Anyone that wants to learn about the best places to buy ice cream, cakes, and cookies in Istanbul has found the right post. There are plenty of great dessert shops selling sweets around town and we will do our best to point you in the right direction.
We will start off with the best ice cream shops in your area. Anyone that is searching for vanilla, chocolate, gelato, frozen yogurt, malts, ice cream cakes, and other frozen delights has plenty of options to choose from.
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Up next we will get into bakeries where you can buy cakes, cookies, pastries, and all kinds of sweet treats. Then we will niche down and get into donut shops, where to buy cupcakes, candy stores, and chocolate and fudge shops near you.
Following that we will discuss some healthy dessert options in Istanbul like gluten free bakeries and smoothie shops. Our last section will be about restaurants known for must have desserts in your area.
Towards the end you will find a local dessert map that has all the various venues we are mentioning throughout the post pinned on it. And all of you are welcome to look through our other posts on the region at that link if you want.
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
When you want to eat the best ice cream in Istanbul or some healthier frozen yogurt try:
- Dondurmacı Ali Usta at Caferağa, Moda Cd.
- Yaşar Ustanın Sorbe ve Dondurması at Caferağa, General Asım Gündüz Cd. No:92/A
- Cremeria Milano at Harbiye, Maçka Cd. No:16
- Damla Dondurma at Feriköy, Kurtuluş Cd. 110/A
- Girandola at Arnavutköy, Bebek Arnavutköy Cd No:109
- Bena Ice Cream at Gazi Mahallesi, Atik Ali Paşa Camii Sokak, Çemberlitaş No:17
- Pinkberry at Acıbadem Mah. Çeçen Sok. Akasya Evleri Sitesi Kent Etabı, Akasya Avm No:289
- Yomumu at Aydınevler, Siteler Yolu No:1
Cremeria Milano makes premium and gluten free ice creams in your area using seasonal ingredients like local fruits.
Girandola makes ice cream with vegan flavors.
Pinkberry is a counter serve chain making high quality frozen yogurts near you with a variety of toppings to choose from as well as smoothies and shakes in a modern setting.
Bakeries In Your Area
These bakeries near you should have great cakes, cookies, pastries, and more:
- Cigdem Patisserie at Alemdar, Divan Yolu Cd. No:62
- Sour & Sweet Artisan Bakery at Caddebostan, Caddebostan Plaj Yolu Sk. No:8 A
- Beyaz Fırın Kadıköy at Caferağa, Yasa Cd. No:23
- Savoy Patisserie at Cihangir, Sıraselviler Cd. 91/A
- B.BLOK Bakery at Vişnezade, Şair Nedim Cd. 35A D:1
- Divan Pastanesi at Bebek, Cevdet Paşa Cd. No:28/A
Beyaz Frn Kadköy is a patisserie with street side tables making some of the best traditional Turkish sweets, pastries, cookies, and chocolates near you.
There are also tasty baked goods at Mendel’s from our upcoming chocolate and fudge shops list.
Local Donut Shops
Start your morning off right at this donut shop:
- Donuts Coffee House at İçerenköy, İçerenköy Mah. Topçu Cad, Limon Sk. No:23
Where To Buy Cupcakes
There are some really good cupcake shops around town:
- Miss Delicious Bakery at Arnavutköy, Beyazgül Sk. No:28
- Mrs. Cupcake at Kuştepe, Trump AVM, Mecidiyeköy Yolu Cd. Kat:
Candy Stores Near You
These local candy stores should have a wide variety of sugary treats to choose from:
- Ali Muhiddin Haci Bekir at Katip Mustafa Çelebi, İstiklal Cd. No:83
- Confectioner Cafer Erol at Osmanağa, Yasa Cd. No:19
- Uc Yildiz at Hüseyinağa, Dudu Odaları Sk. No:7
Turkish candies and delicious jars filled with sweets, licorice, and sugar almonds are available at Ali Muhiddin Haci Bekir.
Chocolate & Fudge Shops
Buy homemade chocolate and fudge at these shops:
- Süleymaniye Çikolatacısı at Kalenderhane Mah 16 Mart Şehitler Cad. No, D:9
- Mendel’s Chocolatier at Sinanpaşa, Şair Nedim Cd. 18/A
- Asuman at Caferağa Mah, Şair Nefi Sk. No:9/a
- Hane Çikolata & Kahve Karaköy at Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Kılıç Ali Paşa Mescidi Sk. No:6
- Godiva Belgium at Suadiye, Bağdat Cd. No:412
Mendel’s Chocolatier is a laid back dessert café serving quality chocolate sweets, pastries, espresso drinks, and teas.
You can also head to Godiva Belgium for gourmet Belgian chocolates, truffles, cocoa, and other sweet treats.
Don’t forget about Beyaz Frn Kadköy’s chocolates from our best bakeries list.
Gluten Free Bakeries
Gluten free bakeries are a good healthier alternative:
- No94 Bakery & Patisserie at İstiklal, Birlik Cd. no 17a
- Bite Bakery at Etiler, Demirkent Sk. no.2
Smoothies
Smoothies are a good combination of tasty and healthy:
- Tahtakale Mey Vitamin at Sarıdemir, Kutucular Cd. No: 35
- Juicery Coldpress Smoothies & More at Sırselviler Caddesi Soğancı sokak no7B
Local Restaurants With Great Desserts
Lastly, these restaurants are known for their must have desserts:
- Dükkan Galata at Müeyyedzade, Tatar Beyi Sk. No:15/B
- Fiore Pizzeria Italian at Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi, Miralay Şefikbey Sk. No:9
- No. 7 Coffee House at Suadiye Mh, Ayşeçavuş Cd No:20 A-B
We have also discussed:
- Sofia Ice Cream & Candy Shops
- Athens Ice Cream & Candy Shops
- Bucharest Ice Cream & Candy Shops
- Kiev Ice Cream & Candy Shops
Enjoy Ice Cream, Cookies & Cakes In Istanbul
For now that is all we have to share but check back in because we plan to update this post often. After reading about all these local shops to buy ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, cakes, pastries, other bakery items, cupcakes, donuts, chocolate, fudge, candy, gluten free baked goods, smoothies, and even restaurants with can’t miss desserts in your area you should be ready to find your next sweet indulgence.
Please use the comments to let us know if any shops have closed down, or if we posted anything that is incorrect. Now have fun eating your ice cream, cookies, and cakes in Istanbul.