İnci Pastanesi

Step into this tiny corner pastry shop and you're immediately enveloped by the sweet aroma of fresh börek and ballı tatlısı. Since 1958, İnci has been cramming its small space with towers of golden pastries that locals grab on the go. The legendary ballı (honey pastry) is Istanbul's best-kept breakfast secret, while their cheese börek and éclairs make any morning feel special. No seats here - you'll take your treasures to the tea garden next door or eat them warm on the street.