Historical Bakeries of Istanbul
13 hand-picked places in İstanbul, with photos, notes and a map.
GeziBilen · Digital Guide
Istanbul's historical bakeries do not only offer bread and pastries, but also form an important part of the city's cultural heritage. Each with a different story, these bakeries fascinate their visitors with their fragrant breads, bagels, pastries and many other delicious products prepared with traditional methods.
In this list, I will explore Istanbul's historical bakeries and share with you the unique flavors these places offer and the stories behind them. If you are ready, let's take a warm journey through Istanbul's historical bakeries!
1. 7-8 Hasanpaşa Bakery
7-8 Hasanpaşa Bakery has been serving in Beşiktaş since 1893. Famous for its breads and bagels baked in stone ovens, this historical bakery is a popular spot for both locals and tourists with its nostalgic atmosphere.
2. Stone Oven of the Historical House
The Historical House Stone Oven has been serving in Balat since 1923. Known for its breads baked in stone ovens and orange cookies, this bakery offers a nostalgic experience to its visitors with its historical atmosphere and authentic flavors.
3. Akmanoglu Bakery
Founded in Eyüpsultan in 1883, Akmanoğlu Bakery is especially known for its Eyüp ring. This long-established bakery also serves its customers with delicacies such as macaroon cookies and kandil simit prepared with traditional recipes.
4. Historical Oktay Cookie Bakery
The Historical Oktay Cookie Bakery, founded in Beşiktaş in 1934, is known for its macaroons and coco cookies baked in a wood fire. The bakery preserves its flavor quality by being meticulous in the selection of ingredients.
5. Historical Beşçeşmeler Simit Bakery
Serving in Maltepe since 1810, Beşçeşmeler Simit Fırını is famous for its simits and crackers baked in a stone oven. Opening at 05:00 in the morning, the bakery is a favorite of breakfast lovers who form long queues, especially on weekends.
6. Bahriye Bakery (Historical Kasımpaşa Bakery)
Founded in 1890, Bahriye Fırını is known for its kandil simits and cookies baked in a stone oven in Kasımpaşa. Its products, produced without additives using traditional methods, are also highly appreciated by customers from different districts of Istanbul.
7. Historical Cerrahpaşa Bakery
The historical Cerrahpaşa Bakery has been serving in Fatih since the 1900s. It is known for its kandil simits and cookies baked in a stone oven. It is appreciated by both locals and visitors with its nostalgic atmosphere and quality products.
8. Historical Safranbolu Bakery
Founded in 1940 in Kadıköy, the Historical Safranbolu Bakery provides service with four branches. Known for its bread, bagel and dessert varieties, the bakery offers traditional flavors with modern production techniques and attaches importance to customer satisfaction.
9. Galata Simit Shop
Established in 1980, Galata Simitçisi is famous for its crispy simits baked over a wood fire in Karaköy. The bakery, which operates in a small shop, is especially known for its crispy, sesame-covered simits and is popular with locals and tourists.
10. Historical Ismail Has Bakery
The Historical İsmail Has Ekmek Fırını, which has been serving in Çengelköy for over 150 years, is famous for its breads and bagels baked on a wood fire. Known for its queues on weekends, the bakery stands out with its quality and delicious products.
11. Kireçburnu Kiln
Kireçburnu Bakery, which has been serving in Sarıyer since 1957, is famous for its cookies and dill pastry. The products are prepared with carefully selected ingredients and cooked on a wood fire, making it ideal for food lovers.
12. Historical Kuzguncuk Bakery
The Historical Kuzguncuk Bakery, which has been in service since the 1920s, is especially known for its ‘Mushroom Cookie’ made with almonds. With its nostalgic atmosphere and delicious products, it is a favorite stop for Kuzguncuk residents and visitors.
13. Day Day Bakery
Day Day is a bakery chain that offers fresh simit and poğaça in various districts in Istanbul. The products produced with traditional methods are among the indispensable breakfast items and are known for their hot service.
