Lonely Planet

"Making locals happy since 1864, this şekerlemeleri (sweets shop) sells lokum (Turkish Delight). Put your sweet tooth to good use in the upstairs cafe, or choose a selection of indulgences to take home."

The Passport Memorandum

"Lokum, or Turkish delights, are the perfect companion to a Turkish coffee or tea. The best way to try different types is going to a big place like Hafiz Mustafa where you mix-and-match them when ordering. Then, you can go and buy a kilogram or two of the one you like best!"

Terry Richardson

"Turks don't just savor post-dinner sweets—they also make sweets to go with Turkish coffee (Turkish delight), and these and more can be found in this popular old-fashioned sweet shop. Turkish delight in every flavor and color imaginable can be bought and eaten there or taken home, neatly arranged in little boxes. It's very easy to get carried away here, so choose wisely, order a tea, and have a taste before buying to take away."

Audrey Bergner

"When it came time to order, I opted for the pomegranate with chunks of pistachio and shredded coconut, while Sam went with the classic strawberry dusted in powder sugar. If you ever find yourself in Istanbul, make some time to pop into a Turkish delight shop! Not only is it a fun way to spend the afternoon, but your friends and family back home will also thank you when you bring back a box of treats as a souvenir."

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 as well as Turkish delight in Turkey."

Amanda Steck

"They had the best Turkish delights that I have ever tried: fresh, crunchy, fruity and full of flavour. I do not even like Turkish delight so much, at least not the cheap commercial stuff that I had tasted until then. This stuff is hand-crafted with the best ingredients and you can tell how it's the real deal from the first bite."

Live 2 Makan

"Hafiz Mustafa 1864 is one of the Turkey’s most favourite Turkish Delight producers. They produce the best quality and hand-made Turkish delight, and other desserts made fresh in the shop daily. Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios, and hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel; traditional varieties are often flavored with rosewater, mastic, Bergamot orange, or lemon."

Louis Herman

"Hafız Mustafa was founded in 1864 by a moneylender named İsmail Hakkı Zade. Go there for the Turkish delight... bring them home and have friends for life."

Amber Ahmed

"For desserts, Hafiz Mustafa is the most popular food chain which is open 24 hours. Our recommendation: Lokum (Turkish delight)."

Meet the Jackson

"This charming little Turkish Delight-ery was a welcome resting spot for us almost every afternoon. Point to a flavor of delight, and they will give a chunk to taste. Utter agreement amongst the group here-honey/pistachio and pomegranate were the best flavors. And we tried them all."