The best pastry shops Istanbul

This family business, a veritable institution, now has sales outlets abroad. It is known for its loukoums which are considered to be among the best in the city with their amazing aromas: sesame, orange, mint or resin. Loukoums with kaymak (buffalo milk) are a speciality of the house, while pistachio loukoum remains the most popular. Their shape, more or less regular, proves to us that they are handmade. The rates are displayed. Good to know: you can buy them at the Duty Free at both airports.

Still an old and known Pâtisserie pastry. Here we specialize in milk-based desserts, including good struck. In winter, taste the famous sahlep, a drink based on orchid. Born in the 1950 s, it is a real institution. It is customary to get there after dinner for dessert. The best Baklava in the city.

A good address for breakfast, the mini-sandwiches are exquisite. There are also croissants and lots of good things that are sweet: oriental sweets, pies and cakes. A small terrace can enjoy all this with a coffee, and in winter you can eat indoors.

Mösyö Lukas's profiteroles are known throughout the city and for cause: it is here that this wonder would have been invented at the beginning of the century. Profiterole was then introduced into France and Italy by the Levantins. In France, we simply added the ice. The place, small, is still crowded.

Classic pastry that offers a variety of different products ranging from baklavas to homemade cakes and profiteroles. Fruit tartlets (tartölet) and cream are delicious. The reputation of the establishment has grown over time (two floors) and is now like a café. Small restoration also. On the second floor of brasserie style, giant screens for the game nights.

This café-pâtisserie-cafétéria offers a wide choice of delicious cakes, cakes and biscuits prepared in a traditional way (so very caloric!). You can also taste what is very popular right now in Istanbul: colorful cakes imitating objects, cartoon heroes or toys (sometimes Vuitton handbag). It's kind of kitschy, but the kids love it. It is also possible to order a very good omelette, or tasty dill rolls. We like the original decoration and space of this place with a winter garden spirit.

In the new Bobo district of Karaköy, this address combines Turkish cuisine and modern cuisine. Away from the sun, sheltered from the sun by a wall of vegetation, a relaxing atmosphere, you can eat a salad or drink a turca coffee... a moment out of time! At Pim, salads are generous and excellent, as are köfte or falafel, always in elegance and originality. The only downside is that the music is sometimes very loud inside. Try the terrace, which is much more charming on sunny days.

Opened for over 30 years, this cozy bistro-style café-restaurant is an ideal place for a breakfast, a snack or a quick lunch. Special coffee is very good, but the gastronomic part is not really exceptional. Also for pastries, stay classic. The main interest of the site: its rooftop terrace with stunning views of the Golden Horn, Sultanahmet district, small square Tünel and Galata Tower. After that, it is almost no longer necessary to climb the Galata tower.