Supper Bakery Cafe
Artisan Morning Neighborhood
Supper Bakery
Akaretler
$$
48-hour sourdough and French-inspired pastries anchoring Akaretler mornings
Cafe
Forno Balat
Stone-oven bakery with Balat's best croissants and weekend Turkish breakfast
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
A stone-oven bakery producing the best croissants in Balat alongside an elaborate weekend Turkish breakfast. The quality of the baked goods meets the strict casual-food bar, these aren't Instagram pastries, they're genuinely excellent bread and viennoiserie.
Editor's Tip
The croissants are the order, Balat's best, full stop. The Turkish breakfast on weekends is generous but secondary; come weekday morning at 09:00 for the pastry case fresh out. Reserve nothing; this is a counter operation. Walk to a proper kahvaltı spot afterward if you want eggs.
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 40
View 0
Food 76
Value 100
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Where is Forno Balat?
Forno Balat is located in Balat, Istanbul, Balat Mahallesi, 34087 Fatih, Istanbul.
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