Last updated on .
Although Bebek is a popular destination in Istanbul with some great restaurants, I’ve only been there for coffee and sweets. Bebek is located along the Bosporus in the district of Beşiktaş.
Granny’s Waffles
If you’re looking for waffles, Bebek has some great options. We went to Granny’s Waffles, which is a few steps past all the action on Cevdet Pasha Street. This chain originally from Dubai has your typical waffle toppings and of course the waffles are delicious.
Baylan
Also in Bebek is a branch of Baylan. This famous pastry shop has been around since 1923, when Filip Lenas moved to Istanbul from the mountains between Albania and Greece and opened the first branch in Beyoğlu.
The house specialty is the Kup Griye, which was invented in 1954 by Filip’s son, Harry Lenas. It’s vanilla ice cream topped with almonds and other nuts, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and a lady finger. The Kup Griye is an Istanbul original and a true gem.
La Sirène
Finally, if you’re looking for good coffee in a beautiful setting along the Bosporus, you can visit La Sirène. Although they have a full menu, we decided to sit and have a coffee outdoors by the Bosporus. Unfortunately, service was slow and unfriendly.
