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Karaköy Güllüoğlu
2,145 reviews · fatih · editor's pick
Details & reviews →Best Baklava in Istanbul: Where Locals Buy It
Updated · July 2026·9 places curated·Istanbul
Real baklava is judged on the crackle of its forty layers and how little syrup it needs — not on gold leaf. Karaköy Güllüoğlu has set that standard since 1949; the delivery list below shows who else Istanbul actually orders it from, with live prices.
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Karaköy Güllüoğlu (★4.6, 2,145 reviews) is the safe first choice. For delivery, Karbuz Dondurma is currently cheapest at 80₺.
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