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A single-shop baklava tradition and the day's first hot trays in Karakoy

Karakoy Gulluoglu

Dessert · Late Night

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67 Kemankes Ave., Karakoy

Karakoy Gulluoglu turns five generations of baklava craft into a fast but ordered tasting experience at its only shop. Products are made daily and unsold trays do not carry into the next day.

Recommended by Elif TanerCoffee & Pastry Editor · Istanbul
Elif Taner — Coffee & Pastry Editor

Elif Taner

Coffee & Pastry Editor

Elif looks at the small details separating an everyday coffee stop from a considered pastry experience. Freshness, pastry balance, coffee preparation and a venue’s rhythm through the day shape her editorial view.

Areas of focus

  • Pastry and dessert
  • Turkish coffee
  • Third-wave coffee
  • Breakfast

Editorial principles

  • Put freshness before appearance
  • Evaluate sweetness and texture together
  • State the right time of day to visit
Neighbourhoods followed
Moda · Nişantaşı · Karaköy · Cihangir
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

To eat baklava and prepare a takeaway box at the correct single Karakoy address rather than a tourist-chain namesake.

Karakoy Gulluoglu turns five generations of baklava craft into a fast but ordered tasting experience at its only shop. Products are made daily and unsold trays do not carry into the next day.

Order this

Order a mixed plate of pistachio baklava, carrot slice and one walnut variety sized to the group, then add tea.

Our short order keeps the table focused on what this kitchen does best.

Best time

Weekdays 07:00-01:00; weekends 08:00-01:00. No reservations.

Timing can change the entire experience; reserve ahead when possible.

Opening hours
  • Mon07:00–01:00
  • Tue07:00–01:00
  • Wed07:00–01:00
  • Thu07:00–01:00
  • Fri07:00–01:00
  • Sat08:00–01:00
  • Sun08:00–01:00
Before you plan
  • ReservationsNo online booking link is published. Call the venue before visiting during busy hours.
  • AccessibilitySufficient verified detail on step-free entry, lifts and accessible restrooms is not published. Confirm your requirements with the venue before visiting.

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Editorial review: Choose Istanbul Editorial Team
Last checked: 25 Aug 2026
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