Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

5 EATING BAYLAN PASTANESI ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0216-336 2881; www.baylanpastanesi.com.tr; Muvakkithane Caddesi 9; parfaits ₺ 16-19, cakes ₺ 16; h 7am-10pm; f Kadıköy) The front window and interior of this Kadıköy cake shop, which opened in 1961, have stood the test of time and so too has its popularity. Regulars tend to order a decadent ice-cream sundae or a pile of chocolate and caramel profiteroles, but an espresso coffee and plate of house-made macaroons ( ₺ 14) is a tempting alternative. MESHUR DONDURMACI ALI USTA (Moda Caddesi 176, Moda; dondurma from ₺ 4 per cone, milk puddings ₺ 8-9; h 11am-2am; c ; f Kadıköy) Weekend and summer-night saunters down Moda Caddesi wouldn’t be the same without a cone of the dondurma (ice cream) produced by master ice cream maker Ali Usta. There are more than 40 flavours on offer – we like the fıstıklı (pistachio). In winter, a cup of sahlep (hot milky drink made from crushed orchid-root extract) with a milk pudding hits the spot. HONEYCI ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0533 515 8888; www.honeyci.com.tr; Güneşli Bahçe Sokak 28; yogurt & honey tub ₺ 5; h 9am-10pm; v ; f Kadıköy) To sample one of the market’s greatest treats, stop at this honey shop and ask for a yogurt with a generous swirl of honey from the comb on top. o ÇIYA SOFRASI ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0216-330 3190; www.ciya.com.tr; Güneşlibahçe Sokak 43; portions ₺ 12-30; h 11.30am-10pm; avc ; f Kadıköy) ICE CREAM € SWEETS€ ANATOLIAN €€ SWEETS€