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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Hafız Mustafa

Istanbul, Turkey

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 42 2026
Hafız Mustafa

A dessert shop and café near Sultanahmet, serving baklava, künefe, milk puddings and Turkish tea. This historic branch sits in a semi-basement down a staircase, with an old-style interior, a souvenir counter and complimentary tea or Turkish delight.

Highlights

  • Pistachio baklava
  • Cheese künefe and kazandibi
  • Historic semi-basement room

Good to know

  • Prices are higher than other shops
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Open late, closing around 1 am

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