
4.6 ·
Discover Tarihi Oktay Kurabiye Fırını, a Beşiktaş bakery that locals have trusted for decades. Pick out almond biscuits and other traditional treats and enjoy a short, authentic Istanbul break.
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Tarihi Oktay Kurabiye Fırını is a small bakery in Beşiktaş that has built a loyal following for its traditional Turkish biscuits and savouries. Reviewers pick out the acıbadem kurabiyesi, an almond cookie, along with coco roko and un kurabiyesi, and one regular reports visiting since 1985 with quality and taste unchanged.
The ambience is described as genuinely Istanbul, and its budget-friendly pricing and extremely short visit time make it an easy stop between other plans. It suits a morning or afternoon coffee break, a quick snack, or buying a box to take away.
Tarihi Oktay Kurabiye Fırını is a small bakery in Beşiktaş that has built a loyal following for its traditional Turkish biscuits and savouries. Reviewers pick out the acıbadem kurabiyesi, an almond cookie, along with coco roko and un kurabiyesi, and one regular reports visiting since 1985 with quality and taste unchanged.
The ambience is described as genuinely Istanbul, and its budget-friendly pricing and extremely short visit time make it an easy stop between other plans. It suits a morning or afternoon coffee break, a quick snack, or buying a box to take away.
Duration
15 min
Best time
early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening
Intensity
Easy pace
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Reviews
Loved this place. The ambience is amazing it really feels like Istanbul. I tried Acıbadem kurabiyesi, coco roko, and un kurabiyesi. They were all delicious but acıbadem is next level loved it. Their Turkish coffee is good too. Definitely one of my favorite places in Istanbul.
Huda Abdulaziz
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