
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