Would you like to have a nostalgic experience and discover the sweet traces of the past? Istanbul's historical patisseries bring together the city's rich cultural heritage and passion for sweets. Here are the most famous historical patisseries in Istanbul:
Established in 1886, Lebon Patisserie was one of the favorite places of the famous names of the period, Namık Kemal and Yahya Kemal. This patisserie, which became famous for its French dragées and cakes, unfortunately closed in 2022, but continues to live on in memories.
Savoy Patisserie, which has been in service since 1950, is a classic stop on Sıraserviler Street. Also famous for its breakfasts, the patisserie's milk hazelnut wafer, chestnut candy and brownie cake karyoka are definitely worth trying. Especially the strawberry millefeuille dessert is a favorite of its regulars!
The famous dessert of Baylan Patisserie, which has been around for almost a century, Kup Griye, was made in 1954 and is still popular today. This dessert, prepared with vanilla and caramel ice cream, honey, almonds and caramel sauce, is legendary. You should also try original desserts such as truffle, adisababa and montebianco.
İnci Patisserie, which was the first address where Turkey was introduced to profiterole, has been welcoming dessert lovers in Beyoğlu since 1944. In addition to its profiterole, it is also famous for its flavors such as fruit Uludağ cake, Easter bun and liqueur chocolate puff.
Established in 1969
Closed on Sundays.
Address; Mollafenari Mahallesi, İskender Boğazı Sokak, 18/b, Beyazıt, Fatih, İstanbul
Markiz Patisserie, one of the symbolic places of Beyoğlu, took its name from the French chocolate company Marquise de Sevigne. Markiz, which was a place frequented by literary people in its time, has a place in memories with its nostalgic atmosphere, but it is no longer in service today.
The famous dessert of Baylan Patisserie, which has been around for almost a century, Kup Griye, was made in 1954 and continues to be popular today. This dessert, prepared with vanilla and caramel ice cream, honey, almonds and caramel sauce, is legendary. You should also try original desserts such as truffle, adisababa and montebianco.
A stop different from the French patisserie concept, Cemilzade has been known for its Turkish delight and hard candies since 1883. Double-roasted chocolate-covered almond paste and mint and lemon hard candies are a must-try.
