Sour and Sweet Artisan Bakery Istanbul

Sourdough heaven

Yucel from Istanbul

"Sour and Sweet Artisanal Bakery in Istanbul makes US-style sourdough creations. Great for filling my stomach before hitting the Caddebostan seaside..."

I met Sour and Sweet just before these surreal coronavirus days; it was like finding an oasis in the desert. Because nowadays it's getting harder to find such an original taste. They're two white-collar ex-employees who have a great interest in bread who opened this place. They're making US-style sourdough products rather than European-style. They have delicious bread, croissants, Turkish bagels (simit) and other bakery products. It takes almost 18 hours to prepare a Turkish bagel (simit), which is quite a significant effort.

It's located just near Baghdat Street on the Asian Side of Istanbul, which is famous for its shopping trends. They have a small inner place, but the taste of the products makes up for it. On the menu, there is also a great Turkish breakfast option that includes high-quality local products, homemade jams and great pastries.

Here are some of my favorites from Sour and Sweet: rye bread, lemon pie, pumpkin cheesecake and the great croissant. Before chilling at the Caddebostan seaside, S&S is a great option to fill my stomach. Enjoy!

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Istanbul Spotter Yucel

About me I'm an engineer. I've been living in Istanbul since I was born. I love to travel around like a local as often as possible. Grabbing a beer while listening to good live music is priceless for me. I also love photography. Taking unique pictures, trying local tastes and meeting new people to share experiences are my aim. I'm trying to learn as much as possible from people around the world. Because we are different and that's what makes us rich. Why Istanbul This city is addictive. Despite all the negative comments, Istanbul is unique. After travelling in a ...

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Caddebostan Plaj Yolu Sokak 8

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Oct 7, 2025

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