Annika Ziehen

"My food tour in Istanbul concluded at renowned Hafiz Mustafa 1864, apparently selling the best baklava in town. Whether it is the best I cannot say but it was pretty good and most importantly for me – not overly sweet. Especially if you are looking for a fancy cafe option it seems the place to be."

Terry Richardson

"Baklava made from ultra-thin flaky pastry, soaked in syrup, and studded with pistachios and walnuts comes in a myriad of different shapes. It's very easy to get carried away here, so choose wisely, order a tea, and have a taste before buying to take away."

Travel with Jules

"Best 3 baklava shops in Istanbul: Hafiz Mustafa - Excellent baklava and great service! This famous Turkish dessert shop which opened its doors in 1864 got several locations and two of the main shops are open 24 hours, so you got no excuses not to check it out!"

Shoprs

"Best Places to Buy Baklava in Istanbul: Hafiz Mustafa - You can’t miss Hafiz Mustafa in Taksim Square as it is one of the oldest baklava shops in Istanbul and a great spot for tea and cakes. There is a wide variety of flavors in Baklava at Hafiz Mustafa. Buy a single piece nibble on or choose a selection box which is an ideal Istanbul souvenir."

The Winged Fork

"If you have a sweet tooth, then the Hafiz Mustafa pastry shops are going to be your favourite places in Istanbul. Everything we’ve tried there, including baklava (filo pastry with pistachio and butter) was simply and undoubtedly divine. So, perhaps you’ll need more than one trip to Hafiz Mustafa in order to appreciate these tastes to the fullest."

Humaira Azizah

"If any of you decide to visit Turkey, then I highly recommend you check out the famous patisserie, Hafiz Mustafa. They make one of the best Baklava in Turkey."

Live 2 Makan

"Hafiz Mustafa 1864 is one of the Turkey’s most favourite baklava producers. They produce the best quality and hand-made baklava, and other desserts made fresh in the shop daily. The shop sells a lot of different kinds of baklavas and other sweets. You choose the size of the box and then fill it up with your choices."

Michele Peterson

"The Turkish baklava that I first tasted at the famed Hafiz Mustafa’s in Istanbul instantly had me falling in love with the dessert. It indeed is the best place to have your first baklava and many other Turkish desserts with their expertise in the recipe since 1864 for 154 years. I’d highly recommend the classic baklava and the pistachio baklava!"

Nicholas Lim

"In terms of food, stuff your face at Balkan Lokantasi and enjoy all kinds of baklava at Hafiz Mustafa."

Amber Ahmed

"For desserts, Hafiz Mustafa is the most popular food chain which is open 24 hours. Our recommendation: Baklava."