Istanbul food stop

Karaköy Güllüoğlu is the Nadir Güllü baklava house on Kemankeş Caddesi in Karaköy — a single flagship with courtyard seating, takeaway boxes and an online shop. It is often confused with other “Güllüoğlu” names, especially the Faruk Güllüoğlu franchise network; for this address, you want the Karaköy / Nadir line. Cab Istanbul can move you between airport and Karaköy; it does not sell baklava or run the shop.

Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava shop exterior on Kemankeş Caddesi
Kemankeş Cad. No:67 is the official storefront — a short walk from the Galataport waterfront strip.

Visit

Address, hours and how to fit it into Karaköy

Address: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mah. Kemankeş Cad. No:67, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul. Phone: +90 212 225 52 82. Official site: karakoygulluoglu.com.

Map listings commonly show early-morning openings and late-night closes; treat exact hours as volatile and confirm before you go. Pair the stop with Galataport or a walk toward Galata Tower rather than treating baklava as a standalone metro expedition.

Tea service in the garden seating area at Karaköy Güllüoğlu
Courtyard seating is popular for tea with baklava — arrive outside peak weekend mid-afternoon if you want a table.
Courtyard garden at Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava house
The garden is part of the current Kemankeş venue experience after the move from the older car-park site.

What to order

First visit picks — pistachio, walnut, kuru, soğuk

Assorted baklava pieces from Karaköy Güllüoğlu
A mixed box is the safest first purchase if you are tasting for the group.
  • Classic pistachio baklava — brand signature; official product copy cites many hand-rolled filo layers and Gaziantep pistachio.
  • Walnut baklava — nuttier, often a better travel companion for guests who prefer less pistachio intensity.
  • Kuru baklava — less syrup-heavy style marketed for longer keep / travel boxes.
  • Soğuk baklava — chilled, lighter chocolate-pistachio style for warm days (courier rules may limit shipping).
  • Şöbiyet, dürüm / sarma, Nadir Dolama — rolled or cream-forward formats once you know your classic preference.
  • Special diets — official catalog lists gluten-free, diabetic and vegan pistachio/walnut lines; confirm labels at the counter.

Workshop videos are atmosphere — production volumes and schedules change; do not treat them as a factory tour ticket.

Baklava production workshop area associated with Karaköy Güllüoğlu
Official materials place production nearby on Mumhane Caddesi — ask staff what visitors can see on the day.

Prices

2026 online snapshot (USD by weight)

Checked on karakoygulluoglu.com on 7 September 2026. The site displays USD; gramaj options (500 g / 750 g / 1 kg / 1.5 kg) change the total. In-store TRY and promotions can differ — recheck before you buy. Older Cab “2025” USD lists are stale and are not reused here.

  • Fıstıklı Baklava — 500 g — 22.64 USD
  • Cevizli Baklava — 500 g — 18.24 USD
  • Fıstıklı Soğuk Baklava — 500 g — 20.94 USD
  • Premium Fıstıklı Baklava Kutusu — 1 kg — 74.36 USD
  • Premium Cevizli Baklava Kutusu — 1 kg — 72.89 USD
  • Özel Kutuda Fıstıklı Kuru Baklava — 1 kg — 53.69 USD
Takeaway baklava packaging at Karaköy Güllüoğlu
For flights, prefer kuru or well-sealed gift boxes and keep boxes upright in hand luggage when possible.

Context

Family line — without franchise confusion

The Güllü family’s baklava craft is rooted in Gaziantep. Karaköy Güllüoğlu’s Istanbul story is tied to bringing fresh baklava into the city under Hacı Mustafa Güllü, with the Karaköy house today associated with Nadir Güllü. Other relatives built separate brands; Faruk Güllüoğlu expanded via franchising. If a friend says “meet at Güllüoğlu,” confirm Kemankeş No:67 / Nadir versus a mall franchise.

Getting there

Airport and city transfer

From Istanbul Airport or SAW, a chauffeured drop on Kemankeş is simpler than juggling boxes on crowded trams. Cab Istanbul’s airport transfer and car with driver cover the logistics; see also CWD.

Land, drop bags, then collect baklava with both hands free.

Airport transfer Car with driver

FAQ

Karaköy Güllüoğlu — quick answers

Is this the same as Faruk Güllüoğlu?

No. Same historic family craft, different business line. This page is about Karaköy Güllüoğlu / Nadir Güllü at Kemankeş No:67.

Is it “the best baklava in the world”?

That is marketing language. Judge by pistachio quality, syrup balance and freshness on the day you visit.

What should first-timers buy?

A mixed pistachio/walnut box, plus kuru if you need travel durability.

Can I ship soğuk baklava everywhere?

Official product notes often limit chilled items to certain Istanbul courier zones — read the product page.

Does Cab Istanbul deliver baklava?

No — only passenger transfer and chauffeured rides.