İnci Pastanesi

The place has a historic charm, but I found the taste of their pastries disappointing. The cream was not to my liking, and the texture wasn’t what I expected. If you’re looking for classic Western-style profiteroles, these might not meet your expectations. Worth a visit for the history, but not for the flavor.

You must visit this place to try the profiteroles. They look very sweet, but they’re not! I’m telling you — even people with diabetes could try this without worry!

Self service and prices are good here ! Service is not making you buy stuff very calm and nice! Chay is 50 TL

The iconic İnci Pastanesi opened in 1944 on İstiklal Caddesi, quickly becoming famous for its profiteroles and classic interior. In 2012, the gentrification that has driven almost all of the original small business owners on İstiklal also forced İnci to move to a nearby backstreet, abandoning its home of nearly seven decades. Though the new location isn't quite the same, the taste of its heavenly profiteroles hasn't changed in the slightest. As İnci remains open until midnight, it's common practice around Beyoğlu to ditch dessert after dinner and head straight here for the real deal. The profiteroles are self-served over the counter. You get your plate and have a seat, and check out at the cashier yourself. There’s no table-service. The taste is quite unique, nothing much has changed over time, still the same recipe with quality products, filling and the chocolate sauce. Profiteroles price might seem a bit high. As of April 2024 it was 160 TL per portion. Overall score 4.4/5 for a Patisserie

The profiterole is good however it would be better if there was a bit of a service. It would be much enjoyable. It is more of a eat and go type service. It was good but nothing that I would strongly recommend.

It is a must if you are in the area to try this profiterol. If you are a chocolate lover you will apreciate this dark chocolate over a small cream filled cake.

A pretty cozy place close to one of the busiest street in Istanbul. Not a bad profiterole, but not the best I have had either. It was average. We sat outside during a fall evening and everything happening around was interesting. I would say the atmosphere was the best.

The best profiterole on the planet! Always fresh, small serving area but feels like a journey down to memory lane! The taste is phenomenal, I always visit this place when I go to Istanbul

This review is both in Turkish and English: Istanbuldaki bir suru yer son zamanlardaki guclukler ile kaliteden odun vermeye basladi. Inci Pastanesinin profiterolu hic bozulmadi. 1970 lerde ben kucuk bir cocukkenden beri gittigimiz, alistigimiz kalite ve lezzet halen ayni. Bravo Inci. A lot of places have been compromising on quality lately but not Inci Pastanesi. I have been coming here since I was a young boy back in 1970s and the quality and the flavor of profiterol have been the same. Thank you Inci, my family will continue to support this Istanbul establishment for many more years to come

This place is a must in Istanbul. They have one of the the best profiteroles in the city. I absolutely love this place and would recommend it! Although it was situated in Istaklal Street, it has moved to Mis Street right by. The only OK thing I'll say about this place is the price for tea: one small cup of tea is 3 TL.

This place is supposed to be famous for its Profiterol was mediocre at best. The chocolate syrup was cold.