The Best Street Food in Istanbul
Discover the best snacks and street foods of Istanbul. From a traditional Turkish baklava to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for a quick bite while exploring the city. Savor delicious desserts at Borboleta Gastro Patisserie, try authentic döner kebab at Tarihi Karadeniz Döner or enjoy the best baklava in town at Güllüoğlu Karaköy. Explore these and many more local favorites for a tasty snack tour through Istanbul.
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Minoa Pera
A Literary Haven
The café, nestled among the bookshelves, serves as a cosy refuge where one can savour their coffee while getting lost in the pages of a newfound gem.
by
Cemre
Sandal
Borboleta Gastro Patisserie
Elegance and Flavor
Borboleta welcomes you with the warmth and comfort of home and yet with an elegant service like you belong to a royal community.
by
Cemre
Sandal
Simit
The Turkish Bagel
"Simit" is the delicious Turkish and Istanbul version of bagels. You can get them at the red stands all over the city. Try to get them hot!
by
Zekeriya
S. Sen
Kurucu Ali Baba Restaurant
The best haricot bean
"Kurucu Ali Baba Restaurant" is one of the restaurants that serve haricot beans just outside Suleymaniye in Istanbul. Great service, worth the money...
by
Zekeriya
S. Sen
Güllüoğlu Karaköy
The taste of baklava
Güllüoğlu Karaköy is an amazing baklava shop in Istanbul, one of the most famous of all. My tip: don't stop at the baklava, try their lemonade as well!
by
Zekeriya
S. Sen
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