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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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!
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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...
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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!
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Zekeriya
S. Sen
Ethem Tezçakar
Best Turkish coffee in town
"Ethem Tezçakar" Coffee makes much better coffee than other places in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, so it's important to visit this one small shop!
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Zekeriya
S. Sen
Turkish Tea
Enjoy a glass of tea
Turkish Tea is had after each meal, and it's a reflection of hospitality. When in Istanbul, have it at small local tea houses in Sultanahmet.
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Zekeriya
S. Sen
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