Hafiz Mustafa 1864 Eminönü

Hafiz Mustafa is one of Istanbul’s most iconic and historic dessert spots — a must-try for anyone who loves authentic Turkish sweets. The place is always busy, but service is fast and professional, and the atmosphere is elegant and classic. Their desserts are always fresh, perfectly balanced in sweetness, and full of flavor. I tried the pistachio trileçe and kunafa, and both were outstanding — soft inside, crispy outside, and beautifully presented. Prices are slightly above average, but totally worth it for the quality, the taste, and the overall experience. Highly recommended

The pastries here are absolutely delightful. With so many options, it’s hard to choose, but you really can’t go wrong. Enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend stopping by.

We’ve visited several Hafiz Mustafa locations and usually enjoyed their sweets, but this time we were very disappointed with the quality of the baklavas. They lacked freshness and flavor. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this branch based on our experience.

Probably the best sweets and desserts in Istanbul. Quite a busy place, but it's definitely worth it. Food is absolutely delicious; I've had tres leches, ice cream slice and kadaiyf - would recommend everything. The coffee is amazing - if you are looking for truly Turkish experience and flavour then this is the place.

Absolutely loved Hafiz Mustafa! The desserts were rich and fresh. The ambience adds to the charm, making it more than just a dessert stop. Busy but well managed. A must visit if you are in turkey.

Every time I tried to place my order, they kept telling me to wait—even though the store didn’t seem particularly busy. I eventually managed to order only after quite a long time. I’ve heard of this kind of racial discrimination before, and it felt like I was experiencing it myself. It was upsetting. I felt as if I had done something wrong. I saw the customer in front of me pick out five or six pieces of lokum and have them packed into a small tin. I wanted to do the same. But when I asked if I could buy the smallest size, the staff member, sounding annoyed, just pointed at a pre-packaged box worth about 600 lira and kept repeating that I should check the price on that. This was completely different from how they treated the customer before me, to whom they kindly showed the smallest tin and asked with a smile what they’d like to put inside. I’ve even seen other branches sell a six-piece lokum set. That’s when I thought: this must be discrimination too. The food at Hafiz Mustafa is always excellent, but the experience I had at this branch was extremely unpleasant. I won’t be visiting Hafiz Mustafa again, and I won’t be recommending it to anyone I know.

I stopped by here to buy some baklava for my husband. The staff were generally nice, but the guy serving the baklava was really pushy, trying to pressure me into buying more than I wanted. It got to the point where I had to be firm with him and tell him to take out the ones he put in the box without my consent. I wasn't happy with the service at all. ​On top of that, 8 pieces cost almost $25 USD, which felt way overpriced. The taste was nothing special to be honest. Some of them got tossed around in my carry-on and were a complete mess by the time I got home. I highly recommend skipping the baklava; just get some turkish delights or snacks in tin cases instead, if you really want a souvenir. Bringing the baklava home just wasn't worth the hassle.

I had a wonderful experience at Hafız Mustafa 1864. Our waitress Salish was extremely kind, attentive, and welcoming. He made sure everything was perfect throughout our visit. Thank you for the great service!